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Laurier’s Sustainability Office partners with community leaders in tree-planting initiative
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The Sustainability Office, with support from Sustainable Waterloo Region and the Laurier Renewable Energy student club, has arranged to plant two micro forests in
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Special Constables hold cold weather kit initiative
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For members of our community experiencing homelessness, cold weather is more than inconvenient and uncomfortable. It is life-threatening. As winter approaches, Wilfrid Laurier University’s
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Islamic Heritage Month and Laurier Experts
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The Canadian government named October Islamic Heritage Month in 2007; marking a month of opportunity to learn about Muslims and their traditions, history, and
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World-first Laurier discovery offers new therapeutic strategy to target viruses and cancer genes
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Wilfrid Laurier University virologist and immunologist Stephanie DeWitte-Orr has made a significant discovery with the potential to revolutionize the method by which scientists search
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Laurier marks this year’s Thrive Week
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This past week, the Laurier Wellness Centre hosted Thrive Week. Thrive Week has been adopted by many post-secondary institutions across Ontario with the aim
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Laurier study finds discrimination increases mental and academic struggles for 2SLGBTQ+ students
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A new study at Wilfrid Laurier University has found that discrimination against the 2SLGBTQ+ community likely leads to mental health and academic struggles for
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Construction continues on Alumni Field
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Alumni Field, located between the science building and the Athletic Complex on the Waterloo campus, has been under construction since the summer. “It is
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Laurier honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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On Friday, Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was recognized across Canada. The day honours survivors of residential schools and the
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Laurier professor informs UN and international policymakers through documentary films
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Last year, Mark Terry premiered his documentary film The Changing Face of Iceland in front of some of the planet’s most important decision makers
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Freestore reopens after two-year pandemic pause
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Freestore reopened on Sept. 6 after a two-year pandemic pause. Tucked away in the basement of WLU’s Special Constable Services building,
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