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Your guide to in-person classes at Laurier
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Time to ditch the pajamas – Laurier will resume in-person instruction on Jan. 31. Based on class size and activity, a four-phased approach will be taken with mandatory proof of two vaccinations and face-coverings. In the wake of this exciting update, it’s completely natural to feel nervous . For students who joined Laurier during the…
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Laurier scared and uncertain, but trying their best
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After attending Laurier’s return-to-campus Q&A session on Friday, Jan. 28, I have mixed feelings. Among these feelings, the dominant emotion is gratitude. However, I have my issues with the actions Laurier is taking as we return to in-person learning which I’d like to address before defending the administration. One complaint is in regard to the…
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Laurier announces option to convert final grades to “credit” or “withdraw”
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In a statement released on behalf of Maureen Mancuso, interim provost and VP academic, Wilfrid Laurier University has announced their decision to offer undergraduate and graduate students the option to convert their final winter semester grades to a “credit” or a “withdraw.” Normally, this process would require the approval of an academic petition, however, Laurier…
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Laurier shifts spring, intersession and summer courses online due to COVID-19 crisis
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In a news release shared today, Wilfrid Laurier University has announced their decision to continue online learning for the spring, intersession and summer (“sprummer”) terms. When Laurier originally decided to shift all in-person classes in the remaining academic semester online on March 13, the proposed plan stated that face-to-face instruction would return to normal by…
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UPDATED: Laurier cancels in-person classes amid COVID-19 concerns
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After back and forth decision-making that initially included cancelling or postponing all events not part of courses or academic requirements from March 13 to Apr. 30, Wilfrid Laurier University has just announced their decision to suspend on-campus classes effective Monday amid growing concerns regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. President and vice-chancellor, Deborah MacLatchy, stated…
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Arkells give away free merch in support of local news
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The legendary Canadian band Arkells has come back in recent weeks to promote their newest single “Years In The Making.” In a press release from Feb. 25, frontman Max Kerman described the song as an “A+ banger,” and that it certainly is. The band broke their silence following the winding down of the tour for…
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