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Profs concerned about class technology
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“The technology is only as good as its reliability,” said Cynthia Comacchio, a history professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, with regards to the technology in classrooms at WLU. She expressed to The Cord the frustration she and her colleagues are feeling due to the poor technology provided around campus. She spoke to what she believes…
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Free speech investigated on campus
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Wilfrid Laurier University received criticism for the state of freedom of speech on its campus in a report released by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms on Oct. 31. The 2012 Freedom Index graded 35 campuses across Canada, measuring how well public universities and their student unions are upholding the right students have to freedom…
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Teaching through lacrosse
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The third annual High School Friendship Lacrosse Day at Wilfrid Laurier University saw a turnout of 70 students from five different high-schools, ranging from grades nine to twelve on Oct. 25. The event was organized by the Aboriginal Student Centre at WLU in partnership with Six Nations and New Credit, which are two Haudenosaunee and…
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Dons participate in American exchange
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Wake Forest University and the University of North Carolina (UNC) have an important connection to Wilfrid Laurier University — a tie that many students may be unaware of. This is the fourth year that Wake Forest, and the third year that UNC, are participating in a don exchange program with WLU. The exchange involves Residence…
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Fall break far off
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While some Ontario colleges and universities had fall reading weeks for students this past month, Wilfrid Laurier University students will have to continue to battle through fall term mid-term stress, as fall reading days may not be an option until at least the 2014-15 academic year. On Oct. 17, the university’s fall study days committee…
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WLU GSA announces new president and CEO Laleh Samarbakhsh
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On Oct.10 the Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) announced the acclamation of their new president and CEO, Laleh Samarbakhsh. Benjamin Hesch resigned from the position on Sept. 24 due to another job offer, causing the GSA to hold an election halfway through the year-long term of presidency. Currently, Samarbakhsh is serving as president-elect…
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Fall break still in question
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The possibility of fall reading days at Wilfrid Laurier University remains a hopeful prospect for students as the concept continues to be discussed by the committee that was to review it. However, not much has been done beyond the discussion since September. David McMurray, vice president of student affairs, explained that several proposals have been…
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Changes debated
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A whirlwind of opinions has been traversing the Wilfrid Laurier University campus since Oct. 3, when a proposal to introduce fall study days – which may result in classes beginning on the Thursday after Labour Day – was approved by the senate academic planning committee. The proposal will be presented at the senate and board…
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