Convocation
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WLU Celebrates Graduating Students in Spring Convocation 2026
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This June, Wilfrid Laurier University celebrated more than 4,013 graduating students during its spring convocation ceremonies in Waterloo and Brantford, marking the beginning of a new chapter for its students. From June 15 to 19, the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics was full of graduates and their families gathering to mark the occasion. Celebrating…
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Editor’s Note: Closing a chapter without closure
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Out of all of the experiences I thought I would have during my undergrad, I never thought I would be completing my final issue as Editor-in-Chief of The Cord in the midst of a global pandemic. It’s difficult to find the right words to conclude a year that’s been challenging in more ways than I…
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McLatchy officially installed as president and vice-chancellor of Laurier
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On Oct. 27 2017, Deborah MacLatchy was officially, formally installed as president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University. The ceremony took place at the start of fall convocation at Lazaridis Hall on Laurier’s Waterloo campus. MacLatchy is the seventh individual to serve as president and vice-chancellor of Laurier. MacLatchy succeeds Max Blouw, who served as president and vice-chancellor for two, five-year terms. MacLatchy was unanimously recommended…
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Editor’s note: On graduation day
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It’s that time of year again. Another crop of well-adjusted and — hopefully — qualified individuals will make their way into the working world. Simultaneously, another group will step up to the plate and fill their shoes, gearing up to prepare for seminars, capstones and final projects. It is a period of reflection for many…
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Mayors across Canada come together to get a handle on the growing Opioid crisis
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On May 25, a task force consisting of mayors from 13 Canadian cities released a set of recommendations to the federal government to better handle the opioid crisis. The task force was organized by the Big City Mayors’ Caucus, a group within the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and was formed in February 2017. Convening on…
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