Graduation
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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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Editors Note: An artist in a sea of “better” options
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As December often causes us to look back on our year, I (for one) find myself contemplating what “could” have been. In a moment where I chose to not use my voice, what might have happened had I chosen to use it? Moving into 2024 as a Laurier alum, I’d be lying if I said…
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Many of us had our last ever class at Laurier and didn’t know it
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After four years at Laurier, my undergraduate career is coming to a close. In an alternate reality, I’d be sitting in the library on campus or at my favourite bubble tea shop writing my last article for The Cord, but instead, I’m stationed at a makeshift desk in my hometown. Amidst COVID-19, our world has…
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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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Laurier recognizes 100,000th graduate, 5,000th Brantford graduate
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus will be holding their convocation ceremonies for graduates starting on Monday, June 12. Taking place from June 12 to 16, 11 ceremonies will be held on the Laurier Waterloo campus. Since May 31, approximately 2,865 students met all program requirements and are now qualified to graduate. The university announced that…
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Men’s curling wins their third straight OUA championship
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The Wilfrid Laurier men’s curling team captured the gold medal for the third straight year at the Ontario University Athletics curling championship last weekend. The rink, consisting of skip Matthew Hall, vice Jordie-Lyon Hatcher, second Kenneth Malcolmson, lead Russell Cuddie and alternate Jeffrey Wanless, went undefeated in pool play and in the playoffs to finish…
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Facing life after university
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Reading Week was implemented at Wilfrid Laurier University for students to catch up on their course material mid-way through the semester. While some students may actually study or work on assignments, many come back to their old homes to relive their old style of living. You hang out with family and childhood friends and you…
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