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Gleba elected as GSA president
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On March 8, Wilfrid Laurier Universityโs Graduate Studentsโ Association (GSA) hosted its annual general meeting where Natalie Gleba was elected as the new president and CEO for the 2017-18 term. Gleba will be succeeding Samantha Deeming, current president and CEO, after a transition period that ends on May 1. The election occurred after a two…
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UPDATED: Veritas Cafรฉ opens with new manager, Dosman hires lawyer
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Click here to skip to the January 20th update. As of Jan. 9, Veritas Cafรฉ has re-opened, with a new manager, altered menu and fresh look. On Dec. 12, The Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Studentsโ Association terminated its contract with Sandor Dosman, operator of Veritas Cafรฉ, which is located in the quad, beside the GSA…
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BREAKING: GSA confirms issues prior to “slave” joke
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As of Jan. 9, Veritas Cafรฉ has re-opened, with a new manager, altered menu and fresh look. On Dec. 12, The Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Studentsโ Association terminated its contract with Sandor Dosman, operator of Veritas Cafรฉ, which is located in the quad, beside the GSAย office. His termination was a result of a help wanted…
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Abusive and threatening comments cannot be tolerated
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Over the winter break, the Laurier community learned through various media outlets, including The Cord, that the Graduate Studentsโ Association had terminated their contract with the operator of Veritas Cafรฉ, Sandor Dosman. The contract was terminated, according to Dosman, due to an ad he posted online looking for new employees, saying he was searching for…
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Letter to the Editor: Dosman must face consequences
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I’ve been reading all sorts of people’s posts [in regards to Sandor Dosman’s contract termination with the GSA] and the common theme I’m seeing is everyone saying: “how sensitive is this generation is blah blah blah.” In my opinion, if you think about it realistically, slavery is not really something to joke about publicly. I…
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Letter to the Editor: An open letter to the WLUGSA from a former president
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Dear WLUGSA, You are my friends and colleagues and for that reason I think it is prudent to be blunt and honest with you in regards to the sudden closing of Veritas Cafeฬ. Speaking as a past-president of WLUGSA, I am deeply disappointed and embarrassed by your actions over the course of the past few…
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UPDATED: GSA releases third statement
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As of Dec. 12, The Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Students’ Association has terminated its contract with Sandor Dosman, operator of Veritas Cafรฉ, which is located in the the quad, beside the GSAย office. Veritas Cafรฉ maintained a contract with the GSA in order to occupy the space and has been open on campus for a little…
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Increasing health and wellness for Laurier students
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In preparation for exam time, a period in which many experience high-stress levels, Wilfrid Laurier Universityโs Centre for Student Life and Engagement, in partnership with the Accessible Learning Centre and the Student Wellness Centre, will be holding a workshop in efforts to increase health and wellness of students. The workshop โย Cultivating Calm โ…
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GSA introduces new Leaders of Laurier awards
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The Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Studentsโ Association recently announced that they will rename their Researchers of Laurier program to Leaders of Laurier. The change comes with the introduction of two additional categories that graduate students are eligible to apply. The three categories include Researchers of Laurier, Innovators/Entrepreneurs of Laurier and Community Champion of Laurier. The…
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New WLU library art exhibit addresses consent
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On Wednesday night, the Graduate Students Association and the Wilfrid Laurier University Library had their official opening of #ConsentED, an interactive exhibit focused on spreading awareness and starting conversations about consent and sexual assault. The exhibit is based on the work of former master of social work student, Eleanor McGrath. Her thesis won an award…
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