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Laurier professor offers “plea deal” to students
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A screenshot of an email titled “Information about the final exam” posted to the Spotted at Laurier Twitter account on April 16 has garnered over 500 likes for offering a “plea deal” to students in EC-390-C-D classes. The email claimed to propose a generous reward for the first “whistleblower” to come forward with information about peers…
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Job recovery more difficult for women after shutdown, Laurier Economics professor finds
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought newfound economic challenges and adjustments to all Canadians, but especially women. Only recently has there been early research on how particular groups and communities have been impacted by the pandemic and the economic implications that have come with it. been early research on how particular groups and communities have been impacted…
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John River brings #BlackOnCampus tour to Waterloo
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Despite dropping out of school himself, River listened, understood and gave advice on issues of being black in a predominantly white culture.
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Gender parity problems most prevalent in economics
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Research project will be conducted this year to investigate the underlying reasons for the lack of interest in economics for women
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