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Laurier’s Self-Identification form launches, aims to identify barriers to equity on campus
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On Feb. 23, Wilfrid Laurier University launched the Student Self-Identification (ID) Form. The Self-ID form is an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) data collection initiative, that will use and analyze evidence-based information to help identify barriers to equity on campus. “The aim of it is to create a more comprehensive understanding of the student population,”…
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COVID-19 updates, Feb. 17: Waterloo region in red zone
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On Feb. 16, Waterloo region re-entered the province’s red ‘control’ zone. Wellington-Dufferin Guelph Public health has also moved into the red zone, Brant County Health Unit and Huron Public health are in the orange ‘restrict’ zone. The announcement was made on Feb. 12 and follows after the province’s previous stay-at-home order. As of this week,…
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Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance proposes changes to provincial gender-based violence policies
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On Jan. 27, the Ontario government’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities proposed changes to the sexual violence and harassment policies at post-secondary institutions. The proposed changes to Ontario Regulation 131/16 will require post-secondary institutions to amend their policies surrounding sexual violence and harassment. This policy amendment was made in an effort to ensure that students…
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Celebrate Superbowl Sunday with these local delivery and pick-up options
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Feb. 7 marks Superbowl Sunday, the NFL’s championship game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. While you may not be able to go to your favourite sports bar or gather with your friends to watch the game, there’s no reason you can’t celebrate and cheer on your favourite team from home. …
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New University of Waterloo PhD project looking to change the landscape of engineering
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A new University of Waterloo-led program will provide funding and mentorship to eligible doctoral students in engineering and math. The Indigenous and Black Engineering Technology (IBET) PhD Project will provide financial support of up to $30,000 per year for four years, for Black and Indigenous recipients pursuing PhDs in engineering and math. Tizazu Mekonnen, chemical…
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Incoming Students’ Union President, Pegah Jamalof, faces criticism for gathering during stay-at-home order, responds to backlash
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Incoming Students’ Union President and CEO Pegah Jamalof has issued a statement after facing criticism for being seen in what appeared to be a gathering on the election results night on Jan. 29. In the election results night recording, which has now been made publicly available, Jamalof can be seen celebrating her win with what…
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Pegah Jamalof elected Students’ Union president and CEO for 2021-22
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Pegah Jamalof has been elected as Wilfrid Laurier University’s Students’ Union president and CEO for the 2021-22 term. The results were officially announced shortly after 10 p.m on Jan. 29 via Zoom, after a Bingo with Twan event that started at 8 p.m. Jamalof won the election with 63.85 per cent of the votes with…
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Laurier announces plan for fall 2021 course delivery
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In an email sent to Laurier students on Jan. 28, Laurier’s VP academic office announced the plan for fall 2021 course delivery. The university is planning and preparing for a return to campus and to offer as many undergraduate and graduate courses in person as possible, within the guidelines of public health. “We recognize the…
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How the 2021-22 Students’ Union election season looks different this year than in the past
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While the Students’ Union election season has looked different this year than it has in the past, the students’ union president and CEO Devyn Kelly said that elections season has been going well nonetheless. “We’re really working on email marketing and a ton of different marketing initiatives to just hopefully make sure that all students…
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Laurier announces approach to Spring, Intersession and Summer 2021 courses
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On Jan. 20, Provost and Vice-President: Academic Tony Vannelli announced Laurier’s approach to the upcoming Spring, Intersession and Summer 2021 courses, in an email sent to Laurier students. “Given the continued public health risks presented by COVID-19 in Ontario, the safest approach for our university community is to continue to offer undergraduate and graduate courses…
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