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What the cancellation of OUA sports programming means for Laurier Athletics
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On June 8, Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced the cancellation of all OUA-sanctioned sports programming and championships. The cancellation, which was made based on provincial public health regulations, will be in place until Dec. 31. 2020. “It’s for the health and safety for our student athletes, our coaches, all our staff — including the student…
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OUA announces the cancellation of sports programming for the fall term
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Ontario University Athletics (OUA) has announced that all OUA-sanctioned sports programming and championships will be cancelled for the first semester, in response to COVID-19. This cancellation will be in effect up until Dec. 31. OUA will be monitoring the unfolding health situation to determine a timeframe for delivering sports programming again when able to do…
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Laurier to recieve $1.3 million to support women’s entrepreneurship
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Wilfrid Laurier University is set to receive $1.3 million of funding through FedDev Ontario as a part of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy is a $2 billion investment made by the Government of Canada with the purpose of advancing womens’ economic empowerment in hopes of doubling the number of female entrepreneurs by…
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Waterloo MPP Candidates discuss the future of post-secondary education at debate
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On Wednesday May 16, Waterloo MPP candidates attended a municipal debate at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lazaridis School of Business and Economics regarding important issues in post-secondary education as a provincial priority. The debate was hosted by various parters, including University of Waterloo Staff Association, Laurier Faculty Association, UW Federation of Students, Laurier Graduate Students’ Association…
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Surviving your study session when there’s no room
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Does everyone remember back in January 2017, when students petitioned for more study spots in the Laz Hall? Well, since they finished construction on Laz Hall, study spots haven’t magically become a surplus at our small campus. This is why it is important to know the best places to crank out your next assignment that…
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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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Laziridis Hall gets donor recognition wall
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Lazaridis Hall gets digital monument to its donors and history. A new interactive visual installation in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lazaridis Hall is now showcasing the donors whose contributions to the “Building Canada’s Best Business School” campaign helped finance the school’s latest expansion. Lazaridis Hall, which is still under construction, has been open and holding classes…
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Petition advocates for more study space in Lazaridis Hall
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A petition was recently created in order to raise awareness about the concerns of undergraduate students who feel there isn’t enough study space available to them in Lazaridis Hall, located on the Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo campus. The petition was originally created on Jan. 17 by a Laurier student in first-year business administration, who did…
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Hawks soar over Blues after a huge fourth quarter
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The Golden Hawks women’s basketball team came into the Saturday night game against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues hoping that their win against Guelph was a sign for things to come together after starting out the new year losing three straight. They continued getting back to their winning ways this past weekend, as they…
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