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Bethlehem churches cancelled Christmas
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This article is cross posted with The Sputnik Bethlehem in the Israel-occupied West Bank is considered Jesus’ birthplace, yet the city was empty with no holiday lights, decorations, tourists or Christmas trees last month. Local churches cancelled all usual festivities and celebrations to show solidarity with Palestinians during the war, who have been under constant…
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Starbucks boycotts continue for Gaza
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This article is cross posted with The Sputnik Wilfrid Laurier University students in Brantford have been boycotting Starbucks and other brands that support Israel to stand in solidarity with Palestine during the ongoing war. In October, the union organizing the café’s workers, Starbucks Workers United, posted “Solidarity with Palestine!” on social media after the Hamas…
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New culture club hosts Panel for Palestine
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This article is cross-posted with The Sputnik For the last 12 weeks, there have been numerous demonstrations, vigils and charitable events in support of Palestinian civilians who are being targeted, murdered and forcefully displaced from their homes in Gaza and the West Bank. This week, South Africa brings genocide allegations against Israel at the International…
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Laurier Community mourns the loss of James (Jim) Overboe
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The Laurier community mourns loss of James (Jim) Overboe. An associate professor in the Faculty of Arts, Overboe was a beloved member of the Laurier faculty. Known as a selfless friend alongside his generous nature, Overboe pursued a Bachelor of Social Work degree at King’s College, Master of Arts degree at the University of…
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What students need to know about the upcoming Students’ Union elections
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The annual Laurier Students’ Union elections are set to take place later this month. All Laurier undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply and vote for available positions. Nomination packages are available for positions such as President & CEO, Board of Directors, Referendum Chair, Senate and Board of Governors. Further package and position information can…
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Laurier alumnus donates $1 million in support of supply chain research
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A generous donation of $1 million was made by Laurier alumnus Dan Einwechter, BBA ‘77, in support of supply chain management research. The Laurier Centre for Supply Chain Management, housed within the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, will now be named the Einwechter Centre for Supply Chain Management following the donation. “[Einwechter] himself is a…
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Clancy wins Kitchener Centre for the Greens
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On Dec. 1, Ontario Green Party candidate Aislinn Clancy was elected as the new Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in Kitchener Centre with 47.99 per cent of votes. Attendance was low, with only 27.1 per cent of eligible voters participating. A graduate from Laurier’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Master of Social Work (MSW)…
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David A. Wilson wins C.P. Stacey Award
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On Nov. 22, 2023, David A. Wilson was named the winner of the 2022 C.P. Stacey Award by The Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. The winner of this award receives a 1,000 dollar prize. “The C.P. Stacey Award is the preeminent award to mark what is considered to be the best book in…
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Wilfrid Laurier community laments the loss of beloved former instructor Marshall Ward
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The Wilfrid Laurier community laments the loss of beloved former instructor Marshall Ward An instructor in Laurier’s Fine Arts program who also won the Laurier Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence in 2007, Ward was known for his compassionate and outgoing spirit. Apart from his time spent giving back to the Laurier community, Ward was a…
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Wilfrid Laurier University Mourns the passing of Rick Sterne
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The Laurier community mourns the passing of valued Brantford Board of Governors member Rick Sterne. An advocate for Brantford’s YMCA, Sterne was a Brantford LaunchPad mentor and supporter of the Brantford campus. He was also an active member of the Grand Valley Educational Society, Lansdowne Children’s Centre, Stedman Foundation and the Rotary Club of Brantford. …
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