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International program opportunities at Laurier
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Studying abroad is an opportunity of a lifetime. Laurier offers abroad programs at up to seventy different accredited institutions across the world? I had the pleasure of interviewing the Laurier Student Abroad Advisor, Allison Donahue, on the importance of exchanges through Laurier, “It’s something they can do as part of their Laurier degree that helps…
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Eerie movies to spook you this dreary October
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It’s spooky season folks! You know what that means, it’s time to watch some classic Halloween movies and cuddle up on the couch with some hot chocolate. Sandra Annett, an associate professor in film studies at Laurier, offered her perspective on why some of the same movies are watched every year, “We probably watch the…
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Golden Hawks take down Warriors in first Battle of Waterloo
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The first Battle of Waterloo for the 2023 football season could not have gone any better for the Laurier Golden Hawks who trounced cross-town rivals Waterloo Warriors 47-20. The Hawks, coming off a blowout win against Guelph, improved their record to 4-0, keeping a three-way tie for first place in the OUA alongside Western and…
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Golden Hawks score big with 6 points secured at home
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Laurier’s Men’s Varsity Soccer Team showcased their progress on the field this past weekend, securing a pair of impressive victories at home. The team, accompanied by starting midfielder Ethan Golias, displayed peak performance, claiming all 6 available points in their double-header against the Algoma Thunderbirds. In a season filled with anticipation, the Golden Hawks have…
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Golden Hawks battle Brock Badgers and the elements
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he Laurier women’s soccer team has captured first place in the OUA West division, a reflection of their successful start to the season. After a productive Saturday on the road, the Golden Hawks faced controversy in their game at home on Sunday against the Brock Badgers. On Sep. 16th, the squad travelled to St. Catherine’s…
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Laurier women’s rugby shuts out York Lions
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The Laurier women’s rugby team put on a full display of their team motto, “Pleasantly Violent,” in a huge victory against the York Lions to add another win to the column. “They put everything we worked on in training into the game. We really started clicking and saw the level we see in training.” Head…
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Gryphons take OUA Championship rematch against Golden Hawks men’s rugby
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The home and season opener for the Golden Hawks men’s rugby team saw them go head-to-head against division rivals the Guelph Gryphons. The Hawks were looking to get even with the Gryphons after losing the OUA Championship game last season. The Hawks defence stunned from the first whistle. Guelph pushed the Hawks deep into their…
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Laurier laments the loss of professor emeritus john jenkins
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Wilfrid Laurier University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus John Jenkins, retired instructor and former dean in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. Jenkins began his time as dean at Lazaridis School of Business and Economics in 1970, assisting in the launch of the cooperative education and Master of Business Administration programs. He served…
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Laurier mourns the loss of R. John Kominar
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Wilfrid Laurier University mourns the passing of R. John Kominar, retired professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Kominar began instructing at Laurier in 1969 and retired in 2006. A funeral was held on Sept. 23 at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home. Condolences to the family can be sent on the home’s website…
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Man pronounced deceased after uptown stabbing
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At approximately 3:00 a.m. on Friday Sept. 22, Waterloo Region Police received reports of an incident at King Street and Bridgeport Road. Thirty minutes following the incident, a male had been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries before being pronounced deceased at 6:30 a.m. One individual has been arrested, and as of 9:00 a.m. Waterloo Regional…
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