Outstanding Women of Laurier
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Brianna Iannazzo wins Outstanding Women of Laurier Award 2020
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The Outstanding Women of Laurier award, originally scheduled for March 26, was cancelled due to the current global pandemic. The Athletics and Recreation departments worked hard to hold the ceremony virtually and were able to do that during this past month, as they were finally able to recognize the amazing nominees on Aug. 6. This…
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International Students Overcoming War (ISOW) goes to Parliament to advocate for scholars in areas of conflict
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Last week, Wilfrid Laurier University’s student-run organization International Students Overcoming War (ISOW) took a trip to Parliament Hill to promote and advocate for their work concerning scholars from international areas of conflict. ISOW currently supports 14 international scholars from Syria, Egypt and Lebanon, who are working to complete either their undergraduate or graduate degrees. Their…
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Evaluating the updates and upgrade to the Laurier Waterloo campus
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In the past year, the Laurier Waterloo campus has experienced some significant progress in the ongoing construction and improvements to the university, including its overall efficiency, both in terms of energy and accessibility, as well as its aesthetic appeal. The construction has taken place both in and outside of the Frank C. Peters Building, the…
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Unsigned: It’s still a struggle for women’s representation in sports
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With the Outstanding Women of Laurier award being awarded to Julie Karn last week, we were all proud to see the representation of women in sports. But why is there still such a divide in sports, in regards to gender? The idea that women are more fragile and need protection is dated, but it still…
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Julie Karn wins 12th annual Outstanding Women of Laurier award
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Last Thursday evening, Julie Karn, a third-year kinesiology student and midfielder for the Laurier women’s soccer team was the recipient of the 12th annual Outstanding Women of Laurier award. The event was held at Bingeman’s Conference Centre, where several members of the Laurier community, as well as external members of the Kitchener-Waterloo community, came together…
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Student Life Levy fall 2016 winners announced
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The Student Life Levy committee at Wilfrid Laurier University has released the projects approved for funding for the fall 2016 term. The Student Life Levy approved eight Waterloo projects this term, with an additional five Brantford projects and both multi-campus applications. “[Student Life Levy projects must] enhance student life whether it be physical or mental…
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Laurier Student Life Levy committee members instated
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This past Saturday, in their first meeting of the year, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union board of directors voted and instated the members who are to sit on both the Brantford and Waterloo Student Life Levy committees. The Student Life Levy strives to support and fund special projects which enhance student life. Any Laurier…
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Normandeau wins Outstanding Women of Laurier award
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When Jacky Normandeau got up on stage as one of the nominees for the Outstanding Women of Laurier award with Evie Fortier and Suzanne Boroumand, she wasn’t nervous. But that was mainly because she thought she wouldn’t win. Normandeau was the recipient of the 11th annual OWL award, given to the woman who best combines…
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Laurier Levy funds 26 projects
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It may have been a slower term, but the Wilfrid Laurier University’s Student Life Levy has approved funding for 12 projects on the Waterloo campus and eight in Brantford, including eight multi-campus projects. Waterloo received a total of 20 applications while Brantford received 16. For their March term, the Student Life Levy’s total amount for…
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