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Developments in establishing a Laurier Milton campus
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Since Oct. 2016, further updates have been established in developing a Wilfrid Laurier University Milton campus. On Oct. 26, the Ontario provincial government announced their support in establishing post-secondary in Milton and Brampton. The university then moved forward with their goal of developing a campus in Milton following the announcement. Last month, the province confirmed…
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Laurier welcomes 4,000 new students
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus is set to welcome a new cohort of first-year students, come September. Opening ceremonies for Orientation Week will be held on September 5, in the evening, allowing time for students moving-in that day to unpack and familiarise themselves with their floors, before launching into O-Week activities. First-years will begin the…
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Deborah Dubenofsky to take over as VP: finance and operations
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This summer, Wilfrid Laurier University appointed Deborah Dubenofsky as the new VP: finance and operations, taking over for former vice-president of finance and administration, Jim Butler, who served in this role for 14 years. In November 2015, Laurier president, Max Blouw, hired Dubenofsky as the executive director and senior project lead for Laurier’s bid for…
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Perfect recipes for a first-year res student
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In the world of dining halls, all nighters and Pizza Maniac, it can seem almost impossible to eat healthy while in a university residence. For those skeptics out there who think they don’t have time to make a homemade meal in residence, or think it’s too expensive to eat healthy, think again. Whether you are…
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Investing in back to school essentials
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There’s no doubt that back-to-school sales are tempting to the best of us frugal shoppers, and it’s pretty hard to separate the junk from the jewels. What’s worth the splurge? What are the things that a university student should not live without? Protective Laptop Case From the group chat for planning Phil’s nights, to handing…
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Golden Hawk community makes the first-year transition a breeze
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Whether it be moving to a different city or attending a new university, we have all experienced periods of change in our lives. These periods are often accompanied by mixed emotions. There are feelings of nervousness and intimidation as we are unsure about what lies ahead. However, there is also the excitement and anticipation that…
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