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Les cours à distance : un défi supplémentaire pour les cours de langue?
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Français English Comme beaucoup d’autres universités en Ontario, l’Université Wilfrid Laurier continue d’offrir des cours à distance depuis le 13 mars 2020, à cause de la pandémie. Sans doute, cette situation a affecté les étudiants. Mais comment les professeurs font-ils face à leurs nouvelles conditions de travail ? Dans le département de Langues et…
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Our most meaningful takeaways from a year of remote learning
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The most notable thing I’ve taken away from our first full year of online learning is the importance of accountability and connections. Now that we’re predominantly working alone, it’s so easy to fall straight into these little isolating habits—cameras off, mics muted, late assignments—and when there’s no one there to prompt you to get your…
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Burnout has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Burnout is enough of a problem in a regular year, but amidst the COVID-19 pandemic—where workloads have increased and social interactions are few and far between—many may find that the burden is becoming increasingly difficult to handle. Balancing school, work, extracurriculars and maintaining social connection can lead university students to feel fatigued, emotionally or mentally…
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day While Social Distancing
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It would be a safe assumption to think this Valentine’s Day is going to suck. We can’t see each other, it’s as simple as that. How do you celebrate a romantic holiday without at the very least the presence of your paramour? It’s hard, I won’t deny that; but, we have options. There are plenty…
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Trinity Bible Chapel breaks COVID-19 rules
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Trinity Bible Chapel in Waterloo has faced backlash from the local community for continuing to host in-person church services despite Ontario’s stay-at-home order that was issued to combat the spread of COVID-19. The services were being held over the designated capacity, which defied the province’s order stating that there are not to be any public…
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How Laurier plans to combat street parties and unsanctioned gatherings during COVID-19
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On Sept. 28, 700 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Ontario, a single-day record for the province. With the number of cases continuing to rise, Wilfrid Laurier University has emphasized the importance of ensuring that students continue to follow public health protocol, especially now that many have returned to the region. This year, Laurier’s Homecoming…
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Wilfrid Laurier University confirms that four students have tested positive for COVID-19
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Wilfrid Laurier University confirmed that four Laurier students have tested positive for COVID-19, in a news release published on Sept. 20. The release stated that all four individuals are now in quarantine and that none of them live in a Laurier residence hall. Two of the confirmed cases are being managed by Region of Waterloo…
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Laurier announces classes will be moved online for Fall Term amidst COVID-19 pandemic
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Laurier has announced that they will offer most courses virtually or online for the Fall 2020 Term. “Over the past few weeks, the university has been engaged in collaborative discussions to consider how we will deliver the fall term in a way that meets government and public health guidelines and maintains the safety of our…
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COVID-19: A summary of major Canadian and local news
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, more extensive measures have been put in place to protect the health and safety of Canadians and prevent further spread of the virus. In a public statement on March 23, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Canadian government would be allocating $192 million in funding toward developing…
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