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Laurier confirms six new COVID-19 cases, total number of cases at eleven
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Since Oct. 3, there have been six new confirmed COVID-19 cases among Wilfrid Laurier University students. Two of the cases were reported on Oct. 3, three were reported on Oct. 5 and one was reported on Oct 7. Laurier has confirmed that all six of the students are in quarantine and none of them live…
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Public alert issued concerning a high-risk offender recently released into the community
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Disclaimer: this article refers to incidents of sexual assault and harm. Waterloo Regional Police has warned the public about high-risk offender Hayan Yassin, 34, who was released on Sept. 14. He was convicted in 2011 of sexual assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, sexual assault cause bodily harm and kidnapping against two university students. He…
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Laurier announces that Winter term will be delivered online
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Laurier has announced that the majority of the Winter 2021 term will continue to be offered in a remote and online format. “Although this means that the Winter term will be similar to the Fall term, I want to assure you that the university is very carefully considering which courses could return to in-person instruction…
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Students warn others of voyeurs in the university area
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Students are using Spotted at Laurier, the anonymous submissions account on Twitter, to report on threats of voyeurism in the university area. One submission from a student on July 10 stated that a man was caught pleasuring himself outside of their house on Fir Street at 3 a.m. “The police were called and he was…
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Laurier students come forward with experiences of racism and discrimination on campus
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The killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by Minneapolis police on May 25 has sparked global and national protests. These protests have been leading the way for discussions around racism, anti-Black racism, workplace discrimination and institutionalized racism. Within the past few weeks, students from Wilfrid Laurier University have used these discussions to share…
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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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Laurier math department faces backlash over mandatory external webcams needed for spring exams
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Wilfrid Laurier University students have been airing their concerns over social media regarding an email that was sent out this week by the math department detailing revised online exam procedures. The notice was addressed to students who are registered in at least one course offered by the math department in the spring term. “… you…
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Laurier shares updated strategy for Fall Term instruction amidst evolving COVID-19 concerns
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The developing news surrounding COVID-19 continues to influence Wilfrid Laurier and other universities around the world, impacting students in a variety of different ways. According to a news release posted on April 18, Laurier is working alongside public health authorities in order to determine when and how it will be safe for students to return…
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Laurier announces financial support for students affected by COVID-19
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Wilfrid Laurier University announced in a news release on April 14 that financial support will be available for students who are facing difficulties as a result of COVID-19 (coronavirus). “We have put a number of options in place to help you mitigate these unexpected issues, ranging from emergency funding and financial relief for spring, intersession…
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Laurier announces option to convert final grades to “credit” or “withdraw”
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In a statement released on behalf of Maureen Mancuso, interim provost and VP academic, Wilfrid Laurier University has announced their decision to offer undergraduate and graduate students the option to convert their final winter semester grades to a “credit” or a “withdraw.” Normally, this process would require the approval of an academic petition, however, Laurier…
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