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Remembrance Day returns to Waterloo Region
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11:00 a.m. on Nov. 11 marks the formal ending of the First World War. With heavy hearts, we remember the soldiers that fought for our freedom 105 years ago. On Nov. 11, wear a poppy with pride, have a moment of silence or visit a local cenotaph to pay your respects. The Royal Canadian Legion…
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Mozart, Salieri and Amadeus
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In collaboration with the Grand Philharmonic Choir, Kitchener’s Apollo Cinema showcased Amadeus to promote the choir’s upcoming performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem. Known as Mozart’s last work, Requiem was left incomplete – Mozart unable to finish writing the piece before his death at the age of 35. However, does the film truly portray Mozart (and…
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Goat Yoga Helps Students Relax
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On October 17, right beside the library, a small pen was erected to contain the tribe of goats and the students who performed yoga with their assistance. Over the last several years, goat yoga has gained prominence as a more rural alternative to puppy yoga. The goats on campus ranged from adulthood to merely a…
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Dept. of arts book launch a success
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This year’s Meet the Profs event was hosted by the English and Film Department at the Balsillie School of International Affairs on Oct. 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students and staff gathered together in anticipation to hear readings of recent works published by Laurier professors. At the opening of the event, Professor Eleanor…
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Laurier laments the loss of Marek Krawiec
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Wilfrid Laurier University Laments the passing of Marek Krawiec, member of the Waterloo campus’s Information and Communications Technology team. After holding ICT positions at Laurier from 2007 to 2016, Krawiec returned to the university in 2023 as a systems architect. Known as a nature-loving, generous and kind individual, Krawiec will be greatly missed in 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 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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