Tag: laurier brantford
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Lack of support from Laurier faculty concerning cutting programs
Wilfrid Laurier’s board of governors will soon go over a report with information about cutting programs. Various members of Laurier’s faculty staff were against the action and were not showing support. According…
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Making space for prayer at Laurier Brantford
What do you think of the word ‘spirituality?’ How about ‘prayer space?’ Whether you are religious or not, Laurier Brantford’s newly created prayer space will allow you to embrace your religious and…
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1500-year-old artifacts found at future YMCA site
An archaeological assessment has led to the discovery of ancient artifacts at the construction site of the Laurier-YMCA Athletic Complex. The site is located south of Colborne Street between the Grand River…
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Laurier students install Before I Die wall in RCW
On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Before I Die wall was officially introduced to the Laurier community. Below the yellow and purple title of “Before I die…”, there is a chalkboard for students…
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Award-winning author Arno Kopecky speaks at Laurier Brantford
Laurier Brantford welcomed Arno Kopecky, author of Oil man and the Sea and winner of the 2014 Edna Staebler award for a brief Q&A session on Thursday, Nov 13th. Kopecky was interviewed…
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Annual career fair for criminology and law students a success
The annual career fair for Criminology and Law students took place on Nov.14th in the RCW lobby. The event allowed for students to touch base with professionals, learn about career opportunities and…
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Laurier Brantford Homecoming 2014
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Restorative Justice Week 2014 will be recognized in Brantford
Thanks to the efforts of Laurier Brantford’s Restorative Justice class CC211, the City of Brantford will recognize Nov. 16 to Nov. 23 2014 as Restorative Justice Week. According to the course’s professor…
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Learn how to cook at the Frugal foodie event
Are you a student and/or resident in Brantford? If so, then the Frugal foodie event is definitely worth checking out. As a student, it is important that you are able to make…
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OCOA Projects: Baked good for building supplies
Ocoa Projects set up their station in the Student Centre Lobby with pumpkin waffles, cake pops, gluten free brownies, cupcakes and caramel apples. On October 30th, 2014, the club put on a…
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Inside the mind of a hypnotist
Like many of us, hypnotist Jerry Enns was once extremely skeptical of hypnosis, mind magic and even past lives. But with what he has experienced, it is easy to understand why his…
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Brant United Way connects with Laurier through art
Brant United Way had students and “campus celebs”get involved by using their hands artistically instead of reaching them in their pockets. This past week, the Brant United Way held a booth and…
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War Horse Warrior Challenge is Brant-Norfolk’s first mud run
Brantford’s first ever mud run is fast approaching, and the War Horse Warrior Challenge promises mud, sweat, and tears. On October 18th, the Canadian Cancer Society is hosting the inaugural War Horse…
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Brantford prepares for Scare in the Square
Downtown Brantford is in the midst of preparing for Scare in the Square, the annual event that transforms Harmony Square into a haven for zombies and scarecrows alike. The Halloween themed festivities…
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Looking inward: A conversation about self-esteem
Like everything else from childhood to adulthood, people’s views of themselves are constantly evolving, a fluctuating reflection from pride to shame and everything in between. Assistant Professor of Youth and Children’s Studies…
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Field of Dreams on exhibit at Yellow Brick Wall
Field of Dreams,a collection by 43-year old Aaron Robins is the current exhibit at Laurier Brantford’s Yellow Brick Wall. Scarbrough born and raised in Markham, Robins has a passion for Canadian landscapes.…
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The reality of Laurier’s 2014 enrollment numbers
I had set out on an adventure over the past month or so trying to answer the question: Is Laurier’s enrolment down this year? At the time, I did not fully understand…
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Laurier offers students a wealth of sports clubs this semester
Not interested in the limited number of extramurals, can’t find just what you’re looking for in intramurals? Or maybe you want to bring a new sport to campus. That’s where sports clubs…
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Golden Hawks football team prepared for Carleton at Homecoming
In no time the Golden Hawks’ men’s football team has surpassed their 2013 single game win total. Laurier has to be pleased with their 2-1 start that sees them holding down a…
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Laurier buys Market Square for $5.8 million
On Thursday night, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus purchased the Market Square building on Market St. for $5.8 million. With the school year just beginning, Laurier Brantford’s community is quickly expanding to…
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Entertainment in Brantford and the surrounding area this September
Welcome back! Or welcome, if this is your first year. September at Laurier Brantford is always exciting, bursting with possibilities. Many new experiences, relationships (and assignments) await. But it doesn’t take long…
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A Showcase on Immigrants in the Brant Community
A PhD candidate of Laurier Brantford showcased a thesis very close to her heart Friday afternoon. Laurier Brantford PhD candidate, Bharati Sethi, shared her research thesis to the community through a photo…
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Foot Patrol ≠ Taxi Service
When I applied to Laurier Brantford, the one major concern I had with school was my safety. Like some, I never stepped foot on Brantford soil until the first day of Orientation…
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Peer help line extended to the Brantford campus
Laurier Brantford’s first year promoting a peer help line has been announced a success; members hope for even more in the following years to come. The Waterloo campus has been providing a…
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The honest truth about the locals of Brantford
Since coming to Brantford, I’ve heard a lot about “the locals”. How someone pulled a knife at 2 a.m. on one of my friends, how someone started a fight at local nightclub…
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Men’s hockey team fails to defend Challenge Cup on home ice
Every great team has to go through hardship at some point; disappointments and heartbreak provide great teams with motivation and things to learn for next year. Some grow from those moments…
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Women’s hockey team falls in semi-finals at Seneca
It has been an up and down season for Laurier’s women’s ice hockey team; they’ve been tournament champs this year, mixed in with early tournament eliminations. At Seneca College, the Golden Hawks…
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Cultivating local music, Brown Dog style
The first rain of spring was spitting on the sidewalk and my hair as I entered Brown Dog Bootleg Café last Wednesday night. As I walked in the door I couldn’t help…
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Brantford: The rebirth of a community
A growing university and a revitalized downtown core have worked to create a sense of community that Brantford hasn’t seen in almost 20 years. The economic recession in the early 1990’s and…
