Article content Laurentian’s restructuring marked a dire chapter in the university’s history, when the possibility of institutional closure was real. Try refreshing your browser, or Laurentian can’t afford what faculty association is asking for: Wells - Take our poll Back to video We apologize, but this video has failed to load. It cannot afford what the Laurentian University Faculty Association has asked for at the bargaining table, which far exceeds our financial means. Note: The Laurentian University Faculty Association has been on strike since Jan. 19. Lynn Wells is the president and vice-chancellor of Laurentian University.