An icon of Canadian athletics, a globally recognized champion of science and an internationally acclaimed novelist are among the nine individuals who will receive honorary degrees from Western during spring convocation. The degrees will be conferred d …
Convocation
In pictures: Autumn 2023 convocation
Highlights from Western’s 322nd convocation ceremonies
‘I want to change the world:’ Empathy guides medical sciences grad
Sitara Lewis is passionate about advocating for those experiencing homelessness
Passion meets purpose for Schulich grad Fabio Salerno
He went home to Italy to serve on the frontlines of COVID-19 in an unexpected twist while pursuing his PhD
Schulich Dentistry grad shaping futures, one smile at a time
Kate Jacques hopes to help make dental care more accessible to vulnerable populations across Canada
Mustang, medical sciences grad advances equity on campus, in community
At Western, Jessica Brown brought discipline and focus to opportunities that allowed herself ─ and others ─ to grow
Music grad Emma Pennell raises their voice
‘I wanted to be in the room, loud and proud of who I am’
Justin Zhuang found himself through serving others
Western international student turns challenges into points of connection
MBA grad: ‘Be open to new perspectives’
Giustin MacLean helped break down barriers, creating a more welcoming and inclusive community
HBA grad encourages future students to own the world’s challenges
Orlando Scarlett, HBA/Economics ’23, made his mark through student leadership
Longtime Western residence leader earns President’s Medal for Distinguished Service
Peggy Wakabayashi honoured for her innovation, legacy in student residence system
Schulich grad earns two degrees through innovative new program
Jelena Poleksic is the first graduate of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s MD+ stream
Special coverage: Spring Convocation 2023
More than 8,000 graduates and 14 honorary degree recipients will be celebrated throughout the month of June.
In pictures: Autumn 2023 convocation
Highlights from Western’s 322nd convocation ceremonies
‘I want to change the world:’ Empathy guides medical sciences grad
Sitara Lewis is passionate about advocating for those experiencing homelessness
Passion meets purpose for Schulich grad Fabio Salerno
He went home to Italy to serve on the frontlines of COVID-19 in an unexpected twist while pursuing his PhD
Schulich Dentistry grad shaping futures, one smile at a time
Kate Jacques hopes to help make dental care more accessible to vulnerable populations across Canada
Mustang, medical sciences grad advances equity on campus, in community
At Western, Jessica Brown brought discipline and focus to opportunities that allowed herself ─ and others ─ to grow
Music grad Emma Pennell raises their voice
‘I wanted to be in the room, loud and proud of who I am’
Justin Zhuang found himself through serving others
Western international student turns challenges into points of connection
MBA grad: ‘Be open to new perspectives’
Giustin MacLean helped break down barriers, creating a more welcoming and inclusive community
HBA grad encourages future students to own the world’s challenges
Orlando Scarlett, HBA/Economics ’23, made his mark through student leadership
Longtime Western residence leader earns President’s Medal for Distinguished Service
Peggy Wakabayashi honoured for her innovation, legacy in student residence system
Schulich grad earns two degrees through innovative new program
Jelena Poleksic is the first graduate of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s MD+ stream
Special coverage: Spring Convocation 2023
More than 8,000 graduates and 14 honorary degree recipients will be celebrated throughout the month of June.