When Justin Zhuang first arrived at Western, he didn’t know a soul. He was struggling to learn a new language – even ordering at Tim Hortons was stressful. As an international student from Singapore, he was eager to make friends in his new home, so he …
Howard Alper, a renowned academic chemist and professor at the University of Ottawa, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Thursday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Max Wu likes a challenge. He arrived at Western speaking two languages and will graduate fluent in three.
Jill Smith came Western believing she was a painter and photographer. But when she graduates this spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, she leaves grateful for her program’s focus on contemporary and interdisciplinary art, as it has shaped the artist she is today.
Jerome Reid, BEd’17 Age: 47 Faculty: Education Specialization: Primary and Junior (Kindergarten to Grade 6) Education When Jerome Reid graduates with a Bachelor of Education this Convocation, it will be the beginning of a hard-won second career. The former tax auditor...
In recognition of her accomplished career as a journalist, Carol Off, author, commentator and host of CBC’s ‘As It Happens,’ was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), at the Wednesday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
For her community leadership and dedication to education, Leslee White-Eye, Chief of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nations, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), at the Tuesday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
In recognition of his accomplished career as an economist, academic and entrepreneur, David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham, received an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), at the Tuesday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
The Canadian Ambassador to the Netherlands, a past Professor of Poetry at Oxford University, a manufacturing industry titan and two world-renowned economists will receive honorary degrees when Western hosts its 308th Convocation this fall.
Recognized as a prolific scholar in urban, global and China studies, Western alumnus Yue-man Yeung, right, received an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), from Western Chancellor Jack Cowin, middle, and Western President Amit Chakma, left, during the...
Crossing the stage is a total blur - remember to shake the right hands, try not to trip. You’ve been on campus every day for so long and now you are saying goodbye for a little while (but not for keeps). You’ll be back for Homecoming and reunions, but this is your...
Sixteen distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees when Western hosts its 307th Convocation this spring. The ceremonies, featuring addresses by the honorary degree recipients, are scheduled for the following days: Dr. Harold Merskey Schulich School of...
Today’s graduates have great potential to realize a collective responsibility and leave a legacy of hope for future Canadians, said Rebecca Jamieson, President and CEO of Six Nations Polytechnic.
Howard Alper, a renowned academic chemist and professor at the University of Ottawa, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Thursday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Max Wu likes a challenge. He arrived at Western speaking two languages and will graduate fluent in three.
Jill Smith came Western believing she was a painter and photographer. But when she graduates this spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, she leaves grateful for her program’s focus on contemporary and interdisciplinary art, as it has shaped the artist she is today.
Jerome Reid, BEd’17 Age: 47 Faculty: Education Specialization: Primary and Junior (Kindergarten to Grade 6) Education When Jerome Reid graduates with a Bachelor of Education this Convocation, it will be the beginning of a hard-won second career. The former tax auditor...
In recognition of her accomplished career as a journalist, Carol Off, author, commentator and host of CBC’s ‘As It Happens,’ was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), at the Wednesday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
For her community leadership and dedication to education, Leslee White-Eye, Chief of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nations, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), at the Tuesday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
In recognition of his accomplished career as an economist, academic and entrepreneur, David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham, received an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), at the Tuesday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
The Canadian Ambassador to the Netherlands, a past Professor of Poetry at Oxford University, a manufacturing industry titan and two world-renowned economists will receive honorary degrees when Western hosts its 308th Convocation this fall.
Recognized as a prolific scholar in urban, global and China studies, Western alumnus Yue-man Yeung, right, received an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), from Western Chancellor Jack Cowin, middle, and Western President Amit Chakma, left, during the...
Crossing the stage is a total blur - remember to shake the right hands, try not to trip. You’ve been on campus every day for so long and now you are saying goodbye for a little while (but not for keeps). You’ll be back for Homecoming and reunions, but this is your...
Sixteen distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees when Western hosts its 307th Convocation this spring. The ceremonies, featuring addresses by the honorary degree recipients, are scheduled for the following days: Dr. Harold Merskey Schulich School of...
Today’s graduates have great potential to realize a collective responsibility and leave a legacy of hope for future Canadians, said Rebecca Jamieson, President and CEO of Six Nations Polytechnic.