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Month: February 2015

Taking our readers Outside the Gates

Taking our readers Outside the Gates

In this second annual special issue, Western News celebrates a handful of the hundreds of programs, organizations and people lending talents to the wider community – Outside the Gates, if you will. Thanks to the Western Journalism students, who repor …

Programs mint the next generation of civil leaders

Programs mint the next generation of civil leaders

Stephen Turner, London’s new city councilor for Ward 11, had canvassed 8,000 homes in his ward since the start of his election campaign during last fall’s municipal election. When he introduced himself to voters, he listed the master’s degree in public administration...

Researchers join together to HEAL woes plaguing community

Researchers join together to HEAL woes plaguing community

While Magellan or Columbus might come to mind when thinking about maps, a group of London geographers is using mapping techniques to make real improvements in our urban society. The Human Environment Analysis Laboratory, or HEAL, is a team of more than 20 students and...

Western working hand-in-hand with United Way

Western working hand-in-hand with United Way

Like every Thursday for the past 10 months, Yolanda Bonilla arrived at 1 o’clock at the Westmount Family Centre in London. There, she met with other women of her community. For two hours every week, they share their difficulties and try to help each other to solve...

Camp makes actuarial science careers add up

Camp makes actuarial science careers add up

Janine Noorloos loves math. But summer camp gave her a new romance – actuarial sciences. “I was really excited. They advertised it as actuarial camp for math lovers,” she said. “I love math; so I was thrilled.” Actuarial science applies the mathematic disciplines of...

Groups following up on the notion of Motion

Groups following up on the notion of Motion

Josh Archer is keeping London on the clock. And Western is counting right along with him. Archer’s In Motion Community Challenge is a campaign to promote and celebrate healthy and active living. Being In Motion means including healthy eating and physical activity as a...

Tutoring program brings Hope to all corners of city

Tutoring program brings Hope to all corners of city

It may be hard to believe 10-year-old Alex ever had confidence issues. Wiggling and dancing in his seat, the freckle-faced, ginger-haired boy wears a constant smile that pushes his cheekbones into his glasses. But four years ago, Alex struggled in school. When the...

Speaking the same language for the community’s benefit

Speaking the same language for the community’s benefit

When David Tweddell moved to Japan, he couldn’t read or speak Japanese. He relied on the only thing he could – body language. On arrival, Tweddell went to a community office to register as a foreign resident and found a sign on the door when he arrived. The problem...

Program rises to the challenge of second chances

Program rises to the challenge of second chances

Not everybody gets an equal shot at seeing their dreams materialize. But an Ivey Business School micro-lending program, in association with the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, looks to do just that for people with addictions and mental health...

Mustangs take to the ice to help young players

Mustangs take to the ice to help young players

Rob Duncan is gearing up for another practice at Kinsmen arena. He’s been coaching minor hockey for 21 years, and has served as chair of the Greater London Hockey Association (GLHA) for the past six. Yet, the logo on his jacket, a purple ‘W’, wouldn’t typically be...

Council connecting youth to their local government

Council connecting youth to their local government

When high school student Olivia Smith Rodrigues moved from Victoria to London last year, she didn’t expect her Thursdays to be as busy as they are. She gets up early for school, and finishes her classes at 2:30 p.m. She then heads to work at Über Cool Stuff in...

Taking a leap toward healthy living

Taking a leap toward healthy living

With a goal of promoting exercise and recreation as a pathway to healthy living for local Indigenous youth, Western hosted its 10th annual Track and Field Day at Thompson Recreation Centre on Friday. Facilitated by...

Programs mint the next generation of civil leaders

Programs mint the next generation of civil leaders

Stephen Turner, London’s new city councilor for Ward 11, had canvassed 8,000 homes in his ward since the start of his election campaign during last fall’s municipal election. When he introduced himself to voters, he listed the master’s degree in public administration...

Researchers join together to HEAL woes plaguing community

Researchers join together to HEAL woes plaguing community

While Magellan or Columbus might come to mind when thinking about maps, a group of London geographers is using mapping techniques to make real improvements in our urban society. The Human Environment Analysis Laboratory, or HEAL, is a team of more than 20 students and...

Western working hand-in-hand with United Way

Western working hand-in-hand with United Way

Like every Thursday for the past 10 months, Yolanda Bonilla arrived at 1 o’clock at the Westmount Family Centre in London. There, she met with other women of her community. For two hours every week, they share their difficulties and try to help each other to solve...

Camp makes actuarial science careers add up

Camp makes actuarial science careers add up

Janine Noorloos loves math. But summer camp gave her a new romance – actuarial sciences. “I was really excited. They advertised it as actuarial camp for math lovers,” she said. “I love math; so I was thrilled.” Actuarial science applies the mathematic disciplines of...

Groups following up on the notion of Motion

Groups following up on the notion of Motion

Josh Archer is keeping London on the clock. And Western is counting right along with him. Archer’s In Motion Community Challenge is a campaign to promote and celebrate healthy and active living. Being In Motion means including healthy eating and physical activity as a...

Tutoring program brings Hope to all corners of city

Tutoring program brings Hope to all corners of city

It may be hard to believe 10-year-old Alex ever had confidence issues. Wiggling and dancing in his seat, the freckle-faced, ginger-haired boy wears a constant smile that pushes his cheekbones into his glasses. But four years ago, Alex struggled in school. When the...

Speaking the same language for the community’s benefit

Speaking the same language for the community’s benefit

When David Tweddell moved to Japan, he couldn’t read or speak Japanese. He relied on the only thing he could – body language. On arrival, Tweddell went to a community office to register as a foreign resident and found a sign on the door when he arrived. The problem...

Program rises to the challenge of second chances

Program rises to the challenge of second chances

Not everybody gets an equal shot at seeing their dreams materialize. But an Ivey Business School micro-lending program, in association with the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, looks to do just that for people with addictions and mental health...

Mustangs take to the ice to help young players

Mustangs take to the ice to help young players

Rob Duncan is gearing up for another practice at Kinsmen arena. He’s been coaching minor hockey for 21 years, and has served as chair of the Greater London Hockey Association (GLHA) for the past six. Yet, the logo on his jacket, a purple ‘W’, wouldn’t typically be...

Council connecting youth to their local government

Council connecting youth to their local government

When high school student Olivia Smith Rodrigues moved from Victoria to London last year, she didn’t expect her Thursdays to be as busy as they are. She gets up early for school, and finishes her classes at 2:30 p.m. She then heads to work at Über Cool Stuff in...

Taking a leap toward healthy living

Taking a leap toward healthy living

With a goal of promoting exercise and recreation as a pathway to healthy living for local Indigenous youth, Western hosted its 10th annual Track and Field Day at Thompson Recreation Centre on Friday. Facilitated by...