Curatorship of athletic history enters new era
Nick Komarnitsky often wonders if the leather helmets worn by Western Mustang football players ‘back in the day’ really made a difference. “Doesn’t seem like a lot of protection offered here,” he said, holding the hardened leather helmet up for closer inspection. “I...
Winders: Taking time to praise tomorrow’s alumni today
For me, becoming an alumnus was a lot like becoming middle aged – I never really expected it to happen to me, and then, when I woke up one day and realized it had already arrived, I had no idea what the hell to do about it. My university never prepared me for being an...
Students, alumni invited to hirewesternu Career Fair
Students and alumni have the opportunity this week to connect with 71 top employers from companies such as Google, HBC and Rogers Communications, without ever leaving the campus. Hosted by The Student Success Centre, the hirewesternu Career Fair runs from 11 a.m.-4...
Scholars named among emerging generation of leaders
Four Western professors and a King’s University College professor have been named among the 48 new members of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.