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Month: June 2017

Study: Non-monogamous relationships find success

Study: Non-monogamous relationships find success

Individuals in polyamorous relationships report more commitment and investment with their primary partners and report more time spent on sex with their secondary partners, a new study authored by Western researchers has found. [caption id=”attachment_24 …

Mackinnon: Assess, adapt and change for the better

Mackinnon: Assess, adapt and change for the better

Janice Mackinnon, Canadian historian and former Minister of Finance for Saskatchewan, was celebrated for her accomplishments with an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, at the Tuesday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Orr: Be the person you want to be in work, life

Orr: Be the person you want to be in work, life

In recognition of his successful career as a businessman and philanthropist, Jeff Orr, CEO and President, Power Financial Corporation, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, at the Tuesday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Simon: Your strength, courage and instincts will prevail

Simon: Your strength, courage and instincts will prevail

In recognition of a career dedicated to social justice, community service and advocacy for Inuit communities worldwide, Mary Simon, Arctic Institute of North America fellow, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, at the Monday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Hill: Stories guide us, console us, show us the way

Hill: Stories guide us, console us, show us the way

In celebration of his accomplished career as a novelist, essayist and memoirist, as well as his passion for social justice, Lawrence Hill was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLITT), honoris causa, at the Monday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Timothy Lockwood started his degree in the late 80s. Today, he finally takes finishing it off his bucket list. Lockwood convocates this spring with a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance.

Tornado warning in effect for London

Tornado warning in effect for London

Tornado warning in effect for London - Parkhill - Eastern Middlesex County At 1:25 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also...

Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way

Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way

For his dedicated advocacy for mental health, Canadian politician Michael Kirby was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Sedra: Envision a great future that is your own

Sedra: Envision a great future that is your own

In recognition of his accomplished career as an engineer and academic, Adel Sedra, professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Haley Everitt, BA’17 Age: 23 Faculty: Arts & Humanities (School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities) Specialization: Creative Writing & English Language & Literature Haley Everitt might know Western’s campus better than anyone. A campus tour...

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Laura Snowdon Age: 25 Faculty: Law Specialization: Juris Doctor (JD) Laura Snowdon chose Western Law for its strong sense of community and collegiality, dedicated faculty and extensive international opportunities. During her degree, she took advantage of internship...

Mackinnon: Assess, adapt and change for the better

Mackinnon: Assess, adapt and change for the better

Janice Mackinnon, Canadian historian and former Minister of Finance for Saskatchewan, was celebrated for her accomplishments with an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, at the Tuesday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Orr: Be the person you want to be in work, life

Orr: Be the person you want to be in work, life

In recognition of his successful career as a businessman and philanthropist, Jeff Orr, CEO and President, Power Financial Corporation, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, at the Tuesday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Simon: Your strength, courage and instincts will prevail

Simon: Your strength, courage and instincts will prevail

In recognition of a career dedicated to social justice, community service and advocacy for Inuit communities worldwide, Mary Simon, Arctic Institute of North America fellow, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, at the Monday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Hill: Stories guide us, console us, show us the way

Hill: Stories guide us, console us, show us the way

In celebration of his accomplished career as a novelist, essayist and memoirist, as well as his passion for social justice, Lawrence Hill was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLITT), honoris causa, at the Monday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Timothy Lockwood started his degree in the late 80s. Today, he finally takes finishing it off his bucket list. Lockwood convocates this spring with a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance.

Tornado warning in effect for London

Tornado warning in effect for London

Tornado warning in effect for London - Parkhill - Eastern Middlesex County At 1:25 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also...

Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way

Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way

For his dedicated advocacy for mental health, Canadian politician Michael Kirby was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Sedra: Envision a great future that is your own

Sedra: Envision a great future that is your own

In recognition of his accomplished career as an engineer and academic, Adel Sedra, professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Haley Everitt, BA’17 Age: 23 Faculty: Arts & Humanities (School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities) Specialization: Creative Writing & English Language & Literature Haley Everitt might know Western’s campus better than anyone. A campus tour...

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Laura Snowdon Age: 25 Faculty: Law Specialization: Juris Doctor (JD) Laura Snowdon chose Western Law for its strong sense of community and collegiality, dedicated faculty and extensive international opportunities. During her degree, she took advantage of internship...