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Month: October 2018

Caring staff are Housing’s ‘special sauce’: Alleyne

Caring staff are Housing’s ‘special sauce’: Alleyne

Chris Alleyne fondly recalls his days as a student in residence at Western; and, today, he is head of the portfolio, as the new Associate Vice-President of Housing & Ancillary Services. The former Assistant Director (Residence Engagement) within Housi …

An ‘Eye’ on good books

An ‘Eye’ on good books

The brilliance of physicist Stephen Hawking, the wit and whimsy of of Edward Lear – these are among the reading joys of Eye author/poet Marianne Micros, PhD’89, who shares her reading preferences in this chapter of Bookmarks.

Bailey: Stories build belonging

Bailey: Stories build belonging

“Belonging is an active verb,” Cameron Bailey, artistic director and co-chair of the Toronto International Film Festival, said as he was awarded an honorary degree at Western’s 312th Convocation.

Fischer: ‘Make this planet a better place’

Fischer: ‘Make this planet a better place’

An applied mathematician and computer scientist whose family fled to Canada in the 1920s after the Russian revolution, Charlotte Froese Fischer knows the importance of education and its ability to open up new worlds – especially for women.

Herbert offers PROPs to to graduates

Herbert offers PROPs to to graduates

Carol Herbert, former Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, urged graduates during the afternoon session of Western’s 312th Convocation to keep their privilege in mind and to always help others when opportunity allows.

The ‘unstoppable’ power of Grayskull

The ‘unstoppable’ power of Grayskull

Chances are, you remember your first action hero. And if you are like Rob McCallum, you will remember Adam, prince of Eternia and defender of the secrets of Castle Grayskull. “We all have that one thing – whether it’s Hot Wheels, or Barbie, or Nintendo or something...

Temertys to grads: Persevere, give back

Temertys to grads: Persevere, give back

As philanthropists Jim and Louise Temerty see it, the most important thing is to give back. During the morning session of Western’s 312th Convocation, they urged graduates to persevere and give their time.

Miracle grad beats the odds

Miracle grad beats the odds

Serena Tejpar is not supposed to be alive. Now, three years after a catastrophic car crash, the 21-year-old will cross the stage with her classmates on Wednesday morning at Western’s 312thConvocation as she earns her Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honors) degree.

Western celebrates Homecoming 2018

Western celebrates Homecoming 2018

You couldn’t get a whole lot more #purpleandproud than Homecoming 2018. See the slideshow for some football magic that boosted the Mustangs’ undefeated record in the regular season.

Western’s Special Olympics legacy grows

Western’s Special Olympics legacy grows

Western is poised to lead international research on how sports benefits people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, through a $1.5-million donation honouring Special Olympics pioneer Frank Hayden.

An ‘Eye’ on good books

An ‘Eye’ on good books

The brilliance of physicist Stephen Hawking, the wit and whimsy of of Edward Lear – these are among the reading joys of Eye author/poet Marianne Micros, PhD’89, who shares her reading preferences in this chapter of Bookmarks.

Bailey: Stories build belonging

Bailey: Stories build belonging

“Belonging is an active verb,” Cameron Bailey, artistic director and co-chair of the Toronto International Film Festival, said as he was awarded an honorary degree at Western’s 312th Convocation.

Fischer: ‘Make this planet a better place’

Fischer: ‘Make this planet a better place’

An applied mathematician and computer scientist whose family fled to Canada in the 1920s after the Russian revolution, Charlotte Froese Fischer knows the importance of education and its ability to open up new worlds – especially for women.

Herbert offers PROPs to to graduates

Herbert offers PROPs to to graduates

Carol Herbert, former Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, urged graduates during the afternoon session of Western’s 312th Convocation to keep their privilege in mind and to always help others when opportunity allows.

The ‘unstoppable’ power of Grayskull

The ‘unstoppable’ power of Grayskull

Chances are, you remember your first action hero. And if you are like Rob McCallum, you will remember Adam, prince of Eternia and defender of the secrets of Castle Grayskull. “We all have that one thing – whether it’s Hot Wheels, or Barbie, or Nintendo or something...

Temertys to grads: Persevere, give back

Temertys to grads: Persevere, give back

As philanthropists Jim and Louise Temerty see it, the most important thing is to give back. During the morning session of Western’s 312th Convocation, they urged graduates to persevere and give their time.

Miracle grad beats the odds

Miracle grad beats the odds

Serena Tejpar is not supposed to be alive. Now, three years after a catastrophic car crash, the 21-year-old will cross the stage with her classmates on Wednesday morning at Western’s 312thConvocation as she earns her Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honors) degree.

Western celebrates Homecoming 2018

Western celebrates Homecoming 2018

You couldn’t get a whole lot more #purpleandproud than Homecoming 2018. See the slideshow for some football magic that boosted the Mustangs’ undefeated record in the regular season.

Western’s Special Olympics legacy grows

Western’s Special Olympics legacy grows

Western is poised to lead international research on how sports benefits people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, through a $1.5-million donation honouring Special Olympics pioneer Frank Hayden.