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Year: 2018

The Voice Of A Generation

The Voice Of A Generation

Cherie Dimaline, an award-winning writer and editor from Ontario’s Georgian Bay Métis community, is the 2018-19 Writer-In-Residence at Western. She has seen great success with her latest book, The Marrow Thieves. The book won the 2017 Governor General …

Research shows cities take long road to recycling

Research shows cities take long road to recycling

Among municipalities recycling and re-using construction waste, including gravel, concrete, sand and asphalt, Ontario has its ‘leaders’ and its ‘laggards,’ explained Kate Graham, a Political Science professor at King’s and Brescia University Colleges.

Helping students thrive drives new centre

Helping students thrive drives new centre

A single point of entry and one ultimate goal – create a campus where all students thrive – are central to the vision of an integrated Health and Wellness Centre, slated to open summer 2021in a newly renovated Thames Hall.

Statue echoes lessons of bravery, compassion

Statue echoes lessons of bravery, compassion

A larger-than-life bronze sculpture by Western alumnus Wynn Walters has revived the memory of a Canadian First World War hero – and started a conversation about so much more.

FRESH-branded food a hot seller

FRESH-branded food a hot seller

If you brand it, they will eat it, says one Brescia University College researcher who has found highlighting nutritious food items across Western’s residences leads to increased sales – and, more importantly, healthier food purchases for students. The FRESH-approved...

Short stories … and sumo wrestlers

Short stories … and sumo wrestlers

Lavish wordplay, good conversation – and sumo wrestling. These are what Jennifer Slauenwhite, digital media technician in the Department of Visual Arts, highlights during her turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

Connor awarded Ivey Business Leader honour

Connor awarded Ivey Business Leader honour

The accolades have been rolling in for Dean Connor, HBA ’78, who is President and CEO of Sun Life Financial and who received the Ivey Business Leader Award Nov. 1.

Research shows cities take long road to recycling

Research shows cities take long road to recycling

Among municipalities recycling and re-using construction waste, including gravel, concrete, sand and asphalt, Ontario has its ‘leaders’ and its ‘laggards,’ explained Kate Graham, a Political Science professor at King’s and Brescia University Colleges.

Helping students thrive drives new centre

Helping students thrive drives new centre

A single point of entry and one ultimate goal – create a campus where all students thrive – are central to the vision of an integrated Health and Wellness Centre, slated to open summer 2021in a newly renovated Thames Hall.

Statue echoes lessons of bravery, compassion

Statue echoes lessons of bravery, compassion

A larger-than-life bronze sculpture by Western alumnus Wynn Walters has revived the memory of a Canadian First World War hero – and started a conversation about so much more.

FRESH-branded food a hot seller

FRESH-branded food a hot seller

If you brand it, they will eat it, says one Brescia University College researcher who has found highlighting nutritious food items across Western’s residences leads to increased sales – and, more importantly, healthier food purchases for students. The FRESH-approved...

Short stories … and sumo wrestlers

Short stories … and sumo wrestlers

Lavish wordplay, good conversation – and sumo wrestling. These are what Jennifer Slauenwhite, digital media technician in the Department of Visual Arts, highlights during her turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

Connor awarded Ivey Business Leader honour

Connor awarded Ivey Business Leader honour

The accolades have been rolling in for Dean Connor, HBA ’78, who is President and CEO of Sun Life Financial and who received the Ivey Business Leader Award Nov. 1.