With activities focused on forging connections, learning about campus resources, and preparing for a safe and successful school year ahead, the Western community welcomed more than 6,600 new first-year undergraduate students during Orientation Week 2023.
Here Western News presents just some of the highlights.
President Alan Shepard greets new students and their family members — two-legged and four — helping them move into Western’s 11 residences over Labour Day weekend. (Geoff Robins photo)
Defensive back and third-year science student Jackson Findlay prepares to tackle McMaster Marauders’ Dima Ignajatovic (11) during the Mustangs’ home opener on Sept. 3. The Mustangs won 34-22 in front of a packed Alumni Stadium, with the east stands filled with new first-year students. (Frank Neufeld photo)
Students access food and support services at a Care Hub on Huron Drive. Three Care Hubs were located on campus to provide assistance throughout OWeek. (Frank Neufeld photo)
A sea of students take in OWeek opening ceremonies on Sept. 4. (Steve Anderson/Western Communications)
New students enjoy the OWeek opening ceremony concert on Sept. 4. (Frank Neufeld photo)
Sophs arrive to take in the Tri-Sci Talent Show on Sept. 7. (Frank Neufeld photo)
Multicultural group BRDRLESS Dance performs during Global Village events on Sept. 8. (Frank Neufeld photo)
Engineering students collect garbage as part of a river cleanup event during Orientation Serves on Sept. 9. (Steve Anderson/Western Communications)
