On July 17, 1976, the first female flag bearer at the opening ceremonies, a joint cauldron lighting and a royal visit from Queen Elizabeth II kicked off the first Olympic Summer Games hosted in Canada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2cmiTlLs …
Alumni
Five Western alumni earn Order of Canada designations
Ivey Business School grad Donald K. Johnson promoted to highest level
Bringing FIFA World Cup to Canada: Alum Nick Bontis reflects on journey
Multi-sport Mustangs student-athlete becomes vice-president of soccer’s governing body in North America
Mustangs alum Gareth Wheeler covers FIFA World Cup with OneSoccer
Broadcaster ‘grew up at Western,’ reflects on journey to covering World Cup on home soil
In photos: Western celebrates spring convocation
Thousands of graduates and their loved ones marked the important milestone downtown and on campus
Schulich grad Dr. Catherine Hansen reflects on life, leadership and historic Moon mission
Alum and menopause expert shares her lifelong goal to support women, plus the ‘scariest day’ with Artemis II
Paralympic wheelchair curling champion Mark Ideson proudly wears Canada’s colours
Western grad credits support networks for remarkable journey
Seven Western alumni, one prof appointed to Order of Ontario
Graduates honoured for charitable work, community contributions and professional leadership
Western grad leads Team Canada in Winter Olympics
Canadian Olympic Committee CEO David Shoemaker reflects on his Western roots, Olympic leadership, why sport matters to Canada
Engineering alumni lead Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race
Event is Canada’s oldest, largest student engineering competition
Western alumni recognized among London’s top 20 under 40
London Inc. magazine’s annual list of local leaders celebrates Western grads, researchers
Music grad stars in Hallmark’s ‘Mistletoe Murders’ series
Kylee Evans, BMus’00, shines in comedic acting roles
Western grad aims to ‘make a difference that lasts’
Rachel Pizzonia earned a dual degree while focusing on experiential learning, driving impact