When Andrew Walsh was a master’s student, he travelled to Madagascar for a research project. Then a budding anthropologist, he immersed himself in the African island’s culture, gaining critical insights and building lifelong friendships. Today, alon …
Keri Ferguson
Upper-year peers ease first-year fears in online program
In a first-of-its-kind program at Western, 100 peer leaders are helping first-year students thrive through university expectations and online learning.
Residential schools and reconciliation: community urged to wear orange
Wearing orange on Sept. 30 is a way to recognize the impact of Canada’s residential schools on Indigenous peoples – the survivors, and those who did not return.
Volunteering virtually connects students to London
Through rain, shine, and a pandemic, OServes connects more than 1,000 student volunteers with non-profit organizations.
New post offers support in Indigenizing curriculum
Ask Sara Mai Chitty, BA’14, MA’15, to describe land-based learning, and chances are, the Anishinaabekwe storyteller and educator will share an anecdote to illustrate the concept.
Indigenous Learning Fund open for proposals, possibilities
Creative ideas to grow Indigenous teaching and learning across campus will get a boost from a new Indigenous Learning Fund, university officials announced.
New office elevates Indigenous presence across campus
Western efforts to bring Indigenous voices to the leadership table and an Indigenous presence to all levels of work, study and research across campus will have a permanent advocate in the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
Education grad feels right where he belongs
When Ethan Thomas arrived at Western, he felt alone and out of place. He missed his family and friends, longing for the ceremonies he embraced growing up in Six Nations of the Grand River territory. That soon changed.
Engineering grad ‘just kept climbing’ to reach success
About a year into her internship, and some 80 feet up in the air, Katrina Petahtegoose had a revelation.
Ambtman-Smith, Fletcher earn Markkanen Awards
The Markkanen Awards are presented annually to an Indigenous undergraduate and graduate student from Main Campus based on academic excellence; contribution to Indigenous communities; and commitment to Western’s campus community through engagement outside of the classroom.
Remember 30: Replacing bias with balance
On Dec. 6, 1989, I was in my first year working in a consulting engineering firm after university. It was an especially demanding time in my life, and frankly, I do not recall the event being discussed at my office at all, probably because out of about 100 staff, there was only one other female engineer in the firm.
Remember 30: Totally different story
I remember the moment, distinctly. I had just graduated from my chemistry program. It was a horrible moment for all Canadians, but especially for women in science. For those of us in that area, and in Engineering, it was particularly meaningful.
Book dials up RIM’s rise, fall and legacy
In ‘Blackberry Town,’ former newspaper reporter Chuck Howitt, BA’76, MAJ’79, explores the explosive rise and fall of Research in Motion (RIM) ad what it has meant to the high-tech industry in the community of Kitchener-Waterloo.
Upper-year peers ease first-year fears in online program
In a first-of-its-kind program at Western, 100 peer leaders are helping first-year students thrive through university expectations and online learning.
Residential schools and reconciliation: community urged to wear orange
Wearing orange on Sept. 30 is a way to recognize the impact of Canada’s residential schools on Indigenous peoples – the survivors, and those who did not return.
Volunteering virtually connects students to London
Through rain, shine, and a pandemic, OServes connects more than 1,000 student volunteers with non-profit organizations.
New post offers support in Indigenizing curriculum
Ask Sara Mai Chitty, BA’14, MA’15, to describe land-based learning, and chances are, the Anishinaabekwe storyteller and educator will share an anecdote to illustrate the concept.
Indigenous Learning Fund open for proposals, possibilities
Creative ideas to grow Indigenous teaching and learning across campus will get a boost from a new Indigenous Learning Fund, university officials announced.
New office elevates Indigenous presence across campus
Western efforts to bring Indigenous voices to the leadership table and an Indigenous presence to all levels of work, study and research across campus will have a permanent advocate in the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
Education grad feels right where he belongs
When Ethan Thomas arrived at Western, he felt alone and out of place. He missed his family and friends, longing for the ceremonies he embraced growing up in Six Nations of the Grand River territory. That soon changed.
Engineering grad ‘just kept climbing’ to reach success
About a year into her internship, and some 80 feet up in the air, Katrina Petahtegoose had a revelation.
Ambtman-Smith, Fletcher earn Markkanen Awards
The Markkanen Awards are presented annually to an Indigenous undergraduate and graduate student from Main Campus based on academic excellence; contribution to Indigenous communities; and commitment to Western’s campus community through engagement outside of the classroom.
Remember 30: Replacing bias with balance
On Dec. 6, 1989, I was in my first year working in a consulting engineering firm after university. It was an especially demanding time in my life, and frankly, I do not recall the event being discussed at my office at all, probably because out of about 100 staff, there was only one other female engineer in the firm.
Remember 30: Totally different story
I remember the moment, distinctly. I had just graduated from my chemistry program. It was a horrible moment for all Canadians, but especially for women in science. For those of us in that area, and in Engineering, it was particularly meaningful.
Book dials up RIM’s rise, fall and legacy
In ‘Blackberry Town,’ former newspaper reporter Chuck Howitt, BA’76, MAJ’79, explores the explosive rise and fall of Research in Motion (RIM) ad what it has meant to the high-tech industry in the community of Kitchener-Waterloo.