Six noted Western scholars have been elected as new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in recognition of their outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievements. The scholars are among 101 new Fellows elected to the RSC this year. Re …
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Daley: Data demands drive our disruption
As we stand at the precipice of major disruption, the role of the university in our society is, paradoxically, more essential than ever. Demands on contemporary workers and citizens are profound and require thoughtful, and broad, enabling educational strategies.
Only one ‘Let Down’ in these picks
Experience a bit of seasonal storytelling, and at least one major ‘Let Down,’ when Occupational Therapy professor Carri Hand takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Beckett: Protesters demand change in Haiti
It is time for the international community, including the Canadian government, to stand with the Haitian people and call for Moïse to resign. Only then can the Haitian people begin to address the many other pressing problems their country faces.
Class encourages student ‘travel’ across London
As a travel journalist and writing instructor, I wanted to create an assignment that encouraged students to break through the Western Bubble – a travel guidebook of London, Ont.
Storytelling takes centre stage at Walrus Talks
Walrus Talks Storytelling, an event partnership between the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Western Alumni and the Arts and Humanities Students’ Council, features seven speakers for seven minutes exploring narratives that help us connect and understand our world.
Western mourns death of King’s student
The Western community is mourning the death of Emil Pietruszewski, 21, a King’s University College student, who died in a multi-vehicle collision on Oct. 29.
Takes of long ago, far away
Although World Space Week has come and gone, we’re still celebrating by seeking out picks from our brightest minds with feet firmly planted on Earth but eyes boldly cast towards the stars. Today, Earth Sciences PhD candidate Gavin Tolometti, a member of the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Mustang kickers give team a leg up on league
Western boasts a strong legacy of kickers that can be traced back to the beginning of the program, but recent success can be measured on four feet – Darryl Wheeler, Lirim Hajrullahu, Zack Medeiros, and Marc Liegghio, above.
Shining a light on the community
Discover stories of inspiration and motivation when Kathryn McAuley, the 2019 Western Sponsored Employee for the United Way Elgin Middlesex campaign, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Harrowing health journey leads to helping others
At 20, Wagner Souza was diagnosed with two strong auto-immune disorders presenting leukemia-like symptoms, He required 13 pills a day to keep him alive from 2004-06. Then, hope arrived.
Couchman: Scammers casting about as phishing season heats up
Halloween has come and gone, but I have something scary I’d still like to share with you – the subject of phishing emails.
Embracing key conversations
Although World Space Week has come and gone, we’re still celebrating by seeking out picks from our brightest minds with feet firmly planted on Earth but eyes boldly cast towards the stars. Today, Sara Mazrouei, Space Matters Lead with the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Daley: Data demands drive our disruption
As we stand at the precipice of major disruption, the role of the university in our society is, paradoxically, more essential than ever. Demands on contemporary workers and citizens are profound and require thoughtful, and broad, enabling educational strategies.
Only one ‘Let Down’ in these picks
Experience a bit of seasonal storytelling, and at least one major ‘Let Down,’ when Occupational Therapy professor Carri Hand takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Beckett: Protesters demand change in Haiti
It is time for the international community, including the Canadian government, to stand with the Haitian people and call for Moïse to resign. Only then can the Haitian people begin to address the many other pressing problems their country faces.
Class encourages student ‘travel’ across London
As a travel journalist and writing instructor, I wanted to create an assignment that encouraged students to break through the Western Bubble – a travel guidebook of London, Ont.
Storytelling takes centre stage at Walrus Talks
Walrus Talks Storytelling, an event partnership between the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Western Alumni and the Arts and Humanities Students’ Council, features seven speakers for seven minutes exploring narratives that help us connect and understand our world.
Western mourns death of King’s student
The Western community is mourning the death of Emil Pietruszewski, 21, a King’s University College student, who died in a multi-vehicle collision on Oct. 29.
Takes of long ago, far away
Although World Space Week has come and gone, we’re still celebrating by seeking out picks from our brightest minds with feet firmly planted on Earth but eyes boldly cast towards the stars. Today, Earth Sciences PhD candidate Gavin Tolometti, a member of the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Mustang kickers give team a leg up on league
Western boasts a strong legacy of kickers that can be traced back to the beginning of the program, but recent success can be measured on four feet – Darryl Wheeler, Lirim Hajrullahu, Zack Medeiros, and Marc Liegghio, above.
Shining a light on the community
Discover stories of inspiration and motivation when Kathryn McAuley, the 2019 Western Sponsored Employee for the United Way Elgin Middlesex campaign, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Harrowing health journey leads to helping others
At 20, Wagner Souza was diagnosed with two strong auto-immune disorders presenting leukemia-like symptoms, He required 13 pills a day to keep him alive from 2004-06. Then, hope arrived.
Couchman: Scammers casting about as phishing season heats up
Halloween has come and gone, but I have something scary I’d still like to share with you – the subject of phishing emails.
Embracing key conversations
Although World Space Week has come and gone, we’re still celebrating by seeking out picks from our brightest minds with feet firmly planted on Earth but eyes boldly cast towards the stars. Today, Sara Mazrouei, Space Matters Lead with the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.