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Grand Bend fireball may have dropped meteorites
Nothing lights up the night – or sparks the interest of researchers – quite like a meteor sighting. At 7:23 p.m. Wednesday, a network of Western-operated cameras captured a fireball jetting across southern Ontario. Analysis of the video data suggests that fragments of...
Preserving Canadian memory on Juno Beach
Rebecca (Cline) Le Savoureux, BA’05 (Political Science, French), is ensuring the world never forgets the contributions of Canadian soldiers who liberated a country and freed a planet from fascism during the Second World War.
Systems returning; exams continuing today
The interruption of the university computer and phone network experienced today has been resolved. Network systems are coming back online in priority sequence. Exams continuing to take place as scheduled today.
Tackling childhood obesity using structured play times
Trish Tucker, a professor in the School of Occupational Therapy, is currently working on a study that aims to increase the physical activity levels of preschoolers during childcare hours.
De Looze: Be vocal, active in supporting Muslim community
A reflection on President Donald Trump’s travel ban
President Chakma’s statement on U.S. Travel Restrictions
Western is adding its voice to those of universities across North America expressing grave concern regarding the recent executive order banning individuals from seven countries with Muslim majorities from entering the United States for 90 days.
Funeral services set for King’s student
The Western community is mourning the death of Shannon Laverty, 20, a King's University College student, who died Wednesday, July 6. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas, Ontario. A funeral...
President’s Speech to University Senate
On Friday, Western President Amit Chakma addressed the university Senate regarding his contract and how he plans to “begin the process of regaining your trust.” View complete text of his remarks here.
School links students to community – and then the world
The Forest City Culture Crawl brings students to cultural events in London.
MacQuarrie: standing up for the less fortunate
Barb MacQuarrie knew she wanted to dedicate her life to helping others as soon as she graduated high school. “I had the opportunity to travel to Senegal, in West Africa,” she said. “While I was there, I quickly realized the huge inequalities that exist in this world,...
Western mourns the passing of Chancellor Joseph L. Rotman
The Western University community joined others across Canada and around the world today in mourning the passing of Canadian businessman, philanthropist and Western’s Chancellor Joseph L. Rotman. Earning his BA from Western in 1957, Rotman was a long-time supporter of...
Habitat club builds community beyond The Gates
When it comes to building up communities, one campus group literally has it nailed.
Grand Bend fireball may have dropped meteorites
Nothing lights up the night – or sparks the interest of researchers – quite like a meteor sighting. At 7:23 p.m. Wednesday, a network of Western-operated cameras captured a fireball jetting across southern Ontario. Analysis of the video data suggests that fragments of...
Preserving Canadian memory on Juno Beach
Rebecca (Cline) Le Savoureux, BA’05 (Political Science, French), is ensuring the world never forgets the contributions of Canadian soldiers who liberated a country and freed a planet from fascism during the Second World War.
Systems returning; exams continuing today
The interruption of the university computer and phone network experienced today has been resolved. Network systems are coming back online in priority sequence. Exams continuing to take place as scheduled today.
Tackling childhood obesity using structured play times
Trish Tucker, a professor in the School of Occupational Therapy, is currently working on a study that aims to increase the physical activity levels of preschoolers during childcare hours.
De Looze: Be vocal, active in supporting Muslim community
A reflection on President Donald Trump’s travel ban
President Chakma’s statement on U.S. Travel Restrictions
Western is adding its voice to those of universities across North America expressing grave concern regarding the recent executive order banning individuals from seven countries with Muslim majorities from entering the United States for 90 days.
Funeral services set for King’s student
The Western community is mourning the death of Shannon Laverty, 20, a King's University College student, who died Wednesday, July 6. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas, Ontario. A funeral...
President’s Speech to University Senate
On Friday, Western President Amit Chakma addressed the university Senate regarding his contract and how he plans to “begin the process of regaining your trust.” View complete text of his remarks here.
School links students to community – and then the world
The Forest City Culture Crawl brings students to cultural events in London.
MacQuarrie: standing up for the less fortunate
Barb MacQuarrie knew she wanted to dedicate her life to helping others as soon as she graduated high school. “I had the opportunity to travel to Senegal, in West Africa,” she said. “While I was there, I quickly realized the huge inequalities that exist in this world,...
Western mourns the passing of Chancellor Joseph L. Rotman
The Western University community joined others across Canada and around the world today in mourning the passing of Canadian businessman, philanthropist and Western’s Chancellor Joseph L. Rotman. Earning his BA from Western in 1957, Rotman was a long-time supporter of...
Habitat club builds community beyond The Gates
When it comes to building up communities, one campus group literally has it nailed.