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Western’s Linda Hasenfratz and Max Smith appointed to COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force
The Ontario government has appointed Western chancellor Linda Hasenfratz and Western bioethicist Maxwell Smith among eight members of the Ministers’ COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force.
Expert insights: On Zoom, men don’t like feeling watched and judged — but women are used to it
Men appear to far outnumber women in their preference for using specialty Zoom backgrounds.
Lisa Saksida and nine Western alumnae among Canada’s most powerful women
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Lisa Saksida and nine Western alumnae have been named recipients of the 2020 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award.
Alumni entrepreneurs picked to pitch investors
Five teams of Western alumni entrepreneurs are set to make their pitch to investors.
Western interns head East – remotely
A longstanding partnership between Western students and community groups in Africa took place virtually, from locations all across the globe.
Expert insights: How pharma can build trust in COVID-19 vaccines
Transparency by pharmaceutical companies is one key to building trust and ensuring people agree to vaccination.
Western cadre key to computational art in Canada
In the history of computational art in Canada, a group of forward-thinking artists and technicians at Western played a starring role.
Expert insights: How to get someone’s name right
Imagine you have to say an unfamiliar name and are afraid to say it wrong. Here’s why, and how, to get it right.
Provost Andrew Hrymak pivots to special advisor role for sustainability and partnerships
After leading Western’s academic operations through the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Andrew Hrymak will take on a critical new role in building Western’s future, as special advisor to President Alan Shepard on industry partnerships, the green economy, and sustainability.
Engineering students expand Basket Project for homeless
A trio of Western Engineering students decided help vulnerable members in their community as they assembled hygiene kits for the homeless.
Remembrance Day 2020: Western remembers
Each Nov. 11, we remember those who served our country during times of war, conflict and peace. This year’s Remembrance Day ceremony will be virtual, and broadcast live at 10:45 a.m. with a moment of silence at 11 a.m.
President renews sustainability committee for greener campus
Western is accelerating its sustainability efforts with a renewed advisory committee that will guide the university’s environmental strategy across campus.
Words 2020 lives on as virtual festival
Words 2020 – London’s literary and creative arts festival – launched on Nov. 6 and it’s 100-per-cent virtual as the world stays safe amidst the global pandemic. “We need the transformative power of literature, the arts, and big thinking now more than ever. Over the...
Wellness @ Western resumes – with a twist
There’s a new twist to Living Well @ Western, and it involves more than exercise.
Western and affiliates offer aid to students raised in foster care
Western – along with Brescia, Huron and King’s university colleges – will provide financial support for students who are former crown wards.
Anti-racism advisors: Paving the way for change
As they work to embed equity, diversity and inclusion principles into institutional structure, Western’s first anti-racism advisors are asking the campus community to join them in their journey.
Students prepare 1,000 hygiene kits for community
Struggling London families will soon receive 1,000 care packages prepared by Western students through this year’s OServes day.
‘Little Red’ a granddaughter’s film tribute
Jaqueline Shi’s short film, ‘Little Red’ is a tribute to her grandmother and a featured entry into the 2020 Forest City Film Festival.
Students help break down barriers to justice
COVID-19 is making access to justice more difficult for marginalized communities, and that reality coupled with the move of many legal services online is prompting more Western law students than ever to step up to meet the need.