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Campus & Community
Western attracts $1 million to advance virtual learning
An Indigenous languages revitalization program is among ten projects receiving eCampusOntario grants
Building plans aim to beautify, modernize Western’s campus
Projects slated for 2021-2022 include a new Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre and an Indigenous Learning Centre
Helping women entrepreneurs find their purpose
Ivey faculty recently led virtual workshops for women in the microenterprise program though My Sisters’ Place
Expert insights: This Mother’s Day, pay attention to racialized women leading resistance movements
Society’s narrow view of feminism excludes acts of resistance by racialized mothers
Western students support food bank with end-of-year drive
Cabinet Clean-Out campaign may become an annual event
Indigenous Graduation Ceremony marks shared milestone
More than 60 Indigenous students will be celebrated at the event, including four medical students sharing a special bond.
$5.5-million gift expands entrepreneurship opportunities at Western
Investment from Pierre L. Morrissette Family Foundation provides campus-wide access to entrepreneurial research, education and programming
Creating culturally safe, accessible health care
Students launch network to provide culturally competent, anti-oppressive, and feminist health care resources for Indigenous and racialized women
Western students honoured for sustainability initiatives
Awards celebrate innovative work that aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the university
$1.75-million investment in Ivey set to advance public policy and diversity
The contribution, from Power Corporation of Canada, Canada Life, and IGM Financial, will help further research and create visionary leaders.
Ivey students lead initiatives to help children in Canada, Bermuda and India
Vishal Vijay, HBA’22 candidate, created Social Educating, a free online tutoring program
Western budget makes bold, new investments in university’s mission
Board of Governors passes 2021-2022 budget
Michael Kim to become new dean of Western’s Don Wright Faculty of Music
The Juilliard-trained pianist is also an accomplished academic administrator.
Western in top five per cent in sustainability, impact rankings
Sustainability research, policy and practice earn Western high placement among global peers.
Brescia names Lauretta Frederking new top leader
The new Brescia president will help the institution elevate its brand, profile and international presence.
Western introduces new climate change major
The program will examine the climate crisis by integrating perspectives from science, social science and the humanities
Variants of concern, rising COVID cases prompt Western to take further action
Most classes and exams move online, students encouraged to leave residence.
Western implements additional measures to prevent spread of COVID-19
Increase in regional case counts reflected on campus
Expert insights: Should the Tokyo Olympics go ahead?
With the lack of global equitable access to vaccines, is there a level playing field for nations competing in the Olympics?