Three years after closing its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Western’s greenhouses and botanical gardens have reopened, providing the ‘perfect’ gallery for an art history student exhibit. The installation, on display in the Tropical House – t …
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Syrian refugees to benefit from centre repurposing
Students from Western’s Masters of Public Health (MPH) program are hoping to smooth the transition of Syrian refugees into Canadian society through a unique partnership in Huron County. In partnership with the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health, MPH students...
Western operating on a regular schedule today
Western will be monitoring weather conditions throughout the day. Updates will be posted as necessary.
Hughes: Medals don’t matter; connections do
When it comes right down to it, her medals don’t matter. Life isn’t about tangible accomplishments, Clara Hughes told a Western audience today.
Study backs Western’s single-session therapy
A study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research recently reinforced what Western is already doing when it comes to counseling therapy. The study, which included university investigators at Laurier and Waterloo, showed single-session therapy – a one-time...
Group finding its voice on violence
Talking about gender-based violence is hard. If you’re part of a Muslim community, it is markedly harder and a group of young women in London wants to change this. Nearly two years ago, the London Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration hired more...
Students honoured for moment of heroism
Amidst the frenzy that is Homecoming weekend, Stacia Pepper and Shawn Hope quickly responded to an emergency and possibly helped save a young woman’s life. They weren’t hoping for any accolades, but their vigilance and actions earned them Citizen Citation Awards from...
Survey seeks input into campus smoking
Now, it’s your turn to ‘clear the air.’ Launched Jan. 27 and 28, a campuswide survey exploring opinions on the future of smoking at the institution continues the university’s consultation process into the issue. Last week, members of the university community received...
Winders: Sweet smells of nostalgia
“I don’t want to repeat my innocence. I want the pleasure of losing it again.” I dropped my favourite Fitzgerald line to an old friend the other night – all part of a conversation we were having about our shared pasts. We were university classmates, roommates,...
Western reveals United Way campaign total
With the spirited support of two of Western’s indigenous drumming groups, Western campaign organizers announced the grand total of its 2015...
Davidson and Bennett: Group keeping Western community FRESH
As the school year unfolds, students begin to focus primarily on their schoolwork and tend to neglect other needs such as sleep, stress relief, exercise and healthy eating. Since overall well-being affects academic status, it is crucial students pay attention to their...
New cameras to safeguard classroom tech
As Western Information Technology Services (ITS) continues to add technology into classrooms across campus, they are also taking additional steps to make sure that technology stays there for all to use. ITS is currently working closely with the Classroom Management...
Registration open for Staff and Leaders Conference
Come find, build and share your insights with the campus community by taking part in the 14th annual Western Staff & Leaders’ Conference. Scheduled for Feb. 17-19, the conference will feature keynote speakers, workshops and tours to strengthen your connection to...
Syrian refugees to benefit from centre repurposing
Students from Western’s Masters of Public Health (MPH) program are hoping to smooth the transition of Syrian refugees into Canadian society through a unique partnership in Huron County. In partnership with the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health, MPH students...
Western operating on a regular schedule today
Western will be monitoring weather conditions throughout the day. Updates will be posted as necessary.
Hughes: Medals don’t matter; connections do
When it comes right down to it, her medals don’t matter. Life isn’t about tangible accomplishments, Clara Hughes told a Western audience today.
Study backs Western’s single-session therapy
A study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research recently reinforced what Western is already doing when it comes to counseling therapy. The study, which included university investigators at Laurier and Waterloo, showed single-session therapy – a one-time...
Group finding its voice on violence
Talking about gender-based violence is hard. If you’re part of a Muslim community, it is markedly harder and a group of young women in London wants to change this. Nearly two years ago, the London Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration hired more...
Students honoured for moment of heroism
Amidst the frenzy that is Homecoming weekend, Stacia Pepper and Shawn Hope quickly responded to an emergency and possibly helped save a young woman’s life. They weren’t hoping for any accolades, but their vigilance and actions earned them Citizen Citation Awards from...
Survey seeks input into campus smoking
Now, it’s your turn to ‘clear the air.’ Launched Jan. 27 and 28, a campuswide survey exploring opinions on the future of smoking at the institution continues the university’s consultation process into the issue. Last week, members of the university community received...
Winders: Sweet smells of nostalgia
“I don’t want to repeat my innocence. I want the pleasure of losing it again.” I dropped my favourite Fitzgerald line to an old friend the other night – all part of a conversation we were having about our shared pasts. We were university classmates, roommates,...
Western reveals United Way campaign total
With the spirited support of two of Western’s indigenous drumming groups, Western campaign organizers announced the grand total of its 2015...
Davidson and Bennett: Group keeping Western community FRESH
As the school year unfolds, students begin to focus primarily on their schoolwork and tend to neglect other needs such as sleep, stress relief, exercise and healthy eating. Since overall well-being affects academic status, it is crucial students pay attention to their...
New cameras to safeguard classroom tech
As Western Information Technology Services (ITS) continues to add technology into classrooms across campus, they are also taking additional steps to make sure that technology stays there for all to use. ITS is currently working closely with the Classroom Management...
Registration open for Staff and Leaders Conference
Come find, build and share your insights with the campus community by taking part in the 14th annual Western Staff & Leaders’ Conference. Scheduled for Feb. 17-19, the conference will feature keynote speakers, workshops and tours to strengthen your connection to...