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Engineering grad student revved up for motorsport

Engineering grad student revved up for motorsport

For a guy who “wasn’t big into cars” not that long ago, Matthew Crossan is about to leave the university with one of the most coveted automotive gigs in the industry. In October, the Masters of Engineering Science student heads to the United Kingdom where he will...

Grad embraces her full experience at Western

Grad embraces her full experience at Western

Bingxin Jillian Yang came to Western for the beautiful campus, amazing programs and, above all, for the best student experience. She wasn’t disappointed come O-Week.

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Timothy Lockwood started his degree in the late 80s. Today, he finally takes finishing it off his bucket list. Lockwood convocates this spring with a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance.

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Haley Everitt, BA’17 Age: 23 Faculty: Arts & Humanities (School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities) Specialization: Creative Writing & English Language & Literature Haley Everitt might know Western’s campus better than anyone. A campus tour...

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Laura Snowdon Age: 25 Faculty: Law Specialization: Juris Doctor (JD) Laura Snowdon chose Western Law for its strong sense of community and collegiality, dedicated faculty and extensive international opportunities. During her degree, she took advantage of internship...

Grad discovers unexpected muse in opportunities

Grad discovers unexpected muse in opportunities

Jill Smith came Western believing she was a painter and photographer. But when she graduates this spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, she leaves grateful for her program’s focus on contemporary and interdisciplinary art, as it has shaped the artist she is today.

Grad perseveres toward hard-won second career

Grad perseveres toward hard-won second career

Jerome Reid, BEd’17 Age: 47 Faculty: Education Specialization: Primary and Junior (Kindergarten to Grade 6) Education When Jerome Reid graduates with a Bachelor of Education this Convocation, it will be the beginning of a hard-won second career. The former tax auditor...

Young mind eyes brain surgery solution

Young mind eyes brain surgery solution

When Nora Boone sees a problem, she solves it – especially when that solution could save lives. The 18-year-old’s work around creating a human brain simulation tool to assist non-neurosurgeons perform emergency brain surgery, garnered the Newfoundland and Labrador...

A Western Relationship

A Western Relationship

My mother, Wendy Waldie, was an employee of Western for 38 years. She passed away Jan. 24 and the flag on University College was lowered in recognition of her many years of service. As we were sorting out some of her personal effects, I came across a short essay she...

Engineering grad student revved up for motorsport

Engineering grad student revved up for motorsport

For a guy who “wasn’t big into cars” not that long ago, Matthew Crossan is about to leave the university with one of the most coveted automotive gigs in the industry. In October, the Masters of Engineering Science student heads to the United Kingdom where he will...

Grad embraces her full experience at Western

Grad embraces her full experience at Western

Bingxin Jillian Yang came to Western for the beautiful campus, amazing programs and, above all, for the best student experience. She wasn’t disappointed come O-Week.

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Timothy Lockwood started his degree in the late 80s. Today, he finally takes finishing it off his bucket list. Lockwood convocates this spring with a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance.

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Haley Everitt, BA’17 Age: 23 Faculty: Arts & Humanities (School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities) Specialization: Creative Writing & English Language & Literature Haley Everitt might know Western’s campus better than anyone. A campus tour...

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Laura Snowdon Age: 25 Faculty: Law Specialization: Juris Doctor (JD) Laura Snowdon chose Western Law for its strong sense of community and collegiality, dedicated faculty and extensive international opportunities. During her degree, she took advantage of internship...

Grad discovers unexpected muse in opportunities

Grad discovers unexpected muse in opportunities

Jill Smith came Western believing she was a painter and photographer. But when she graduates this spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, she leaves grateful for her program’s focus on contemporary and interdisciplinary art, as it has shaped the artist she is today.

Grad perseveres toward hard-won second career

Grad perseveres toward hard-won second career

Jerome Reid, BEd’17 Age: 47 Faculty: Education Specialization: Primary and Junior (Kindergarten to Grade 6) Education When Jerome Reid graduates with a Bachelor of Education this Convocation, it will be the beginning of a hard-won second career. The former tax auditor...

Young mind eyes brain surgery solution

Young mind eyes brain surgery solution

When Nora Boone sees a problem, she solves it – especially when that solution could save lives. The 18-year-old’s work around creating a human brain simulation tool to assist non-neurosurgeons perform emergency brain surgery, garnered the Newfoundland and Labrador...

A Western Relationship

A Western Relationship

My mother, Wendy Waldie, was an employee of Western for 38 years. She passed away Jan. 24 and the flag on University College was lowered in recognition of her many years of service. As we were sorting out some of her personal effects, I came across a short essay she...