When Monica Gutierrez arrived in London, Ont., from Colombia at age 12, the city’s Latin American community helped her find a second home. Many affectionately called it “Londombia,” a nod to the Colombian families who had built a strong sense of b …
Student Life
Crafting her own narrative: Michelle Owusu-Ansah finds purpose in poetry and law
Western law student launched poetry collective ‘Spoken Culture’ to help artists
Western grads receive Governor General’s Gold Medal
Prestigious medal awarded for academic excellence at the graduate level
Western students win international undergraduate competition
The Global Undergraduate Awards name both global and regional winners from Western
Rwandan genocide survivor inspires next generation
Faculty of Information and Media Studies graduate Jean de Dieu Mugabarigira shares his stunning journey
Schulich grad Netri Kalra explores public health in northern Canada
Now working in the Northwest Territories as a population health analyst, Kalra supports environmental health and epidemiology units
Western engineering students build bridge for rural Eswatini community
Footbridge over the Phongolane River eliminates dangerous crossing, connects locals to essential services during rainy season
From Winnipeg to Western: Connor Campbell driven to improve Indigenous health
Connor Campbell chose Western for environment, education and chance to reconnect with his Indigenous roots
‘Survivor’ winner pursues medical school at Western
Schulich Medicine student Maryanne Oketch is driven by passion, curiosity and perseverance
OWeek in photos: Welcome back, Western
Students enjoyed a week of activities, from board games to concerts to community volunteering
‘A special time:’ Western kicks off Orientation Week 2024
Welcoming and supporting students at all stages is priority as new academic year dawns
‘New heights and limits:’ Western teacher candidates gain international education experience
Faculty of Education students learn from alternative field experience
In photos: Around the world with Western
Student trips and field research took Western community members all over the globe this summer