The call from South Africa’s military came as a complete surprise. Dr. Viwe Mtwesi – at the time, a junior doctor in the midst of her speciality training in internal medicine – was being recruited to join Nelson Mandela’s health care team. …
Student Life
Mother’s story inspires daughter to Take the Lead
Growing up in Nigeria, Abijah Nwakanma never had to look far for inspiration.
PhD student earns out-of-this-world NASA honour
The first time Raymond Francis sat in his Western lab and sent instructions to a robot on the surface of Mars, he had a flashback to being 5 years old and looking at his first book about space and planets. His childhood self could never have imagined one day receiving an award from NASA.
Western puzzling through credit transfer complexities
While Western isn’t partaking in the province’s latest initiative to help students transfer credits within Ontario’s postsecondary system, the reasoning is far more nuanced than some may think, said John Doerksen, Western’s vice-provost (academic programs and students).
Strategic Plan heads to Board after Senate debate
Despite a silent protest from dozens of sign-waving undergraduate and graduate students, the university Senate approved Western’s new four-year strategic plan at its Friday meeting. The plan, Achieving Excellence on the World Stage, heads to the Board of Governors today for final approval.
Debating society having, arguably, a fantastic season
With strong showings in eight tournaments already this academic year, the University of Western Ontario Debating Society has been taking North America by storm.
Western teams vie to change the world
A solution to non-communicable diseases in the world’s poorest areas may come from the halls of the Ivey Business School.
Mayor salutes Goldberg’s different strokes
Talia Goldberg has been making waves during her time at Western.
Memorial service set for student
The Western community is mourning the death of Francis Fondoh, 24, a French Studies student at Huron University College, who died Tuesday, Jan. 14, following a brief illness.
Program sparks new opportunities for old books
Chris Janssen has big plans for the New Year, the biggest of which is growing a social enterprise he recently started here in London.
Science program offers interdisciplinary depth
The launch of a unique-to-Canada professional program will build a much-needed bridge from the classroom to employment for Science students, according to Western officials.
Ivey grad mixing up success in tough market
Don’t tell Bobby Besant his idea won’t fly.
Western connection sparks ‘Reaction’ in the GTA
Fueled by social media, a project entitled ‘Train Reaction,’ led by a Toronto band comprised of Western alumni, has generated a grooving following among commuters in Toronto.
Mother’s story inspires daughter to Take the Lead
Growing up in Nigeria, Abijah Nwakanma never had to look far for inspiration.
PhD student earns out-of-this-world NASA honour
The first time Raymond Francis sat in his Western lab and sent instructions to a robot on the surface of Mars, he had a flashback to being 5 years old and looking at his first book about space and planets. His childhood self could never have imagined one day receiving an award from NASA.
Western puzzling through credit transfer complexities
While Western isn’t partaking in the province’s latest initiative to help students transfer credits within Ontario’s postsecondary system, the reasoning is far more nuanced than some may think, said John Doerksen, Western’s vice-provost (academic programs and students).
Strategic Plan heads to Board after Senate debate
Despite a silent protest from dozens of sign-waving undergraduate and graduate students, the university Senate approved Western’s new four-year strategic plan at its Friday meeting. The plan, Achieving Excellence on the World Stage, heads to the Board of Governors today for final approval.
Debating society having, arguably, a fantastic season
With strong showings in eight tournaments already this academic year, the University of Western Ontario Debating Society has been taking North America by storm.
Western teams vie to change the world
A solution to non-communicable diseases in the world’s poorest areas may come from the halls of the Ivey Business School.
Mayor salutes Goldberg’s different strokes
Talia Goldberg has been making waves during her time at Western.
Memorial service set for student
The Western community is mourning the death of Francis Fondoh, 24, a French Studies student at Huron University College, who died Tuesday, Jan. 14, following a brief illness.
Program sparks new opportunities for old books
Chris Janssen has big plans for the New Year, the biggest of which is growing a social enterprise he recently started here in London.
Science program offers interdisciplinary depth
The launch of a unique-to-Canada professional program will build a much-needed bridge from the classroom to employment for Science students, according to Western officials.
Ivey grad mixing up success in tough market
Don’t tell Bobby Besant his idea won’t fly.
Western connection sparks ‘Reaction’ in the GTA
Fueled by social media, a project entitled ‘Train Reaction,’ led by a Toronto band comprised of Western alumni, has generated a grooving following among commuters in Toronto.