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
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.
Fit for a King’s: Western affiliate opens new student life centre
After six years of planning, meeting and fundraising – and one extra day waiting out inclement weather – King’s University College opened the doors to its multi-million dollar student life centre to the praise of students, staff and faculty.
University to resume classes Wednesday morning
Following the cancellation of classes today and this evening, Western will be fully operational as of Wednesday morning.
Classes cancelled through Tuesday; university remains open
Due to unprecedented and dangerous wind chill temperatures and blowing snow being forecast, Western has cancelled classes for Tuesday. The university will remain open and continue to provide services on campus.
Western News names 2013 Newsmakers
How will we remember 2013? Probably through one or more of these faces. Today, Western News presents its 4th annual Newsmakers issue, a celebration of the campus spirit we have to offer at Western. Each Newsmaker contributed positively to conversations – both...
Gao, Liao named among elite group of young entrepreneurs
Western students Cynthia Liao and Shenglong Gao hope to put into action their passions, as part of The Next 36, Canada’s most selective program for young entrepreneurs.
ClickToConnect founders wired for community service
At the start of this semester, Ahmad Mousa and Calvin Diep took on a side project. Less than four months later, it’s taken off, helping members of the London and Western communities connect to the world around them.
Snapshots of a global Western experience
Have you ever wanted to run off to an exotic locale, learn a foreign language, experience a new culture, but couldn’t do so because of school? Good news: You no longer have to choose between the two.
Researchers put on the clock
As part of last week’s Postdoctoral Research Forum, created by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, a communication exercise modeled after the Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) was held for Western’s postdoctoral scholars.
UWOFA honours work of students
Each year, the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) awards scholarships to outstanding students from across all 11 faculties at the university. These awards are funded by UWOFA members, reflecting their commitment to students and to the university community. Winners were honoured at an event Monday in the Dr. David S. Chu International Student Centre, Western Student Services Building.
Krishna takes a memorable Rhode to elite scholarship
Among a class of 83 new members from around the world, the Western alumna, BHSc’13, stands as the 22nd Rhodes Scholar in the university’s history.
Krishna named among 11 Canadian Rhodes Scholars
Among a class of 83 new members from around the world, the Western alumna, BHSc’13, stands as the 22nd Rhodes Scholar in the university’s history.
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.
Fit for a King’s: Western affiliate opens new student life centre
After six years of planning, meeting and fundraising – and one extra day waiting out inclement weather – King’s University College opened the doors to its multi-million dollar student life centre to the praise of students, staff and faculty.
University to resume classes Wednesday morning
Following the cancellation of classes today and this evening, Western will be fully operational as of Wednesday morning.
Classes cancelled through Tuesday; university remains open
Due to unprecedented and dangerous wind chill temperatures and blowing snow being forecast, Western has cancelled classes for Tuesday. The university will remain open and continue to provide services on campus.
Western News names 2013 Newsmakers
How will we remember 2013? Probably through one or more of these faces. Today, Western News presents its 4th annual Newsmakers issue, a celebration of the campus spirit we have to offer at Western. Each Newsmaker contributed positively to conversations – both...
Gao, Liao named among elite group of young entrepreneurs
Western students Cynthia Liao and Shenglong Gao hope to put into action their passions, as part of The Next 36, Canada’s most selective program for young entrepreneurs.
ClickToConnect founders wired for community service
At the start of this semester, Ahmad Mousa and Calvin Diep took on a side project. Less than four months later, it’s taken off, helping members of the London and Western communities connect to the world around them.
Snapshots of a global Western experience
Have you ever wanted to run off to an exotic locale, learn a foreign language, experience a new culture, but couldn’t do so because of school? Good news: You no longer have to choose between the two.
Researchers put on the clock
As part of last week’s Postdoctoral Research Forum, created by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, a communication exercise modeled after the Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) was held for Western’s postdoctoral scholars.
UWOFA honours work of students
Each year, the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) awards scholarships to outstanding students from across all 11 faculties at the university. These awards are funded by UWOFA members, reflecting their commitment to students and to the university community. Winners were honoured at an event Monday in the Dr. David S. Chu International Student Centre, Western Student Services Building.
Krishna takes a memorable Rhode to elite scholarship
Among a class of 83 new members from around the world, the Western alumna, BHSc’13, stands as the 22nd Rhodes Scholar in the university’s history.
Krishna named among 11 Canadian Rhodes Scholars
Among a class of 83 new members from around the world, the Western alumna, BHSc’13, stands as the 22nd Rhodes Scholar in the university’s history.