There’s something about dance that makes Anchal Dahiya’s heart soar. Through the years, the Western student has learned Bollywood, classical Indian and bhangra dancing, and has participated in cultural festivals, high schools and talent shows acros …
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Artist explores landscapes closer to self
Be it as an architect, artist or graphic designer, Edgar Yanez Zapata finds himself focused on the relationship between art and urban space, or what he calls “laboratories for the arts.”
Mandate agreement stresses student success
Students take centre stage in the strategic mandate proposal, which Western delivered to Glen Murray, Ontario’s Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities today. The proposal is part of the minister’s review of the postsecondary education system that began with a discussion paper, Strengthening Ontario’s Centres of Creative, Innovation and Knowledge, released in late June.
Olympic athlete links track to the classroom
Olympian Hilary Stellingwerff has two passions: teaching and running. She has discovered training for one can lead to success in the other.
Student values ‘opportunity,’ hopes to pass it on
It was a chilly and windy October night back in 2005 that drew Ticha Gwaradzimba to pull off the 401 into London.
Student follows an inspired path
Grace Nasri is intent on paving an independent path outside the physician footsteps of her parents – even if the end goal remains the same.
Class continues to open eyes to the world
The Rwanda: Culture, Society and Reconstruction course in the Department of French Studies, taught by professor Henri Boyi, involves a five-week international service-learning experience in Rwanda. This course started four years ago. Western News asked three students from that class – Anne-Marie Dolinar, Kylie Erika Spadafora and Martha Elliott – to reflect on that trip.
University, provider boost campus cellular coverage
Today, Western and Bell Canada officials announced a ‘significant investment’ by the company over three years to improve cellular capacity and coverage across campus.
Country music stardom beckons student
Genevieve Fisher is no stranger to the country music scene.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Jie Li
Jie Li, or as her peers at university call her, ‘Sophia,’ graduated King’s University College as a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS) student with a degree in Finance and Global Commerce.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Andrew Forgione
Going from high school jock to university government, Andrew Forgione has experienced it all.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Samantha Goverde
Samantha Goverde is a fourth-year Honours Specialization (Sociology) student, with a major in Leadership, at Brescia University College.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Amanda Spadafora
Amanda Spadafora graduated from the Faculty of Health Studies with an honours specialization in Health Science and a minor in Biology.
Artist explores landscapes closer to self
Be it as an architect, artist or graphic designer, Edgar Yanez Zapata finds himself focused on the relationship between art and urban space, or what he calls “laboratories for the arts.”
Mandate agreement stresses student success
Students take centre stage in the strategic mandate proposal, which Western delivered to Glen Murray, Ontario’s Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities today. The proposal is part of the minister’s review of the postsecondary education system that began with a discussion paper, Strengthening Ontario’s Centres of Creative, Innovation and Knowledge, released in late June.
Olympic athlete links track to the classroom
Olympian Hilary Stellingwerff has two passions: teaching and running. She has discovered training for one can lead to success in the other.
Student values ‘opportunity,’ hopes to pass it on
It was a chilly and windy October night back in 2005 that drew Ticha Gwaradzimba to pull off the 401 into London.
Student follows an inspired path
Grace Nasri is intent on paving an independent path outside the physician footsteps of her parents – even if the end goal remains the same.
Class continues to open eyes to the world
The Rwanda: Culture, Society and Reconstruction course in the Department of French Studies, taught by professor Henri Boyi, involves a five-week international service-learning experience in Rwanda. This course started four years ago. Western News asked three students from that class – Anne-Marie Dolinar, Kylie Erika Spadafora and Martha Elliott – to reflect on that trip.
University, provider boost campus cellular coverage
Today, Western and Bell Canada officials announced a ‘significant investment’ by the company over three years to improve cellular capacity and coverage across campus.
Country music stardom beckons student
Genevieve Fisher is no stranger to the country music scene.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Jie Li
Jie Li, or as her peers at university call her, ‘Sophia,’ graduated King’s University College as a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS) student with a degree in Finance and Global Commerce.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Andrew Forgione
Going from high school jock to university government, Andrew Forgione has experienced it all.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Samantha Goverde
Samantha Goverde is a fourth-year Honours Specialization (Sociology) student, with a major in Leadership, at Brescia University College.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Amanda Spadafora
Amanda Spadafora graduated from the Faculty of Health Studies with an honours specialization in Health Science and a minor in Biology.