“It all started at the Cronyn Observatory,” says Emma Harmos, reflecting on when – and where – her love for science began. “My parents brought my younger sister and I to the observatory open houses here at Western every summer and those experi …
Student Life
USC wants more collaboration; Western ready for it
Western’s University Students’ Council (USC) desires a more collaborative relationship between the student government and senior administration to address student needs. But this vision, at least according to the USC’s top official, isn’t exactly representative of the current situation.
Adventure changes student’s heart, attitude
She was living in a hostel on a beach in Sydney, Australia with only $12 to her name. This wasn’t exactly the plan Kelsey Vicary had in mind following her Bachelor of Music degree from Western.
Student chalks up success story
Marc Quirion can tell you how small, everyday occurrences can steamroll into something much bigger than expected.
Carnegie Hall performance nets student honour
Worrying more about finishing an essay on time than finishing first in a competition, Cindy Zhang didn’t realize her name had been called from the podium at Carnegie Hall.
Artist presents an ‘Endless’ book of works
In life and art, you never know what you’re going to get. And that excites Jamie Q.
Rotman: Join with alma mater to solve problems
Joseph Rotman challenged graduates as he was officially installed as Western’s 21st chancellor during the university’s 300th convocation last week.
Snapshot from past holds new meaning for family
It was almost 23 years ago to the day. David Start had his 3-year-old daughter Virginia on his shoulder; 6-year-old sister Mary Beth was holding dad’s hand. The two, sporting matching dresses, strolled through campus with their dad following the graduation of their mother Susan in 1989.
Student drops a beat on hip-hop careers
All things considered, hip-hop music, as a genre, is still relatively new – both in popular culture and in academics.
Survey: Western still tops in best student experience
It’s quite the streak for Western with 11 straight years as tops in Canada when it comes to the most satisfied students, according to The Globe and Mail’s 2013 Canadian University report released Tuesday.
Western eyes strategic plan renewal
Western administrators have kicked off the process to renew the university’s strategic plan. And they are turning to the university community for help.
You don’t have to fall in love to write a great love song
Frazer Mac (BA’10) has a winning formula for songwriting. And last week, it nabbed the Popular Music Studies alumnus the Best Electronic artist title at the Toronto Independent Music Awards (TIMA).
Fueling research via geek power
You could compare it to a pledge drive, a fundraising initiative familiar to most who’ll associate the effort with that of a Public Broadcast Service telethon asking for donations in exchange for a CD compilation of 1960s hits.
USC wants more collaboration; Western ready for it
Western’s University Students’ Council (USC) desires a more collaborative relationship between the student government and senior administration to address student needs. But this vision, at least according to the USC’s top official, isn’t exactly representative of the current situation.
Adventure changes student’s heart, attitude
She was living in a hostel on a beach in Sydney, Australia with only $12 to her name. This wasn’t exactly the plan Kelsey Vicary had in mind following her Bachelor of Music degree from Western.
Student chalks up success story
Marc Quirion can tell you how small, everyday occurrences can steamroll into something much bigger than expected.
Carnegie Hall performance nets student honour
Worrying more about finishing an essay on time than finishing first in a competition, Cindy Zhang didn’t realize her name had been called from the podium at Carnegie Hall.
Artist presents an ‘Endless’ book of works
In life and art, you never know what you’re going to get. And that excites Jamie Q.
Rotman: Join with alma mater to solve problems
Joseph Rotman challenged graduates as he was officially installed as Western’s 21st chancellor during the university’s 300th convocation last week.
Snapshot from past holds new meaning for family
It was almost 23 years ago to the day. David Start had his 3-year-old daughter Virginia on his shoulder; 6-year-old sister Mary Beth was holding dad’s hand. The two, sporting matching dresses, strolled through campus with their dad following the graduation of their mother Susan in 1989.
Student drops a beat on hip-hop careers
All things considered, hip-hop music, as a genre, is still relatively new – both in popular culture and in academics.
Survey: Western still tops in best student experience
It’s quite the streak for Western with 11 straight years as tops in Canada when it comes to the most satisfied students, according to The Globe and Mail’s 2013 Canadian University report released Tuesday.
Western eyes strategic plan renewal
Western administrators have kicked off the process to renew the university’s strategic plan. And they are turning to the university community for help.
You don’t have to fall in love to write a great love song
Frazer Mac (BA’10) has a winning formula for songwriting. And last week, it nabbed the Popular Music Studies alumnus the Best Electronic artist title at the Toronto Independent Music Awards (TIMA).
Fueling research via geek power
You could compare it to a pledge drive, a fundraising initiative familiar to most who’ll associate the effort with that of a Public Broadcast Service telethon asking for donations in exchange for a CD compilation of 1960s hits.