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USC wants more collaboration; Western ready for it

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.

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.

Survey: Western still tops in best student experience

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 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.

Fueling research via geek power

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

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.

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.

Survey: Western still tops in best student experience

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 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.

Fueling research via geek power

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.