Benson Law moves easily between two worlds. In one, he’s a third-year medical student at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, immersed in academic and clinical training. In the other, he’s a Canadian Armed Forces reservist, committed to ser …
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International travel opens new world of learning
Robert Celik, BSc’16, has helped build a school in India, taken a last-minute trip to the Swiss Alps and studied in Germany – all in the process of being an international learner.
Statue echoes lessons of bravery, compassion
A larger-than-life bronze sculpture by Western alumnus Wynn Walters has revived the memory of a Canadian First World War hero – and started a conversation about so much more.
Connor awarded Ivey Business Leader honour
The accolades have been rolling in for Dean Connor, HBA ’78, who is President and CEO of Sun Life Financial and who received the Ivey Business Leader Award Nov. 1.
Caring staff are Housing’s ‘special sauce’: Alleyne
Chris Alleyne was a student in residence at Western and, today, is Associate Vice-President of Housing and Ancillary Services. From singer Rick McGhie to bubble tea, he shares his memories and vision.
Adventure draws alumnus to Ukraine
Felix Tam, BA’77, at age 64 and professional police officer for more than three decades, has recently returned home to Canada from a one-year stint helping train police officers in Ukraine.
Dan: Pay it back, pay it forward
Canadian businessman and philanthropist Aubrey Dan wants you to remember where you came from and to pay it forward as a means of paying back.
Ivey: Welcomes graduates at Convocation
Rosamond Ivey, Managing Partner of JRS Group, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 312thConvocation.
An ‘Eye’ on good books
The brilliance of physicist Stephen Hawking, the wit and whimsy of of Edward Lear – these are among the reading joys of Eye author/poet Marianne Micros, PhD’89, who shares her reading preferences in this chapter of Bookmarks.
Bailey: Stories build belonging
“Belonging is an active verb,” Cameron Bailey, artistic director and co-chair of the Toronto International Film Festival, said as he was awarded an honorary degree at Western’s 312th Convocation.
The ‘unstoppable’ power of Grayskull
Chances are, you remember your first action hero. And if you are like Rob McCallum, you will remember Adam, prince of Eternia and defender of the secrets of Castle Grayskull. “We all have that one thing – whether it’s Hot Wheels, or Barbie, or Nintendo or something...
Miracle grad beats the odds
Serena Tejpar is not supposed to be alive. Now, three years after a catastrophic car crash, the 21-year-old will cross the stage with her classmates on Wednesday morning at Western’s 312thConvocation as she earns her Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honors) degree.
Western celebrates Homecoming 2018
You couldn’t get a whole lot more #purpleandproud than Homecoming 2018. See the slideshow for some football magic that boosted the Mustangs’ undefeated record in the regular season.