Robyn Michaud feels like she’s retired. Most retirements don’t include parenting as a single foster mom, teaching, pursuing a doctorate, learning Indigenous jingle dances, all while running multiple marathons with a spinal cord condition. But …
Alumni
Young alumna establishing her ‘Legacy’
At 17, while on vacation, having powered through the stack of books she brought with her, and with no Internet connection, Christine Rees began writing her first book.
Alumnus proves a sparkling example of creativity
If diamonds are forever, then we’ll be hearing about Edan Twena, HBA’12, for a long time.
Doctor encourages cancer patients to take charge
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. David Palma said there’s nothing more important than your life – so you should have a say in what’s happening.
Alumnus’ bike lane blitz a viral hit in Toronto
In just one day on the job, in less than two minutes, Kyle Ashley had issued six tickets – at $150 a pop – to drivers stopped or parked in bike lanes nearby the Eaton Centre along Toronto’s Shuter Street.
Alumni named among Order of Canada recipients
OTTAWA – Four Western alumni were named among 99 new appointments to the Order of Canada, David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, recently announced.
Alumni named Top 40 Under 40
Western University congratulates five of its alumni for being named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2017. Through hard work and dedication, these alumni have earned one of Canada’s most prestigious honours for young leaders. Alumni honoured this year include: Kristen...
Performance app moves athletes beyond training
This self-admitted “serial entrepreneur” might just have logged an idea worth pausing for. About four years ago, Ronen Benin, HBA'12, a former national level swimmer and coach, developed a digital log/journal to help his younger brother, Daniel Benin, BMOS’15, then a...
Johnston: Nurses, lawyers can shape society for the better
For her distinguished medical career, Sharon Johnston, author and wife of Canada’s Governor General, David Johnston, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) honoris causa, at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Wilson: Continue learning, collectively work for reconciliation
Journalist Marie Wilson, who served as one of three commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) honoris causa, at the Wednesday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way
For his dedicated advocacy for mental health, Canadian politician Michael Kirby was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Treurnicht: Your education comes with responsibilities
For her tireless advocacy for innovation and an accomplished career in the sciences, Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Thursday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Plotting a course for golf’s future in Canada
A photo has hung in Laurence Applebaum’s office for years. It’s a picture of six golfers – one lining up a putt – on Western’s campus in the late 1950s with University College in the background. “I tell people that’s where I barely passed Philosophy in first year,”...
Young alumna establishing her ‘Legacy’
At 17, while on vacation, having powered through the stack of books she brought with her, and with no Internet connection, Christine Rees began writing her first book.
Alumnus proves a sparkling example of creativity
If diamonds are forever, then we’ll be hearing about Edan Twena, HBA’12, for a long time.
Doctor encourages cancer patients to take charge
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. David Palma said there’s nothing more important than your life – so you should have a say in what’s happening.
Alumnus’ bike lane blitz a viral hit in Toronto
In just one day on the job, in less than two minutes, Kyle Ashley had issued six tickets – at $150 a pop – to drivers stopped or parked in bike lanes nearby the Eaton Centre along Toronto’s Shuter Street.
Alumni named among Order of Canada recipients
OTTAWA – Four Western alumni were named among 99 new appointments to the Order of Canada, David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, recently announced.
Alumni named Top 40 Under 40
Western University congratulates five of its alumni for being named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2017. Through hard work and dedication, these alumni have earned one of Canada’s most prestigious honours for young leaders. Alumni honoured this year include: Kristen...
Performance app moves athletes beyond training
This self-admitted “serial entrepreneur” might just have logged an idea worth pausing for. About four years ago, Ronen Benin, HBA'12, a former national level swimmer and coach, developed a digital log/journal to help his younger brother, Daniel Benin, BMOS’15, then a...
Johnston: Nurses, lawyers can shape society for the better
For her distinguished medical career, Sharon Johnston, author and wife of Canada’s Governor General, David Johnston, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) honoris causa, at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Wilson: Continue learning, collectively work for reconciliation
Journalist Marie Wilson, who served as one of three commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) honoris causa, at the Wednesday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Kirby: Help self, others in holistic way
For his dedicated advocacy for mental health, Canadian politician Michael Kirby was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Treurnicht: Your education comes with responsibilities
For her tireless advocacy for innovation and an accomplished career in the sciences, Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Thursday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Plotting a course for golf’s future in Canada
A photo has hung in Laurence Applebaum’s office for years. It’s a picture of six golfers – one lining up a putt – on Western’s campus in the late 1950s with University College in the background. “I tell people that’s where I barely passed Philosophy in first year,”...