When David Simmonds was a young boy, his family attended the Harry Jerome Awards Gala in Toronto. The event, organized by the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA), celebrates excellence within the Black community. As each awardee was hon …
“I’m still in the heart of it.” Western Chancellor Linda Hasenfratz embraces the challenge of serving in the key position while still fighting the fires of the corporate world.
Western leadership will have more ability to capitalize on significant strategic projects, such as securing national research facilities or investing in global partnerships, thanks to the creation of a new $250-million fund, the Board of Governors announced at its regular meeting last week.
Western’s Board of Governors gave its approval Thursday to a $792.2-million university budget, a document reflecting projected spending of $2.3 million more than this year.
In an effort to curb extreme behaviour at the Broughdale Avenue street party, the Board of Governors approved changes to the Code of Student Conduct that extend its reach to behaviour at unsanctioned events that have become associated with the university, university officials announced Friday.
Sam Trosow is “walking on air” following news of his appointment to Western’s Board of Governors. Yet, having served as a member of Senate for two terms, he is well aware of the occasional moments of tension between the university’s bicameral governing bodies.
Western's Board of Governors has ratified a new four-year collective agreement with the University’s Faculty Association (UWOFA) – which represents about 1,564 faculty members, of whom 1,001 are full-time probationary or tenured, 255 are full-time limited-term and...
Western’s Board of Governors granted the Presidential Selection Committee a one-month extension to finish its work in finding the institution’s 11th President and Vice-Chancellor, university officials announced today.
As the search moves toward candidate interviews in September, Western remains on schedule to name its selection to be the 11th President and Vice-Chancellor this fall, the Presidential Selection Committee indicated this week.
Western’s Presidential Search Committee, tasked with finding a successor to President Amit Chakma, was named this week, consisting of 10 members – five elected by the Board of Governors and five elected by Senate.
Western will soon begin the process of finding the university’s 11th President and Vice-Chancellor after President Amit Chakma announced last week he will not seek a third term. Given roughly 19 months remaining in the top post, however, Chakma stressed there is still...
As Paul Jenkins contemplates his new role as Chair of Western’s Board of Governors, he cannot help but reflect on his days as a member of the university rowing team. “When you’re in a boat, you all have to be rowing in the same direction,” said Jenkins, who was...
Kathleen Kwan has been named Western University Secretariat, effective September 2017, university officials announced this week. Kwan has served as Director of Legal Services and University Solicitor at the University of Hertfordshire (U.K.) since 2010.
“I’m still in the heart of it.” Western Chancellor Linda Hasenfratz embraces the challenge of serving in the key position while still fighting the fires of the corporate world.
Western leadership will have more ability to capitalize on significant strategic projects, such as securing national research facilities or investing in global partnerships, thanks to the creation of a new $250-million fund, the Board of Governors announced at its regular meeting last week.
Western’s Board of Governors gave its approval Thursday to a $792.2-million university budget, a document reflecting projected spending of $2.3 million more than this year.
In an effort to curb extreme behaviour at the Broughdale Avenue street party, the Board of Governors approved changes to the Code of Student Conduct that extend its reach to behaviour at unsanctioned events that have become associated with the university, university officials announced Friday.
Sam Trosow is “walking on air” following news of his appointment to Western’s Board of Governors. Yet, having served as a member of Senate for two terms, he is well aware of the occasional moments of tension between the university’s bicameral governing bodies.
Western's Board of Governors has ratified a new four-year collective agreement with the University’s Faculty Association (UWOFA) – which represents about 1,564 faculty members, of whom 1,001 are full-time probationary or tenured, 255 are full-time limited-term and...
Western’s Board of Governors granted the Presidential Selection Committee a one-month extension to finish its work in finding the institution’s 11th President and Vice-Chancellor, university officials announced today.
As the search moves toward candidate interviews in September, Western remains on schedule to name its selection to be the 11th President and Vice-Chancellor this fall, the Presidential Selection Committee indicated this week.
Western’s Presidential Search Committee, tasked with finding a successor to President Amit Chakma, was named this week, consisting of 10 members – five elected by the Board of Governors and five elected by Senate.
Western will soon begin the process of finding the university’s 11th President and Vice-Chancellor after President Amit Chakma announced last week he will not seek a third term. Given roughly 19 months remaining in the top post, however, Chakma stressed there is still...
As Paul Jenkins contemplates his new role as Chair of Western’s Board of Governors, he cannot help but reflect on his days as a member of the university rowing team. “When you’re in a boat, you all have to be rowing in the same direction,” said Jenkins, who was...
Kathleen Kwan has been named Western University Secretariat, effective September 2017, university officials announced this week. Kwan has served as Director of Legal Services and University Solicitor at the University of Hertfordshire (U.K.) since 2010.