Twenty years ago, a powerful speech inspired a small group of Western faculty and staff to find a way to help communities facing a staggering HIV/AIDS crisis on the other side of the globe. Building on the work of Western researchers, the group connecte …
Brescia University College
Brescia names Queen’s Mumm as its new Principal
Susan Mumm has been appointed the 12th Principal of Brescia University College, effective July 2016, the Brescia Board of Trustees announced today. Mumm, currently Dean of Arts and Science at Queen’s University, follows Colleen Hanycz, who left to become president of...
Krebs: Defend the Enlightenment values
Remember and adhere to the values of the Enlightenment while striving to better the world around you, said John Krebs, former Principal of Jesus College at the University of Oxford.
Sen: Education can change the world
“What distinguishes us from animals is our ability to reason – about our own lives and the lives of others,” Amartya Sen, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economics, told graduates at the Monday, June 15, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Making connections in the community
On May 21, the Student Success Centre at Western University, Student Life Centre at Brescia University College and Student Services at Huron University College and their faculty partners invited almost 100 community partners to learn more about how Community Engaged...
Study: Mother’s education, family stability at heart of child’s success
Research from two Western professors is challenging the longstanding myth that a child’s success in life depends on his or her family structure. Instead, Western Sociology professor William Avison and Brescia University College professor Jamie Seabrook are pointing...
Gillese named new Brescia chancellor
Justice Eileen Gillese, former dean of Western Law, has been named chancellor of Brescia University College, the Board of Trustees announced Monday. Gillese, who follows Joan Francolini to the position, will assume the role at the Western affiliate’s baccalaureate...
‘Sock it to me’
With an initial goal of 1,500 pairs of socks, Brescia University College’s student branch of the Canadian Association of Food Professionals (CAFP) is looking at donating more than 2,200 pairs – and growing – to the Unity Project in London. The footwear will benefit...
Take the Lead welcomes young voices
On Saturday, the Take the Lead public-speaking contest welcomes females in Grades 11 and 12 to participate in a one-of-a-kind contest at Brescia University College, which is being hosted for the seventh time since 2009. This year, finalists were selected after...
Brescia principal will always treasure ‘community, connections and commitments’
In 2008, Colleen Hanycz found a Brescia University College in trouble – not a deep or unique kind of trouble, but trouble nonetheless. “A lot changed between December 2007, when I took the job, and summer 2008, when I started the job. It didn’t just change for...
Brescia principal to lead La Salle University
After seven years as principal of Brescia University College, Colleen Hanycz has accepted an appointment to lead La Salle University in Philadelphia, Penn., as its next president. She assumes the role in July.
Western women lead way in award winners
A wave of purple pride washed over the 2015 Women of Excellence announcement Tuesday morning as six of eight winners of the biennial award were members of the Western community.
Student channels ‘healed pain’ into hope for others
Molly Schoo suffered in silence for almost a decade, only discussing her personal pain with her parents, siblings, medical professionals and a handful of teachers. Even her closest friends barely knew she was battling an eating disorder and depression, despite...
Brescia names Queen’s Mumm as its new Principal
Susan Mumm has been appointed the 12th Principal of Brescia University College, effective July 2016, the Brescia Board of Trustees announced today. Mumm, currently Dean of Arts and Science at Queen’s University, follows Colleen Hanycz, who left to become president of...
Krebs: Defend the Enlightenment values
Remember and adhere to the values of the Enlightenment while striving to better the world around you, said John Krebs, former Principal of Jesus College at the University of Oxford.
Sen: Education can change the world
“What distinguishes us from animals is our ability to reason – about our own lives and the lives of others,” Amartya Sen, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economics, told graduates at the Monday, June 15, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Making connections in the community
On May 21, the Student Success Centre at Western University, Student Life Centre at Brescia University College and Student Services at Huron University College and their faculty partners invited almost 100 community partners to learn more about how Community Engaged...
Study: Mother’s education, family stability at heart of child’s success
Research from two Western professors is challenging the longstanding myth that a child’s success in life depends on his or her family structure. Instead, Western Sociology professor William Avison and Brescia University College professor Jamie Seabrook are pointing...
Gillese named new Brescia chancellor
Justice Eileen Gillese, former dean of Western Law, has been named chancellor of Brescia University College, the Board of Trustees announced Monday. Gillese, who follows Joan Francolini to the position, will assume the role at the Western affiliate’s baccalaureate...
‘Sock it to me’
With an initial goal of 1,500 pairs of socks, Brescia University College’s student branch of the Canadian Association of Food Professionals (CAFP) is looking at donating more than 2,200 pairs – and growing – to the Unity Project in London. The footwear will benefit...
Take the Lead welcomes young voices
On Saturday, the Take the Lead public-speaking contest welcomes females in Grades 11 and 12 to participate in a one-of-a-kind contest at Brescia University College, which is being hosted for the seventh time since 2009. This year, finalists were selected after...
Brescia principal will always treasure ‘community, connections and commitments’
In 2008, Colleen Hanycz found a Brescia University College in trouble – not a deep or unique kind of trouble, but trouble nonetheless. “A lot changed between December 2007, when I took the job, and summer 2008, when I started the job. It didn’t just change for...
Brescia principal to lead La Salle University
After seven years as principal of Brescia University College, Colleen Hanycz has accepted an appointment to lead La Salle University in Philadelphia, Penn., as its next president. She assumes the role in July.
Western women lead way in award winners
A wave of purple pride washed over the 2015 Women of Excellence announcement Tuesday morning as six of eight winners of the biennial award were members of the Western community.
Student channels ‘healed pain’ into hope for others
Molly Schoo suffered in silence for almost a decade, only discussing her personal pain with her parents, siblings, medical professionals and a handful of teachers. Even her closest friends barely knew she was battling an eating disorder and depression, despite...