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Feature: Western Class of 2020
Grad cultivates entrepreneurial spirit at Western
Rhys Wickens, BSc’20, likes to venture into the unknown. He left his hometown of Calgary to come to Western; he took a year off school for an internship; he’s looking into becoming an entrepreneur.
Syrian grad dreams of rebuilding homeland
One day, Mohammad Noor Tamim hopes to go back to Syria. And when he does, it will be to put his whole heart into rebuilding his war-torn homeland.
‘Perfect fit’ opens door to new opportunities
It was quite the finish to Ian Villamagna’s PhD career at Western.
Grad embraces collision of two worlds
Stefanie Tom came to Western keen on drawing as much as possible from the experience – and on giving back as much as she could to the school that welcomed her for five years.
Grad finds comfort in the unknown on way to degree
Erin Anderson is becoming more comfortable with uncertainty. Often meticulous about planning her life decisions, she’s learning to roll with the punches.
Unexpected journey brings it all together for grad
Jumping into the pool that day, Megan Van Gorp did not expect that the next hour would play a major role in changing her life.
Education grad feels right where he belongs
When Ethan Thomas arrived at Western, he felt alone and out of place. He missed his family and friends, longing for the ceremonies he embraced growing up in Six Nations of the Grand River territory. That soon changed.
Journey to graduation no game for ‘Shorthop’
While his final eSport season ended prematurely, Kyle Raposo will graduate with memories of more than just titles.
Medicine grad guided by promise of ‘a better world’
“I will take action for a better world.” This line is not only part of the Girl Guides of Canada’s Guiding Promise, but a personal mission statement for Michelle Quaye.
Engineering grad ‘just kept climbing’ to reach success
About a year into her internship, and some 80 feet up in the air, Katrina Petahtegoose had a revelation.
Grad cultivates entrepreneurial spirit at Western
Rhys Wickens, BSc’20, likes to venture into the unknown. He left his hometown of Calgary to come to Western; he took a year off school for an internship; he’s looking into becoming an entrepreneur.
Syrian grad dreams of rebuilding homeland
One day, Mohammad Noor Tamim hopes to go back to Syria. And when he does, it will be to put his whole heart into rebuilding his war-torn homeland.
‘Perfect fit’ opens door to new opportunities
It was quite the finish to Ian Villamagna’s PhD career at Western.
Grad embraces collision of two worlds
Stefanie Tom came to Western keen on drawing as much as possible from the experience – and on giving back as much as she could to the school that welcomed her for five years.
Grad finds comfort in the unknown on way to degree
Erin Anderson is becoming more comfortable with uncertainty. Often meticulous about planning her life decisions, she’s learning to roll with the punches.
Unexpected journey brings it all together for grad
Jumping into the pool that day, Megan Van Gorp did not expect that the next hour would play a major role in changing her life.
Education grad feels right where he belongs
When Ethan Thomas arrived at Western, he felt alone and out of place. He missed his family and friends, longing for the ceremonies he embraced growing up in Six Nations of the Grand River territory. That soon changed.
Journey to graduation no game for ‘Shorthop’
While his final eSport season ended prematurely, Kyle Raposo will graduate with memories of more than just titles.
Medicine grad guided by promise of ‘a better world’
“I will take action for a better world.” This line is not only part of the Girl Guides of Canada’s Guiding Promise, but a personal mission statement for Michelle Quaye.
Engineering grad ‘just kept climbing’ to reach success
About a year into her internship, and some 80 feet up in the air, Katrina Petahtegoose had a revelation.