For the second time this year, Western has been ranked in the top tier of universities around the world for sustainability. Released Oct. 26, the first edition of the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds Limited) World University Rankings: Sustainability ranked W …
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Hub connects academia, Indigenous communities
Western has become the hub of a provincial network for Indigenous health training that is both culturally relevant and scientifically rigorous. Launched Thursday with working meetings and a ceremony, the Indigenous Mentorship Network Program of Ontario includes 13 research institutions and a team of 70 researchers, trainees and community collaborators.
CEL program honoured for community impact
The one thing Stephanie Hayne Beatty hears most often from students enrolled in a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) course is the class helps “learning come to life.” “The whole idea is students are able to take their classroom knowledge into the community, and take...
Music alumna finds self, community in new venture
Carolyn Holdsworth, BMus’01, MMus’03, is using her operatic voice in a new way – by singing the praises of her latest creative venture – what she refers to as “urban art wear.” Holdsworth is the founder of Me & C, a London-based, London-themed shirt company that...
Signage opens door to ‘inclusive’ washrooms
Western is encouraging a shift in how the campus community thinks about washroom facilities with a new poster campaign, launched this week, to foster safe spaces and inclusivity. “We’re calling this an ‘inclusive’ washroom poster campaign. We are trying to move away...
Mental-health crisis clinic earns community backing
Western students experiencing a mental-health crisis will have access to a confidential walk-in clinic on campus three evenings a week as part of a ‘game-changing’ program funded through the London Community Foundation. The project is a collaboration among Canadian...
New clinic to support mental health in kids
The numbers aren’t pretty, but the future may be brighter for families with children experiencing learning or mental-health issues, thanks to a new initiative led by Western Education. According to Children’s Mental Health Ontario, as many as 1-in-5 children and youth...
Eclipse viewing converges on UC Hill
Members of the London and Western communities gathered on University College Hill to observe an historical solar eclipse that saw the moon cover roughly 75 per cent of the sun to eyes of local observers.
Mandawe named city’s first Artist in Residence
Erik Mandawe, like the music he creates, is an ever-shifting landscape.
Alumnus, restaurant partnership feeds local community
Mustafa Mehmood’s time in Canada has been a roller coaster ride. After arriving in Canada from Pakistan four years ago, he graduated from Western this past June, but not without a few hiccups – including being asked to leave the university at one point. “Initially, it...
Students take to streets for Ivey Impact Day
Annual Ivey Impact Day offers a number of opportunities for students to directly impact their local community in a positive way.
Western raises Pride Flag over campus
https://twitter.com/westernu/status/755443816862285824 On Tuesday, Western raised the Pride Flag above campus during a ceremony at noon on Concrete Beach. The flag will fly through the weekend. Originally designed by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker in 1978, the...
School links students to community – and then the world
The Forest City Culture Crawl brings students to cultural events in London.
Hub connects academia, Indigenous communities
Western has become the hub of a provincial network for Indigenous health training that is both culturally relevant and scientifically rigorous. Launched Thursday with working meetings and a ceremony, the Indigenous Mentorship Network Program of Ontario includes 13 research institutions and a team of 70 researchers, trainees and community collaborators.
CEL program honoured for community impact
The one thing Stephanie Hayne Beatty hears most often from students enrolled in a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) course is the class helps “learning come to life.” “The whole idea is students are able to take their classroom knowledge into the community, and take...
Music alumna finds self, community in new venture
Carolyn Holdsworth, BMus’01, MMus’03, is using her operatic voice in a new way – by singing the praises of her latest creative venture – what she refers to as “urban art wear.” Holdsworth is the founder of Me & C, a London-based, London-themed shirt company that...
Signage opens door to ‘inclusive’ washrooms
Western is encouraging a shift in how the campus community thinks about washroom facilities with a new poster campaign, launched this week, to foster safe spaces and inclusivity. “We’re calling this an ‘inclusive’ washroom poster campaign. We are trying to move away...
Mental-health crisis clinic earns community backing
Western students experiencing a mental-health crisis will have access to a confidential walk-in clinic on campus three evenings a week as part of a ‘game-changing’ program funded through the London Community Foundation. The project is a collaboration among Canadian...
New clinic to support mental health in kids
The numbers aren’t pretty, but the future may be brighter for families with children experiencing learning or mental-health issues, thanks to a new initiative led by Western Education. According to Children’s Mental Health Ontario, as many as 1-in-5 children and youth...
Eclipse viewing converges on UC Hill
Members of the London and Western communities gathered on University College Hill to observe an historical solar eclipse that saw the moon cover roughly 75 per cent of the sun to eyes of local observers.
Mandawe named city’s first Artist in Residence
Erik Mandawe, like the music he creates, is an ever-shifting landscape.
Alumnus, restaurant partnership feeds local community
Mustafa Mehmood’s time in Canada has been a roller coaster ride. After arriving in Canada from Pakistan four years ago, he graduated from Western this past June, but not without a few hiccups – including being asked to leave the university at one point. “Initially, it...
Students take to streets for Ivey Impact Day
Annual Ivey Impact Day offers a number of opportunities for students to directly impact their local community in a positive way.
Western raises Pride Flag over campus
https://twitter.com/westernu/status/755443816862285824 On Tuesday, Western raised the Pride Flag above campus during a ceremony at noon on Concrete Beach. The flag will fly through the weekend. Originally designed by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker in 1978, the...
School links students to community – and then the world
The Forest City Culture Crawl brings students to cultural events in London.