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Hub connects academia, Indigenous communities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Alumnus, restaurant partnership feeds local community

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...

Western raises Pride Flag over campus

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...

Hub connects academia, Indigenous communities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Alumnus, restaurant partnership feeds local community

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...

Western raises Pride Flag over campus

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...