As Misko Kicknosway returns to Western for fall convocation, she’s coming home to the community where she honed the leadership skills she’s now helping to instill in others. Kicknosway, the former president of Western’s Indigenous Students’ Associat …
Recognized as a prolific scholar in urban, global and China studies, Western alumnus Yue-man Yeung, right, received an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), from Western Chancellor Jack Cowin, middle, and Western President Amit Chakma, left, during the...
Crossing the stage is a total blur - remember to shake the right hands, try not to trip. You’ve been on campus every day for so long and now you are saying goodbye for a little while (but not for keeps). You’ll be back for Homecoming and reunions, but this is your...
Sixteen distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees when Western hosts its 307th Convocation this spring. The ceremonies, featuring addresses by the honorary degree recipients, are scheduled for the following days: Dr. Harold Merskey Schulich School of...
Today’s graduates have great potential to realize a collective responsibility and leave a legacy of hope for future Canadians, said Rebecca Jamieson, President and CEO of Six Nations Polytechnic.
On the road to living a good life, there should be no delay, said J. Robert S. Prichard, non-executive chair of Torys LLP, an international business law firm.
Jack Cowin, BA’64, LLD’00, the founder and Executive Chairman of Competitive Foods Australia Ltd., was installed as the university’s 22nd Chancellor, at the Thursday, Oct. 22, morning session of Western’s 306th Convocation ceremonies. The text of his address follows:...
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.
Nobody ever expected a former wrestler, defensive tackle and door-to-door tree and shrub salesman to be installed one day as a university chancellor. But Jack Cowin, BA’64, LLD’00, accomplished just that a half century after his own Convocation .
The sight of family and friends angling for a better view of their loved ones crossing the Alumni Hall stage has been as common as gowns and gonfalons at Western’s Convocation. Now, guests may have to strain their necks no more. A large-screen video display board made...
“Hubris and dogma are the enemies of professionalism. Avoid both, if possible,” Constance Sugiyama, president of ConMark Strategy Inc., told graduates at the Wednesday, June 17, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Canadian women have proven throughout this country’s history that real change, even revolutionary change, isn’t as simple as clicking a button, said Judy Erola, former politician and broadcaster.
“With your degrees now finished, and you mostly unencumbered by life’s responsibilities, this is a rare opportunity for you to stretch yourself,” Roger Jackson, Olympic gold medalist and Canadian sport advocate, told graduates at the Tuesday, June 16, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.