Demo Kaltabanis stared in awe as he stepped inside his residence room at Saugeen-Maitland Hall four years ago. “For the first time in my life, I had access to my own bed, my own desk and a quiet space,” he said. The room stood in vast contrast to …
Convocation
Don’t miss your moment to shine: Hayden
The seeds of the Special Olympics movement were planted in Frank Hayden at The University of Western Ontario.
Watch Western’s 298th convocation live
The man credited with conceiving the idea for the Special Olympics, an acclaimed CBC journalist, a leading voice in Canadian arts and an internationally recognized curator and philanthropist will receive honorary degrees when The University of Western Ontario hosts its 298th Convocation Oct. 27-28.
Four to receive honorary degrees
The man credited with conceiving the idea for the Special Olympics, an acclaimed CBC journalist, a leading voice in Canadian arts and an internationally recognized curator and philanthropist will receive honorary degrees when The University of Western Ontario hosts its 298th Convocation in October.
Give at any level: Wolfe
Bernard Wolfe says in order to make the most of their lives, graduates need to continue both their vocational and humanistic education.
Keep learning and stay optimistic: Naylor
While a challenging and uncertain time, David Naylor also told graduates it is a period of huge promise that will offer wonderful opportunities and great adventures.
Stymiest: In-person human interaction important
The energy from those sitting in Alumni Hall was palpable, says Barbara Stymiest, looking around the room at what she described as future politicians, chief economists, social entrepreneurs, academic wunderkinds and leaders of all kinds.
Mediation offers good life lessons: Winkler
The ability to be a mediator is a skill that will not only help in law, but can also be used to enrich global culture and the value of a university education, says Ontario Chief Justice Warren Winkler.
Kielburgers: Use your gifts to help others
Take advantage of new opportunities to take action, no matter how small, and do it with great love to change the world for the better. This was the challenge presented by Free the Children founders Craig and Marc Kielburger to the graduating class from King’s University College.
White asks grads to ‘share knowledge’
The secret to Mary Anne White’s success stems back to the friendships she forged and the lessons she learned 40 years ago when she started her academic career at The University of Western Ontario.
Donna Peterson and running the show
There was the year a student did a cartwheel across the stage. The time someone handed over a baby during the ceremony. Oh, and don’t forget the year there was a streaker.
Don’t miss your moment to shine: Hayden
The seeds of the Special Olympics movement were planted in Frank Hayden at The University of Western Ontario.
Watch Western’s 298th convocation live
The man credited with conceiving the idea for the Special Olympics, an acclaimed CBC journalist, a leading voice in Canadian arts and an internationally recognized curator and philanthropist will receive honorary degrees when The University of Western Ontario hosts its 298th Convocation Oct. 27-28.
Four to receive honorary degrees
The man credited with conceiving the idea for the Special Olympics, an acclaimed CBC journalist, a leading voice in Canadian arts and an internationally recognized curator and philanthropist will receive honorary degrees when The University of Western Ontario hosts its 298th Convocation in October.
Give at any level: Wolfe
Bernard Wolfe says in order to make the most of their lives, graduates need to continue both their vocational and humanistic education.
Keep learning and stay optimistic: Naylor
While a challenging and uncertain time, David Naylor also told graduates it is a period of huge promise that will offer wonderful opportunities and great adventures.
Stymiest: In-person human interaction important
The energy from those sitting in Alumni Hall was palpable, says Barbara Stymiest, looking around the room at what she described as future politicians, chief economists, social entrepreneurs, academic wunderkinds and leaders of all kinds.
Mediation offers good life lessons: Winkler
The ability to be a mediator is a skill that will not only help in law, but can also be used to enrich global culture and the value of a university education, says Ontario Chief Justice Warren Winkler.
Kielburgers: Use your gifts to help others
Take advantage of new opportunities to take action, no matter how small, and do it with great love to change the world for the better. This was the challenge presented by Free the Children founders Craig and Marc Kielburger to the graduating class from King’s University College.
White asks grads to ‘share knowledge’
The secret to Mary Anne White’s success stems back to the friendships she forged and the lessons she learned 40 years ago when she started her academic career at The University of Western Ontario.
Donna Peterson and running the show
There was the year a student did a cartwheel across the stage. The time someone handed over a baby during the ceremony. Oh, and don’t forget the year there was a streaker.