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Music grad Emma Pennell raises their voice

Music grad Emma Pennell raises their voice

Emma Pennell remembers the day the email arrived, bringing big news. It was a moment, Pennell, a two-spirit Mi’kmaw of Ktaqmkuk, had been dreaming of since arriving at Western four years ago. A double take at the casting list confirmed it was final …

Patry: Value your education; value innovation

Patry: Value your education; value innovation

https://youtu.be/G-AiaWTPTa0 In recognition of his distinguished career in engineering, and his dedication to innovation, Gilles Patry, former President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the...

Honorary degrees celebrate elite lineup

Honorary degrees celebrate elite lineup

A microbiology pioneer, a quantum computing entrepreneur and a game-changing community activist are among the lineup of honorary degrees recipients when Western hosts its 310th Convocation Oct. 25-27. The ceremonies are scheduled for the following days: Michael...

Orr: Be the person you want to be in work, life

Orr: Be the person you want to be in work, life

In recognition of his successful career as a businessman and philanthropist, Jeff Orr, CEO and President, Power Financial Corporation, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, at the Tuesday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Simon: Your strength, courage and instincts will prevail

Simon: Your strength, courage and instincts will prevail

In recognition of a career dedicated to social justice, community service and advocacy for Inuit communities worldwide, Mary Simon, Arctic Institute of North America fellow, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, at the Monday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Hill: Stories guide us, console us, show us the way

Hill: Stories guide us, console us, show us the way

In celebration of his accomplished career as a novelist, essayist and memoirist, as well as his passion for social justice, Lawrence Hill was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLITT), honoris causa, at the Monday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Timothy Lockwood started his degree in the late 80s. Today, he finally takes finishing it off his bucket list. Lockwood convocates this spring with a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance.

Sedra: Envision a great future that is your own

Sedra: Envision a great future that is your own

In recognition of his accomplished career as an engineer and academic, Adel Sedra, professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Haley Everitt, BA’17 Age: 23 Faculty: Arts & Humanities (School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities) Specialization: Creative Writing & English Language & Literature Haley Everitt might know Western’s campus better than anyone. A campus tour...

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Laura Snowdon Age: 25 Faculty: Law Specialization: Juris Doctor (JD) Laura Snowdon chose Western Law for its strong sense of community and collegiality, dedicated faculty and extensive international opportunities. During her degree, she took advantage of internship...

Patry: Value your education; value innovation

Patry: Value your education; value innovation

https://youtu.be/G-AiaWTPTa0 In recognition of his distinguished career in engineering, and his dedication to innovation, Gilles Patry, former President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the...

Honorary degrees celebrate elite lineup

Honorary degrees celebrate elite lineup

A microbiology pioneer, a quantum computing entrepreneur and a game-changing community activist are among the lineup of honorary degrees recipients when Western hosts its 310th Convocation Oct. 25-27. The ceremonies are scheduled for the following days: Michael...

Orr: Be the person you want to be in work, life

Orr: Be the person you want to be in work, life

In recognition of his successful career as a businessman and philanthropist, Jeff Orr, CEO and President, Power Financial Corporation, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, at the Tuesday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Simon: Your strength, courage and instincts will prevail

Simon: Your strength, courage and instincts will prevail

In recognition of a career dedicated to social justice, community service and advocacy for Inuit communities worldwide, Mary Simon, Arctic Institute of North America fellow, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, at the Monday afternoon session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Hill: Stories guide us, console us, show us the way

Hill: Stories guide us, console us, show us the way

In celebration of his accomplished career as a novelist, essayist and memoirist, as well as his passion for social justice, Lawrence Hill was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLITT), honoris causa, at the Monday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Grad checks degree off his ‘bucket list’

Timothy Lockwood started his degree in the late 80s. Today, he finally takes finishing it off his bucket list. Lockwood convocates this spring with a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance.

Sedra: Envision a great future that is your own

Sedra: Envision a great future that is your own

In recognition of his accomplished career as an engineer and academic, Adel Sedra, professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Grad lands where she is ‘supposed to be’

Haley Everitt, BA’17 Age: 23 Faculty: Arts & Humanities (School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities) Specialization: Creative Writing & English Language & Literature Haley Everitt might know Western’s campus better than anyone. A campus tour...

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Grad embraces global perspective of the law

Laura Snowdon Age: 25 Faculty: Law Specialization: Juris Doctor (JD) Laura Snowdon chose Western Law for its strong sense of community and collegiality, dedicated faculty and extensive international opportunities. During her degree, she took advantage of internship...