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Western Award of Excellence winners help others succeed

Western Award of Excellence winners help others succeed

Seven individuals and a team of nine are being recognized with the 2023 Western Award of Excellence.   The award is the highest level of campus-wide recognition for outstanding performance, presented to those who demonstrate “exceptional commitment  …

Musicologist Grier named Guggenheim Fellow

Musicologist Grier named Guggenheim Fellow

Western musicologist James Grier has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship – one of just seven Canadians among a prestigious recipient list of 173 global scholars, writers and artists.

El Naggar, MacDermid earn top scholar honours

El Naggar, MacDermid earn top scholar honours

A pair of Western scholars – Civil and Environmental Engineering professor Hesham El Naggar and Physical Therapy professor Joy MacDermid – have been honoured with Distinguished University Professorships.

Pandemic has led to global outbreak of music

Pandemic has led to global outbreak of music

The COVID-19 epidemic has forced millions around the world to remain in their homes. While safeguarding their health, it has also led to social isolation and loss of community. Music-making and -sharing has helped fill that gap.

Sassy, satirical and sensitive ‘Mikado’ takes stage

Sassy, satirical and sensitive ‘Mikado’ takes stage

Fun. Funny. More than a bit satirical. That’s how the director of The Mikado describes his adaptation of the iconic Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera, which hits the Opera at Western stage for five performances starting this week.

Album marks end of ‘quite a ride’ for ensemble

Album marks end of ‘quite a ride’ for ensemble

Many months and thousands of kilometres since they started their cross-country project to bring new Canadian classical music across cultures and languages, Ensemble Made in Canada is showcasing its work in a special concert at Western on Jan. 21.

UWOFA honours students at scholarship event

UWOFA honours students at scholarship event

The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) handed out the association’s annual scholarships to outstanding students from across all 11 faculties at an event Wednesday afternoon in The Great Hall.

Musicologist Grier named Guggenheim Fellow

Musicologist Grier named Guggenheim Fellow

Western musicologist James Grier has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship – one of just seven Canadians among a prestigious recipient list of 173 global scholars, writers and artists.

El Naggar, MacDermid earn top scholar honours

El Naggar, MacDermid earn top scholar honours

A pair of Western scholars – Civil and Environmental Engineering professor Hesham El Naggar and Physical Therapy professor Joy MacDermid – have been honoured with Distinguished University Professorships.

Pandemic has led to global outbreak of music

Pandemic has led to global outbreak of music

The COVID-19 epidemic has forced millions around the world to remain in their homes. While safeguarding their health, it has also led to social isolation and loss of community. Music-making and -sharing has helped fill that gap.

Sassy, satirical and sensitive ‘Mikado’ takes stage

Sassy, satirical and sensitive ‘Mikado’ takes stage

Fun. Funny. More than a bit satirical. That’s how the director of The Mikado describes his adaptation of the iconic Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera, which hits the Opera at Western stage for five performances starting this week.

Album marks end of ‘quite a ride’ for ensemble

Album marks end of ‘quite a ride’ for ensemble

Many months and thousands of kilometres since they started their cross-country project to bring new Canadian classical music across cultures and languages, Ensemble Made in Canada is showcasing its work in a special concert at Western on Jan. 21.

UWOFA honours students at scholarship event

UWOFA honours students at scholarship event

The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) handed out the association’s annual scholarships to outstanding students from across all 11 faculties at an event Wednesday afternoon in The Great Hall.