Creating greater impact, building a strong and inclusive community, and further establishing a presence on the world stage are at the core of Western’s 2023-24 budget. The university’s Board of Governors approved $896.2 million in base or one-time …
Facilities Management
Electrical systems back to normal
Western has resumed normal operations as full power was restored to all systems Monday following a power outage across campus late last month.
Power still reduced as repairs continue
Last month’s power outage across campus has now been stabilized, although extensive damage to the components that feed a transformer means Western will not be operating at full electrical capacity for a number of weeks.
Langille: Appeal for conservation after outage
I want to thank everyone involved in restoring power to Western after the equipment failure and subsequent power outage last week.
Power restored across campus
Power and air circulation lost in several buildings over the past 24 hours, due to a transformer problem in the south sub-station, were restored overnight Wednesday.
Wall: Pedal power can drive change
Annual Bike to Work Day takes place on Monday, May 28, and the Western community is encouraged to make an eco-friendly commute by biking, walking, taking public transit or even carpooling to work. These options are environmentally preferred because driving consumes fossil fuels and produces greenhouse gases.
Western wins environmental honour
Western’s sustainability efforts reached a “significant milestone” last night as the university took home the Environmental Leadership Award presented by the London Chamber of Commerce at its annual Business Achievement Awards.
Western named Environmental Leadership finalist
Western is one of two finalists for the Environmental Leadership Award presented by the London Chamber of Commerce. The honour is part of the annual Business Achievement Awards.
Campus Digest
New residence construction continues
Construction of Western’s new, 1,000-bed student residence is underway with Southside Construction working toward the building’s 2013 completion. Roughly 600 beds at the new residence on the southwest side of campus will be available to incoming students for September 2013.
Join the conversation on campus sustainability
As part of Western’s Imagine 2022 initiative, you are invited to participate in a Virtual Sustainability Slam, an online brainstorming session on sustainability ideas for the Western community.
Western’s future may be written in STARS
The University of Western Ontario has its environmental lens pointed towards the STARS. But if results are to be believed, the university may need to sharpen its focus to be among Canada’s most sustainable campuses.
World Cafe sets sustainability table at Western
Western community members with an environmental ‘sustainability wish list’ can help translate imagination into reality at the World Cafe being held Oct. 25.
Are solar panels on Western’s horizon?
With 748,500 square metres of building area on campus, The University of Western Ontario is considering turning rooftops and walls into solar charging stations. But in order to do so, the university will need to invest in reinforcing the current infrastructure first.