Recipients of the 2023-24 Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching have been announced, with seven individuals and two collaborative groups being recognized for their “outstanding contributions in the academic development of students.” The nominati …
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Three new Distinguished University Professors named at Western
Frank Beier, Carolyn McLeod, Michelle Mottola join the highest ranks of the President’s Honour Roll
Artists, researchers examine the role of AI in creativity
Alice Munro Chair in Creativity, Sheila Heti, shares her experience writing with a chatbot
Game Lab: Telling stories, talking strategy and taking time for fun
Weekly drop-in sessions hosted by Alice Munro Chair Sheila Heti foster creativity and community
Art inspired by advent (or not) of Anthropocene
As scientists vote “no” on naming new epoch, exhibit casts wider look at humans’ impact on planet
Professor and artist Soheila Esfahani designs coin for Royal Canadian Mint
Silver and gold coins celebrate culture and history of Iranian Canadians
Expert insight: Digital mapping reveals Ontario’s Black history and challenges myths
Shifting the focus from nationalist discourse to migrations among Black communities leads to a better understanding of everyday Black life
New scholarships support globally minded leaders in Western’s flagship arts & humanities program
John Dobson Foundation gift creates School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities Scholarship Program
Western Award of Excellence winners help others succeed
Employees honoured for demonstrating integrity, respect and commitment to service
Book by Western writer-in-residence earns spot in national contest finals
Téa Mutonji’s Shut Up You’re Pretty chosen for Canada Reads shortlist
Carol Off returns to Western to teach course based on her newest book
Veteran journalist reflects on the role of humanities in her life, career
‘Long time coming’: Philosophy prof laid groundwork to equalize leave for adoptive families
Carolyn McLeod celebrates “time to attach” for children in care after years of advocacy
10 winter reads from the Western community
From musicians and moviemakers to poets musing on the cosmos, this list has something for everyone
Three new Distinguished University Professors named at Western
Frank Beier, Carolyn McLeod, Michelle Mottola join the highest ranks of the President’s Honour Roll
Artists, researchers examine the role of AI in creativity
Alice Munro Chair in Creativity, Sheila Heti, shares her experience writing with a chatbot
Game Lab: Telling stories, talking strategy and taking time for fun
Weekly drop-in sessions hosted by Alice Munro Chair Sheila Heti foster creativity and community
Art inspired by advent (or not) of Anthropocene
As scientists vote “no” on naming new epoch, exhibit casts wider look at humans’ impact on planet
Professor and artist Soheila Esfahani designs coin for Royal Canadian Mint
Silver and gold coins celebrate culture and history of Iranian Canadians
Expert insight: Digital mapping reveals Ontario’s Black history and challenges myths
Shifting the focus from nationalist discourse to migrations among Black communities leads to a better understanding of everyday Black life
New scholarships support globally minded leaders in Western’s flagship arts & humanities program
John Dobson Foundation gift creates School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities Scholarship Program
Western Award of Excellence winners help others succeed
Employees honoured for demonstrating integrity, respect and commitment to service
Book by Western writer-in-residence earns spot in national contest finals
Téa Mutonji’s Shut Up You’re Pretty chosen for Canada Reads shortlist
Carol Off returns to Western to teach course based on her newest book
Veteran journalist reflects on the role of humanities in her life, career
‘Long time coming’: Philosophy prof laid groundwork to equalize leave for adoptive families
Carolyn McLeod celebrates “time to attach” for children in care after years of advocacy
10 winter reads from the Western community
From musicians and moviemakers to poets musing on the cosmos, this list has something for everyone