As Andie Albert crosses the stage during fall convocation, it marks a significant milestone on a journey she once felt out of reach. The thought of pursuing a master’s degree originally came with immense self-doubt. But Albert found her way, not only …
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Riverfest returns to Western campus, with focus on water justice
Multimedia art exhibit, coffee house, water walk among events to celebrate Antler River
Western researcher launches land-inspired opera set in a canoe
Spy Dénommé-Welch wrote story, co-composed music for Canoe, which premieres Sept. 12
Western’s new Indigenous artist-in-residence brings multi-hued approach to traditional creations
Master beadwork artist Leith Mahkewa channels her Oneida, Chippewa and Tewa heritage to address contemporary motifs
Western hosts national forum on reconciliation for Indigenous leaders, academics across Canada
Building Reconciliation Forum focuses on Indigenizing and decolonizing the academy
Music grad Emma Pennell raises their voice
‘I wanted to be in the room, loud and proud of who I am’
Vanessa Ambtman-Smith new professor in Faculty of Social Science
Scholar brings experience in Indigenous health care, perspective as Western graduate student to the role
Climate change action course earns national award
The program, recognized for its ‘collaborative innovation’, will be free to the public this fall
Build, expand, recruit: Budget 2023-24 paves way for further impact
New spending in $896-million operating budget takes Western’s strategic plan to next level
‘Water connects us all’: Campus naturalization effort fortifies Medway Creek banks
Live staking by students, faculty, First Nations water keepers promotes climate resiliency
Western announces 2022-23 teaching award recipients
Awardees recognized for ‘outstanding contributions’ to academic development of students
‘Make the world better’: Presidential address stresses community connections
More than 500 guests attend Engage Western event to hear from university leaders, students, researchers
For new geography professor, working with local communities ‘is a dream’
Cortney Golkar-Dakin has researched energy impact assessment on Indigenous communities
Riverfest returns to Western campus, with focus on water justice
Multimedia art exhibit, coffee house, water walk among events to celebrate Antler River
Western researcher launches land-inspired opera set in a canoe
Spy Dénommé-Welch wrote story, co-composed music for Canoe, which premieres Sept. 12
Western’s new Indigenous artist-in-residence brings multi-hued approach to traditional creations
Master beadwork artist Leith Mahkewa channels her Oneida, Chippewa and Tewa heritage to address contemporary motifs
Western hosts national forum on reconciliation for Indigenous leaders, academics across Canada
Building Reconciliation Forum focuses on Indigenizing and decolonizing the academy
Music grad Emma Pennell raises their voice
‘I wanted to be in the room, loud and proud of who I am’
Vanessa Ambtman-Smith new professor in Faculty of Social Science
Scholar brings experience in Indigenous health care, perspective as Western graduate student to the role
Climate change action course earns national award
The program, recognized for its ‘collaborative innovation’, will be free to the public this fall
Build, expand, recruit: Budget 2023-24 paves way for further impact
New spending in $896-million operating budget takes Western’s strategic plan to next level
‘Water connects us all’: Campus naturalization effort fortifies Medway Creek banks
Live staking by students, faculty, First Nations water keepers promotes climate resiliency
Western announces 2022-23 teaching award recipients
Awardees recognized for ‘outstanding contributions’ to academic development of students
‘Make the world better’: Presidential address stresses community connections
More than 500 guests attend Engage Western event to hear from university leaders, students, researchers
For new geography professor, working with local communities ‘is a dream’
Cortney Golkar-Dakin has researched energy impact assessment on Indigenous communities