Even though competitions on campus have been quiet this summer, that doesn’t mean our Mustangs student-athletes haven’t been busy over the last couple months. A number of Mustangs have been representing Canada at international championships and marquee …
Joy Spear Chief-Morris, BA’17, won the 2017 Tom Longboat Award, an honour that recognizes Aboriginal athletes for outstanding contributions to sport in Canada.
It wasn’t a hard decision for Bruce Lamb, HBA’85, and his daughter Tori, HBA’14, when the idea was floated: Come out to all the Mustangs home football games and, while you’re at it, why not bring along your horses?
Helen Luckman knows there are more stories out there – and she is looking to you to share them.
Undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in Canadian wrestling and athletics, Ray Takahashi has retired after 32 years heading Western’s program. But he isn’t walking away from the sport completely.
Special Advisor to the Provost Jim Weese released a far-ranging report today describing the current Sport and Recreation Services model as unsustainable and calling for renewed investment in and attention to the unit.
Volker Nolte’s countless achievements as one of the country’s top rowing coaches are quickly unmasked when you understand the secret to his success. “I will tell people what I’m doing; I just don’t tell them what I’m doing next,” said the sly Nolte who, after 24 years...
Peter McClelland’s career as a Mustangs rower still makes waves in his life. “Does rowing teach grit and determination or do people with grit and determination choose rowing? Maybe a little bit of both,” said McClelland, BA’07, MA’09. “But grit and determination are...
Christine Stapleton, Director of Athletics at the University of Calgary, has been named Western’s new Director of Sport and Recreation Services, Western Mustangs officials announced today.
For Kelsey Veltman, a little healthy competition isn’t a bad thing. “I’m so competitive. I was born competitive. Even in practice, I’m not happy if I’m not winning the smallest drill. My team is super competitive too – so that’s even better,” said the third-year...
From funding levels for varsity teams and recreation clubs, to the importance of sponsorship and licensing, Western’s athletics program is getting a long overdue check-up in preparation for its soon-to-be announced athletic director. Following a pair of town hall...
Two members of the Western community are among eight honourees named by The YMCA of Western Ontario as 2017 Women of Excellence. Dr. Marina Salvadori, a faculty member in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, is a provincial, national and international...
Joy Spear Chief-Morris admits she can sometimes be a bit stubborn. And single minded. But those traits have served the elite athlete, and member of the Mustangs Track and Field team, well – in life and in sport. The fifth-year History and First Nations Studies student...
Joy Spear Chief-Morris, BA’17, won the 2017 Tom Longboat Award, an honour that recognizes Aboriginal athletes for outstanding contributions to sport in Canada.
It wasn’t a hard decision for Bruce Lamb, HBA’85, and his daughter Tori, HBA’14, when the idea was floated: Come out to all the Mustangs home football games and, while you’re at it, why not bring along your horses?
Helen Luckman knows there are more stories out there – and she is looking to you to share them.
Undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in Canadian wrestling and athletics, Ray Takahashi has retired after 32 years heading Western’s program. But he isn’t walking away from the sport completely.
Special Advisor to the Provost Jim Weese released a far-ranging report today describing the current Sport and Recreation Services model as unsustainable and calling for renewed investment in and attention to the unit.
Volker Nolte’s countless achievements as one of the country’s top rowing coaches are quickly unmasked when you understand the secret to his success. “I will tell people what I’m doing; I just don’t tell them what I’m doing next,” said the sly Nolte who, after 24 years...
Peter McClelland’s career as a Mustangs rower still makes waves in his life. “Does rowing teach grit and determination or do people with grit and determination choose rowing? Maybe a little bit of both,” said McClelland, BA’07, MA’09. “But grit and determination are...
Christine Stapleton, Director of Athletics at the University of Calgary, has been named Western’s new Director of Sport and Recreation Services, Western Mustangs officials announced today.
For Kelsey Veltman, a little healthy competition isn’t a bad thing. “I’m so competitive. I was born competitive. Even in practice, I’m not happy if I’m not winning the smallest drill. My team is super competitive too – so that’s even better,” said the third-year...
From funding levels for varsity teams and recreation clubs, to the importance of sponsorship and licensing, Western’s athletics program is getting a long overdue check-up in preparation for its soon-to-be announced athletic director. Following a pair of town hall...
Two members of the Western community are among eight honourees named by The YMCA of Western Ontario as 2017 Women of Excellence. Dr. Marina Salvadori, a faculty member in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, is a provincial, national and international...
Joy Spear Chief-Morris admits she can sometimes be a bit stubborn. And single minded. But those traits have served the elite athlete, and member of the Mustangs Track and Field team, well – in life and in sport. The fifth-year History and First Nations Studies student...