John Doerksen’s teaching and administrative career at Western has continuously circled back to this: helping students succeed. Newly appointed as Western’s vice-provost (students), Doerksen is eager to shape a university community that builds stud …
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Western launches new scholarships for Black and Indigenous students
Awards strengthen support for diverse, equity-deserving students
Staff recognized for going ‘above and beyond’
The 2021 recipients of the annual Western Award of Excellence
Western offers scholarships to Afghan refugees
Five students, two scholars-at-risk to receive ‘wrap-around aid’ amid international crisis
‘Thriving Educators’ cultivate caring campus community
As Western’s student affairs professionals learned how best to support students, they found support in each other.
Western plans return to in-person classes this September
“We expect to return to face-to-face instruction, and more of the on-campus experiences we all love, this coming September,” said President Alan Shepard.
Western and affiliates offer aid to students raised in foster care
Western – along with Brescia, Huron and King’s university colleges – will provide financial support for students who are former crown wards.
Residence, tuition fees move to ‘one-stop shop’
Incoming Western students will pay their residence and tuition fees into one account instead of two, starting on Aug. 1.
Western sending clear message about admission fraud
Prospective Western students will now receive crystal-clear messages of the consequences of falsifying application details or documents.
Western gives nod to preferred name use
Western students who use a name other than their legal name will soon be allowed to use that preference on everything from campus email to their diploma. It is a move, university officials say, that promotes a more inclusive community. “This is an issue that has been...
Tentative UWOFA/Western deal reached – 2:05 a.m. Nov. 9
Western issued the following statement Nov. 5 in connection with ongoing contract talks with the Western Faculty Association (UWOFA).
Western statement on negotiations with UWOFA
Western has issued the following statement about developments in negotiations with UWOFA, the union representing faculty. Further information and FAQs may be found here: UWOFA requests no-board report – Oct. 16 After several days of conciliated talks with Western,...
Western issues statement on UWOFA strike vote
Western issued the following statement on Sept. 27 regarding the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) and its strike vote.
Western launches new scholarships for Black and Indigenous students
Awards strengthen support for diverse, equity-deserving students
Staff recognized for going ‘above and beyond’
The 2021 recipients of the annual Western Award of Excellence
Western offers scholarships to Afghan refugees
Five students, two scholars-at-risk to receive ‘wrap-around aid’ amid international crisis
‘Thriving Educators’ cultivate caring campus community
As Western’s student affairs professionals learned how best to support students, they found support in each other.
Western plans return to in-person classes this September
“We expect to return to face-to-face instruction, and more of the on-campus experiences we all love, this coming September,” said President Alan Shepard.
Western and affiliates offer aid to students raised in foster care
Western – along with Brescia, Huron and King’s university colleges – will provide financial support for students who are former crown wards.
Residence, tuition fees move to ‘one-stop shop’
Incoming Western students will pay their residence and tuition fees into one account instead of two, starting on Aug. 1.
Western sending clear message about admission fraud
Prospective Western students will now receive crystal-clear messages of the consequences of falsifying application details or documents.
Western gives nod to preferred name use
Western students who use a name other than their legal name will soon be allowed to use that preference on everything from campus email to their diploma. It is a move, university officials say, that promotes a more inclusive community. “This is an issue that has been...
Tentative UWOFA/Western deal reached – 2:05 a.m. Nov. 9
Western issued the following statement Nov. 5 in connection with ongoing contract talks with the Western Faculty Association (UWOFA).
Western statement on negotiations with UWOFA
Western has issued the following statement about developments in negotiations with UWOFA, the union representing faculty. Further information and FAQs may be found here: UWOFA requests no-board report – Oct. 16 After several days of conciliated talks with Western,...
Western issues statement on UWOFA strike vote
Western issued the following statement on Sept. 27 regarding the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) and its strike vote.