“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.
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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 issues statement on UWOFA negotiations
Western issued the following statement on Sept. 20 regarding the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) holding information meetings, strike vote.
Aid overhaul welcomed by students, university
Western officials see the Ontario government’s promise of free university tuition for students from low-income families as a giant leap toward greater access to postsecondary education. In the 2016 Ontario Budget, released last week, the provincial government promised...
Western News Newsmakers 2015
How will we remember 2015? Probably through one or more of these faces. Join us in this spotlight, in brief words and striking images, of some of our favourites from the last year.
‘People are now ready to do something.’
Western professor Victoria Esses stressed that our nature is to help. “People want to do something, but they need a solution,” said the Director of Western’s Centre for Research on Migration and Ethnic Relations. “Sometimes, if you’re bombarded with information and,...
Student services rolled under one website
In response to the request from students for easier access to services, all student services are now available by accessing one website, the Office of the Registrar announced. As of today, the services previously accessed from the Student Services website,...
Western ONECard to sport new look
It’s your key, your gym pass, your meal ticket and so much more. And now, the Western ONECard, a staple of the Western Experience, is getting a facelift to match the university’s new visual identity.