2020 at Western will forever be known as a watershed.
Student Experience
Year in review: Parr, partnerships, pace-setters
A raft of gifts and investments showed faith in the quality and support of Western and its people.
Year in review: The new language of COVID
“Because of COVID” became shorthand for the myriad ways we became experts in the art of the pivot.
Western supporting students following Saugeen-Maitland Hall COVID-19 outbreak
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in Saugeen-Maitland Hall residence, where there are currently eight confirmed positive cases.
Meaningful connections a hallmark of virtual fall preview day
As many as 5,000 prospective students are expected to take part in virtual fall preview day at Western – an event featuring virtual tours and real-time conversations with faculty, staff and students.
Bracelets honour friend’s memory, support mental health
The bracelet, a rugby ball strung through with a blue paracord, bears the initials of Samuel James Baker. It is an enduring memorial to Sam Baker, said his friend Sepand Mesgarzadeh, an Ivey Business student who designed it and is selling identical ones as a...
Students prepare 1,000 hygiene kits for community
Struggling London families will soon receive 1,000 care packages prepared by Western students through this year’s OServes day.
Western supporting students following COVID-19 outbreak in London Hall
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in London Hall, a Western University campus residence, where there are currently four confirmed positive cases. The university is collaborating with the MLHU on contact tracing and is supporting students who need to get tested and quarantine.
Nursing student sees career path more clearly
Nursing student Emma Van Dyk, who is legally blind, can now read directly from a textbook with the help of eSight goggles that provide her with portable vision.
Upper-year peers ease first-year fears in online program
In a first-of-its-kind program at Western, 100 peer leaders are helping first-year students thrive through university expectations and online learning.
Volunteering virtually connects students to London
Through rain, shine, and a pandemic, OServes connects more than 1,000 student volunteers with non-profit organizations.
Nothing masks flavour
Andrew Duhasky is unit chef at Ontario Hall and wants to make sure the food is better, much better, than just ‘good’.
Shared responsibility, empathy, key to ‘Take Care’
The Take Care Western strategy is a reminder to take care of yourself, take care of each other and take care of your community.
Wellness director to bring Western to ‘leading edge’ of student supports
Western has appointed Terry McQuaid – a psychologist with national leadership experience in equity, mental health and violence prevention – as its first Director of Student Wellness & Well-being.
New Parr Centre for Thriving at Western bolsters proactive support for student mental health
A $9.2-million gift from Jeff and Shelley Parr has helped Western University launch a centre dedicated to student mental health and well-being.
Sustainability champions honoured
A Hospitality staffer committed to waste diversion and a student who designed an app to improve use of electric-vehicle charging stations are among winners of this year’s Western sustainability awards.
Thriving Foundations offers new suite of first-year supports
Western will welcome first-year students to campus this fall with a new strategy that offers more sustained support to help them learn, lead and thrive. It’s an all-in approach focused on setting them up for long-term success at university.
Pandemic forces cancellation of fall sport seasons
University sports regular- and post-season games across the country have been canceled for the fall term due to concerns about the health and safety of student-athletes, coaches, administrators, officials, and fans during the ongoing pandemic, U SPORTS and Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced June 8.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Stephanie White
Travel all over from map when Stephanie White, Director of Sport, in Sport and Recreation, Student Experience, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Mustangs gallop into sports-data revolution
Sports have moved beyond the field, court and rink in a lot of ways as big data has become the big play in understanding player performance.