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Student TikToker raises awareness around ADHD

Student TikToker raises awareness around ADHD

Olivia Lutfallah was looking for a pastime outside of school. What she found was a captive audience, and a caring community, eager to learn more about living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  It all started last March when the biol …

Western SERT adds naloxone to response toolkit

Western SERT adds naloxone to response toolkit

By equipping its team with naloxone kits, Western’s Student Emergency Response Team (SERT) is taking a proactive approach to the opioid crisis that continues to flood headlines across the country. “In 2016, 2,500 Canadians died as a result of opioid toxicity – an...

Determined learners never done studying

Determined learners never done studying

Three Western students were among 10 learners from a variety of educational institutions and agencies who received Adult Learner Awards from the London Council for Adult Education May 25. A fourth Western student received the Society of Mature Students (SMS) Mentor of...

Western taps Calgary’s Stapleton to lead Mustangs

Western taps Calgary’s Stapleton to lead Mustangs

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.

Awards of Excellence celebrate our own

Awards of Excellence celebrate our own

The Western Award of Excellence has welcomed six more individuals and one team to Western’s highest level of recognition for staff members.

Determined learners never done studying

Determined learners never done studying

Eleven learners from a variety of educational institutions and agencies received Adult Learner Awards from the London Council for Adult Education on May 12. Three Western students were among the recipients. A fourth Western student received the SAGE (Students Aged...

Mental health supports for students

Mental health supports for students

As April exams approach, Western’s commitment to mental health and wellness continues to be a priority. Currently, there are no wait lists for the following on-campus services: Psychological services; Single-session therapy sessions; and Peer support drop-in services...

Western investigating student document posting

Western investigating student document posting

Western officials are continuing to investigate how a document containing student information surfaced on a third-party website earlier today. Originating with the university’s Leadership and Academic Mentorship Program (LAMP), the document contained information on...

Nothing like a little puppy power

Nothing like a little puppy power

Adriana Vicic, a first-year Media, Information & Technoculture student, is warmly greeted by golden lab Willow, who joined a handful of canine companions on campus last week with the St. John’s Therapy Dogs program. Students dropped by the Mustang Lounge Friday to...

Graduate and Professional School Fair set for Wednesday

Graduate and Professional School Fair set for Wednesday

Not sure what to do following graduation? Western students and alumni interested in furthering their education are invited to attend the Graduate and Professional School Fair from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Western Student Recreation Centre, 4th floor...

Western SERT adds naloxone to response toolkit

Western SERT adds naloxone to response toolkit

By equipping its team with naloxone kits, Western’s Student Emergency Response Team (SERT) is taking a proactive approach to the opioid crisis that continues to flood headlines across the country. “In 2016, 2,500 Canadians died as a result of opioid toxicity – an...

Determined learners never done studying

Determined learners never done studying

Three Western students were among 10 learners from a variety of educational institutions and agencies who received Adult Learner Awards from the London Council for Adult Education May 25. A fourth Western student received the Society of Mature Students (SMS) Mentor of...

Western taps Calgary’s Stapleton to lead Mustangs

Western taps Calgary’s Stapleton to lead Mustangs

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.

Awards of Excellence celebrate our own

Awards of Excellence celebrate our own

The Western Award of Excellence has welcomed six more individuals and one team to Western’s highest level of recognition for staff members.

Determined learners never done studying

Determined learners never done studying

Eleven learners from a variety of educational institutions and agencies received Adult Learner Awards from the London Council for Adult Education on May 12. Three Western students were among the recipients. A fourth Western student received the SAGE (Students Aged...

Mental health supports for students

Mental health supports for students

As April exams approach, Western’s commitment to mental health and wellness continues to be a priority. Currently, there are no wait lists for the following on-campus services: Psychological services; Single-session therapy sessions; and Peer support drop-in services...

Western investigating student document posting

Western investigating student document posting

Western officials are continuing to investigate how a document containing student information surfaced on a third-party website earlier today. Originating with the university’s Leadership and Academic Mentorship Program (LAMP), the document contained information on...

Nothing like a little puppy power

Nothing like a little puppy power

Adriana Vicic, a first-year Media, Information & Technoculture student, is warmly greeted by golden lab Willow, who joined a handful of canine companions on campus last week with the St. John’s Therapy Dogs program. Students dropped by the Mustang Lounge Friday to...

Graduate and Professional School Fair set for Wednesday

Graduate and Professional School Fair set for Wednesday

Not sure what to do following graduation? Western students and alumni interested in furthering their education are invited to attend the Graduate and Professional School Fair from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Western Student Recreation Centre, 4th floor...