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In photos: Celebrating Homecoming 2025

In photos: Celebrating Homecoming 2025

More than 2,000 Western alumni from all over the world gathered on campus and virtually to celebrate Homecoming Sept. 26 to 28. With more than 30 different events – from the football game to Student Fan Festival to the Alumni Awards dinner – the wee …

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...

Students, alumni invited to hirewesternu Career Fair

Students, alumni invited to hirewesternu Career Fair

Students and alumni have the opportunity this week to connect with 71 top employers from companies such as Google, HBC and Rogers Communications, without ever leaving the campus. Hosted by The Student Success Centre, the hirewesternu Career Fair runs from 11 a.m.-4...

Relationships are a two-way street for ASB participants

Relationships are a two-way street for ASB participants

If you’re reading this, Melissa Ostrowski wants you to know, now is your chance. Alternative Spring Break (ASB) has been a Western tradition for more than a decade, seeing thousands of students, staff and faculty roll up their sleeves and engage in community-oriented...

Making connections in the community

Making connections in the community

On May 21, the Student Success Centre at Western University, Student Life Centre at Brescia University College and Student Services at Huron University College and their faculty partners invited almost 100 community partners to learn more about how Community Engaged...

Fischer: Taking learning outside the classroom

Fischer: Taking learning outside the classroom

Editor’s note: This story first appeared in Spring 2015 edition of Reflections, The Teaching Support Centre newsletter. It is reprinted here with permission of the author. When you think about the most important learning experiences of your life, where did they take...

Western Job Fair opens doors to students

Western Job Fair opens doors to students

Hosted by the Student Success Centre, Western students are invited to attended Western’s annual Job Fair from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, in the Western Student Recreation Centre, 4th floor gym. Nearly 60 organizations and more than 1,500 students are expected...

3M honoured for Western connections

3M honoured for Western connections

Angie Mandich, associate vice-president (student experience), left, recently presented the first-ever Employer Partnership Award to Sarah Tattersall, manager of Recruitment and Talent Development for 3M Canada. The Student Success Centre, DAN Management and...

3M Canada presented Employer Partnership Award

3M Canada presented Employer Partnership Award

3M Canada recently received the Employer Partnership Award, presented by Western, specifically the Student Success Centre, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering and DAN Management and Organizational Studies (MOS) program. This award recognizes 3M’s continued...