For Tumi Olaoye, it’s all about community: the campus community she found at Western, and the global community she hopes to have an impact on some day. Born in Nigeria, Olaoye came to Canada with her family when she was 11. Now in her fourth year of a …
Student Experience
Remember 30: Thriving environments
Thirty years after the Montreal Massacre violence against women remains pervasive in society.
University revises policy on sexual, gender violence
A newly revised Policy on Gender-based and Sexual Violence improves the process for disclosure and support at the university, while also shining a brighter spotlight on education and prevention, according to Western officials.
Western letter on student targeted by racist emails
The following letter has been issued to the campus community from Jennifer Massey, Associate Vice-President (Student Experience).
New director lights ‘beacon’ for students
Amanda Myers sees the job as being all about relationships – building them, maintaining them and growing them.
Survey targets opinions on sexual violence policy
Western is inviting the university community to answer a survey and take part in focus-group sessions as part of community consultations to update its Policy on Sexual Violence, last revised in 2017.
Orange Shirt Day offers chance to reflect
Western’s Indigenous Services held its own Orange Shirt Day today to educate people and promote awareness about the residential school system the impact this system had on Indigenous communities for more than a century in Canada, and still does.
Finding ways to share stories
From an early 20th century businessman-turn-author, to a performer who will rock you, to a legendary country outlaw, Visiting Elder Myrna Kicknosway shares some favourite stories when she takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Programs showcase grad student skills to employers
A pair of new programs look to play matchmaker between Western graduate students and employers who may offer an alternative career path outside traditional academia.
Western Pride celebrates identity, inclusion
Western Pride launched its 2019 celebrations with a mix of rainbows and sunshine. A flag-raising ceremony took place Monday to begin two weeks of events that will...
Insight, inspiration and a little royal watching
Join in everything from lighthearted entertainment to soul-searching advice for living to even a little guilty please royal watching when Joy Spear Chief-Morris takes her turn on ‘Read. Watch. Listen.’
Stapleton elected to U Sports board
Christine Stapleton, Director (Sports and Recreation Services), has been elected to the U Sports Board of Directors, the national governing body announced last week.
Mathies scores OUA award for off-the-field work
Chuck Mathies has had a hand in more than 135 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championship teams at Western – yet he’s never scored a goal, basket or touchdown. As the Mustangs Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, however, his work remains behind the scenes.
Remember 30: Thriving environments
Thirty years after the Montreal Massacre violence against women remains pervasive in society.
University revises policy on sexual, gender violence
A newly revised Policy on Gender-based and Sexual Violence improves the process for disclosure and support at the university, while also shining a brighter spotlight on education and prevention, according to Western officials.
Western letter on student targeted by racist emails
The following letter has been issued to the campus community from Jennifer Massey, Associate Vice-President (Student Experience).
New director lights ‘beacon’ for students
Amanda Myers sees the job as being all about relationships – building them, maintaining them and growing them.
Survey targets opinions on sexual violence policy
Western is inviting the university community to answer a survey and take part in focus-group sessions as part of community consultations to update its Policy on Sexual Violence, last revised in 2017.
Orange Shirt Day offers chance to reflect
Western’s Indigenous Services held its own Orange Shirt Day today to educate people and promote awareness about the residential school system the impact this system had on Indigenous communities for more than a century in Canada, and still does.
Finding ways to share stories
From an early 20th century businessman-turn-author, to a performer who will rock you, to a legendary country outlaw, Visiting Elder Myrna Kicknosway shares some favourite stories when she takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Programs showcase grad student skills to employers
A pair of new programs look to play matchmaker between Western graduate students and employers who may offer an alternative career path outside traditional academia.
Western Pride celebrates identity, inclusion
Western Pride launched its 2019 celebrations with a mix of rainbows and sunshine. A flag-raising ceremony took place Monday to begin two weeks of events that will...
Insight, inspiration and a little royal watching
Join in everything from lighthearted entertainment to soul-searching advice for living to even a little guilty please royal watching when Joy Spear Chief-Morris takes her turn on ‘Read. Watch. Listen.’
Stapleton elected to U Sports board
Christine Stapleton, Director (Sports and Recreation Services), has been elected to the U Sports Board of Directors, the national governing body announced last week.
Mathies scores OUA award for off-the-field work
Chuck Mathies has had a hand in more than 135 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championship teams at Western – yet he’s never scored a goal, basket or touchdown. As the Mustangs Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, however, his work remains behind the scenes.