Twenty years ago, a powerful speech inspired a small group of Western faculty and staff to find a way to help communities facing a staggering HIV/AIDS crisis on the other side of the globe. Building on the work of Western researchers, the group connecte …
Student Experience
New Propel director casts entrepreneurship vision
Deniz Edwards, the new head of the Propel Centre, is here to take Western’s entrepreneurship experience to the next level.
Helping students thrive drives new centre
A single point of entry and one ultimate goal – create a campus where all students thrive – are central to the vision of an integrated Health and Wellness Centre, slated to open summer 2021in a newly renovated Thames Hall.
Western issues statement on Sept. 29 street party
Western issued the following statement today regarding the Sept. 29 street party.
Role evolves to better support survivors
Western’s Sexual Violence Prevention Education Coordinator – a position created roughly two years ago to oversee the provision of supports and educational initiatives on campus – will now also offer direct counseling services to survivors of sexual violence.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Jasmine Ball
If you’re a sucker for maladjusted protagonists navigating unsatisfactory interpersonal relationships, then Jasmine Ball has an idea for your next binge-watch evening.
Massey named to head Student Experience
Jennie Massey knows she is right for this – and she’s ready to hit the ground running. Appointed to a five-year term as Associate Vice-President (Student Experience), starting Aug. 13, Massey brings to Western her extensive experience in the North American academic...
Bringing classroom knowledge to the community
The one thing Stephanie Hayne Beatty hears most often from students enrolled in a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) course is the class helps “learning come to life.” “The whole idea is students are able to take their classroom knowledge into the community and take...
Mental health plan calls for expansions
Student mental health must be stitched into the fabric of Western, according to a new draft strategic plan that recommends both expanding academic and social supports and consolidating health-and-wellness care. In the works for 18 months, the Student Mental Health...
Best books of 2017, according to Western
As 2017 winds down, Western News brings you a list of book recommendations from members of our campus community. Included are the year’s favourite reads from students, staff, faculty and alumni.
CEL program honoured for community impact
The one thing Stephanie Hayne Beatty hears most often from students enrolled in a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) course is the class helps “learning come to life.” “The whole idea is students are able to take their classroom knowledge into the community, and take...
Campaign fires up hiring opportunities for students
With high youth unemployment rates and loads of student debt, the picture for university graduates in 2014 did not look promising. To address this problem, Western launched the hirewesternu campaign with goals of increasing the number of employment and work integrated...
Western sees alignment with COU mental-health report
Recommendations outlined in a new report on student mental health, issued last week by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), in partnership with student groups, aligns with Western’s developing strategic plan for student mental health, according to university...
New Propel director casts entrepreneurship vision
Deniz Edwards, the new head of the Propel Centre, is here to take Western’s entrepreneurship experience to the next level.
Helping students thrive drives new centre
A single point of entry and one ultimate goal – create a campus where all students thrive – are central to the vision of an integrated Health and Wellness Centre, slated to open summer 2021in a newly renovated Thames Hall.
Western issues statement on Sept. 29 street party
Western issued the following statement today regarding the Sept. 29 street party.
Role evolves to better support survivors
Western’s Sexual Violence Prevention Education Coordinator – a position created roughly two years ago to oversee the provision of supports and educational initiatives on campus – will now also offer direct counseling services to survivors of sexual violence.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Jasmine Ball
If you’re a sucker for maladjusted protagonists navigating unsatisfactory interpersonal relationships, then Jasmine Ball has an idea for your next binge-watch evening.
Massey named to head Student Experience
Jennie Massey knows she is right for this – and she’s ready to hit the ground running. Appointed to a five-year term as Associate Vice-President (Student Experience), starting Aug. 13, Massey brings to Western her extensive experience in the North American academic...
Bringing classroom knowledge to the community
The one thing Stephanie Hayne Beatty hears most often from students enrolled in a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) course is the class helps “learning come to life.” “The whole idea is students are able to take their classroom knowledge into the community and take...
Mental health plan calls for expansions
Student mental health must be stitched into the fabric of Western, according to a new draft strategic plan that recommends both expanding academic and social supports and consolidating health-and-wellness care. In the works for 18 months, the Student Mental Health...
Best books of 2017, according to Western
As 2017 winds down, Western News brings you a list of book recommendations from members of our campus community. Included are the year’s favourite reads from students, staff, faculty and alumni.
CEL program honoured for community impact
The one thing Stephanie Hayne Beatty hears most often from students enrolled in a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) course is the class helps “learning come to life.” “The whole idea is students are able to take their classroom knowledge into the community, and take...
Campaign fires up hiring opportunities for students
With high youth unemployment rates and loads of student debt, the picture for university graduates in 2014 did not look promising. To address this problem, Western launched the hirewesternu campaign with goals of increasing the number of employment and work integrated...
Western sees alignment with COU mental-health report
Recommendations outlined in a new report on student mental health, issued last week by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), in partnership with student groups, aligns with Western’s developing strategic plan for student mental health, according to university...