It’s not until you tap the final jigsaw puzzle piece into place that you finally see the larger image their components compose. So, too, of Western’s weeks that have assembled themselves into a picture dramatically different from one we might have e …
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Western connection joins Trudeau and Trump
Three women, with ties to Western, joined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump Monday in a roundtable discussion on the importance of women business leaders to economic prosperity. Carol Stephenson, a member of General Motors...
Crossan: Character and competence essential in academia and beyond
While the importance of leader character in fostering personal well-being and sustained excellence in organizations has gained traction in the business world, there is significant opportunity to consider the benefits of developing and exercising leader character in...
Digging into Drizzy: Research focuses on how a ‘hybrid identity’ built the perfect Drake
When Drake first broke onto the music scene, he climbed the charts. Fast. His first studio album, Thank Me Later, debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 in 2010 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Drake’s next albums, Take...
Idea may help translate digital world for all
With just the click of a button, a complex medical journal or government website will become crystal clear in an instant if one Western alumna has her way.
Gala to celebrate exceptional alumni
Gary West, Melanie Peacock, Hafeez Amarshi and Shafin Diamond Tejani lead an all-star alumni lineup this Reunion Weekend, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, as Western celebrates the exceptional personal and professional contributions of its alumni at the 42nd Annual Alumni Awards of...
Jiang, Donoghue earn Top Immigrant honours
Electrical and Computer Engineering professor Jin Jiang and Room author Emma Donoghue, LLD'13, were named among the 8th annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants, along with several other artists, academics, entrepreneurs and champions of worthy causes. Presented by...
Student Biz project honoured
A joint Western Retail Services and Propel project, Supporting Student Businesses: Building trust and relationships with student entrepreneurs, recently earned second prize in the Open Category of the 2016 Canadian Association of University Business Officers Quality...
Burley: Live a full and balanced life
It all goes much too quickly, Stephen Burley warned graduates at the Thursday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Lynch: Now is the time for fresh thinking
Be prepared to shape yourself into entrepreneurial, resilient, confident agents of change, Kevin Lynch told graduates during the morning session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Winders: Make sure debate about tuition costs is rooted in reality
As the father of three under 4, I worry. Constantly. About everything. So, let’s just say I noticed when media outlets across the country reported last week on a Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives study that predicted Ontario postsecondary tuition and fees will...
Four to receive honorary degrees from Western
The incoming chairperson of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, a former president of the Canadian Jewish Congress, one of Canada's most influential policy strategists and an award-winning Canadian author will receive honorary degrees when Western hosts its...
Student entrepreneurs: Why not build your own experience?
A routine class assignment can turn into an entrepreneurial opportunity, just as it did for Bhavin Prajapati, a Health Information Science graduate student at Western. Together with some classmates, Prajapati tackled the 4x4, a Michigan public health document...
Western connection joins Trudeau and Trump
Three women, with ties to Western, joined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump Monday in a roundtable discussion on the importance of women business leaders to economic prosperity. Carol Stephenson, a member of General Motors...
Crossan: Character and competence essential in academia and beyond
While the importance of leader character in fostering personal well-being and sustained excellence in organizations has gained traction in the business world, there is significant opportunity to consider the benefits of developing and exercising leader character in...
Digging into Drizzy: Research focuses on how a ‘hybrid identity’ built the perfect Drake
When Drake first broke onto the music scene, he climbed the charts. Fast. His first studio album, Thank Me Later, debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 in 2010 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Drake’s next albums, Take...
Idea may help translate digital world for all
With just the click of a button, a complex medical journal or government website will become crystal clear in an instant if one Western alumna has her way.
Gala to celebrate exceptional alumni
Gary West, Melanie Peacock, Hafeez Amarshi and Shafin Diamond Tejani lead an all-star alumni lineup this Reunion Weekend, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, as Western celebrates the exceptional personal and professional contributions of its alumni at the 42nd Annual Alumni Awards of...
Jiang, Donoghue earn Top Immigrant honours
Electrical and Computer Engineering professor Jin Jiang and Room author Emma Donoghue, LLD'13, were named among the 8th annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants, along with several other artists, academics, entrepreneurs and champions of worthy causes. Presented by...
Student Biz project honoured
A joint Western Retail Services and Propel project, Supporting Student Businesses: Building trust and relationships with student entrepreneurs, recently earned second prize in the Open Category of the 2016 Canadian Association of University Business Officers Quality...
Burley: Live a full and balanced life
It all goes much too quickly, Stephen Burley warned graduates at the Thursday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Lynch: Now is the time for fresh thinking
Be prepared to shape yourself into entrepreneurial, resilient, confident agents of change, Kevin Lynch told graduates during the morning session of Western’s 307th Convocation.
Winders: Make sure debate about tuition costs is rooted in reality
As the father of three under 4, I worry. Constantly. About everything. So, let’s just say I noticed when media outlets across the country reported last week on a Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives study that predicted Ontario postsecondary tuition and fees will...
Four to receive honorary degrees from Western
The incoming chairperson of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, a former president of the Canadian Jewish Congress, one of Canada's most influential policy strategists and an award-winning Canadian author will receive honorary degrees when Western hosts its...
Student entrepreneurs: Why not build your own experience?
A routine class assignment can turn into an entrepreneurial opportunity, just as it did for Bhavin Prajapati, a Health Information Science graduate student at Western. Together with some classmates, Prajapati tackled the 4x4, a Michigan public health document...