“The moment I realized that owning my own story gives me power to do good anywhere in the world, everything changed for me.” That change was two years in the making for Sakshi Bhargava, a fourth-year political science student from Botswana. Her tu …
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Leave for Change applications open
Applications for Leave for Change 2015 are open now. Offered through Western’s Staff International Engagement Committee, Leave for Change is a corporate volunteerism program that brings the world to Western’s workplace. The staff member gains experience, exposure to...
Building hospitality expertise half a world away
Frank Miller spent last November more than 13,000 kilometres from the comfort of his London home. And while he’s since returned, his skills remain in high demand in Vietnam. “I told them I would continue helping them because I want to,” said Miller, director of...
Western students to benefit from Jubilee bids
OTTAWA – A pair of Western projects are among 46 from 34 Canadian universities to share $40 million in funding through the new Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships program, announced earlier this week. In total, these projects will offer...
Visiting professor hopes to continue connections
Stefan Creuzberger is not only a believer in the power of international academic connections – he is a proud example of it. Creuzberger, a Contemporary History professor at the University of Rostock (Germany), visited Western last week as part of a week-long academic...
Ambassador calls for a balanced relationship
While London’s infamous winter weather tried to hinder international relations, Germany Day celebrations eventually landed Monday. Sponsored by Western International, the event was an opportunity for the university to strengthen the bonds between the university and...
Idea to revolutionize yogurt distribution seeking funding
Microbiology and Immunology professor Gregor Reid wants to revolutionize the way Western Heads East delivers its life-saving yogurt to the people who need it most. Since 2004, Western Heads East has been a grassroots Western-based program focusing on health and...
McMullin: Promoting global awareness and Western’s International Week
Over the last four years, there has been a lot of talk on Western’s campus about internationalization. As I wrote in a previous edition of Western News, international scholarship and partnerships have always been important to our community. Indeed, one only needs to...
World’s Challenge Challenge deadline nears
Western students are being asked to answer the challenge yet again. Sponsored by Western International, the second annual World’s Challenge Challenge brings together teams of three students to choose a problem that the world is facing, and present and innovative...
Construction projects changing face, flow of campus
A new year brings new looks, as Western ushers in a fresh academic term with numerous changes – both completed and ongoing – across its campus. Topping the list, Western officials are encouraging commuters to turn off their ‘autopilots’ as a major change to how...
New program offers staff an international outlook
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‘Market’ to support Western Heads East
Next week, the Great Hall at Western will be transformed into an East African market and art sale showcasing local talent as well as Tanzanian and Kenyan crafters.
Western Heads East still answering the call
For Western Heads East, an upcoming 10th anniversary celebration is the fruit of a lamentation that mobilized the campus community to action.