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Classes Without Quizzes returns exploring how the American election matters to Canadians

October 4, 2016

Western University’s popular complimentary lecture series, Classes Without Quizzes, returns for a new season on October 6, as political science…

New study shows ‘impactful’ text messages reduce unhealthy sitting marathons

October 3, 2016

With countless hours dedicated each week to class time, course work, online gaming and binge watching videos on Netflix and…

Western University Wellness Education Centre receives $1 million donation

October 3, 2016

Western students now have a central, safe, supportive environment to access even more health and wellness resources thanks to a…

Western centre receives $300,000 to develop sexual violence and harassment training projects for Ontario campuses

September 28, 2016

The Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC) has received $300,000 from the Ontario Government…

Western celebrates science and community engagement with special space-themed event

September 23, 2016

Science Literacy Week highlights Canada’s outstanding scientists and science communicators from coast-to-coast. The goals are to showcase the excellence and…

Weese to lead Mustangs and Campus Rec during transition and search for new director

September 21, 2016

Western University today announced the appointment of Jim Weese to the role of Special Advisor to the Provost with interim…

Western student wins major international award for study with autistic children

September 21, 2016

Strengthening parents’ ability to communicate with their autistic children has not only greatly benefited a number of Ontario families but…

Panel addresses most pressing questions about medical assistance in dying at public forum

September 19, 2016

With the much-debated assisted-dying bill C-14 now law, Western University is inviting community members to attend a lecture and panel…

Pacific Ocean’s response to greenhouse gases could extend California drought for centuries

September 16, 2016

Warming forces have caused millennia of dryness in California’s prehistory, and greenhouses gases could do the same. Clues from prehistoric…

Quigley announces her retirement from a storied career in university athletics

September 15, 2016

Thérèse Quigley, one of the most respected and decorated athletic leaders in all of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS), announced her…