Western University supports the action plan of the Ontario government, introduced today, to eradicate sexual violence and harassment in all its forms, particularly on university campuses. "Western applauds the action Premier Wynne is taking to create a culture in...
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Western looks ‘back to the future’ at Cronyn Observatory 75th anniversary events
As Doc Brown looks back to the future, Western University is preparing for this weekend's 75th Anniversary celebrations of the Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory. Named for the late Hume Blake Cronyn (a prominent lawyer and politician in London, Ont. at the turn of the...
Can homelessness be solved? Classes Without Quizzes explores why it’s possible
Western University’s popular complimentary lecture series, Classes Without Quizzes, returns for a new season on October 26, as Abe Oudshoorn, professor of nursing and psychiatry, presents, “Homelessness: A Solvable Problem”. Complicated health and social...
Western hosts hands-on engineering workshop for girls this weekend
Western University is hosting Go ENG Girl, a free event that encourages girls in grades 7 though 10 to have fun as they learn about current programs of study and careers in engineering. Hands-on workshops allow participants to experience the creativity,...
Western to host observatory viewing for rare eclipsed Supermoon Sunday
The Moon will move completely into the Earth's shadow – a spectacle known as a total lunar eclipse – this Sunday (September 27). For southwestern Ontario, this will be the last chance to observe a total lunar eclipse until January 2019. Western University's Department...
Western to brief media on new approach to Homecoming weekend
Western University is taking a fresh approach to its annual Homecoming celebrations this week as it welcomes alumni from across Canada and around the world. Media are invited to attend a briefing this Thursday, September 24 at 10:30 a.m. where representatives from...
Western University sends first-year medical students into rural and regional communities for the first day of school
Before 171 first-year medical students take their seats at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry this fall, they will have the chance to learn from health care providers in rural and regional communities across southwestern Ontario during Community Day.
NHLPA gift to support concussion research announced at See the Line
Western University announced today that the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) is making a challenge gift of $500,000 to support concussion research at Western.
Discovery Western celebrates 25th anniversary at summer camp
Discovery Western will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Friday as summer campers demonstrate their engineering projects to special guests, including London MP for North Centre Susan Truppe and a panel of judges. As a not-for-profit organization run by Western...
Western first Canadian university to receive prestigious Innovation & Economic Prosperity recognition
Western University’s strong commitment to economic engagement was recognized today by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) in Washington, DC.
Discovery Week provides Western University’s medical students with the foundation to begin their careers in health care
First-year medical students from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry are about to experience the most important week of their careers. More than 170 first year undergraduate medical students will spend one week in 50 rural, regional and...
White Ribbon Campaign and Western Mustangs team-up for 9th annual Father’s Day Breakfast
Western University's Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) will host its 9th annual Father's Day Breakfast tomorrow (Tuesday, May 26) from 8 to 10:15 a.m. at the Marconi Club (120 Clarke Road) in London, Ont. CREVAWC,...