For four years, Erica Lee, class president for Western University’s Schulich Medicine Class of 2015, has devoted herself to living her dream of becoming a physician and to fostering mental health and wellness among the Schulich Medicine student community. Lee took...
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Student entrepreneurs begin Summer Incubator program at Western
Propel, Western University’s student entrepreneurship program, will launch the PSI Summer Incubator program at a special event on May 14, 2015. Seven youth-led ventures have been offered cash, formal mentorship and office space for the summer of 2015 to grow their...
Generous donation expands unique TVDSB-Western partnership
A $5 million donation from The Joyce Foundation will double the size of the successful School Within a University (SWAU) program – the first of its kind in Canada. The generous donation to Western University will establish an endowment to fund annual entrance awards...
Western’s Exercise and Nutrition Symposium talks Lifestyle Choices and Health
Western University will host some of the foremost academics and professionals in the area of nutrition and exercise on Saturday, March 28 at the Annual Exercise Nutrition Symposium. Hosted by the Mustangs women’s softball program, the day-long symposium is open to the...
The Walrus Talks brings Canada’s most creative minds to Western University stage
Creativity matters. Western University has a long-standing tradition of inspiring creativity and sparking innovation. On Thursday, March 12, Western will celebrate this tradition by partnering with The Walrus to bring an exciting event to London that will showcase the...
Western welcomes alumnus Harley Pasternak, fitness trainer to the stars
Personal fitness and nutrition expert and New York Times Bestselling author Harley Pasternak will be on the Western University campus Monday, March 18 at 3:30 p.m. for a public talk and book?signing (McKellar Room, University Community Centre). Pasternak, who holds a...
Canadian astronaut and Western researcher to help students plan mission to Mars
Hansen and Osinski will give an introductory presentation about the importance and purpose of analogue missions.
Western Welcomes New Director of Campus Community Police Service
Carson brings more than 30 years of experience to the role, including all aspects of day-to-day policing, executive management, incident command, multi-agency projects and strategic planning.
Innovative program puts at-risk high school students on path to university
Now completing its first year, the School Within A University (SWAU) program is offered to up to 25 Thames Valley students experiencing exceptional change or challenges and who are at risk of not completing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
TEDxWesternU speakers to share world-changing ideas
TEDx will feature 11 speakers, addressing a live audience of 100 Western students representing all faculties and chosen through an anonymous selection process, which is now complete.
Western participates in World Water Day with research panel and showcase
In celebration of World Water Day 2013 and the International Year of Water Cooperation, Western University and EnviroWestern are hosting a special interdisciplinary event, featuring researchers from the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Arts & Humanities.
Lynda Shaw lecture explores soap, students and stem cells
Kimberly Woodhouse, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s University will speak at Western University’s 22nd Annual Lynda Shaw Memorial Distinguished Lecture Series.