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Western to host observatory viewing for rare eclipsed Supermoon Sunday

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 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 Responds to the Syrian Crisis

Western Responds to the Syrian Crisis

  As millions of Syrians flee civil war to seek asylum in Europe and elsewhere, Western University announced today a multi-pronged approach to help support refugee families, students and scholars. “Western’s response to the crisis in Syria is grassroots in nature...

Western University celebrates 50 years of dental education and research

Western University celebrates 50 years of dental education and research

On September 11 and 12, 2015, Western University dentistry alumni, faculty, staff and students will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dentistry program. Dr. Wesley Dunn, founding dean, as well as the Programs leaders, will take part in a campus BBQ and Open House...

Western University welcomes new chancellor at 306th convocation

Western University welcomes new chancellor at 306th convocation

Western University's 306th convocation features the installation of Jack Cowin as the new chancellor, as well as honorary degrees being bestowed upon three extraordinary individuals. The ceremonies are scheduled for the following days: Jack Cowin Thursday, October 22,...

Western students return to London as O-Week gets underway

Western students return to London as O-Week gets underway

Nearly 32,000 students will return to London this week as Western University gears up for a new fall term. Western’s 5,211 full-time, first-year students, will participate in a wide variety of O-week activities designed to help them get to know their new home, prepare...