Dr. Michael Strong has been re-appointed to a second term as Dean of Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, beginning July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2021. “Dean Strong provides extraordinary leadership and has invoked substantive positive change...
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Luker appointed Western’s Associate Vice-President (Student Experience)
Jana Luker has been appointed to a five-year term as Western University’s Associate Vice-President (Student Experience), beginning June 1, 2015. Luker is currently Executive Director (Services for Students) at McGill University, a portfolio she has led since 2007....
Western Faculty of Education researcher appointed to Order of Ontario
Barb MacQuarrie, researcher with the Faculty of Education and community director for the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, has joined an elite group of individuals by being appointed to the Order of Ontario. The appointment...
Western and Fanshawe Team Up with Pillar to Support Training and Education for London’s Nonprofit Community
Pillar Nonprofit Network announced today its partnership with Western Continuing Studies and Fanshawe Continuing Education, both of which will co-sponsor Pillar's Professional Development program. London is home to over 1,200 charities and nonprofit organizations –...
Western’s United Way Campaign tops $10 Million mark for all-time contributions
Western University announced the grand total of its 2014 campus-wide fundraising campaign benefiting the United Way of London & Middlesex today. The campaign raised $745,014 this year, bringing Western’s total contribution since its first organized campaigns –...
Western’s annual economic impact pegged at $11.3 billion
Western University released the results of a comprehensive study today, assessing the University’s total annual economic impact at $11.3 billion, of which $3.6 billion was realized in London, Ontario where the university is located. The study also found that 15,480...
Former London Mayor Joni Baechler joins Western as Distinguished Practitioner in Residence
Joni Baechler, the former Mayor of the City of London, has joined Western University as the first-ever Distinguished Practitioner in Residence for its Local Government Program. Before being appointed the Mayor of London by City Council on June 24, 2014, Baechler...
Andersen named Western University’s new Social Science dean
Robert (Bob) Andersen has been appointed to a five-year term as Western University's dean of the Faculty of Social Science, beginning July 1. He will join Western June 1 and serve in a temporary role as special advisor to the provost. Andersen arrives from the...
Classes Without Quizzes talks the walk on sedentary behaviour
Western University’s popular complimentary lecture series, Classes Without Quizzes, returns on January 15 to explore the question, “Sitting: How can something that feels so good be so bad?” Studies indicate adults spend most of their waking time being sedentary, which...
The Joyce Foundation donates $5 million to ignite students’ potential
A $5-million donation to Western University from The Joyce Foundation will offer students facing adversity hope for a promising future.
Western’s Faculty of Education improving children’s mental health through new Single Ceiling initiative
Western University’s Faculty of Education is working to improve care for vulnerable children and enable ground-breaking research by organizing children’s mental health experts and supports together into one unique location.
Western Law professor joins WADA investigation into Russian doping allegations
Western University law professor and veteran sport arbitrator Richard McLaren has been appointed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to investigate allegations of widespread, systematic doping and cover-ups in Russia.