It was the belief that she could shake it off and get back in the game that ended 17-year-old Rowan Stringer’s life. She died after being hit in the head twice in less than a week while playing high school rugby. Her parents Gord and Kathleen Stringer tell their story...
Western University alumni around the world are joining together today to celebrate Founder’s Day and all their Western connections. Founder's Day is celebrated each year by Western alumni, students, faculty and staff on March 7 – the anniversary of the University’s...
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 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.
Graduate students representing 20 Ontario universities will converge on Western University’s campus this week to compete in the Ontario Provincial Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. 3MT competitors receive a maximum of three minutes to verbally present an overview...
With news breaking that researchers at Western University will partner with the Canadian Space Agency on a project that will provide invaluable access to RADARSAT-2 data for research and testing purposes, the Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration (CPSX) is also...
Researchers from Western University's renowned Department of Psychology will present free public lectures over the next four weeks, each exploring a specific aspect of "being human" as it relates to controlling everything from biological clocks and the criminal mind...
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...
Western University will celebrate its inaugural Indigenous Awareness Week from March 16-21 in celebration of local Indigenous culture, art, and scholarship. The week-long event, facilitated by Indigenous Services, which is part of Western's Student Development Centre,...
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...
The London Area Truth and Reconciliation Committee, in collaboration with local indigenous and non-indigenous educational and community partners, is hosting It Matters to Us: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools at Western’s Faculty of Education March 10 –...
March 05, 2015 Western University alumni around the world will think purple this weekend as they celebrate Founder’s Day and their connections to Western in more locations and countries than ever before. The Western community celebrates Founder’s Day each year on...
