Western Economics Alumni Newsletter

Economics Alumni Newsletter - September 2016

Welcome to our 50th Anniversary Special Edition Alumni Newsletter. Learn about our upcoming Anniversary Celebration. We hope you will join us for this memorable event!

The entrepreneurial side of Western Economics

Read how founders of WANT Les Essentiels, Speakers Spotlight, and iLOOKABOUT went from Western Economics to the top of their industry.

Honorary degrees for Laidler and Parkin

Convocation is a special time at Western. Even more so this fall when David Laidler and Michael Parkin will receive honorary degrees at Western's 308th convocation.

Wonnacott receives Order of Canada

Often called the Grandfather of Free Trade, Professor Emeritus Ron Wonnacott was bestowed the Officer of the Order of Canada insignia for his work on free trade.

New faculty join Western Economics

After a busy hiring season last year, meet our three new Assistant Professors as we welcome Victor Aguiar, Nail Kashaev and Joseph Mullins.

Jarislowsky Foundation Gives $2 million

Stephen Jarislowsky and the Jarislowsky Foundation gave a generous gift this spring of $2 million to establish the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Central Banking. Efforts are underway to fill the position.

Celebrate 50 years with us

50th Anniversary Gala Dinner

50th Anniversary Invited Speakers and Panel Discussion

50th Anniversary Conference

Upcoming Events

Social Science at the Ceeps - September 30

Homecoming 2016 - October 22

In Memorium

In 2016 Western Economics mourned the loss of Professor John Knight.

Giving to Economics

To learn about our 50th Anniversary Project and to support our Economics Excellence Fund please go here or contact us at economics@uwo.ca or 519-661-3500.

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Giving to Economics

To learn about our 50th Anniversary Project and to support our Economics Excellence Fund please go here or contact us at economics@uwo.ca or 519-661-3500.

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Faculty of Social Science
Social Science Centre, Room 4071
London, ON N6A 5C2
Tel: 519-661-3500
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