A Western-led program recently reached a milestone by having helped more than 10,000 London kids become physically active. The ACT-i-Pass program, now in its seventh year, provides Grade 5 pupils free access to recreation programs across a range of agencies and facilities throughout the city.
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Program leads 10,000 kids to active living

A Western-led program recently reached a milestone by having helped more than 10,000 London kids become physically active. The ACT-i-Pass program, now in its seventh year, provides Grade 5 pupils free access to recreation programs across a range of agencies and facilities throughout the city.

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Hitting the books again

Retired professor hits the books … again

Mike Bartlett has a back-to-school story for the ages, specifically, for all his ages. Newly retired as a Civil and Environmental Engineering professor, Bartlett is returning to the classroom in September – this time as a student.

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Welcome students

Housing readies to welcome students

It takes a village to prepare for a new school year. The Division of Housing and Ancillary Services has been working hard to get ready for residence move-in days and the beginning of classes. This includes everything from preparing your course packs to reopening campus eateries, and more.

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Rural homeless

Study turns attention to rural homelessness

Homeless individuals in rural areas are offered few options when it comes to assistance in their communities, frequently forcing them into urban centres in search of help. Stopping that flow, however, may create better outcomes for all involved.

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Sound waves

Artist turns up volume on a new pursuit

After 20 years of working as a professional artist, Ellen Moffat tells Gradcast how she is now doing both theoretical and practical work towards getting a Visual Arts PhD in Studio. In this episode, find out how Ellen makes art from her creative research on acoustic properties of various materials.

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Working at Western

Centre for Teaching and Learning

TA Day: Graduate Student Conference on Teaching

This one-day conference introduces graduate students to teaching at Western and helps prepare them for their roles as Teaching Assistants.

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Employee Assistance Services

Western chooses new provider

Employees can gain access to short-term professional counselling and a variety of work-life supports through its new Employee and Family Assistance provider, Morneau Sheppell services.

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Canada’s financial markets are stunting our growth and undermining our future

The European Union and China recently tabled extensive proposals for sustainable finance that will jump-start their clean innovation. While the world is moving forward, the United States is turning inwards and backwards.

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Hamilton

Taking her picks beyond Broadway

Discover there are some seriously incredible selections beyond the Original Broadway Cast recording of ‘Hamilton' when Social Psychology doctoral candidate Jaclyn Siegel takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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