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President Alan Shepard appointed to second term

Professor Alan Shepard's second term as Western’s President and Vice-Chancellor begins on July 1, 2024. He is well known for connecting on a personal level with students, faculty members, staff, and alumni through open and engaging communication.

PM Trudeau on campus for dental benefit announcement

During a visit to one of Western’s dentistry clinics, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced eligible Canadians can now apply for the new Canada Dental Benefit. University leaders say the benefit is a step towards improving health equity.

Leadership opportunities for Black students in the community

The newly launched Black Leadership University Experience program matched 20 Black students with dedicated mentors in the community and on campus.

Responding to nursing shortage, new realities of health care

The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing is offering Ontario’s first 19-month program for registered practical nurses to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

A life of kindness, respect and a whole lot of dancing

After a diagnosis and treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, music-lover, dancer and choreographer Marc Kimelman, BA’02, started saying “yes” to every opportunity that came his way.

Paving a path to net-zero

More than 100 Western researchers are working to help people and the planet mitigate or adapt to climate change realities. Their efforts are turning algae-green water into a healthier hue, reducing risk in flood zones, assessing ecosystem resilience and more.

YEAR-END GIVING

Shining bright 

Vocalist Meghan Taylor is reaching for the stars. End the year on a high note with a gift of hope for students.

CAREER CORNER

Lifelong learning

Continue your personal learning journey and save on courses offered through Western Continuing Studies.

PURPLE PERKS

This holiday season, shop purple and browse our Alumni Business Directory.

ALUMNI PROFILE

Joel Faflak, BA'81, MA'91, PhD'98, finds the meaning of joy in two different worlds.