September 2018

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NHLPA Challenge to fuel concussion research

Millions around the world will benefit from Western’s groundbreaking work on concussions thanks to the completion of the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) Challenge fundraising campaign.

Carrying the weight of the future

Heavy lifting is all in a day’s work for teacher-turned-athlete Danielle Holdsworth, BA’02, BEd’03.

Football season preview

Excitement is building as your Mustangs prepare to defend their national title.

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Alumni Progress Report 2018

Programs, events, initiatives, benefits. Find out what your Alumni Association has been up to.

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A decade of leadership

Pierre Morrissette, MBA'72, continues to help Canada define entrepreneurship.

Homecoming 2018 - October 19-21

Come home this fall to watch your Vanier Cup champions in action, plus take tours of our new and renovated spaces: Engineering, Music and University College.

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WESTERN IN THE NEWS

Brain games don't make you smarter - CBC

How testosterone may be influencing men’s purchasing decisions - The Globe & Mail

Earth has a hidden plastic problem - Scientific American

FDA approves Western University cancer drug after 30 years - CBC

CAREER CORNER

Acing the interview with your 2-minute personal profile

Tips on how you can distinguish yourself from others during a job interview.

DISCOVER THE WORLD

The Charming Amalfi Coast (a gentle walking tour)

March 16 to 24, 2019

PURPLE PERKS

New perk for alumni! Save 15% on select VIA Rail fares.

CONNECT ON SOCIAL

Join more than 104,000 others on Western's Facebook page.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Continue your professional learning with Western

Our fall Alumni Masterclass series in Toronto features high-quality learning experiences on the topics of Leading Difficult Conversations, Dealing with Conflict and Communication Strategies for Strong Leaders.

GIVING NEWS

Gift continues commitment to ALS research

Tens of thousands of ALS patients and their caregivers could see their lives improve thanks to a $2.5-million gift from the Temerty Foundation.

COMING EVENTS

Sep 15 Celebrate Western Mustangs Rowing (London, ON)

Sep 15 Society of Graduate Students 50th Anniversary Party (London, ON)

Sep 22 Western Mustangs at Waterloo Warriors Football Tailgate (Waterloo, ON)

Sep 27 ImPaKT Facility Opening Symposium (London, ON)

Sep 27 Alumni Networking Dinner in Singapore (Singapore)

Sep 28 Leading Difficult Conversations - Masterclass (Toronto, ON)

Oct 1 Western Alumni Career Coaching in San Francisco

Oct 5 Parsons & Poole Concert & Masterclass with pianist Sara Davis Buechner (London, ON)

Oct 18 Western Law Denning and Reunion Reception (Toronto, ON)

Oct 19-21 HOMECOMING EVENTS

Oct 30 Dealing with Conflict - Masterclass (Toronto, ON)

Nov 4 Hong Kong Alumni Recognition Ceremony (Wan Chai)

Nov 4 Hong Kong Alumni Reception (Wan Chai)

Nov 5 The Walrus Talks Remembrance (London, ON)

Nov 7 Engineering Leaders' Reception (Toronto, ON)

Nov 13 Communication Strategies for Strong Leaders - Masterclass (Toronto, ON)

Nov 16 Local Government Alumni Conference (London, ON)

Nov 20 Western Law Alumni Awards Reception (Toronto, ON)

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