Forced to become a war bride in the Congo at 13, Fanny Munezero became pregnant and fled to Uganda before immigrating to Canada with her son. Today, she is a first-year Western student, thanks in part to the School Within a University program.

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January 2019 Web Version

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SWAU

Program lets her share ‘blessings’ with others

Forced to become a war bride in the Congo at 13, Fanny Munezero became pregnant and fled to Uganda before immigrating to Canada with her son. Today, she is a first-year Western student, thanks in part to the School Within a University program.

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David Shoemaker

Alumnus tapped to lead Olympic group

David Shoemaker, LLB’96, is coming home to lead the Canadian Olympic Committee.

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Onley accessibility awards 2018

Alumni receive Accessibility awards

Two alumni named recipients of the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility.

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Ivey ranking

Ivey ranked top Canadian business school

Ivey has been named Canada’s best business school for the fifth consecutive year by Bloomberg Businessweek magazine.

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Brains

Brain scan series aid concussed rugby players

Researchers have developed an objective way to monitor athletes’ concussions by using brain scans to study their brains over time.

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Kind Mail

Kind Mail eases exam stress

More than 1,800 students preparing for exams received postcards with personal messages from alumni.

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WESTERN IN THE NEWS

Will Canada explore outer space’s next frontier? - Huffington Post

Report finds 476 people died of domestic violence in Canada between 2010 and 2015 - The Globe and Mail

City council moves toward clearer path to release information from closed-door meetings - Toronto Star

Incoming! A June meteor swarm could be loaded with surprises - Washington Post

CAREER CORNER

Cover letter

Winning cover letters

Tips and tricks to help land the job.

DISCOVER THE WORLD

Taiwan

The Beautiful Island of Taiwan Alumni Trip

April 25 to May 4, 2019

PURPLE PERKS

Campus Recreation

Receive discounts at Campus Recreation and the Western Student Recreation Centre.

CONNECT ON SOCIAL

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FEATURED EVENT

Helping Children Overcome their Worries and Fears

Helping children overcome their worries and fears - February 7, 2019

Dr. Colin King, Director of Western's Child and Youth Development Clinic, will provide an overview of the causes of anxiety in children and youth ages 5 to 18 and strategies to help reduce anxiety.

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GIVING TO WESTERN

Michael Lee

In his own words

How the power of philanthropy is helping third-year student Michael Lee succeed.

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