2022
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Endnotes 2022: The people behind some of the year’s most compelling Western stories (opens in a new tab)
Get to know newsmakers from the year that was
Noted Indigenous scholar inducted into the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (opens in a new tab)
Chantelle Richmond integrates Indigenous ways of knowing into research
Valuing others key trait in Award of Excellence recipients (opens in a new tab)
Seven staff members and one team receive highest honour for staff achievement at Western
President Alan Shepard appointed to second term (opens in a new tab)
Unanimous decision by Board of Governors follows review committee consultation
Western’s second responsible investing report shows momentum towards decarbonization (opens in a new tab)
Active engagement with investment managers yielding positive results
PM Trudeau visits Schulich Medicine & Dentistry for dental benefit announcement (opens in a new tab)
University leaders say benefit is a step in the right direction for improving health equity
Western Engineering receives $4 million in funding to improve urban climates (opens in a new tab)
Project to develop tools to better assess buildings’ greenhouse gas emissions
Western students awarded five Fellowships with London Symphonia (opens in a new tab)
Musicians will participate in main stage orchestra programs for the 2022-23 season
Postdoctoral scholars named Banting Fellows (opens in a new tab)
Recipients carrying out research in avian physiology, polymers
Western PhD students named Vanier scholars (opens in a new tab)
Three candidates recognized for leadership, scholarly achievement
Western’s Writer-in-Residence program celebrates 50th anniversary (opens in a new tab)
Canada’s oldest literary residency has hosted famous authors and new voices
Western students, alumni among London’s ‘Twenty in their 20s’ (opens in a new tab)
Annual list includes innovators, creatives, community advocates
Western honours the passing of visionary sports medicine pioneer (opens in a new tab)
Dr. Peter Fowler was an internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic
Western’s ImPaKT facility gets $16M from feds for pandemic research (opens in a new tab)
Funds will help Schulich Medicine & Dentistry expand biocontainment infrastructure to research virus spread, expand COVID-19 research
Digital epidemiologist Western’s newest Canada Research Chair (opens in a new tab)
Tarun Katapally engages citizens using mobile technology to solve societal problems, address inequities
Western planetary geologist to lead science for Canada’s lunar rover (opens in a new tab)
Canadensys gets contract, Moon mission expected for 2026
Mississauga fire chief among alumni on Most Powerful Women list (opens in a new tab)
Deryn Rizzi one of 12 Western grads recognized by Women’s Executive Network
New program provides leadership opportunities for Black students in the community (opens in a new tab)
Western launches inaugural Black Leadership University Experience program
Western opens Wampum Learning Lodge (opens in a new tab)
Space to serve as touchstone for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to gather, learn in spirit of Truth and Reconciliation
Graduating more RNs: Western responds to nursing shortage, new realities of health care (opens in a new tab)
Nursing program implements shorter RPN to RN pathway, 1:1 clinical placements
Healthy relationships work wins researcher top Vanguard Award (opens in a new tab)
Claire Crooks honoured by WORLDiscoveries
Western recognized as one of world’s top 20 universities in new global sustainability rankings (opens in a new tab)
First-ever QS World University Rankings: Sustainability places Western 3rd in Canada, 17th in the world out of 700 universities
Student researchers selected for Global Undergraduate Awards (opens in a new tab)
Seven honoured for work from diverse disciplines; 15 scholars receive prestigious highly commended rank
Western grads receive prestigious medal (opens in a new tab)
2022 Governor General’s Gold Medal given for academic excellence
Western celebrates first in-person fall convocation in two years (opens in a new tab)
Ceremonies will recognize more than 1,900 graduates and six honorary degree recipients
Campus construction aims to enhance both natural and built environments (opens in a new tab)
Changes to UC Hill, safety initiatives, new entrepreneurship building among ongoing projects
Fulbright student award recipient furthers ‘instapoet’ research at Duke (opens in a new tab)
Tanja Grubnic one of five Western community members selected to Canada-U.S. exchange program, including visiting Killam fellow from Hawaii
Western to launch Memegwaanh Indigenous Learning Honour (opens in a new tab)
New initiative will recognize students’ engagement in efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation during their time at Western
English grad bequeaths $10M in scholarships, largest gift ever to Faculty of Arts and Humanities (opens in a new tab)
Bill Hodgins, BA’54, remembered as a man ‘big in stature, with a heart to match’
Bryan Neff appointed Acting Vice-President (Research) (opens in a new tab)
Seasoned leader will help maintain momentum in furthering Western’s research mission
Western scientists attract $1.6M to tackle global challenges (opens in a new tab)
Stroke researcher Sue Peters one of 7 faculty members awarded CFI funding
Western Academy for Advanced Research officially launches (opens in a new tab)
Bringing experts together from around the world to solve global problems
Western researchers selected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (opens in a new tab)
Four faculty scholars named CAHS fellows for excellence, commitment to fields of expertise
Western offers new minor in Black Studies (opens in a new tab)
Open to all students, the courses provide a variety of perspectives on Black history, culture and heritage
Royal Society of Canada celebrates Western scholars (opens in a new tab)
Among them, Valerie Oosterveld, Christopher Alcantara receive RSC Awards for ‘outstanding achievement’
Western mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II (opens in a new tab)
Campus flags lowered to half-mast in honour of Britain’s longest-serving monarch
Research team investigating ‘forever chemicals’ in water systems (opens in a new tab)
NSERC provides funding to address environmental concern affecting 2.5M Canadians
Western extends COVID-19 booster deadline following Health Canada announcement (opens in a new tab)
Move comes in response to approval of Moderna’s updated bivalent vaccine
“A sense of belonging”: 38,000 students set to return for the new academic year (opens in a new tab)
Orientation activities aim to foster a welcoming, inclusive and safe experience
Medical student inspired by health-care pioneer (opens in a new tab)
Gavin Raner is one of 13 students across Canada to receive the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame award
Swimmer set to dive into Western with $100K Schulich Leaders award (opens in a new tab)
Brent Davison one of six incoming students to earn prestigious scholarship
Western receives $2M to extend program supporting women experiencing intimate partner violence (opens in a new tab)
Community partner Middlesex-London Health Unit sees ‘transformational’ impact on survivors
Western requires COVID-19 booster and masking in instructional spaces this fall (opens in a new tab)
Measures aimed at preserving the in-person learning experience
Western receives critical investment through CFI’s Major Science Initiatives Fund (opens in a new tab)
Funding for WindEEE signals the facility’s importance on the national stage
Western welcomes new vice-provost for academic programs (opens in a new tab)
Susan Lewis starts Sept. 2
Lesley Rigg, Western’s vice-president (research), to become Brock University president (opens in a new tab)
Rigg officially joins Brock November 1
Western researchers attract more than $7.6M in federal funding (opens in a new tab)
Anatomy and cell biology professor Nathalie Bérubé receives $1M for work on improving memory in children with intellectual disabilities
Joy MacDermid, Juan Luis Suárez awarded 2022 Hellmuth Prizes for achievement in research (opens in a new tab)
The honour recognizes faculty members with outstanding international contributions in research
New pilot program makes education more accessible (opens in a new tab)
Open educational resources are helping to decrease costs, increase equity
Western student’s education advocacy work goes global (opens in a new tab)
Kenisha Arora joins UN General Assembly as youth representative
Master’s student recipient of 2022 Women’s Health Scholars Award (opens in a new tab)
Jahin Khan’s research examines mental health of migrant women
Western celebrates 90 years of French Immersion School (opens in a new tab)
Immersive learning, community connection at heart of Quebec institution
Ivey rings bell for women in asset management (opens in a new tab)
Inaugural class to address industry's gender imbalance opens trading day at Toronto Stock Exchange
Award-winning poet joins Western as new writer-in-residence (opens in a new tab)
January Rogers aims to be 'incubator' of new writing talent
Western appoints first-ever chief digital officer (opens in a new tab)
Mark Daley to lead creation of new Digital Western unit
Tom Haffie, Donna Peterson receive President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (opens in a new tab)
Retirees recognized for contributions ‘above and beyond’ their roles at Western
Career launch program offers unique opportunities for recent grads (opens in a new tab)
Novel pilot program brings fresh ideas, top talent to Western campus
Melanie Peacock purple-and-proud as new Alumni Association president (opens in a new tab)
Human resources professional values connection, authenticity, lifelong learning
Western partners with Ugandan research centre to help address global health challenges (opens in a new tab)
International collaboration opens opportunities for experiential learning
John Doerksen named Western’s vice-provost (students) (opens in a new tab)
Experienced leader will build on long-standing career of helping students succeed
Western alumni join prestigious Order of Canada roster (opens in a new tab)
Accomplished grads among 85 new appointments announced by Governor General
Alumni from 2020 and 2021 celebrate graduation in person (opens in a new tab)
Five days of ceremonies to make up for pandemic-delayed convocations
New Western program aims to empower women innovators (opens in a new tab)
WORLDiscoveries to launch new WE-Empower program in September
Be storytellers, John Davidson tells FIMS grads (opens in a new tab)
Dedicated dad, driven to defeat Duchenne muscular dystrophy receives honorary degree
Western researchers receive combined $2.8M NSERC Discovery grants (opens in a new tab)
Successful funding round benefits 66 Western-led science, engineering, medical research projects
Nursing prof receives $2.4 million SSHRC partnership grant (opens in a new tab)
Sociologist Fiona Webster examines how marginalization affects patient engagement in chronic pain research
Western to host 2022 Vanier Cup (opens in a new tab)
Championship game in London, Ont., gives reigning champs chance to defend ‘21 title on home turf
Learning bundles a gift of Indigenous knowledge (opens in a new tab)
New curriculum to help Indigenize instruction, build community
Western board set to welcome new chair, vice-chair (opens in a new tab)
Keith Gibbons, Sarah Shortreed assume roles July 1
Nine Western faculty named new engineering Fellows (opens in a new tab)
Awards honour long-standing service and achievements in engineering
War journalist Sally Armstrong says youth bring hope for change (opens in a new tab)
Humanitarian and author will receive honorary doctorate at spring convocation
Astronaut launches grads to next, new adventures (opens in a new tab)
David Saint-Jacques to receive honorary degree from Western at convocation ceremonies on June 14
Dion Stout: Reconciliation ‘new arena of struggle’ for Canadians (opens in a new tab)
Honorary degree recipient Madeleine Kētēskwew Dion Stout invites graduates to be educated, united
In-person convocation returns to Western (opens in a new tab)
On-campus events celebrate spring 2022 grads and the Classes of 2020 and 2021
Special coverage: Spring Convocation 2022 (opens in a new tab)
For the first time in two years, Western celebrates convocation in person, with more than 8,000 graduates, 20 ceremonies and 18 honorary degree ...
Western-led international corrosion training program nets $1.65M NSERC grant (opens in a new tab)
Researcher Yolanda Hedberg will helm collaborative program to educate new corrosion scientists
Western community remembers Afzaal family one year later (opens in a new tab)
Anniversary commemoration highlights advocacy against Islamophobia, racism
Schulich Medicine resident awarded prestigious Gates Cambridge scholarship (opens in a new tab)
Dr. Benjamin Chin-Yee to explore AI’s impact on patient care as PhD student at University of Cambridge
New federal funding supports research on teen online harassment (opens in a new tab)
Canada Research Chair Kaitlynn Mendes cites victim-blaming factor for non-reporting
Western engineering students compete in World’s Challenge Challenge global final (opens in a new tab)
Team Agri-Edge makes case for precision agriculture to solve farming challenges
$10M gift gives rise to Western’s Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (opens in a new tab)
Entrepreneur and financier invests in ‘hopes and aspirations of future students’
Western makes new commitments to address, prevent gender-based and sexual violence (opens in a new tab)
Re-evaluating OWeek alongside student leaders, appointing special advisor among steps in response to committee report, independent review
Western, RBC, The Globe and Mail team up to offer free program for aspiring entrepreneurs (opens in a new tab)
New online course teaches step-by-step process of starting, growing successful business
Western’s downtown site to bolster community connections (opens in a new tab)
13 projects chosen to strengthen learning, partnerships at 450 Talbot building
Western Engineering launches artificial intelligence specialization program (opens in a new tab)
Interdisciplinary approach marries traditional engineering subjects with AI fundamentals
Western launches new scholarships for Black and Indigenous students (opens in a new tab)
Awards strengthen support for diverse, equity-deserving students
Western’s new provost shares first impressions, plans to build connections (opens in a new tab)
Q&A with Florentine Strzelczyk
Western grad David Simmonds receives Harry Jerome leadership award (opens in a new tab)
Community leader a champion for equity, inclusion
Western invests in sustainable, equitable future (opens in a new tab)
Budget 2022-23 supports university’s strategic priorities
Decarbonization key to Western’s net-zero emissions investment goal (opens in a new tab)
Western rolls out responsible investing strategy, outlines pathways to sustainability
Western first in Canada, third in world in global impact, sustainability rankings (opens in a new tab)
Times Higher Education grades universities' efforts to match UN Sustainable Development Goals
Western team wins Governor General medal for kids’ hearing-aid tech (opens in a new tab)
Innovation award recognizes audiology team for world-class software
Students bring home $5K prize for health tech go-to-market pitch (opens in a new tab)
Science meets business at Proteus Innovation Competition
Inaugural neuroscience fellows ‘looking to make a difference’ (opens in a new tab)
Three researchers exploring novel ways to study the brain
Designing frugal medical devices among projects receiving Western strategic grants (opens in a new tab)
$13.3M awarded in first two of three funding rounds
New Western Research chair working towards gender-equitable, low-carbon economy (opens in a new tab)
Gender and women’s studies prof Bipasha Baruah named new Strategic Focus chair
Western honours this year’s most outstanding educators (opens in a new tab)
Nine faculty members, anatomy education team recognized for excellence, innovation
Western’s sustainability champions go the distance (opens in a new tab)
University honours commitment, innovation of eco-advocates
Western announces $600K in new funding for globally displaced students, scholars (opens in a new tab)
Bursaries, awards and living assistance among additional supports
Western alumni among Canada’s ‘changemakers’ (opens in a new tab)
Shadi McIsaac, Denis Nagasaki, Sarah Landstreet, recognized as emerging leaders finding solutions to the world's most challenging problems
Western students take on challenge to help solve world’s problems (opens in a new tab)
World’s Challenge Challenge final competition March 24
Western community remembers philanthropist Sonia Labatt (opens in a new tab)
Legacy marked with commitment to make ‘a healthier, more equitable and more just place'
New Western specialization links AI and health research (opens in a new tab)
One-of-a-kind collaboration to help grad students use machine learning to solve complex health, medical issues
Chakrabarti, Barmby, and Luginaah named Distinguished University Professors (opens in a new tab)
Award recognizes careers of excellence in teaching, research, leadership
Western extends system of support for students, faculty affected by Ukraine crisis (opens in a new tab)
Series of actions ensures access to financial aid, academic accommodations, mental health services
Western takes steps to enhance safety on campus (opens in a new tab)
Improved lighting, more patrols, more after-hours staffing among enhanced safety measures
‘Never say can’t’: Western Mustang wins courage award (opens in a new tab)
Internationally ranked para athlete Madison Wilson-Walker 2022 Jeffrey Reed Courage Award recipient
Western stands in solidarity with Ukraine (opens in a new tab)
University issues statement on the war in Ukraine
4 Western students named Cansbridge Fellows (opens in a new tab)
Prestigious fellowship includes a $10,000 scholarship, summer internship in Asia
Western raises more than $617K for local United Way (opens in a new tab)
University community’s generosity continues to be among highest in the region
Western researchers receive $1.25M in federal funding (opens in a new tab)
More than half a million of grant money for research to develop complex disease profiles
Western issues COVID-19 updates following Ontario announcement (opens in a new tab)
Vaccination, mask mandates remain as all students return to in-person learning Feb. 28
Western launches new creative arts and production program (opens in a new tab)
Creativity, collaboration, community cornerstones of new BA major
Bell-Western 5G network enabling solutions to real-world challenges (opens in a new tab)
Researchers test-drive super-speed connectivity through 8 innovative projects
Western tops Canada for most student-athletes achieving academic excellence (opens in a new tab)
Mustangs scholar-athletes recognized in U Sports Academic All-Canadians national list
Community, cross-campus collaboration drives anti-violence work (opens in a new tab)
Looking ahead to the fall, interim recommendations focus on student safety, well-being
Florentine Strzelczyk named provost and vice-president (academic) (opens in a new tab)
Distinguished humanities scholar, academic leader joins Western May 1
Research that drives meaningful impact (opens in a new tab)
At the helm of Western Research, Lesley Rigg rallies campus community with new strategic plan
Students begin unique training to prevent sexual violence (opens in a new tab)
Two-part training for students in residence brings ‘really difficult conversations’ to the fore
Enhancing student supports and spaces: ‘It’s our number one priority’ (opens in a new tab)
Western begins its return to in-person learning next week, looks ahead to fall term
Western appoints AVP for innovation, partnerships (opens in a new tab)
David Muir tasked with connecting research, industry, government to create greater impact
New home for student health and wellness services in Thames Hall (opens in a new tab)
Welcoming, inclusive site provides single-entry point, shorter wait times
Western gets gold STARS for sustainability (opens in a new tab)
International ratings system paves way to ‘make global change happen’
Western to increase residence capacity for first-year students this fall (opens in a new tab)
Renovations to Bayfield Hall will help the university fulfill its first-year residence guarantee
Western announces phased approach to return-to-class (opens in a new tab)
Staggered plan an effort to slow COVID-19 transmission
Education professor to lead international group (opens in a new tab)
Shelley Taylor reflects on global educators' role in diversity, social justice advocacy
Western chemists engage in ‘game-changer’ metals research (opens in a new tab)
Pioneering project to prevent corrosion part of $24M New Frontiers Research grant
Scholar, curator named Canada Research Chair (opens in a new tab)
Sarah Smith to focus work on cultural diplomacy
Mustangs mourn loss of storied football coach Larry Haylor (opens in a new tab)
‘The only thing that exceeded his passion for football, was the love for his family’
Western remembers sports legend Darwin Semotiuk (opens in a new tab)
Coach, professor and administrator a ‘transformational leader’
Stories of community-engaged learning at Western (opens in a new tab)
Partnerships with 200+ non-profit organizations benefit agencies and students
Order of Canada honours for alumni (opens in a new tab)
Eight Western graduates among 135 new appointees
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