Dec. 20, 2024
This marks the final Inside Western for 2024. Watch for the first issue of 2025 on Jan. 10. We wish you a happy, safe and restful holiday!
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It was a big year for Western, filled with achievements worth celebrating. As the year comes to a close, Western News reflects on the highlights by showcasing a milestone from each month of 2024.
Campus community members participating in the Western fall pride parade, Oct. 21, 2024. (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Western has been ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024 by Forbes. The list recognizes organizations “excelling in creating diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces,” based on analysis of their policies and interviews with 40,000 employees at 1,200 companies across the country.
(Back, L to R): Ivana Abigail Luwuk, Nabila Dimitri Latissha, Shabrina Farras Tsany, Keyona Galluci (International Learning Coordinator), Tsaltsabillah “Sasa” Khairunissa, Evelin Nicole Iman, Michelle Melody Dviola, (front, L to R): Bagus Suryo Setyo Wardono, Rehan Alfarez Haqi, Nashwan Rasyid Muhammad, Jagad Pramundito. (Photo source: Nyren Mo/Western International)
This past term, Western hosted recipients of the Indonesian International Student Mobility Award, a full scholarship from the Indonesian Ministry of Education that funds high-achieving students at more than 100 host universities worldwide.
(L to R): Political science professor Zack Taylor, political science professor and local government program director Joe Lyons and political science professor Martin Horak. (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Western's local government program is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a commemorative book to honour its legacy as Canada's only graduate public administration program of its kind.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Alissa Centivany (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Alissa Centivany: How to protect your right to repair.
Coming Up
January 10 (9:30 and 11:30 a.m.)
Instructor Onboarding to Classroom Technology workshop
New instructors or those teaching in a new general-use classroom are invited to join the WTS Classroom Technology Group to learn more about AV for a seamless teaching experience. Register online for session one or session two.
January 10 (1 to 2 p.m.)
Senate and Board of Governors elections information session
Interested in serving on Western’s Senate or Board of Governors? Join this online information session to learn about the upcoming elections. Register online by Jan. 8.
Working at Western
University College (Photo source: Alejandro Quijas Sanroman/Western Communications)
Preparing campus buildings for the holiday break
Please remember to close office and classroom windows before you leave campus for the holiday break. This helps conserve energy and prevent pipes from freezing which can lead to flooding.
Online courses starting in January
Achieve your professional goals this winter with Western Continuing Studies' online courses. Elevate your skills in leadership, business management, data analytics, communications, project management and more. Courses qualify for advanced or reimbursed funding through Western’s Educational Assistance Plan.
Video of the Week
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a new year filled with health, happiness and possibility. (Video source: Western University on YouTube)
Western in the News
Paul Frewen (Photo source: Steve Anderson/Western Communications)
The Globe and Mail
How VR is changing the way we watch sports
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Paul Frewen is exploring the differences in how fans experience watching sports using virtual reality devices.
Forbes
How to combat imposter syndrome by developing character
An opinion article written by Ivey professor Mary Crossan sheds light on how developing character can help combat imposter syndrome.
CBC London
The psychology of holiday shopping
DAN department of management & organizational studies professor Mark Cleveland discusses holiday shopping behaviour and shares insights from his research on shopping differences between women and men.
