Oct. 3, 2025
Western raised a flag on campus to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. (Photo source: Geoff Robins)
Indigenous studies and history professor Cody Groat reflects on the legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, highlighting progress toward its 94 Calls to Action and the gaps that remain.
Also covered by: CBC News
Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Photo source: Western Communications)
Western was named among the top 50 entrepreneurship schools in the world for undergraduate and MBA alumni entrepreneurs in PitchBook’s annual university rankings. This recognition highlights the university's strategic focus on entrepreneurship.
All in Campaign co-chairs (L to R) Perry Dellelce, David Simmonds and Kelly Meighen watch for the results of a coin toss before the Sept. 27 football game. (Photo source: Frank Neufeld)
More than 2,000 alumni from around the world joined faculty, staff and students on campus and online for Homecoming celebrations Sept. 26 to 28. The weekend featured more than 30 events, including the Mustangs football game, Student Fan Festival and Alumni Awards dinner.
Liana Zanette with an automated behavioural response (ABR) system. (Photo source: Michael Clinchy)
Western biology professor Liana Zanette and an international team have shown wolves remain fearful of humans, even in regions where they are legally protected. The findings challenge assumptions that legal protections create “fearless wolves” and instead point to food access as the real driver of conflict.
Also covered by: The New York Times and BBC
The Impact Project
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Trish Tucker (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Trish Tucker: How research can empower educators to get kids moving.
Coming Up
Oct. 8 (4 to 5:15 p.m.)
Guest speaker: Gabrielle Drolet
Journalist and cartoonist Gabrielle Drolet reads from her work and discusses her craft as part of the 2025 Creative Writers Speaker Series presented by the English and writing studies department. UCC, Rm. 56.
Oct. 10 (12:10 to 12:50 p.m.)
Pilates
Join certified pilates instructor Michelle Moses for a lunchtime Living Well @ Western pilates class and earn points through Western’s Wellness Rewards program. Arts & Humanities Building, Rm. 2B15. Register online.
Working at Western
Physics and Astronomy Building (Photo source: Steven Anderson)
Share the All in Campaign
Showcase Western’s bold vision for the future by incorporating All in Campaign assets – including a new email signature, Zoom backgrounds, wallpaper and videos – into your presentations, conferences, meetings and events. Visit the newly launched campaign microsite to learn more.
Volunteer for Autumn Convocation
Autumn Convocation is Oct. 22 and 23. Members of the Western community are invited to take part in a variety of volunteer roles. Visit the convocation volunteers webpage to learn more and sign up.
Join the Autumn Academic Procession
Members of Western's Board of Governors and Senate, and current or retired faculty, librarians and archivists are invited to take part in the autumn academic procession. Visit the University Secretariat website for more information.
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Photo of the Week
Hundreds of faculty, staff and students participated in a Round Dance on Concrete Beach during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation flag raising ceremony, coming together in a shared moment of unity and connection. (Photo source: Douglas Tulett/Office of Indigenous Initiatives)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Kate Choi (Photo source: Nicole Osborne)
CTV News
Canada’s fertility rate has reached a new low
As fertility rates continue to drop, sociology professor Kate Choi explores the economic pressures influencing the decision to delay parenthood.
ABC News Montana via Agence France-Presse
Indigenous wary of mining push in rich 'Ring of Fire'
Earth sciences professor Wyatt Bain offers perspective on how Canada can be a dominant player in critical mineral markets.
Globe and Mail
Canada needs a domestic carmaker of its own, head of auto-parts industry group says
Ivey professor Fraser Johnson explains why the Canadian market is too small and lacks the supplier base to support a domestic carmaker.
