Black studies major launches at Western
By
Crystal McKay ,Western News , February 27, 2025
Black studies, introduced at Western in 2022 as a minor, will be offered as a major starting in September 2025.
Western Libraries celebrates excellence in undergraduate research
Western News , January 16, 2025
Five undergraduate students awarded for use of library and archival resources including Karen Wen, a second-year English language and literature student in the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities.
Toward a sustainable future through art and literature
By
Crystal Mackay ,Western News , December 19, 2024
Arts and humanities professors, Kirsty Robertson and Joshua Schuster, unravel the role that art and literature play in spurring action on climate change.
With gardens and garbage, artists are reimagining the life and death of their work
By
Katie Lawson ,CBC Arts , December 18, 2024
Curator Katie Lawson explores some of the creative ways art makers are embracing sustainability
Young adult fiction gets boost from Western prof, Canadian actor Kelly Rowan
By
Colleen MacDonald ,Western News , November 29, 2024
Western professor Miranda Green-Barteet is a passionate advocate for the study of young adult fiction. She found an enthusiastic supporter of the genre in Canadian actor Kelly Rowan, a Western student who took her course in writing YA fiction.
The unexpected fame of a London children's book author in Turkey
CBC , November 25, 2024
Vladimir Tumanov, Languages and Cultures, set out to write a children's book 20 years ago to help his son with math. After the book Jayden's Rescue was translated into Turkish, it exploded in popularity. Tumanov was recently interviewed by CBC London.
SASAH students challenge fast fashion with immersive showcase
By
Kayla Foisy ,Western Gazette , November 24, 2024
Every year, the fourth-year students in the School for Advanced Studies in Arts and Humanities do a collective capstone project. This year, they have chosen to organize a fashion show with the theme and title “Mea Culpa,” which translates to “my fault” in Latin.
‘Found my community:’ Naomi Ngobila finds opportunity, belonging at Western
By
Cassie Dowse ,Western News , November 21, 2024
Naomi Ngobila, a student in the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities at Western, found community through clubs and experiential learning.
Middle Age ‘trash’ Western research team’s treasure
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , November 08, 2024Fourth-year classical studies student Stephanie Leith (left) spent her summer searching for medieval manuscript fragments used to support spines and reinforce bindings in the production of the world's first books. She worked under the guidance of special collections librarian Deborah Meert-Williston and her research supervisor, classics professor Kyle Gervais.
Western students win international undergraduate competition
Western News , October 31, 2024
Eight Western undergraduate student researchers representing five faculties were recently named among the best in the world in The Global Undergraduate Awards, including James Kenneth (Classical Studies) who has been awarded a gold medal for the second year in a row.
What the Menendez brothers’ case tells us about the moral paradox of true crime
By
Michael Arntfield ,The Conversation , October 31, 2024
English and Writing Studies professor Michael Arntfield recently examined the Menendez brothers’ case and what it tells us about the moral paradox of true crime.
New insights from Shakespeare’s England reveal striking parallels to contemporary climate change
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Madeline Bassnett ,The Conversation , October 31, 2024
Unprecedented storms and devastating drought. Flash floods and wildfires ignited by the air’s dry heat. This is the experience for many in our modern world. But it was also the experience for those living amid England’s Little Ice Age. Madeline Bassnett, English and Writing Studies, comments in The Conversation.
Author and lawyer joins Western as 2024-25 writer-in-residence
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , October 11, 2024
Author Saeed Teebi said it's a "gift" to be able to help build connections between writers. He believes building community is crucial for those in a solitary pursuit like writing.
Meet Jules Lee: Western’s 2024-25 student writer-in-residence
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , October 03, 2024
“Finding community in writing or in real life is really encouraging,” said Lee, who looks forward to connecting with other student writers as a peer mentor and fostering a culture of creativity across Western and London, Ont. Jules Lee is Western’s 2024-25 student writer-in-residence.
Paradise Lost finds new audiences
September 19, 2024
John Leonard, renowned Milton scholar, has devoted his life to the study of Paradise Lost and making the work accessible to all. Leonard is in the process of recording the work being read aloud, which will allow visually impaired audiences to access the work in a new format.
Western announces James and Eva Good Chair in English Literature
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , September 12, 2024
New $1.5 M gift funds post to attract top talent, ‘ignite deep love of the arts’ among students
Toswell named among inaugural Western Massey Fellows
September 09, 2024
M.J. Toswell is one of two Western University professors who will maintain a presence at Massey College during the 2024-2025 year to a new partnership between the two institutions.
Indigenous artist-in-residence uses film and video games to connect with students
By
Jo Jennings ,Western News , August 20, 2024
Theo Jean Cuthand, Western's new Indigenous artist-in-residence, enjoys learning from students and emerging artists who challenge his perceptions and help make more interesting art.
‘A global world:’ Western prof analyzes decades of international film data
By
Jeff Renaud ,Western News , August 13, 2024
Constanza Burucúa, Languages and Cultures, creates interactive platform to highlight history of TIFF, geopolitical dynamics over last 50 years
Western researchers study queer art, hidden history
By
Yuri Terra-Turgeon ,Western News , July 12, 2024
Jacob Evoy and Amy Keating from Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, document 2SLGBTQIA+ lives and experiences
Ten summer reads by Western faculty and alumni
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , June 21, 2024
A selection of titles by A&H faculty and alumni are part of a suggested summer reads list from Western News.
Western student joins Canadian youth delegation at G7
By
Yuri Terra-Turgeon ,Western News , June 13, 2024
SASAH student Kathleena Henricus advocates for climate action policies at Youth Summit.
A new art exhibit takes you deeper into the history and ecosystem of the Coves in London
CBC News London , May 07, 2024
'Unclaim. Unsettle. Belong' exhibit is on display at Western University's McIntosh Gallery until June 1
Western honours excellence with 2023-24 teaching awards
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , April 18, 2024
Angela Mendelovici, David Bourget and Christopher Viger from Philosophy were recognized for developing and delivering the online philosophy course, Reasoning and Critical Thinking.
The Sea Comes Pouring In by Phil Glennie
CBC London , April 12, 2024
Phil Glennie, PhD’11 (English), made the 2024 CBC Short Story Prize longlist for his story The Sea Comes Pouring In.
McLeod Named Distinguished University Professor
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Megan Stacey ,Western News , April 10, 2024
Carolyn McLeod, Philosophy, has been named 2024 Distinguished University Professor for her wide-ranging contributions through her academic work, mentorship of young researchers and dedication to building a vibrant campus community.
Western grad’s space-inspired artwork leads to 2024 Canada Space Fellowship
By
Emma Hyett ,Western News , April 05, 2024
Tassneem Hamed (BSc’22), who studied astrophysics and studio art, recently received the prestigious Zenith Fellowship from the Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation (ZCPF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada’s space sector.
Artists, researchers examine the role of AI in creativity
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , April 02, 2024
Alice Munro Chair in Creativity, Sheila Heti, shares her experience writing with a chatbot
Game Lab: Telling stories, talking strategy and taking time for fun
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , March 21, 2024Weekly drop-in sessions hosted by Alice Munro Chair Sheila Heti foster creativity and community
Art inspired by advent (or not) of Anthropocene
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , March 13, 2024
As scientists vote “no” on naming new epoch, exhibit casts wider look at humans’ impact on planet
Professor and artist Soheila Esfahani designs coin for Royal Canadian Mint
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , February 22, 2024
Western visual arts professor and artist Soheila Esfahani designed these gold and silver coins for a collection with the Royal Canadian Mint.
Meet the students behind podcast on Black community and health care
By
Justin Zadorsky, ,Western News , February 05, 2024
Students lead Black Aspiration Podcast, part of project by Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies professor Cornel Grey
New scholarships support globally minded leaders in Western’s flagship arts & humanities program
Western News , January 31, 2024
John Dobson Foundation gift creates School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities Scholarship Program
Mutonji named Canada Reads contender
CBC , January 11, 2024
Western's current Writer-in-Residence Téa Mutonji is a contender in the 2024 Canada Reads debates taking place March 4-7 on CBC.
English alumnus named to Order of Ontario
Western News , January 10, 2024
English alumnus, Gary Slaight (BA'73), President and CEO, Slaight Communications, named to Order of Ontario.
Carol Off returns to Western to teach course based on her newest book
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , January 08, 2024
Former CBC journalist Carol Off joins Western's School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities this year as a visiting lecturer, teaching a fourth-year capstone course.
10 winter reads from the Western community
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , December 14, 2023
A selection of titles by Western faculty and alumni are part of a suggested winter reads list from Western News.
‘Long time coming’: Philosophy professor laid groundwork to equalize leave for adoptive families
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , December 13, 2023
Western’s Carolyn McLeod celebrates "time to attach" for children in care after years of advocacy
Reacting to the past, learning for the future
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , December 01, 2023
Students bring ancient Greek history to life in immersive role-playing course Athenian Democracy at a Crossroads, taught by classical studies professor Bernd Steinbock.
de Looze named inaugural recipient of Western Research Excellence Award
Western News , November 30, 2023
Six members from five faculties have been named recipients of the inaugural Western Research Excellence Awards, including Laurence de Looze from Languages and Cultures. The award was created in 2023 to recognize excellence across disciplines and career stages.
Programming course helps students connect code with real life
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Megan Stacey ,Western News , November 27, 2023
Digital Humanities course, Programming My Digital Life, expands approach to coding for students.
Thirteen Western alumni make Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women list
Western News , November 24, 2023
Kimberley A. Mason, BA’89 (English), and Heather Desserud, BA’07 (English), were named among the top 100 Most Powerful Women list by the Women’s Executive Network, a national member-based organization which celebrates the advancement of women in all sectors and of all ages.
Former international student brings lived experience to EDI, academic advisor role
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , November 20, 2023
Chinelo Ezenwa, a former international student from Nigeria and graduate of Western English, is now an EDI specialist and academic advisor in Western's School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Student film spotlights Ukrainian newcomers, impact of war
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , November 13, 2023
Cole Rutman, a second-year creative arts and production student, led a team of 25 Western students to create Voices Documentary. The film, recently screened in Toronto and at Western, features Ukrainian newcomers sharing their stories about the impact war has had on their lives.
Words Festival marks 10th anniversary with lineup of Western speakers and artists
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , November 03, 2023
Writer-in-residence, student writer-in-residence, Alice Munro Chair in Creativity and faculty members featured in creative arts event.
‘Real people who deserve justice’: Western cold case project inspires U.K. scholar
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , November 03, 2023
Beth Norfolk hopes to transport a unique Western society solving cold cases across the pond, replicating the justice-seeking effort in the U.K. The University of Leeds researcher spent a month at Western on a prestigious leadership award from the Laidlaw Foundation, learning from Michael Arntfield, criminologist and professor of English and writing studies.
Partnership brings Chinese sculptor’s work to Western for first stop on Canadian tour
By
Jo Jennings ,Western News , October 31, 2023
Sculptures created by one of the most influential modern Chinese artists are now on display for the first time ever in Canada, at an exhibition in the ArtLAB Gallery at Western. Liu Shiming Art Foundation also funding scholarships to increase awareness of modern Chinese art.
Western scholars among global winners in undergraduate competition
By
Crystal Lamb ,Western News , October 26, 2023
Six Western undergraduate student researchers were recently named among the best in the world in The Global Undergraduate Awards, including three global winners from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities – the faculty’s highest ever number of global winners in one year.
A World without Gender-Based and Sexual Violence
By
Cornel Grey ,Western Libraries , October 24, 2023
Cornel Grey, Assistant Professor, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, recently collaborating with Western Libraries on a collection of resources aimed to educate the Western community about the gender-based and sexual violence that women face both on- and off-campus.
Pride Library marks 25th anniversary as it reopens to public
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , October 20, 2023
Professor James Miller reflects on the role of the library and ‘what this space has meant’
New interdisciplinary chair brings a philosophical lens to AI
By
Alice Taylor ,Western News , October 19, 2023Western announces chair in ethics and technology with new $1.5M gift. A joint appointment between the department of computer science in the Faculty of Science and the department of philosophy in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, the chair will support the development of new technologies, while also considering the broader implications around their use.
First standard resource on philosophy of astrophysics has many Western ties
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , October 05, 2023
A paper by Western philosophy professor Chris Smeenk, associate director of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, and physics and astronomy professor Sarah Gallagher, director of the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration (Western Space) is part of a new book and first standard resource on the philosophy of astrophysics.
Tilottama Rajan awarded 2023 Chauveau Medal
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Western Communications ,Western News , September 13, 2023
Royal Society of Canada awarded the 2023 Chauveau Medal to Western English and Writing Studies professor Tilottama Rajan, a leading international scholar in Romantic literature, contemporary theory and German idealism.
Meet Gray Brogden: Western’s 2023-24 student writer-in-residence
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , August 24, 2023
Gray Brogden, a fourth-year English and Writing Studies major in the School for Advanced Studies in Arts and Humanities is Western's 2023-24 student writer-in-residence.
Western welcomes Téa Mutonji as new writer-in-residence
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , August 16, 2023
Western welcomes Téa Mutonji as new writer-in-residence. Award-winning poet, author ─ and student ─ brings relatability to role.
Sheila Heti named new Alice Munro Chair in Creativity
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , August 09, 2023
Award-winning playwright and author Sheila Heti returns to Western to teach and inspire.
Leith Mahkewa named Western’s new Indigenous artist-in-residence
By
Jo Jennings ,Western News , August 08, 2023
Western’s new Indigenous artist-in-residence, Leith Mahkewa, brings multi-hued approach to traditional beadwork creations as she channels her Oneida, Chippewa and Tewa heritage to address contemporary motifs.
Art exhibit reimagines T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Waste Land’ in times of climate change
By
Emily Passfield ,Western News , August 07, 2023
Visual Arts Master's student, Hannah Verster, curates collaboration inspired by T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Waste Land’.
In Conversation with Annie Ernaux
By
Karin Schwerdtner ,The Walrus , July 17, 2023
Karin Schwerdtner, French Studies, met with renowned French author and #Nobel Prize winner Annie Ernaux to chat about the importance of the letters she receives from her readers.
Summer reads: Recent releases, award-winning works from Western writers
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , July 11, 2023
New releases from English & Writing faculty members Tom Cull, David Barrick and Aaron Schneider are featured in the Summer Reading list by Western News.
Summer Shakespeare returns to Western with new graduate director
By
Jo Jennings ,Western News , July 10, 2023
Summer Shakespeare, the much-loved summer tradition of watching performances of William Shakespeare’s plays under the stars will return to Western’s campus from July 19 to 23 with this year’s production of the comedy Much Ado About Nothing.
The Supply Chain
CBC London , June 23, 2023
Aaron Schneider, English and Writing Studies professor and novelist, joined CBC London Morning to discuss his new book “The Supply Chain,” which is set in London, Ont.
Indian activists call for recognition of queer relationships beyond marriage
By
Sohini Chatterjee ,The Conversation , May 24, 2023
Sohini Chatterjee, PhD Candidate & Vanier Scholar in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, recently wrote about relationship equality in India for The Conversation.
Art show addresses issues of race, gender, sexuality, and diaspora
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , May 24, 2023
Faculty, staff and artists gathered at Western's artLAB for the opening reception of its newest exhibition, "of many worlds in this world," including the chance to walk across a recreation of the Deshkan Ziibiing, or the Thames River, a work by Sheri Osden Nault. Exhibit is on display until June 8.
Western announces 2022-23 teaching award recipients
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , April 20, 2023
Nigel Joseph, English and Writing Studies, receives 2023 Angela Armitt Award for Excellence in Teaching by Part-Time Faculty.
Campus greenhouse reopens, offers ‘idyllic’ setting for visual arts exhibition
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , April 17, 2023
Locus Amoenus: The Garden of Verdant Delights, an art history exhibit currently on display in Western's reopened Tropical House, runs until April 26.
‘Taught by experts, not YouTube’: Embroidery course taps into generational knowledge
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , March 20, 2023
Community connections, experiential learning features of Western Visual Arts class co-taught by London Embroidery Guild.
From Western to TIFF: Cameron Bailey talks movies, representation and diversity
By
Hannah Alper ,Western Gazette , March 10, 2023
Cameron Bailey, (BA'87 English) recently returned to campus as the 2023 Duncanson Lecturer. The media mogul and alumnus spoke to the crowd on the power of film and also held a separate session with students where he was able to connect with them about career advice, his favourite films, and the future of the industry.
Phallus maximus? This 2,000-year-old wooden artifact could be an ancient Roman dildo
By
Sheena Goodyear ,CBC Radio · , February 21, 2023
Kelly Olson, Classical Studies, recently commented on a 2,000 year old wooden object originally classified as a darning tool. Experts now re-interpret the object as a ‘large, disembodied phallus’.
Visual arts helps bring issues to forefront during Ivey Sustainability Week
Western News , February 14, 2023
Kelly Greene, a multimedia artist and Western’s first Indigenous artist-in-residence, along with others from Visual Arts participated in an exhibition for Ivey's Sustainability Week in hopes of bringing sustainability issues to forefront of the business school conversation.
Western researchers unveil stunning stained-glass artwork in online gallery
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , February 07, 2023Cody Barteet, associate professor in Visual Arts, and Katie Oates, postdoctoral fellow in art history, worked with Courtney Waugh from Western Libraries on transferring a collection of thousands of stained-glass images featuring the rich history of artwork across campus and throughout London to the archives. The images will be accessible to all and the digital platform will help preserve the history of the collection for years to come.
Meet 3 Black Londoners building a stronger future for the community
By
Isha Bhargava ,CBC London , February 06, 2023
CBC London spoke to three Black Londoners from the business and academic sectors to learn more about how they hope to help build a stronger future for the community. Cornel Grey from Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at Western is featured for his contributions to the new #WesternU Black Studies program:
From English essay to EP: Western student Ariana Fig celebrates new release, Maroon
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , February 02, 2023Popular music studies and English major Ariana Fig wrote the title track of her new EP Maroon for a creative writing English course with Ivan Coyote. Learn how her time at Western has inspired her and given her opportunity to follow her passion as an artist.
Mapping the stories of formerly enslaved Black Londoners focus of new research
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , February 01, 2023
Miranda Green-Barteet (English/GSWS) and Alyssa MacLean (English) are working to trace the paths these self-liberated individuals took after arriving in London. By documenting their journeys through an interactive website hosted by Western Libraries, they aim to address a longstanding gap in the history of Black Londoners.
Where’s The Body Positivity Movement For Midlife Women?
By
Lisa Mesbur ,Chatelaine , January 04, 2023
Tracy Isaacs, Philosophy, commented in the recent Chatelaine magazine article on the topic of role models and representation for midlife women.
Carol Off says autocrats and populists cannot be simply wished away
By
Siddhartha Sarma ,Western News , December 22, 2022Carol Off, BA'88 (English), says autocrats and populists cannot be simply wished away. Broadcast journalist delivers Clissold Lecture at Western, sounds alarm on the undermining of democracy.
Exploring our relationships with food through art
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , December 20, 2022
In postdoc Amanda White’s visual arts course, students adopt artistic approach to agriculture through interdisciplinary, experiential learning
Art historian Alena Robin’s persistence paid off with the discovery of masterpiece by Antonio Enríquez
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , December 07, 2022
Visual arts chair and art historian Alena Robin stands in front of Saint Angelus Preaching in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, a monumental painting by Antonio Enríquez, an 18th century Mexican painter. Robin recovered the painting during her sabbatical in 2015 and provided the historical evidence to see it restored by the School of Conservation and Restoration of the West in Guadalajara.
Western PhD students named Vanier scholars
Western News , November 28, 2022
Three PhD candidates were recognized for their leadership and scholarly achievement including Sohini Chatterjee, a student in gender, sexuality and women’s studies, who is researching queer and trans communities in India.
Western’s Writer-in-Residence program celebrates 50th anniversary
By
Mary Hamilton ,Western News , November 24, 2022
Canada’s oldest literary residency has hosted famous authors and new voices
'Hinge moments' in history: how change happens
By
CBC Radio ,CBC Radio , November 01, 2022
CBC IDEAS interviewed Chris Smeenk, Department of Philosophy at Western professor and director of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, about the year 1600 as a ‘hinge’ moment in history signifying the beginning of modern theories and ideas in culture and science.
Ernaux’s Literature Nobel no surprise for French Studies professor
By
Jeff Renaud ,Western News , October 28, 2022
Western French Studies professor, Karin Schwerdtner, has studied Annie Ernaux’s critically acclaimed body of work for many years and thinks her Nobel Prize in Literature was long overdue
More activists are gluing themselves to art. Their tactics aren’t new.
By
Kelsey Ables ,Washington Post , October 27, 2022
Kirsty Robertson, Visual Arts, comments on latest protest movement in the art world and discusses why their tactics aren’t new.
Education from Indigenous perspective explored in Western-backed documentary
By
Heather Rivers ,London Free Press , October 21, 2022
Western University professor Laurence de Looze produced the documentary N’Satung that was directed by former Western University arts student Ogiima Keesis G’Nadjiwon. The documentary that explores education from an Indigenous perspective is being screened Saturday as part of the Forest City Film Festival.
N’Satung documentary sheds light on Indigenous perspectives on education
By
Jo Jennings ,Western News , October 20, 2022
How have Indigenous Peoples of the Great Lakes region experienced education? A new documentary featuring students, staff and graduates of Western’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities collected the voices of Indigenous People from many backgrounds to answer that question.
Fulbright student award recipient furthers ‘instapoet’ research at Duke
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , October 11, 2022
Western PhD candidate Tanja Grubnic is spending nine months at Duke University in North Carolina on a research placement funded by a Fulbright student award.
English grad bequeaths $10M in scholarships, largest gift ever to Faculty of Arts and Humanities
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , September 28, 2022
William (Bill) Hodgins, BA'54, bequeathed $10 million to Western to support scholarships in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
Western offers new minor in Black Studies
Western News , September 13, 2022
Open to all students, the courses provide a variety of perspectives on Black history, culture and heritage
Stop dissing pessimism, it’s part of being human
By
Ignacio L. Moya ,The Conversation , August 19, 2022
Ignacio L. Moya, PhD Candidate Philosophy, discusses how pessimism may actually help achieve better lives for ourselves.
Juan Luis Suárez awarded Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , August 12, 2022
Juan Luis Suárez, Languages and Cultures, has been awarded the 2022 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.
Western mourns loss of Professor Emeritus Stan Dragland
August 05, 2022
We are all deeply saddened to learn of the death of Professor Emeritus Stan Dragland, who taught for 29 years in the Department of English at Western. An icon in Canadian Literature, Professor Dragland was long admired as a dedicated educator, a literary critic, editor, poet, novelist, and community-builder.
Award-winning poet joins Western as new writer-in-residence
Western News , August 01, 2022
Western’s 2022-23 writer-in-residence is January Rogers, a Mohawk/Tuscarora writer from Six Nations of the Grand River who aims to be an incubator of great ideas.
Miranda Green-Barteet comments on overturn of Roe v. Wade
I Heart Radio , June 29, 2022
Miranda Green-Barteet, Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, comments on the ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on I Heart Radio.
Congratulations Class of 2022!
June 20, 2022
Congratulations to our graduating Class of 2022, and to Shelley Ambrose, BA'83, who received an honorary doctorate for her unparalleled commitment and advocacy for training in the arts and humanities.
Medical sciences grad a lover of language
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , June 13, 2022
Wang, who earned his bachelor of medical sciences (honours specialization and biochemistry and cell biology), as well as a major in Italian language and culture, is one of approximately 8,000 students graduating this spring.
2022-23 Student Writer-in-Residence Announced
June 06, 2022
We are thrilled to welcome Matthew Dawkins, English & SASAH student as our 2022-23 Student Writer-in-Residence!
Ancient Graffiti unearthed at Vindolanda
By
Vindolanda Trust , June 01, 2022
The latest discovery at Vindolanda, a Roman fort and settlement in Northumberland, is a stone engraved with the words SECVNDINVS CACOR, which translates into a very personal insult. Alexander Meyer, Classical Studies, is a specialist in Roman epigraphy. Meyer and his colleagues at Vindolanda helped decipher this amusing social commentary from the ancient past.
Contemporary Muslim artists challenging ideas about fixed culture
By
Soheila Kolahdouz Esfahani ,The Conversation , April 28, 2022
Soheila Kolahdouz Esfahani, Visual Arts, discusses how ornamentation in Islamic art shows how movement of culture can be found around the world.
Noelle Schmidt (BA'19) publishes book of poetry "Claimings and Other Wild Things"
By
Jenny Lamothe ,Sudbury.com , April 19, 2022
Award-winning Creative Writing and English Language and Literature alum releases their book of poetry through Sudbury's Latitude 46
GSWS professor, Bipasha Baruah, named new Strategic Focus Chair
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , April 18, 2022
Dr. Baruah's work is aimed towards a gender-equitable, low carbon economy
Celebrating renowned Tony Urquhart, Western’s first artist-in-residence
April 07, 2022
Alum Terry Rice (BFA '98, MA '00) captures a little bit about what made Tony Urquhart so special
Writing studies professor, Tom Cull, receives teaching award
April 05, 2022
Cull honoured with the Faculty of Arts & Humanities Teaching Excellence Award
GSWS PhD candidate , Jemima Baada, accepts tenure-track role
March 22, 2022
Congratulations to Jemima who will join the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia in July
Ivan Coyote's 'Care Of' shortlisted for Lambda Literary Award
By
James van Koeverden ,CBC Books , March 15, 2022
The Alice Munro Chair in Creativity's collection of pandemic correspondences is a finalist for the 2022 Lammys, celebrating LGBTQ+ storytelling
GSWS alumna honoured with Governor General's award
By
Mary Hamilton ,Western News , March 08, 2022
Carina Gabriele, BA'18, one of four national recipients of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
New Creative Arts and Production program offers in-demand job skills
By
Heather Rivers ,The London Free Press , March 05, 2022
Using a collaborative approach, the CAP program will broaden students' awareness of creativity as an essential job skill
Visual Arts' Kirsty Robertson and Sarah Smith featured in exhibit
By
Debora Van Brenk ,Western News , March 03, 2022
Museum London to showcase "From Remote Stars: Buckminster Fuller, London, and Speculative Futures" from March 5 to May 15, 2022
New Creative Arts and Production program launched
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , February 17, 2022
This innovation collaboration is offered through the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the Don Wright Faculty of Music, and the Faculty of Information and Media Studies
PhD' 98 English, Michael Bucknor, appointed CRC in Black Studies at U of Alberta
India Education Diary , February 10, 2022
Bucknor interviewed about how Black History Month gains meaning when Black communities reclaim it
Florentine Strzelczyk named provost and vice-president (academic)
By
Mari-Len De Guzman ,Western News , February 03, 2022
Distinguished humanities scholar and leader joins Western and the Faculty of Arts & Humanities on May 1
Visual Arts student, Anahi Gonzalez, interviewed by CBC
CBC Listen , February 01, 2022
London Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen features a conversation with Gonzalez about her work exploring themes of Mexican labour using fruit pallets.
Carol Off stepping down as host of CBC's "As it Happens"
By
Sheena Goodyear ,CBC , January 19, 2022
Alumna Carol Off, BA'81 (English Language and Literature), LLD'17, is moving on from her role on the current affairs program after 16 years.
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus, Donald Chapin
January 17, 2022
Donald Chapin, professor of Medieval literature and past Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, was a lover of the arts, travel and world events.
Visual Arts' Mexico City course assignments on display
By
Alena Robin , December 17, 2021
Professor Alena Robin's class displays work depicting the transformations of Mexico City from Aztec empire to modern meglapolis
Philosophy Chair, Carolyn McLeod, supervises research on medical racism
By
Debora Van Brenk ,Western News , December 09, 2021
Western research shows that medical racism is one reason for vaccine hesitancy for Black and Indigenous people
Listen: The value of an Arts & Humanities degree
CBC News , December 06, 2021
Dean Michael Milde and current students chat with the CBC about the endless opportunities open to graduates with an arts education
Cameron Bailey appointed CEO of Toronto International Film Festival
tiff.net , November 30, 2021
English alumnus, BA '87 and SASAH advisory council member, Bailey honoured with top reins at TIFF
English PhD '19, David Huebert, publishes short story collection
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , November 26, 2021
The award-winning author will read at a Words event on November 28 from his latest release "Chemical Valley"
Artificial Intelligence event features Philosophy faculty and alumna
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , November 24, 2021
Philosophy professors Carolyn McLeod and Luke Stark will join a panel with recent Governor General's Gold Medal winner, Heather Stewart, on AI and its effects on daily life
Words Festival features more than 50 writers, authors, poets, journalists and performers
By
Joe Belanger ,The London Free Press , November 05, 2021
Virtual festival will run through the month of November with strong Western and Arts & Humanities connections of alumni, students, professors and community
Tom Cull, English and Writing Studies, helms clean-up team
By
Peter Greve ,The Gazette , October 27, 2021
Assistant professor formed Antler River Rally 10 years ago to organize river clean-ups and incorporate students in sustainability activities.
Kelly Greene named first Indigenous artist-in-residence
By
Debora Van Brenk ,Western News , October 26, 2021
Visual Arts alumna, BFA'94, tells stories of ceremony, belief, resilience, defiance, sustainability, hidden histories and identity
Heather Stewart, Philosophy PhD '21, receives Governor General's Gold Medal
By
Paula Menzies Cameron ,Western News , October 25, 2021
The award recognizes academic excellence from outstanding students across Canada
Shani Mootoo receives honorary degree during Fall 2021 convocation
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , October 22, 2021
Visual Arts alumna, BFA '80, and award-winning artist and author accredits Western with the "beginning of where I am now"
Dr. Bipasha Baruah's work featured in ICARDA online
By
ICARDA Communication Team ,ICARDA , October 14, 2021
Study reveals rural women in Tunisia are more actively involved in grazing livestock, livestock rearing, and crop production than broadly assumed.
Ivan Coyote to remain Alice Munro Chair in Creativity for an additional year
October 07, 2021
Coyote's extension will allow them to continue to inspire creativity in our students and Western community until July 2023
3 alumni and 1 current student recognized internationally
October 06, 2021
The Global Undergraduate Awards announces winners with Faculty of Arts & Humanities students receiving four prizes
Visual Arts professor, Patrick Mahon, curates GardenShip and State exhibition
September 30, 2021
The show, running October 2- January 23, 2022 features a large cohort of Western graduates and current PhD students
Visual Arts collaborative project, Plastic Heart, featured on CBC
By
Inayat Singh ,CBC News , September 27, 2021
Tegan Moore (MFA 2014) interviewed for exhibit that features work from Synthetic Collective involving professors Kirsty Robertson and Kelly Wood
Philosophers focus on AI ethics
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , September 22, 2021
Postdoctoral associates help students view artificial intelligence from social, ethical lens
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus, Constant Venesoen
The London Free Press , September 17, 2021
Venesoen was a prolific writer specializing in 17th Century French literature. He was with the Department of French Studies from 1967-95
Spring 2021 English graduate, Akshi Chadha wins regional award
September 16, 2021
Recent president of The Coterie at Western wins prize at The Global Undergraduate Awards
In Memoriam: Professor Emerita, Catherine Ross
Globe and Mail , September 15, 2021
Western English professor and alumna, FIMS Dean, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Catherine Ross, leaves a legacy of research in reader experience
Languages alum (BA'82, MA'83), Phil Gurski writes book on history of terrorism
By
Debora Van Brenk ,Western News , September 13, 2021
Degrees in French and Spanish helped launch a 32-year career in Canadian intelligence as well as a prolific foray into writing and consulting
Visual Arts PhD candidate, Michelle Wilson, leads exhibition and symposium
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , September 09, 2021
Exhibit at McIntosh Gallery brings attention to bison eradication
Theatre staging plays by late Western English professor, James Reaney
By
Joe Belanger ,London Free Press , September 07, 2021
AlvegoRoot Theatre showcasing "Tales for a Reaney Day" featuring Reaney's short stories, "The Bully" and "The Box Social" from Sept. 10-12
Carolyn McLeod named fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , September 07, 2021
Philosophy professor and chair receives prestigious honour for her research and work
New writer-in-residence, Zalika Reid-Benta, discusses her road from student to mentor
By
Zalika Reid-Benta ,Western News , September 02, 2021
Toronto-based and award-winning author joins Western this fall to work with writers in the community
Past student-writer-in-residence publishes book
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , August 27, 2021
Sydney Warner Broomnan, BA'18 English, penned their collection of short fiction, The Pump, while studying at Western
Visual Arts BFA'14, Esmaa Mohamoud, showcases interactive, outdoor art
Artforum , August 26, 2021
"Double Dribble", featured at The Bentway in Toronto, transforms the space into a rainbow-hued basketball court that encourages participation
Alumna, Camie, releases new EP "troubadour"
Indie 88 , August 24, 2021
English and Theatre Studies double major Camille Intson (BA'19), creates beautiful music during COVID
In Memoriam: English Professor Emeritus David Kaula
Globe and Mail , August 16, 2021
Shakespearean scholar, and author of many publications and books, retired in 1988
Exciting classes offered in Arts & Humanities
August 12, 2021
New courses for the 2021/2022 school year - keeping up with developments and advances in pedagogy
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus, Archie Young
August 05, 2021
Esteemed English professor was a scholar of Sir Thomas More and Desiderius Erasmus
Shelley Niro window display at SATELLiTE Project Space
July 29, 2021
MFA'97 alumna features "Thinking of You" exhibit from August 3 -14
Theatre professor, Kim Solga, begins Teaching Fellowship
By
Mari-Len De Guzman ,Western News , July 23, 2021
Solga's project focuses on Innovations in Interdisciplinary Pedagogy, Within and Beyond Arts and Humanities
Artist Esmaa Mohamoud Examines How Pro Sports Profit from Black Athletes
By
Connor Garel ,The Walrus , July 12, 2021
Visual Arts BFA'14 exhibition "To Play in the Face of Certain Defeat" at the Art Gallery of Hamilton until August 15, 2021.
Student Writer-in-Residence, Ashley Li
By
Francesca DeNoble ,Western News , June 29, 2021
Neuroscience and psychology student brings diverse perspective and leadership skills to her role
“Teaching with Humanity” faculty retreat - June 2021
June 23, 2021
A review of the 2-day virtual event focused on Anti-racist, Decolonizing, and Indigenizing Pedagogical Practices in Arts & Humanities
Class of 2021 grad creates art aimed at helping endangered species
By
Debora Van Brenk ,Western News , June 17, 2021
Jade Williamson, Visual Arts, builds portfolio of wildlife with proceeds going to conservation
Western to celebrate the Class of 2021 on Friday, June 18th
By
Mari-Len De Guzman ,Western News , June 16, 2021
Alice Munro Chair in Creativity and award-winning author Ivan Coyote to give address
Indigenous alumna inspired by grandmother to pursue law
By
Paul Duhatschek ,CBC News , June 14, 2021
Nicole Hill-Dolson, BA'13 (Philosophy and First Nations Studies), works to become judge to help Indigenous communities
Ivan Coyote book, "Care of", released June 8
By
Jeff Renaud ,Western News , June 11, 2021
Read an excerpt from our Alice Murno Chair in Creativity's latest work
Thousands Mourning the Souls of the London Attack Victims
By
Yahya Kharrat , June 10, 2021
Yahya Kharrat, assistant professor of Arabic Studies, recounts the vigil held to honour slain Muslim family
Dennis Garnhum, artistic director at the Grand Theatre, joins SASAH as visiting professor
June 10, 2021
The 4th year SASAH Capstone Seminar will focus on Defining Beauty integrating the classroom and community
Arts alumna elected to Western’s Board of Governors to champion equity, diversity and inclusion
By
Debora Van Brenk ,Western News , June 07, 2021
Michelle Banik, BA ’92 (English) and current SASAH advisory council member, brings her diverse leadership experience to Western's Board of Governors
Department of Languages and Cultures announce photo contest winners
June 03, 2021
The 2020-21 contest explores themes of: Literary Escapes, Intercultural Moments, Intimate Spaces Across Cultures, and Journey of Languages
Rotman associate faculty member, Luke Stark, lends voice to AI debate
By
Shirin Ghaffary ,Vox , June 03, 2021
Google struggling with its commitment to ethical artificial intelligence
Jeff Tennant honoured with OCUFA service award
May 28, 2021
Associate professor in the Department of French Studies recognized for his leadership and advocacy on behalf of Ontario's faculty and academic librarians
Theatre professor, Kim Solga, earns 3 year Teaching Fellowship
By
Francesca DeNoble , May 27, 2021The Centre for Teaching and Learning at Western rewards seven outstanding educators each year for the project-based fellowships
English alumnus earns leadership role at Brandon University
The Brandon Sun , May 19, 2021
Dr. Kofi Campbell, PhD 2005, takes role of provost and vice-president (academic)
Centre for Sustainable Curating launches at Western
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , May 18, 2021
The teaching and research hub focuses on environmental and social justice and developing exhibitions and artworks with low carbon footprints
Professor Mary Helen McMurran and undergrad Matthew Dawkins join Embassy Cultural House project
Embassy Cultural House , May 17, 2021
The 3rd year SASAH/English student and English professor to collaborate in a community project to highlight the public humanities and connect the university to the city of London and beyond.
Visual Arts alumnus donates $4 million in art to Western
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , May 14, 2021
John A. Schweitzer, BA Honours Visual Arts '73, hopes to inspire others to give
In Memoriam: Louis Charland, PhD
May 13, 2021
Professor Louis Charland was a cherished and long-standing member of the Department of Philosophy
Student Writer-in-Residence awarded to Neuroscience student Ashley Li
May 12, 2021
The SWIR fosters exchange among aspiring student writers and contributes to the culture of creativity across campus.
Dr. Bipasha Baruah joins Western researchers for COVID-19 strategy
May 11, 2021
Baruah's current research projects focus on understanding how to reconcile economic security, environmental protection and gender equality in the post-pandemic world.
Professor Miranda Green-Barteet co-edits collection launching in May
University Press of Mississippi , May 10, 2021
"Race in Young Adult Speculative Fiction" offers a sustained analysis of race and representation in the YA genre.
Alumna takes on senior leadership role at Penn
By
Leo Charney ,Penn Today , May 06, 2021
Award-winning professor, Karen Defletsen (MA'95 Philosophy) named University of Pennsylvania Vice Provost for Education.
Londoners tapped for Museum 80th anniversary
CBC News , May 05, 2021
Contributors to the Museum London virtual exhibit include A&H professors, past Writers-in-Residence, a graduate student and the President of Western.
Ivan Coyote among the finalists for the 2020 Governor General's Literary Awards
CBC Books , May 04, 2021Alice Munro Chair in Creativity nominated in the nonfiction category for their personal essay collection "Rebent Sinner".
Graham and Gale Wright Distinguished Scholars
May 03, 2021
Congratulations to Kyle Gervais, Classical Studies, and Angela Mendelovici, Philosophy, on receiving the Graham and Gale Wright Distinguished Scholar Award.
Film Studies students succeed over virtual learning
By
Greg De Souza , April 29, 2021
Film Production 3368 awards the Film Aesthetic RGB Trophy in 6th annual festival
Visual Arts Alumna hopes to inspire conversations about race
By
KC Hoard ,Hamilton Spectator , April 25, 2021
BFA'14, Esmaa Mohamoud's exhibition "To Play in the Face of Certain Defeat" at the Art Gallery of Hamilton until August 15, 2021.
Three Postdoctoral Associates in Philosophy Focus on AI
April 20, 2021
Department of Philosophy and Rotman Institute of Philosophy aim to keep up with growing trends in artificial intelligence
A&H Faculty honoured with Western Teaching Awards
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , April 15, 2021
Theatre Studies professor, Kim Solga receives the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching and Visual Arts professor, Anna Madelska the Angela Armitt Award for Excellence in Teaching by Part-time Faculty.
English alumna eulogizes respected professor
By
Jillian Horton ,Maclean's Magazine , April 09, 2021
Jillian Horton remembers one of her most influential teachers and friend, Michael Groden, and the small creative gambles he made possible.
2nd Year SASAH student to publish novel
By
Lauren Medeiros ,The Gazette , April 01, 2021
Matthew Dawkins on his upcoming book, 'Until We Break', to be released Winter 2022
In Memoriam: Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Michael Groden
March 29, 2021
Western community mourns loss of renowned scholar, professor, mentor and colleague.
Western establishes first EDI advisory council
By
Marcia Steyaert ,Western News , March 27, 2021
Four A&H Faculty members will be part of the newly formed equity, diversity and inclusion advisory council.
A&H Faculty part of Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) lab
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , March 24, 2021
Michael Anderson (Philosophy), Ileana Paul (French Studies/Interfaculty Program in Linguistics), and Manina Jones (English) work on CAS lab is an interdisciplinary network encouraging cross-campus collaboration.
Commentary: Experts call for research transparency on human challenge studies for COVID-19
By
Crystal Mackay ,Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry , March 23, 2021
Philosophy professor and Pand bioethicist, Dr. Charles Weijer, contributes to British Medical Journal.
Juno nominations reflect diverse talent of alumni, faculty
By
Rachel Condie ,Western News , March 16, 2021
Arts & Humanities alumna, Basia Bulat (BA'06, English) nominated for Juno Adult Alternative Album
Artists respond to the wind, and the work of Northern Tornadoes Project
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , March 08, 2021
'Written on the Earth' exhibit coordinated by SASAH Director and professor, Patrick Mahon, also includes his own work.
Student Writer-in-Residence Call for Applications
March 05, 2021
The Student Writer-in-Residence (SWIR) is a collaborative program held in partnership through the USC and the Department of English.
Eternity Martis, A&H alumna and best-selling author, talks racism on Western's campus
By
Gabby Glasier ,The Gazette , February 26, 2021
Eternity Martis, BA '14, joined us on February 22 to speak to her experience on a predominantly white campus when she was an undergraduate student.
The new words that are helping people cope with the pandemic
By
Brooklyn Neustaeter ,CTV News , February 25, 2021
Michael Iannozzi, Graduate TA in French Studies, speaks of the new words that "reflect what people are feeling" amid the pandemic.
2021 Teaching Excellence Award Winners
February 24, 2021
This year, we honour two winners - Jo Devereux (English and Writing Studies) and Ana García-Allén (Languages and Cultures).
Hope Mahood, 3rd year A&H student, wins JHM Award
February 23, 2021
The John H. McDonald Awards for Excellence in Student Journalism took place on February 21, 2021.
First-year student, Laiba Saqlain, wins film prize
February 22, 2021
Congratulations to first-year student Laiba Saqlain (Film Studies) for winning the second place at the 2021 Western Smartphone Film Festival.
First-year A&H student supporting homeless youth
CBC News , February 12, 2021
Lois Mang-Benza, created the non-profit Jeuns Pionniers, to inspire youth and adults to create social change.
Black History Month a call to spark change
By
Debora Van Brenk ,Western News , February 09, 2021
The month is an opportunity to 'use the lessons of history as a force for change now and into the future'.
Eternity Martis debunks racism and sexual violence on Canadian campuses
By
Danni Olusanya ,The Ubyssey , February 04, 2021Alumna, Eternity Martis (BA '14), as UBC Journalist in Residence addresses the experience of being a young Black woman on campus.
Art, up-close and from a distance
By
Debora Van Brenk ,Western News , February 03, 2021
The pandemic prompted a show of 'separate togetherness' at Western's Artlab.
Dr. Jillian Horton (BA '96) on CBC The Current
CBC The Current , February 02, 2021
Department of English and Writing Studies alumna, Dr. Jillian Horton talks with Matt Galloway about her upcoming book 'We Are All Perfectly Fine' and doctor burnout during the pandemic.
Eternity Martis and Ivan Coyote finalists for 2021 Evergreen Awards
By
CBC Books , February 02, 2021
Western alumna, Eternity Martis ('BA 14) and Alice Munro Chair in Creativity, Ivan Coyote make the list of 10 finalists for the 2021 Evergreen Awards.
Indigenous Awareness Week - February 1-6
January 29, 2021
Please join us online as Indigenous Awareness Week (IAW) goes virtual for 2021.
Indigenous Learning Fund recipients named
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , January 21, 2021
Documentary film project led by SASAH professor Laurence De Looze is one of four funded for fostering Indigenous learning and community partnerships.
Coyote brings Active Voice to Western
By
Jeff Renaud ,Western News , January 19, 2021Ivan Coyote, Western’s Alice Munro Chair in Creativity, launches a highly interactive senior-level class to the Faculty of Arts & Humanities that is also a public performance series.
English professor emeritus, Stan Dragland, awarded Order of Canada
By
Western Communications , January 13, 2021
On December 30th, 2020, Stan Dragland was named as a Member of the Order of Canada, "for his contributions to Canadian literature as a writer, publisher and editor, and for his distinguished career as an English professor." Dragland taught at Western for 29 years before retiring in 1999 and relocating to Newfoundland.
Carol Off on The Walrus’ The Conversation Piece podcast: 'This Campfire that is Canada'
By
The Walrus Conversation Piece , January 11, 2021
Alumna and host of CBC’s "As It Happens" Carol Off, BA’81(English Language and Literature), LLD’17, urges us to take a step back and look at where we came from. During this period when we can’t get on a plane, travel to see loved ones, or start our next adventure, we can stay connected by sharing stories from different times and places.
Coyote's Forthcoming Book Featured in The Globe and Mail
By
Marsha Lederman ,Globe and Mail , January 08, 2021Alice Munro Chair, Ivan Coyote's forthcoming book 'Care Of' is one of The Globe and Mail's "5 Canadian Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2021".
Visual Arts Alumna Rah Eleh (MFA'18) featured on CBC Arts
By
CBC Arts , November 25, 2020
Visual Arts Alumna Rah Eleh (MFA'18) was recently featured in a CBC Arts: Artist Spotlight titled "How do you reckon with female self-immolation? For Rah Eleh, it meant reimagining how she makes art"
Words 2020 lives on as virtual festival
By
Jeff Renaud ,Western News , November 06, 2020
“We need the transformative power of literature, the arts, and big thinking now more than ever. Over the course of the next two weeks, we will be hosting the Words Festival so that physical distancing measures do not become cultural isolation for our community,” said Joshua Lambier, Western’s Public Humanities director and Words artistic director.
Western Writer-in-Residence Alicia Elliott wins Evergreen Award
By
CBC Books , October 23, 2020
Western Writer-in-Residence Alicia Elliott has won the 2020 Evergreen Award for her essay collection A Mind Spread Out on the Ground. The Evergreen Award is part of the annual Ontario-wide Forest of Reading program, inviting people to read and vote on a selection of Canadian fiction and nonfiction titles curated by librarians.
The Vital Contribution Of Women To Livelihoods Resilience During Covid-19
By
Bipasha Baruah ,ICARDA Blog , October 22, 2020Bipasha Baruah Canada Research Chair in Global Women’s Issues, and alumna Dina Najjar (PhD Anthropology ’13) have published their findings from research on the effects of COVID-19 upon women farmers in Tunisia and Egypt. This blog is part part of a much larger study they are conducting on gender, climate change and agriculture in MENA countries.
‘Be fearless and be yourself’: Faflak wins OCUFA teaching award
By
Deborah Van Brenk ,Western News , October 16, 2020Congratulations to Prof. Joel Faflak, Department of English and Writing Studies, who was recently named a winner of the OCUFA teaching award! This prestigious, province-wide award recognizes excellence and innovation in teaching and pedagogy.
Global Undergraduate Awards recognize Arts & Humanities students
Western News , October 05, 2020Sophia Belyk, Kimberly Cooper, Sarah Charette and Sanghun Kim were recently named to the Highly Commended category (top 10% in their category) at the global Undergraduate Awards, which honours the best in undergraduate research. This pan-disciplinary competition recognizes excellence in undergraduate coursework and this year received 4,148 submissions from 380 universities in 50 countries.
‘Art whenever they want’ for remote-learning students
By
JENNIFER O'BRIEN ,Western News , October 05, 2020Visual Arts professor Tricia Johnson uploaded videos of herself sketching as part of her pivot to online teaching.
Arts & Humanities COVID-19 Updates
September 03, 2020
Dr. Larissa Sloutsky wins esteemed french literature award
Kitchener Today , August 22, 2020Congratulations to alumna Larissa Sloutsky (Western PhD'16, French Literature) who was awarded the cultural award from 'Les Prix Maupassant' awarded by the Musée Maupassant, France, on August 5, 2020 for her doctoral thesis on the french short story, 'Boule de Suif'.
Pandemic inspires Summer Shakespeare
By
Deb Van Brenk ,Western News , August 21, 2020
Summer Shakespeare enters its 40th year with a production of Pandemic Julius Caesar inspired by North America’s own Ides of March.
Kirsty Robertson receives Western Green Award
By
Brandon Watson ,Western News , July 20, 2020
Kirsty Robertson, Visual Arts, was recognized with a Western Green Award for weaving sustainability principles into her course curriculum and focusing on collaboration in the face of an ecological crisis.
Trio of PhD candidates named Vanier Scholars
Western News , June 19, 2020
Three Western PhD candidates have been named among 166 nationwide recipients of 2020-21 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships including Florence Wullo Anfaara PhD, Women’s Studies and Transitional Justice, and Jessica du Toit PhD in Philosophy.
Ivan Coyote on CBC
By
Chris dela Torres ,CBC Afternoon Drive , June 09, 2020
The award-winning author and storyteller Ivan Coyote has been named the Alice Munro Chair in Creativity at Western. Chris dela Torre speak with them about what it means to be the second ever chosen Alice Munro Chair in Creativity.
Pandemic turns research scenario into unexpected reality
By
Paul Mayne ,Western News , June 01, 2020
Women’s Studies and Feminist Research professor Bipasha Baruah has received a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Knowledge Synthesis Grant to look at the effects that degrowth might have upon gender equality and social justice
Cooking in the coronavirus crisis is much more fun with old secrets from the Queen’s pantry
By
Madeline Bassnett ,The Conversation , May 20, 2020Madeline Bassnett from Western English and Writing Studies delves into English recipe books from centuries ago and learns how cooking during the 16th and 17th centuries served similar social purposes in difficult times.
Course announces that ‘the plague’s the thing’
By
Deb Van Brenk ,Western News , May 14, 2020English and Writing Studies professor Jo Devereux is teaching Shakespeare in Performance, a course that has shifted to examining Shakepearean works through the lens of the insidious and invisible disease that shaped the playwright’s life.
Graham and Gale Wright Distinguished Scholars
May 12, 2020
Congratulations to Christine Sprengler, Visual Arts, and Bernd Steinbock, Classical Studies, on receiving the Graham and Gale Wright Distinguished Scholar Award for 2020-21. This award recognizes their wide- ranging contribution to their fields of research.
Robertson wins book award
May 08, 2020
Congratulations to Kirsty Robertson, Visual Arts, on winning the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) Dwyer Award for her book "Tear Gas Epiphanies: Protest, Culture, Museums", an original scholarly examination of the phenomenon of protest within and against Canadian museums. ARLIS/NA is a dynamic organization of over 1,000 individuals devoted to fostering excellence in art and design librarianship and image management.
Pandemic poetry books lighten load, raise funds
By
Deborah Van Brenk ,Western News , May 05, 2020As March arrived with the leonine claws of COVID-19, Aaron Schneider (English & Writing Studies) thought it was clearly time to let poetry do what it does best – offer challenge, comfort and shared experience.
Student-artists take gallery show global
April 30, 2020
Handle With Care is a digital exhibition showcasing the art of the Bachelor of Fine Arts Practicum Class of 2020 in the Department of Visual Arts. It is the first time the year-end exhibition has gone completely digital.
Smeenk named Faculty Scholar
Western News , April 14, 2020Congratulations to Chris Smeenk, Philosophy, on being named 2020 Western Faculty Scholar. The recipients are considered all-around scholars and will hold the title for two years.
Exhibition ‘zeros’ in on Fuller’s view of world
By
Deb Van Brenk ,Western News , February 28, 2020
Together We Average as Zero, a new exhibit by Museum and Curatorial Studies students, reflects on the legacy and ideas of futurist architect Buckminster Fuller.
Black writers of the Great Lakes region
CBC Radio , February 27, 2020
Prof. Alyssa MacLean from Western English and Writing Studies was on CBC radio discussing “Black Thought in the Great Lakes Region, 1790-1890", an exhibit she and her grad students organized at Western Libraries - Western University for Black History Month.
Project opens doors of prisons to creativity
By
SONIA PRESZCATOR ,Western News , February 14, 2020
Visual Arts professor Sky Glabush spent a week of his recent sabbatical in Georgetown, Guyana, helping to pilot a project to bring art to the inmates of Timehri and Lusignan Prisons.
Scholar pens memoir of lifelong bond with ‘Ulysses’
By
Jason Winders ,Western News , February 11, 2020
The Necessary Fiction: Life with James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ by Western English and Writing Studies Distinguished University Professor Michael Groden, is part exploration of Joyce’s classic work, and part personal reflection of Groden's lifelong relationship with this single book.
Black history’s Great Lakes connections on display
By
Debora Van Brenk ,Western News , February 10, 2020
A new exhibit of 18th-Century African-American and African-Canadian writing is currently on display at Western Libraries as part of Black History Month. Organized by Alyssa MacLean and graduate students in Western English and Writing Studies, the exhibit looks at "how the Great Lakes region became a nexus of black intellectualism and writing.”
Six Canadian writers of black heritage to watch in 2020
By
Ryan B. Patrick ,CBC Books , February 04, 2020
Eternity Martis, BA'14 (English Language and Literature/Women's Studies), was recently named one of Six Canadian writers of black heritage to watch in 2020 by CBC Books.
Sky Glabush Paints the Story
By
Chris Hampton ,National Gallery Magazine , January 31, 2020
Sky Glabush, studio faculty member from Visual Arts, discusses storytelling, spirituality, and his artistic process with National Gallery Magazine.
Western University professor's prison sabbatical in Guyana an eye-opener | London Free Press
January 30, 2020
On his latest break from the classroom, Western University Visual Arts professor Sky Glabush went to prisons in one of the poorest countries in South America, invited there to help inmates cope with the crushing desolation of prison through art. Not the sabbatical most academics would choose, Glabush said it was a “life-changing” experience. Read the full story via the London Free Press.
Mockler interviewed on CBC about Watch Your Head
CBC , January 21, 2020
From rallies to emergency declarations, to people ditching plastic straws, climate change has inspired people all over the world to do something. In London, it's inspired one creative writing professor to publish a book on the topic. Kathryn Mockler teaches at Western University, and she spoke with Host Chris dela Torre.
Poetry anthology looks to inspire climate action
By
Debora Van Brenk ,Western News , January 10, 2020Edited by Western English Professor Kathryn Mockler, a new online poetry and prose anthology has dedicated itself to confronting the climate crisis. In mid-2020, Coach House Books plans to publish the works, collectively called Watch Your Head, with all proceeds donated to climate justice and Indigenous groups.
2018 Newsmakers
Western News , December 18, 2018
The 9th annual Western News Newsmakers of the Year – a celebration of some of the people, places and things that shaped the year at this institution including Alice Munro Chair in Creativity Nino Ricci, Writer-In-Residence Cherie Dimaline, Fitness Guru Tracy Isaacs, trans rights advocate Joshua M. Ferguson and more.
The Trailblazer
Western News , December 18, 2018
Western News has chosen Joshua M. Ferguson BA’09 (Film Studies) as one of the Newsmakers of 2018.
The Keeper of Culture
Western News , December 18, 2018
Western News has chosen Helen Gregory as one of the Newsmakers for 2018.
The Fitness Gurus
Western News , December 18, 2018
Western News has chosen Tracy Isaacs and Samantha Brennan as one of the Newsmakers for 2018.
The Guiding Hand Of Creativity
Western News , December 18, 2018
Western News has chosen Nino Ricci as one of their Newsmakers for 2018.
The Voice Of A Generation
Western News , December 18, 2018
Western News has chosen Cherie Dimaline as one of the 2018 Newsmakers of the year.
Adoptive parents seek longer leave
By
Paul Mayne ,Western News , December 07, 2018
Researchers from Western, including Carolyn McLeod from Philosophy, are leading a national push for 15 more weeks of work leave for adoptive parents.
Adoptive parents need more time off to bond with kids, say Western researchers
By
Hala Ghonaim ,CBC London , December 03, 2018
A group of Western University researchers including Carolyn McLeod, Philosophy, met with several members of parliament to discuss granting adoptive parents and caregivers more time to bond with their children during the early stages of adoption.
Alumna named Canada's 100 most powerful women
By
Galen Simmons ,Stratford Beacon Herald , November 29, 2018
Stratford Festival executive director and English alumna Anita Gaffney-Misener (BA’90, English, MBA’02), was named one of Canada's top 100 most powerful women by the Women's Executive Network.
Cherie Dimaline wins CODE Burt Award
By
Jane van Koeverden ,CBC , November 26, 2018
Cherie Dimaline's The Marrow Thieves wins $12K CODE Burt Award for Indigenous young adult literature
World-changing research fueled by new CRCs
Western News , November 21, 2018
Michael Anderson, Philosophy, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Philosophy of Science (SSHRC), explores new conceptual systems for psychology and provides a deeper understanding of how the brain works.
‘Hockey mom’ keeps up with CanLit
By
Angie Abdou ,Western News , November 16, 2018
Author Angie Abdou, MA’92 (English), whose new book Home Ice: Reflections of a Reluctant Hockey Mom is a ‘Western Reads’ selection this year, has also written novels The Bone Cage and In Case I Go. She offers her writing, reading and recommendations this week.
Walrus Talks Remembrance
November 06, 2018
On November 5, 2018, over 700 people from the London and Western community joined together to share ideas and conversation through The Walrus Talks Remembrance event at the Grand Theatre.
Visual tropes of migration tell predictable but misleading stories
By
Sarah Bassnett ,The Conversation , November 05, 2018
Visual Arts professor Sarah Bassnett discusses the visual tropes of migration in her new essay published in The Conversation Canada.
‘Own Your Future’ helps doctoral students find new paths
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , November 02, 2018
Fanny Leveau, a PhD candidate in French Studies, is taking part in Own Your Future, a four-year, curriculum-based professional development program offered to doctoral students at Western.
Annual Words festival to capture our stories
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , November 01, 2018Cherie Dimaline, the 2018-19 Writer-In-Residence at Western, will be at the opening reception of Words: London’s Literary and Creative Arts Festival, taking place Nov. 2-4 at Museum London.
Sarah Henstra wins Governor General’s Literary Award
Quill & Quire , November 01, 2018
Sarah Henstra, English alumna (MA'97) wins Governor General’s Literary Award for The Red Word.
Words festival celebrates local, national writers at Museum London
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Joe Belanger ,London Free Press , October 31, 2018
The fifth annual Words: The Literary and Creative Arts Festival at Museum London features emerging and established London writers and some of Canada’s most celebrated authors, poets and journalists reading and talking about their work and leading workshops on a variety of topics.
Bailey: Stories build belonging
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , October 26, 2018
Cameron Bailey (BA'87) Artistic Director & Co-Head of TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Thursday afternoon session of Western’s 312th Convocation.
The ‘unstoppable’ power of Grayskull
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , October 25, 2018
Rob McCallum, (BA’04, Film Studies), produced The Power of Grayskull, among the films that will be screened at the third annual Forest City Film Festival (FCFF), taking place Oct. 25-28 at the London Public Library’s Wolf Performance Hall.
Homecoming 2018
October 20, 2018
On October 20th, we officially re-opened University College and welcomed back our alumni and friends to celebrate.
Read. Watch. Listen. featuring Alex Meyer
Western News , October 12, 2018Oh, Hello and other media musings - this week's Read. Watch. Listen. features Alexander Meyer from Classical Studies.
Intson brings passion for arts to student writer role
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , September 27, 2018
Camille Intson, a fourth-year English and Theatre and Performance Studies student and multidisciplinary artist and writer, is the 2018-19 Student-Writer-in-Residence at Western.
Darby receives prestigious Order of Merit
September 24, 2018
David Darby, Modern Languages and Literatures, was recently awarded the The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Awarded for achievements in the political, economic, social or intellectual realm and for all kinds of outstanding services to the nation in the field of social, charitable or philanthropic work, this is the nation's highest honour.
Greene named to College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
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Paul Mayne ,Western News , September 18, 2018
Elizabeth Greene, Classical Studies, was recently named to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Part of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), College membership represents the emerging generation of scholarly, scientific and artistic leadership in Canada.
Poet Laureate tames ‘Bad Animals’ in debut
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , September 18, 2018
English and Writing Studies professor Tom Cull’s first book, 'Bad Animals,' is an extension of themes the London Poet Laureate explored in a previous chapbook, 'What the Badger Said.'
As it happens
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Adela Talbot ,Alumni Gazette , September 17, 2018
Carol Off, BA'81 (English), LLD'17, finds a story in every moment as the host of CBC Radio One's As It Happens.
Not afraid to ask
By
Jason Winders ,Alumni Gazette , September 17, 2018
Rob Paterson, BA'90, never dodges the tough questions he learned to ask at Western
Philadelphia Museum Of Art Appoints Louis Marchesano
ArtForum , September 14, 2018
Alumnus Louis Marchesano (BA, Art History '87) has been named as the new senior curator of prints, drawings, and photographs at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Accept the challenge of Arabic’s grammatical cases
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YAHYA KHARRAT ,Western News , September 14, 2018
Arabic professor Yahya Kharrat discusses the historical context behind grammatical rules that allow the learner insights into the language and culture they will find invaluable in furthering their studies.
The evolution of words
By
Jeff Tennant ,CBC London Morning , September 12, 2018
Jeff Tennant, French and Linguistics, talks to CBC London Morning about the evolution of the words we use.
Ricci to explore creativity in every campus corner
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , September 11, 2018
Nino Ricci lends a brilliant ear for creativity to Western as the inaugural holder of the Alice Munro Chair in Creativity.
Nino Ricci discusses new role on CBC London Morning
CBC London Morning , September 11, 2018
Nino Ricci, the inaugural holder of the Alice Munro Chair in Creativity at Western, discusses creativity and his new role on CBC London Morning.
Interview with Wayne Myrvold from Western Philosophy
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Andrew Botterell , September 07, 2018
Andrew Botterell, Department Chair, sat down with Philosophy professor Wayne Myrvold to chat about what he did during his summer vacation.
Researchers unearth remarkable horse ‘shoes’
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , August 15, 2018
Alex Meyer, a Roman historian and Classical Studies professor at Western, was recently part of a team that unearthed four early Roman hipposandals – shoes worn by horses – at Vindolanda.
How she brought the ‘Impossible’ to life
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , August 15, 2018
English professor Clarissa Suranyi, author of Impossible Saints under the name Clarissa Harwood, answers questions on her ‘bookishness’ and writing.
Recent grad embraces new life in ‘Memoriam’
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , August 10, 2018
Sydney Brooman, Western’s most recent Student Writer in Residence, writes, stars and produces Memoriam, a fictional podcast that takes the form of audio recordings made by 18-year-old obituary writer Elliot Keel, who is able to interact with the ghosts of those they write about.
Early Roman 'horseshoes' dug up from Vindolanda fort ditch
BBC News , August 04, 2018Alex Meyer, Classical Studies, and his excavation team recently discovered incredibly rare horse hoof protectors at Vindolanda, the Roman fort near Hadrian's Wall in Northern England. The set of hipposandals date between 140AD and 180AD.
Researcher looking to re-frame Detroit images
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY HOQUE ,Western News , August 03, 2018
Earlier this summer, Visual Arts graduate student Jessica Cappuccitti curated an exhibition, Welcome to Detroit: Suzy Lake and Orlando Ford, at the McIntosh Gallery. The exhibition offered viewers an opportunity to understand how these images – some of Detroit’s decay and others that capture people with smiling faces and open arms – shape ideas about the city.
One woman's story about getting fit at mid-life
The Social , August 01, 2018
Tracy Isaacs was on The Social discussing getting fit at mid-life and her latest book, "Fit at Mid-Life: A Feminist Fitness Journey".
These Feminist Philosophers Set Out to Get as Fit as They Could by Age 50
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Amy Marturana ,Self Magazine , August 01, 2018Tracy Isaacs discusses her recent book with Samantha Brennan, Fit at Mid-Life: A Feminist Fitness Journey, in Self Magazine.
Unearthing the forgotten
By
Melissa Cheater ,Western News , July 06, 2018
Whose names and stories do we remember? How do we choose which to preserve? How – and why – do we perpetuate those that we remember? Western student historians working at Woodland Cemetery grappled with these questions and more as they worked toward curating “Lost & Found,” a guided historical walking tour that resurrects stories of individuals buried in the cemetery’s Potter’s Fields.
Visual Arts student shortlisted for national painting competition
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , July 05, 2018
Joy Wong, a Visual Arts MFA candidate at Western, has been named a finalist for the 20th annual RBC Canadian Painting Competition. The winner, to be announced Sept. 18, will receive $25,000 and a residency at Banff Centre for the Arts.
Overlooked: Photography and the Smartphone
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CBC RADIO ,CBC IDEAS , June 27, 2018
Overlooked: Photography and the Smartphone - listen to Thy Phu from Western English & Writing Studies discuss the surprising truth of what a camera reveals on a recent episode of CBC Ideas.
Buried History at Woodland Cemetery
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CBC Radio ,CBC London Morning , June 26, 2018
SASAH students Levi Hord and Leah Abaza tell London Morning about the Potter's field they found in Woodland Cemetery. Learn more about this exciting project and upcoming public tours.
Professor tracks medieval winds of (climate) change
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY-HOQUE ,Western News , June 12, 2018
Melitta Adamson from Modern Languages and Literatures is among the first scholars in her field to document how climate change shaped the Middle Ages.
How the city has inspired London's poet laureate
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Julianne Hazlewood ,CBC London , June 02, 2018
Tom Cull, London's poet laureate, has recently written Bad Animals, a book of poetry focused on the relationship between people, animals and nature.
Following flow of ideas reveals roots of mass media
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY-HOQUE ,Western News , June 01, 2018
French Studies professor Genevieve de Viveiros explores how culture, ideas, opinions and news travelled across Europe and North America during the 19th Century.
Professor follows The Bard’s words in new directions
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , May 29, 2018
English and Writing Studies professor James Purkis’ book, Shakespeare and Manuscript Drama: Canon, Collaboration and Text, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Shakespeare’s Globe Book Award, which seeks to celebrate new scholarship and help to extend readership of Shakespeare.
Alumna Helen Gregory named Curator of McIntosh Gallery
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McIntosh Gallery , May 25, 2018
Congratulations to Visual Arts Alumna Helen Gregory, (PhD'16) who has been appointed to the role of Curator at the McIntosh Gallery. Gregory served as curator-in-residence at McIntosh Gallery between 2017 and 2018. In addition to her academic background in museum and curatorial studies, she has an extensive visual art practice.
Project develops understanding of photography, family
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , May 24, 2018
Queering Family Photography, an exhibit curated by English professor Thy Phu, focuses on photographic representations of LGBTQ families; it runs through Saturday at the ROM’s Stephen Bulger Gallery.
Indigenous heritage uncrated in re-think
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY-HOQUE ,Western News , May 15, 2018
In the first analysis of its kind, Visual Arts professor Kirsty Robertson’s upcoming book, Tear Gas Epiphanies: Protest, Culture, Museums, traces the history and aftermath of Indigenous communities’ protests, sit-ins and demonstrations in Canadian museums since the 1900s.
Filmmaker scores big at HotDocs Festival
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Paul Mayne ,Western News , May 14, 2018
Written and directed by Michael Del Monte, BA’08 (Philosophy), the documentary film Transformer made its Canadian debut at the Canadian International Documentary Festival – better known as Hot Docs – earlier this month where it received the Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary.
Rediscovering Mexican art, one historical painting at a time
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY-HOQUE ,Western News , May 10, 2018
Modern Languages and Literatures professor Alena Robin is bringing the long-forgotten work of Mexican painter Antonio Enríquez back to prominence through her research and upcoming book, tentatively titled Antonio Enríquez: A Forgotten Painter in mid-18th Century New Spain.
Alumx first in Ontario to receive non-binary birth certificate
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , May 09, 2018
Joshua M. Ferguson, Ba’09 (Film Studies) is the first person in Ontario to receive a non-binary birth certificate.
Researchers analyze peace with computer science
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY-HOQUE ,Western News , May 09, 2018
Western Modern Languages and Literatures professor Juan Luis Suárez, right, and graduate student Yadira Lizama-Mué are using Natural Language Processing (NLP) – a computer science technique – to scan, read, and analyze thousands of pages of drafts, documents and media releases about the peace agreement to answer this question.
‘Romantic’ effort finding indie success for alumna
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , April 26, 2018
Carly Stone, BA’11 (English and Writing Studies), recently premiered her first movie, The New Romantic, at SXSW, an annual conglomerate of film, interactive media and music festivals and conferences that take place in mid-March in Austin, Texas.
How to keep fit in mind and body
By
Jason Winders ,Western News , April 25, 2018
Tracy Isaacs, co-author of Fit at Mid-Life: A Feminist Fitness Journey, answers questions on her ‘bookishness’ and writing
Forging on the feminist fitness journey
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , April 16, 2018Tracy Isaacs (Philosophy) and Samantha Brennan (former Philosophy professor at Western now Dean of Arts at the University of Guelph) have released a new book, Fit at Mid-Life: A Feminist Fitness Journey.
How police ‘cook the books’ on solved crime rates
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Michael Arntfield ,The Conversation , April 16, 2018
Michael Arntfield (English & Writing and Criminology) comments on crime clearance rates in The Conversation.
New building on campus promotes collaboration between science and philosophy
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Communications Staff , April 13, 2018
Western unveils new Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB). This $47 million state-of-the-art facility is home to the Brain and Mind Institute, BrainsCAN, and the Rotman Institute of Philosophy.
Project opens book on learning here and abroad
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Paul Mayne ,Western News , April 12, 2018
Western students Ashmita Singh, Alexandra Tan and Aikansha Chawla wrote a children’s book, Qué puedo ser? (What Can I Be?), as part of a Spanish for Beginners course project that looks to increase language skills for Western students, while increasing access to books for primary school students 2,500 km away.
Celebrity Soirée: An Evening with Lainey Lui & SASAH
April 06, 2018
On Friday, April 6th Visiting Professor Lainey Lui and the students from her "Rumour Has It" course gathered for the premiere of their short film and a celebration of the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities.
Fashion offers new window into ancient Roman society
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY-HOQUE ,Western News , April 03, 2018
For her latest book, Masculinity and Dress in Roman Antiquity, Western Classical Studies professor Kelly Olson studies the fashion, jewellery and makeup of women in ancient Rome (753 BC-476 AD). In the process, Olson is pioneering the budding field of fashion in ancient times.
How first-time Canadian filmmaker Carly Stone’s rom-com became the toast of SXSW
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CHANDLER LEVACK ,Globe and Mail , April 02, 2018
English and Writing Studies alumna Carly Stone, BA’11, recently received a Special Jury Recognition for her debut feature, The New Romantic at the SXSW Film Festival. Read how a chance encounter during her writing class at Western landed her in Hollywood to pursue her dream.
Exploring how yoga healed a broken country
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY-HOQUE ,Western News , April 02, 2018
Mayme Audra Lefurgey, a graduate student in Western’s collaborative program between Women’s Studies and Feminist Research and the Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction, recently spent three months in Colombia, interviewing a Colombian non-profit organization on how it is using yoga to help victims of the country’s civil war.
Mahon honoured with Distinguished University Professorship
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Communications Staff ,Western News , March 27, 2018
Patrick Mahon, Visual Arts/SASAH, is the 2018 recipient of the Distinguished University Professorships (DUP) award, joining a select group of faculty members recognized for exceptional scholarly careers.
Taking students deeper into a foreign language
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY-HOQUE ,Western News , March 27, 2018
Hispanic Studies graduate student and Spanish language teacher Meredith McGregor is designing a language curriculum for Study Abroad and Exchange (SAE) program students that will help develop pragmatic skills before they leave for their destination country.
Dyck and Bassnett named 2018 Western Faculty Scholars
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Communications Staff ,Western News , March 26, 2018
Corey Dyck, Philosophy, and Sarah Bassnett, Visual Arts, were named 2018 Western Faculty Scholars and recognized their significant achievements in teaching or research.
Kharrat: How music provides way to Arabic language understanding
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YAHYA KHARRAT ,Western News , March 23, 2018
Yahya Kharrat, Assistant Professor of Arabic at Western, shares his innovative pedagogical method of using song to improve the instruction of languages to non-native speakers.
Professor crosses Borders for global understanding
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , March 23, 2018
Andrew Botterell, the Chair of Western’s Department of Philosophy, who holds a joint appointment with the Faculty of Law, recently returned from Ethiopia, having taught jurisprudence at Bahir Dar University through a volunteer program with Academics Without Borders.
Connecting with the heart of their story
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Jason Winders ,Western News , March 16, 2018Writer and filmmaker Joshua M. Ferguson, BA’09 (Film Studies), author of Me, Myself, They: The Future is Non-Binary, answers 12 questions on their ‘bookishness’ and writing.
Faflak honoured with Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching
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Communications Staff ,Western News , March 15, 2018
Joel Faflak, SASAH/English and Writing, is the 2018 recipient of the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching for his tireless work advocating for arts and humanities education.
Book celebrates legacy of artist Paterson Ewen
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , March 08, 2018
Later this month, Visual Arts Chair and professor John Hatch will publish Paterson Ewen: Life & Work through the Art Canada Institute. Ewen, who taught at Western for more than a decade, is one of Canada’s best-known artists.
Bringing artful partnerships to the community
By
Samantha Richard ,Western News , March 07, 2018
With some of the city’s most intriguing works of art – and the fascinating opportunity to see their creation in real time – London’s SATELLiTE Project has become a space for artists of all ages to create what’s inspiring them.
Quest to document Indigenous youth suffering through art
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY-HOQUE ,Western News , February 22, 2018Western English & Writing Studies professor Julia Emberley has begun documenting creative works created by Indigenous youth trapped in Canada’s residential schools.
Read. Watch. Listen. with Elizabeth Greene
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Elizabeth Greene ,Western News , February 22, 2018
Read. Watch. Listen. introduces you the personal side of our faculty, staff and alumni. Participants are asked to answer three simple questions about their reading, viewing and listening habits – what one book or newspaper/magazine article is grabbing your attention; what one movie or television show has caught your eye; and what album/song, podcast or radio show are you lending an ear to.
Frankenstein and his monster – two centuries later
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , February 13, 2018
Western News marks the 200th Anniversary of Frankenstein with insights from faculty across disciplines including English and Women's Studies and Feminist Research.
‘Launch’ catapults grad’s career to new level
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , February 12, 2018
Sarah Botelho, BA’16, a singer-songwriter who goes by the stage name Poesy, beat out four up-and-coming artists, winning the right to release a new song on CTV’s The Launch.
Read. Watch. Listen. with John Hatch
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John Hatch ,Western News , February 09, 2018
Read. Watch. Listen. introduces you the personal side of our faculty, staff and alumni. Participants are asked to answer three simple questions about their reading, viewing and listening habits – what one book or newspaper/magazine article is grabbing your attention; what one movie or television show has caught your eye; and what album/song, podcast or radio show are you lending an ear to.
Poet brings ‘terribly pleasurable’ work to page
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , February 08, 2018
French Studies PhD candidate Annick MacAskill will see her debut collection, No Meeting Without Body, published by Gaspereau Press this spring.
Making sense of the paranormal
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Diane Peters ,University Affairs , February 07, 2018Professor Christopher Keep, English Studies, is among researchers from various disciplines seeking not to debunk strange events, but rather to understand how people engage with them, and what this reveals about the human experience.
Database lends ear to language evolution
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY-HOQUE ,Western News , February 07, 2018
Modern Languages and Literatures professor Yasaman Rafat is developing the Canadian Multilingual Speech Database, a site that collects and documents speech samples of multilingual immigrants who speak both in their native languages and English
Documentary project celebrates legacy of Expo 67
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ANIRUDDHO CHOKROBORTY-HOQUE ,Western News , February 01, 2018
Constanza Burucúa’s documentary project, 1967: Canada Welcomes the World, is a visual ode to Expo 67 through a series of archival images and short documentaries focused on the national pavilions of the 60 participating countries.
English grad chosen artist on the CTV reality show, The Launch
January 31, 2018
English & Creative Writing graduate, Sarah Botelho (aka Poesy) was the chosen artist on the CTV reality show, The Launch
Cold-case prof wins humanitarian award
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , January 25, 2018
Michael Arntfield, an Arts & Humanities professor and former police officer, is the recipient of this year’s Western Humanitarian Award. Since 2010, he has worked with Western students to research unsolved historical homicides.
Where have all the women gone?
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Susan Edelstein ,Western News , January 24, 2018
Susan Edelstein, Director of the ArtLab Gallery, reflects on 50 years of Visual Arts at Western and wonders where are all the women?
Alterna Savings Donates $25,000 to Develop Future Business and Social Innovators
Alterna Savings , January 23, 2018
– Alterna Savings and Credit Union Limited has given $25,000 to Western University’s School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH), to help develop future leaders who are committed to bettering communities at home and around the world.
Professor of gossip: Lainey Lui on teaching at Western University
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Lainey Lui ,The Western Gazette , January 17, 2018
Western Arts & Humanities alumnae Lainey Lui, BA'96, reflects on teaching as a visiting research fellow in Western's School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities.
Alumnae named among Canada’s Most Powerful
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Paul Mayne ,Western News , December 18, 2017
Congratulations to alumna Sarah Saska, PhD’16 (Women's Studies and Feminist Research at Western) who has been named a recipient of the "2017 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award"
Western News looks back on 2017
Western News , December 14, 2017
We offer you the 8th annual Western News Newsmakers of the Year – a celebration of some of the people, places and things that shaped the year at this institution. Before we start looking ahead to 2018 – we take one last look at 2017.
Newsmakers: The Author
Western News , December 14, 2017
Over the past four years, Peninsula Sinking has shed its skin many times. English PhD candidate David Huebert first workshopped the short-story collection in 2013 with award-winning writer and University of Toronto professor David Layton.
Newsmakers: The Playwright
Western News , December 14, 2017
Camille Intson, a third-year English and Theatre and Performance Studies student, is an accomplished playwright whose works have been produced professionally across the country. Winner of a National Playwriting Contest, she is the co-founder and director of ArtLaunch Theatre Company.
Newsmakers: The Reviver
Western News , December 14, 2017
For Madalena Kozachuk, it’s all about bringing history back into focus. And her attempts to do so garnered much attention earlier this year. The Western PhD student is working to preserve 19th Century Canadian artifacts by analyzing the chemical elements of daguerreotypes, the first commercially available photographs.
Newsmakers: The Scholar
Western News , December 14, 2017
Levi Hord, a fourth-year Sexuality Studies, School for Advanced Studies in Arts & Humanities (SASAH) and Scholar’s Electives student, was named a recipient of the 2018 Rhodes Scholarship, an international postgraduate award for students to study at the University of Oxford.
Newsmakers: The Reimaginer
Western News , December 14, 2017
An internationally recognized art historian and influential scholar of medieval art, Kathryn Brush’s focus on the histories, theories and practices of art history and visual culture in the 19th and 20th Centuries has made her one of the more remarkable and go-to researchers for everything medieval.
Newsmakers: The Defender
Western News , December 14, 2017
Patrick Mahon, an accomplished artist and Visual Arts professor, named among the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada earlier this fall, is wrapping up the calendar year preparing to take the helm of Western’s School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH).
Newsmakers: The Bridge
Western News , December 14, 2017
Juan Luis Suárez knows when it comes to the arts, humanities and social sciences, universities are standing at an impasse. And it will take scholars from these fields to move towards progress, he said.
Mahon to take SASAH from class, to world, and back
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , November 23, 2017
Visual Arts professor Patrick Mahon has been named the new director of Western’s School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities, a unique-to-Canada program offering an elite liberal arts education.
SASAH student awarded Rhodes Scholarship
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Chris dela Torre ,CBC London , November 23, 2017Levi Hord is the 23rd Western University student in 110 years to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship.
Course looks to capture a Strange Animal
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , November 04, 2017
Tom Cull, London’s Poet Laureate, who teaches in the American and Writing Studies programs, is teaching You’re a Strange Animal: Writing Nature, Writing the Self, a third-year nature-writing elective course. Students spend much time outside of the classroom before sitting down to write poems, fiction and non-fiction works about the nature they encounter.
Soon, you'll be able to read (and touch!) a centuries-old Shakespeare edition at Western University
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Paula Duhatschek ,CBC , November 02, 2017
Western University has just acquired a copy of Shakespeare's Fourth Folio that dates back to 1685.
Gift adds Shakespeare’s Fourth Folio to Western collection
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Deb Van Brenk ,Western News , November 02, 2017
On Saturday, lovers of literature and old books will have a rare opportunity to view Shakespeare’s Fourth Folio when it makes its public debut as part of WordsFest. M.J. Kidnie, the Graham and Gail Wright Distinguished Scholar at Western and an expert on Shakespeare, will give a talk about the importance of the Folio.
The Walrus ready to get Western talking
By
Jo Ann Johnson ,Western News , October 13, 2017
Sexuality. Identity. Disability. Bullying. Discrimination. Western is not shying away from these tough conversations. The Walrus Talks Belonging will bring together the Western community on Oct. 17 at the London Music Hall, for eight speakers who explore what it really means to belong.
Entrepreneur inspires girls to pursue education
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , October 10, 2017
Lindal, BA’14, credits an early mentor for sparking her idea to create clothing that inspires girls to pursue their educations, and help others who face obstacles in their learning.
Taking Flight
By
Rachael Courtemanche , October 02, 2017
Alumna Erin Dunham (BA'06), CEO of The Other Bird group of restaurants, is reaching new heights in the hospitality and culinary industries.
Sinking signals a career on the rise
By
Adela Talbot ,Western News , September 28, 2017
English PhD candidate David Huebert’s short-story collection, Peninsula Sinking, is out this month from Biblioasis.
Playwright takes to stages across the country
By
Adela Talbot ,Western News , September 14, 2017
Camille Intson, a third-year English and Theatre and Performance Studies student, is an accomplished playwright whose works have been produced professionally across the country.
Pair named to Royal Society of Canada
Western News , September 07, 2017Patrick Mahon (Visual Arts), has been named among the new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). The fellows have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement.
Four Western projects earn CFI backing
By
Jason Winders ,Western News , August 14, 2017
David Bourget, from the Department of Philosophy, received $200,000 in funding for, PhilNet: A Research Tool for Digital Philosophy
Written word bridges gap in understanding
By
Adela Talbot ,Western News , August 02, 2017
Sydney Brooman, a fourth-year Honors English Language & Literature and Creative Writing student, is the 2017 Student Writer-in-Residence.
Training the Mind
By
Rachael Courtemanche , August 02, 2017
Alumnus Aaron Barth (MA'04, PhD '09, Philosophy) solves business problems by combining brain science and the creative arts.
Roman Letters Discovered at Vindolanda
By
Adela Talbot ,Western News , July 31, 2017
Western Classical Studies students and researchers, including professor Elizabeth Greene, were part of an international team that discovered a cache of 25 Roman letters at the first century Roman fort located one mile south of Hadrian’s Wall in Northern England last month.
Renos to reveal long-hidden beauty of University College
By
Adela Talbot ,Western News , June 22, 2017
The $34-million overhaul of University College started from the inside out. And as of next month, the exterior changes to the iconic Western building will start to take shape.
1967: Canada Welcomes the World
May 24, 2017
A new documentary project focused on the national pavilions of the sixty countries that participated in Montreal's 1967 World Exhibition by Prof. Constanza Burucúa (Modern Languages & Literatures) will soon be exhibited in multiple locations in conjunction with Canada 150.
Suárez: Time of retreat is over for humanities
By
Adela Talbot ,Western News , May 11, 2017
Juan Luis Suárez, a professor in the departments of Modern Languages and Literature and Computer Sciences, will represent the non-STEM side of the research coin as the new Associate Vice-President (Research). His five-year term begins July 1.
Hellmuth Prize celebrates elite researchers
By
Paul Mayne ,Western News , May 11, 2017
Professor Kathryn Brush (Visual Arts) has been awarded the 2017 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research. The honour recognizes faculty members with outstanding international reputations for their contributions in research – one of the defining hallmarks of a university.
Alumna Shelley Niro (MFA'97) wins Scotiabank Photography Award
Canadian Art Magazine , May 09, 2017
The award includes a $50,000 cash prize, a solo exhibition during the 2018 Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival, and a book of the winner’s work to be published and distributed by Steidl.
Book explores First World War flying ace
By
Krista Habermehl ,Western News , April 13, 2017
Alfred Edwin “Eddie” McKay was a rugby star, hockey player and strong Arts student at Western in 1914 – the first of nine siblings in his family to go to university. A new book explores the life and times of the locally famous young man who was a First World War fighter pilot.
The Voltage of Womanhood: My Experience Workshopping Mina Samuels’ Because I Am Your Queen
By
Andrea Holstein ,Western News , April 06, 2017
More than a dozen students and faculty had the opportunity to work alongside a playwright last month, workshopping Because I am Your Queen, a new play by New York City author and playwright Mina Samuels. Joined by dancer and choreographer Jacqueline Dugal, the students participated in readings, dancing and a performance of Samuels’ work over the course of her three-day residency.
Alexis, ‘Fifteen Dogs’ win Canada Reads
By
Jason Winders ,Western News , March 31, 2017
André Alexis, the 2010-11 Writer-In-Residence in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, and his book Fifteen Dogs were named the winner of this year’s Canada Reads, after writer and rapper Humble The Poet successfully defended the book in the CBC program’s finale Thursday.
Dystopic déjà vu: Trump and the resurgence of cataclysmic classics
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , March 30, 2017
Once immensely popular, classics of dystopian fiction have seen a significant resurgence on bookstore shelves and online orders – particularly in the months that followed the election of U.S. President Donald Trump last fall.
Kular: Seek knowledge, expect equality and accept diversity
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Aman Kular ,Western News , March 23, 2017
Aman Kular, second-year student, School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities, and Political Science discusses her participation in "Daughters of the Vote, a day where 338 female delegates marched to Parliament Hill and historically took their seats in the House of Commons.
Brush named to top professor honour
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Paul Mayne ,Western News , March 23, 2017
Visual Arts professor Kathryn Brush has received Western’s Distinguished University Professorship award, which acknowledges sustained excellence in scholarship over a substantial career at Western. Brush’s research focuses on medieval art and architecture – as well as the histories, theories, and practices of art history and visual culture in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Governor General’s Award for alumna artist
March 13, 2017
Shelly Niro MFA’97 was awarded the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts last month. The award was created in 1999 by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Governor General of Canada, an honour that comes with a $25,000 prize and recognizes outstanding career achievement in visual and media arts.
Remembering Bonnie Burnard, BA'67
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Marcia Steyaert , March 13, 2017
The Western community mourns the loss of award-winning author, alumna and former Writer-in-Residence, Bonnie Burnard, BA'67. She passed away on March 4, 2017 at the age of 72.
Department of Women’s Studies Celebrates 10th Anniversary
February 26, 2017
Thirty years ago, Women’s Studies was just an idea at Western. Now, it’s one of the most dynamic and successful programs in the university. And it couldn’t come at a more needed time.
The robots are coming, but is ethics keeping pace?
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Anthony Skelton , February 26, 2017
Thirty years ago, Women’s Studies was just an idea at Western. Now, it’s one of the most dynamic and successful programs in the university. And it couldn’t come at a more needed time.
SASAH: Now More Than Ever
By
Joel Faflak , February 26, 2017
Joel Faflak, Director of the School for Advanced Studies in Arts and Humanities reflects on the first graduating cohort of SASAH students.
Ask her anything: Professor Brennan connects with online community
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Julia Beltrano ,Western News , February 23, 2017
Samantha Brennan, who teaches in the departments of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research, Philosophy, and Political Science, recently hosted an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session. Her AMA generated more than 526 comments in two hours and yielded more than 500 up-votes, landing the post a coveted third place spot on the front page of /r/philosophy.
Alumnus finds his calling behind the camera
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Jeff Renaud ,Western News , February 02, 2017
Michael Jari Davidson, BA’08, reckons himself a maverick. And based on the choices, the award-winning filmmaker has made in not one, but two, entertainment industries, you’d be hard-pressed to argue.
De Looze: "Be vocal, active in supporting Muslim community"
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Laurence De Looze ,Western News , February 01, 2017
Earlier this week, Laurence De Looze, a professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literature, joined a number of Western students, staff and faculty, and members of the London community, at a gathering at the London Muslim Mosque, showing support and solidarity with the city’s Muslim community in the wake of last weekend’s shooting at a Quebec City mosque.
March fosters community, collective power
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Elizabeth Greene and Alison Conway ,Western News , January 26, 2017
Professors Conway and Greene attended the Jan. 21 Women’s March on Washington, one day after the inauguration of Donald Trump. What started as a grassroots movement to “send a bold message to (the) new administration on their first day in office, and to the world, that women’s rights are human rights,” saw millions gather and march around the world.
Performance-based pursuits earning fair shot at OGS
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , January 26, 2017
The first recipients of Western’s OGS Artistic Performance Awards are Heidi Wall, bottom, a second-year Master of Music in Literature and Performance (solo piano) student, and Colin Dorward, top, a second-year PhD student in Visual Arts. Both students had a chance to showcase their talents at a SGPS awards celebration in December.
Forgotten role of reproductive justice in Zika crisis
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Nicole L. Fice, Cory E. Goldstein, and Austin R. Horn , January 25, 2017
Philosophy PhD students reflect on the forgotten role of reproductive justice in the zika Crisis. Nicole L. Fice, a PhD student in Philosophy, studies bioethics broadly, and more specifically, feminist approaches to bioethics. Cory E. Goldstein, a PhD student in Philosophy, centres his academic interests on the ethics of medical research. Austin R. Horn, a PhD student in Philosophy, aims to provide ethical guidance for design and conduct of pragmatic clinical trials through his research.
Play stands as tribute to one woman’s Triumph
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , January 19, 2017
To commemorate Canada’s 150th anniversary, Penn Kemp, BA’66, CertEd’68, the first Poet Laureate of London and former Writer-in-Residence at Western, wrote The Triumph of Teresa Harris.
Book brings together literature, environment
Western News , January 19, 2017
Professor Joshua Schuster recently published The Ecology of Modernism: American Environments and Avant-Garde Poetics, a book that takes a closer look at Modern American Literature and examines the relationships of modernist writers, poets and musicians to nature, industrial development and pollution.
A ‘rare jewel:’ Wordsworth find by professor emeritus bridges gap in elite collection
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , January 12, 2017
Thanks to James Good, one of 33 known copies of William Wordsworth’s An Evening Walk – the first published collection of the famed poet’s works – now resides at Western.
Why did Trump win? We have no idea.
By
Juan Luis Suárez ,Western News , January 12, 2017
Modern Languages and Literatures professor Juan Luis Suárez is Director of The CulturePlex Lab discusses the recent election.
In Studio: Sky Glabush, A New Garden
Toronto Star , January 09, 2017
"As the London-based polymath opens his first show here since 2014, his boundless enthusiasm for new realms continues unabated" The Toronto Star reviews a new exhibition at MKG127 by Visual Arts faculty member Sky Glabush.
How Two Women Are Rethinking What It Means To Be Fit
Canadian Living , January 04, 2017
Arts & Humanities Associate Dean Tracy Isaacs and Prof. Samantha Brennan (WSFR) are featured in the January issue of Canadian Living magazine.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities Remembers Alan Thicke
By
Jessica Schagerl, PhD (’06) , December 15, 2016
Jessica Schagerl reflects on iconic Canadian actor Alan Thicke, BA’67, best known for playing Jason Seaver on 1980s sitcom Growing Pains.
Thicke: I got lucky in a purely Canadian way
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Jason Winders ,Western News , December 15, 2016Iconic Canadian actor Alan Thicke, BA’67, best known for playing Jason Seaver on 1980s sitcom Growing Pains, died from a heart attack Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 69.
David Huebert wins 2016 Walrus Poetry Prize
CBC Books , December 06, 2016
David Huebert, a Ph.D. candidate in English and Writing Studies has won the 2016 Walrus Poetry Prize for his poem "Colloquium: J.T. Henry and Lady Simcoe on Early Ontario Petrocolonialism." The prize, now in its fifth year, comes with a $4,000 purse.
Revisiting England’s real Game of Thrones
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John Leonard ,Western News , December 01, 2016John Leonard, English and Writing Studies, who teaches the popular Game of Thrones course, reflects on King Edmund Ironside's death 1,000 years to the day after his undignified demise.
Project breathes life in stories of the dead
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , November 24, 2016SASAH students probe archives, city records, burial records to learn about the lives of the dead.
Remembering a Canadian poet, songwriter
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , November 17, 2016Western faculty reflect on the passing of Canadian music and literary icon, Leonard Cohen.
Finding reason for hope in a wrong-way election
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Tracy de Boer ,Western News , November 16, 2016Tracy de Boer,PhD student in Philosophy, reflects on the recent election of Donald Trump for President.
Uncover the skill of In Flanders Fields
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David Bentley ,Western News , November 10, 2016David Bentley, Western English & Writing Studies, reflects on the poem In Flanders Fields.
Film festival fills gap in local arts scene
By
Adela Talbot ,Western News , November 10, 2016The inaugural Forest City Film Festival is taking place Nov. 11-13 at the London Public Library’s Wolf Performance Hall.
Gender "pronoun war" is about freedom for sure, but not free speech
By
Jake Pyne ,Now Toronto , November 10, 2016Jake Pyne, Women's Studies and Feminist Research, weighs in on the non-binary gender pronoun debate.
We are non-binary trans people – and, yes, we exist
By
Joshua Ferguson ,Western News , November 09, 2016Joshua M. Ferguson, BA’09 (Film Studies), originally penned this piece for Huffington Post.
Class gives ‘bad quarto’ its day on stage
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , November 04, 2016Among scholars, Hamlet Q1 is known as ‘the bad quarto.’ But it is a good version for stage performances of the play, said Jo Devereux, who teaches in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western.
Wordsfest: Authors and eager fans come out from under the covers
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Joe Belanger ,London Free Press , November 03, 2016Third-annual Words: The Literary and Creative Arts Festival runs at Museum London November 4-6, 2016.
Words fest gives instant feedback
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Joe Belanger ,London Free Press , November 02, 2016London poet Penn Kemp is giving a boost to London’s three-day Words festival’s bid to get and publish feedback from its audience this weekend at Museum London.
Festival brings all lovers of words together
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , October 27, 2016Words: London’s Literary and Creative Arts Festival returns November 4-6 at Museum London.
More than Words on a page
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Annie Rueter ,Western Gazette , October 27, 2016London’s own literary and creative arts festival, Words, has a similar effect; in its third year, Words brings a notable array of authors and members of the literary community to Museum London for a weekend of literary bliss.
Alumnus to explore life of ‘Rebel Angel’
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Chris Lowry ,Western News , October 27, 2016Rebel Angel is a portrait documentary by Chris Lowry, BA’77, a Toronto-based filmmaker and writer, about the life and cultural legacy of Ross Woodman (1922-1914).
Governor General taps trio for top PhD honours
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , October 26, 2016Yanxiang Wu, PhD Comparative Literature is one of three Western students to be awarded the 2016 Governor General Gold Medal award.
Class offers a new outlook on the world
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Jason Winders ,Western News , October 14, 2016Western News asked three students from the Rwanda:Culture, Society and Reconstruction course – Misha Apel, Sean Alexander Cousins and Maricel Hope – to reflect on their experience.
Vanier scholar eyes work, motherhood and disability
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , October 13, 2016Melanie Stone, a PhD candidate in the Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research, is among 166 recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
Kelly Olson explores brothels of Pompeii with David Suzuki
CBC , October 05, 2016Kelly Olson from WesternU Classics explores brothels of Pompeii with David Suzuki on The Nature of Things airing October 6, 2016.
Erotic images in Pompeii ruins reveal secrets to Western University prof, CBC host David Suzuki
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Joe Belanger ,London Free Press , October 04, 2016Among the experts who accompany Suzuki to the ancient Roman city is Kelly Olson, an expert in Roman society and culture, including sexuality, social attitudes, women and the family and slavery.
Giller applauds Barwin, Donoghue, Biblioasis
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Jason Winders ,Western News , September 30, 2016Gary Barwin and Emma Donoghue, both former Western Writers-in Residence, were among six authors named to the 2016 Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist
Brennan comments on Chris Bosh in NY Times
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Samantha Brennan ,New York Times , September 27, 2016Samantha Brennan, Philosophy/Women's Studies, comments on the ethically challenging case of basketball player Chris Bosh in the New York Times.
Weijer, Phu named to Royal Society of Canada
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Jason Winders ,Western News , September 01, 2016Charles Weijer, Philosophy was named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Thy Phu, English & Writing Studies, was named to the RSC College of New Scholars, Artists & Scientists.
Multimedia maven Sam Maggs is the First Lady of Geek
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Jeff Renaud ,Western Alumni Gazette , August 30, 2016Maggs, BA’06, has become the funny feminist face of geekdom – no easy task when you consider fictional places like Westeros, Jakku and Osiris are so often dominated by males both in portrayal and creation.
Study explores role of Jewish women on homefront
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Paul Mayne ,Western News , August 29, 2016Maggs, BA’06, has become the funny feminist face of geekdom – no easy task when you consider fictional places like Westeros, Jakku and Osiris are so often dominated by males both in portrayal and creation.
Southwestern Ontarians do talk differently
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Dale Carruthers ,London Free Press , August 22, 2016Sarnia’s Michael Iannozzi is a graduate student studying language and dialect at Western University whose keen ear for speech was triggered by his grandparents.
Southwestern Ontario accent to be documented in study
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Colin Butler ,CBC News , August 22, 2016Michael Iannozzi, a linguist at Western University in London, has embarked on a groundbreaking study that looks to better understand dialect and accent of people who live in Southwestern Ontario. (Michael Iannozzi)
A&H students named to Undergraduate Awards shortlist
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Jason Winders ,Western News , August 18, 2016A huge congratulations to all of our A&H students recognized as ‘Highly Commended Entrants’ of The Undergraduate Awards 2016, the world’s largest academic awards program for undergraduate students. Winners will be chosen later this fall.
Why should Canadians care about gender equity in clean energy employment?
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Bipasha Baruah ,The Hill Times , August 15, 2016Bipasha Baruah, Women's Studies, comments on gender inequity in the clean energy sector in The Hill Times.
Treating with emotions: The 'passion theory' of anorexia
By
James Purtill ,Australian Broadcasting Corporation , July 23, 2016Rotman philosopher shares views about disorders and addictions being treated as passions with Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Yahoo News.
This ain’t just any research project
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George Mathewson ,The Sarnia Journal , July 22, 2016Sarnia’s Michael Iannozzi is a graduate student studying language and dialect at Western University whose keen ear for speech was triggered by his grandparents.
Munro Chair in Creativity moving forward
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Crystal Lamb ,Impact Western , July 22, 2016Creativity on Western’s campus and beyond will soon get a boost now that the fundraising campaign for the new Alice Munro Chair in Creativity is complete.
Cull named Poet Laureate for London
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Jason Winders ,Western News , July 21, 2016Western professor Tom Cull was named Poet Laureate for the City of London by the London Arts Council. The Poet Laureate is an ambassador for London’s arts community on local, provincial and national levels.
Modern Languages Offering Two First-Year Seminars
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Aaron Mallette ,The Gazette , July 20, 2016Starting in September 2016 the Department of Modern Languages will be offering seminar courses for first-year students: CLC 1040: Ideas & Apps That Changed the World and CLC 1050E: World Cultures, Literatures and Arts Across the Ages.
Professor offers a sentence to the letter
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Douglas Keddy ,Western News , June 24, 2016In The Letter & The Cosmos, published by University of Toronto Press in July, Modern Languages and Literatures professor Laurence de Looze examines how the alphabet has, for thousands of years, shaped the Western view of the world.
Debut novel no longer a secret for alumna
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Crystal Lamb ,Western News , June 23, 2016Laurie Elizabeth Flynn’s (BA'10) debut novel, Firsts, released in January, has been described by reviewers as “brave,” “gutsy” and “powerful.”
The Game of Thrones fantasy series is a good way to introduce students to higher literature, Western prof says
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Hala Ghonaim ,The Game of Thrones fantasy series is a good way to introduce students to higher literature, Western prof says , June 01, 2016John Leonard, English and Writing Studies, discusses the brand new English course based on Game of Thrones books.
Winter is coming and so is the course
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Heather Hughes ,Western News , May 26, 2016John Leonard, English and Writing Studies, discusses the brand new English course based on Game of Thrones books.
Alumna bringing realism back to the art world
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Heather Hughes ,Western News , May 25, 2016Copeland, BFA’15, is perfecting the art of realism drawing. Only one year after graduation, the young artist is managed by Bernarducci Meisel Gallery in New York, which focuses on contemporary realist art.
Children: The Normal and The Monstrous
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Steven Bruhm ,Digital Human on BBC Radio 4 , May 12, 2016Steven Bruhm from Western English and Writing Studies discusses "Children: The Normal and The Monstrous" on BBC Radio.
Commentary: Verdict did not acquit misconceptions
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Tracy DeBoer ,Western News , May 11, 2016Tracy De Boer, PhD candidate at the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, comments on the Jian Ghomeshi acquittal.
Book visually explores making of a modern city
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Heather Hughes ,Western News , May 11, 2016Sarah Bassnett, Visual Arts, recently published 'Picturing Toronto: Photography and the Making of a Modern City,' This book tells the story of the city’s development and reform during a period of incredible growth, industrialization and immigration. Read more in #WesternU News:
Connecting writers with their inner weird
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Heather Hughes ,Western News , May 11, 2016Margaret Christakos, an award-winning poet, fiction author, critic and creative-writing instructor, was recently named the 2016-17 Western Writer-in-Residence. This is her second writer-in-residence position, having formerly held the position at the University of Windsor.
It's time to use a different approach to life and learning with our young men
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Henrik Lagerlund and Erika Simpson ,London Free Press , May 09, 2016Henrik Lagerlund, Philosophy, and Erika Simpson, Political Science, recommend a different approach to life and learning with young men
Exploring the diffusion of Drake
By
Juan Luis Suarez ,Western News , May 05, 2016Modern Languages and Literatures professor Juan Luis Suárez,Director of The CulturePlex Lab, discusses the diffusion of cultural production in relation to Drake's latest album release
Breaking down views of Drake on Twitter
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Juan Luis Suarez ,Western News , May 05, 2016Modern Languages and Literatures professor Juan Luis Suárez, Director of The CulturePlex Lab, and Javier de la Rosa discuss the reaction to Drake's album release across Twitter.
Kim Solga interviews Stratford cast on CBC Ideas
CBC Ideas , May 04, 2016Kim Solga, Theatre Studies, interviews Lucy Peacock, Irene Poole and Seana McKenna from the Stratford Festival on an episode of CBC Ideas entitled "To Be or Not To Be: The Prince of Denmark Meets Katherine Minola"
Andrew Peterson discusses ethics of brain research on CBC Ideas
CBC Ideas , May 04, 2016Philosophy PhD student Andrew Peterson at Western University studies the ethics of medical research on severely brain injured patients. Peterson weighs in on an episode of CBC Ideas entitled "Ideas from the Trenches - The Open Mind"
Hellmuth celebrates elite researchers
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Jason Winders ,Western News , April 28, 2016Western professors John Leonard (Arts & Humanities) and Jesse Zhu (Engineering) have been awarded the 2016 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.
Celebrating Shakespeare 400
Western News , April 21, 2016Western News celebrates Shakespeare 400 with a special issue featuring a number of scholars from the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.
English PhD candidate wins CBC Short Story Prize
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Heather Hughes ,Western News , April 21, 2016Weaving together the romance between a woman and her horse and the wonder and majesty of whales earned David Huebert the CBC Short Story Prize.
Looking to connect over creativity
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Heather Hughes ,Western News , April 14, 2016Psychology student Victoria Wiebe will be helping other writers find their voice as the 2016-17 Student Writer-in-Residence.
Game of Thrones course coming to the English department
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Zehra Camiller ,Western Gazette , April 14, 2016During the upcoming 2016-17 academic year, Western students will have the pleasure of being taught by John Leonard, in a class based around the popular literary and television series, Game of Thrones.
Physician Assisted Death: Challenges for Social Policy in Canada
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Cory Goldstein ,Western News , April 13, 2016Cory Goldstein, Philosophy PhD Candidate and member of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, write a blog post on physician assisted death.
Spacious gift stirs sources of creativity
April 07, 2016
Cutting-edge technology. Areas for collaborating. Expanding creativity. This is the vision for the Cohen Exploration Lab and Cohen Commons, an exciting new space that opened last week in the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre, thanks to a generous donation from Alan Cohen, BA’48, MA’69.
Green Awards paint a portrait of sustainability
April 06, 2016
Sophia Lloyd-Jones has returned to an old form of producing natural dyes using vegetables and nuts to produce organic sculptures that challenge what it means to make art in an environmentally sustainable way.
Imagine Health Design Contest Winner Announced
April 06, 2016
Mark Kasumovic, Visual Arts PhD candidate, was recently awarded top prize of $5,000 in the Imagine Health contest.
Ma these en 180 secondes winner
April 05, 2016
Serge Agnessan recently won top price in the "Ma thèse en 180 secondes" competition in French Studies.
SSHRC 2016 Storytellers challenge
April 05, 2016
Visual Arts and Culture PhD candidate Michael Farnan named Top 25 finalists in SSHRC 2016 Storytellers challenge
M.J. Kidnie talks #Shakespeare400
April 01, 2016
M.J. Kidnie from Western English/Theatre Studies recently appeared on Rogers Daytime to discuss #Shakespeare400.
Reconciling Economic Security, Environmental Protection And Social Justice
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Bipasha Baruah ,Huffington Post , April 01, 2016Bipasha Baruah, CRC in Global Women's Issues at Western University comments on economic security, environmental protection and social justice in the Huffington Post blog.
Leonard named Distinguished University Professor
By
Paul Mayne ,Western News , March 24, 2016John Leonard, English and Writing Studies, recipient of 2016 Distinguished University Professorships (DUP) award
McLeod and Baruah named Faculty Scholars
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Paul Mayne ,Western News , March 24, 2016Carolyn McLeod, Philosophy, and Bipasha Baruah, Women's Studies and Feminist Research were named 2016 Faculty Scholars.
Culture Crawl connects across community
By
Heather Hughes ,Western News , March 24, 2016Western students bridged the gap between town and gown during an immersive experience outside of the University Gates in London’s arts and cultural community recently.
Who said fungi cannot be fun?
By
Heather Hughes ,Western News , March 24, 2016Botanical drawings of fungi illustrate the natural marriage between art and science, and those who attended the one-day Mushroom Festival on March 17 at The Bookcase in the John Labatt Visual Art Centre experienced how the various flavours of mycology come together.
Research Day 2016
March 23, 2016
Thanks to all who came out to celebrate A&H Research Day! It was a great celebration of faculty and student achievements.
2016 Graham and Gale Wright Distinguished Scholars
March 23, 2016
Congratulations to 2016 Graham and Gale Wright Distinguished Scholars, Jan Plug (English and Writing Studies), and Alena Robin (Modern Languages and Literatures). This Faculty-based award recognizes Plug and Robin's prominent contributions as internationally-recognized researchers in their field.
Pearson receives award for teaching excellence
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Jason Winders ,Western News , March 10, 2016Wendy Pearson, Women's Studies, is this year's recipient of the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching.
What to make of Barbie's new bod
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Tracy De Boer ,Western News , March 10, 2016Tracy de Boer, PhD student in Philosophyand a member of the Rotman Insitute of Philosophy, comments on the new changes to Barbie's body.
There's A Gender Gap In The Global Renewable Energy Workforce
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Bipasha Baruah ,Huffington Post , March 08, 2016Bipasha Baruah, Canada Research Chair in Global Women's Issues at Western University, and an associate professor in the Department of Women's Studies and Feminist Research, comments on gender gap in global renewable energy workforce.
2016 Visual Arts Open Studio and Arts Graduate Symposium
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Joe Belanger ,London Free Press , March 08, 2016Western University’s visual arts program is hosting its annual Open Studios and Graduate Symposium, featuring works by 32 artists, including undergraduates and others pursuing master’s and doctorate degrees.
Taking to a new stage
By
Jason Winders ,Western News , March 03, 2016Western formally launches its Theatre Studies program with a two-day celebration. In honour of that occasion, Western News asked four students – Caitlin Austin, Jack Copland, Rachel Flear and Sarah Gilpin –to share their reasonings behind studying theatre and choosing the new program.
Book draws modern lessons from Americas Puritan roots
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Heather Hughes ,Western News , March 03, 2016In his new book, 'Female Piety and the Invention of American Puritanism,' English and Writing Studies Chair Bryce Traister explores the role women and femininity in Puritan culture, particularly the beliefs of those whom, he argues, laid the foundation for religious tones that prevail in today’s modern American society.
More than just "women's issues"
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Vivian Cheng ,Western Gazette , March 03, 2016Throughout history, stigma towards women’s studies has been slow to fade. In the past, many people were opposed to the idea of women’s studies, seeing it as too radical, anti-intellectual or political. But today, Western is experiencing a boom in the enrolment of this traditionally polarizing department.
Helping students find their way
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Serena Quinn ,Western Gazette , March 03, 2016As one of only two academic counsellors serving 1,121 students in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Ben Hakala has seen his fair share of students over the last 10 years in this position.
Channeling animal ghosts in latest Artlab installation
By
Samah Ali ,Western Gazette , February 26, 2016Artlab’s latest installation uses shadow art to channel the ghosts of misused show animals.
Theatre Studies launches a new conversation on the arts
By
Jason Winders ,Western News , February 25, 2016Long a campus passion, Western’s latest attempt to refresh its theatre roots looks to create a community, not only across campus, but throughout the region.
Theatre Studies launches with 'Lost' opportunity
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Jason Winders ,Western News , February 25, 2016On March 3, Western formally launches its Theatre Studies program with a two-day event. The centerpiece of the launch is a staging of Milton’s Paradise Lost, adapted and directed by Montreal-based performer Paul Van Dyck.
Reaney's Pick: M J Kidnie & John K Leonard
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James Reaney ,London Free Press , February 25, 2016Two Western University English professors find new ways to justify 1667’s greatest hit to 2016 audiences in this week’s Reaney’s Pick video.
Theatre audiences want diversity, says TIFF head
The National , February 24, 2016Cameron Bailey, BA'87, Artistic Director of TIFF, tells CBC's Peter Mansbridge that the Oscar-nominated performances deserve to win, but they don't reflect the movie audience
Looking for a curator of the human species
By
Kathleen Hill and Juan Luis Suarez ,Western News , February 24, 2016Modern Languages and Literatures professor Juan Luis Suárez and Biology professor Kathleen Hill discuss the technological editing of the human germline genome.
Markus Muller named Tier 2 CRC in the Foundation of Physics
Western News , February 09, 2016Markus Müller, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Philosophy and Applied Mathematics, was recently named Tier 2 CRC in the Foundation of Physics.
PhD candidate leverages research to create path
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Jason Winders ,Western News , February 04, 2016Women’s Studies and Feminist Research PhD candidate Sarah Saska looks at how innovation can be leveraged to advance women’s rights and gender equality. She is grateful to have a “rock star” supervisor in Bipasha Baruah, Canada Research Chair in Global Women’s Issues.
Donoghue earns Oscar nod
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Western News , January 21, 2016Emma Donoghue, DLitt’13 and former Western Writer-in-Residence, has been nominated for an Academy Award, in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay, for the page-to-screen adaptation of her acclaimed novel Room.
OscarsSoWhite: Why diversity at the movies matters
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Cameron Bailey ,The Globe and Mail , January 21, 2016Cameron Bailey, BA'87, Artistic Director of TIFF, comments on the current #OscarsSoWhite movement in The Globe and Mail.
How to die like Bowie, or, we can be heroes
By
Diana Samu-Visser ,Western News , January 20, 2016Diana Samu-Visser, English and Writing Studies, reflects on the death of David Bowie.
Bookbinding alumnus keeps craft alive in modern times
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Western News , January 20, 2016Western Visual Arts and History alumnus Dan Mezza is one of a handful of individuals across Canada who teaches bookbinding.
Depressed El Chapo given copy of Don Quixote: Why reading it may help him realize he's 'delusional'
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Victor Ferreira ,National Post , January 15, 2016Laurence de Looze, Modern Languages and Literatures, comments on Mexican prison officials giving Guzman a copy of Don Quixote in an effort to cheer him up.
Barack Obama's last State of the Union
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Bryce Traister ,CBC Ontario Today , January 14, 2016Bryce Traister, Chair of English and Writing Studies and Director of Undergraduate Studies, American Studies Centre at Western University, comments on Obama's final State of the Union address on CBC Ontario Today.
Exhibitions bring unique collection of African art into modern context
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , January 14, 2016To celebrate Black History Month, the McIntosh Gallery is preparing an exhibition unlike any other previously housed within the gallery’s walls, said James Patten, McIntosh Director and Chief Curator.
Rest easy: An unfair trial like Steve Avery's won't happen in Canada
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Michael Arntfield ,Globe and Mail , January 13, 2016Michael Arntfield, professor in English and Writing Studies, criminologist and former detective, comments on the Netflix docu-series Making a Murderer in relation to our criminal justice system.
New chair embraces 'meeting of minds'
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Adela Talbot ,Western News , January 13, 2016Tim Bayne is the new chair of the Philosophy of Neuroscience at Western, a post he officially took up in November.
Fernandes named visual artist to watch in 2016
By
Priscilla Frank and Katherine Brooks ,Huffington Post , January 04, 2016The Huffington Post named #WesternU Visual Arts alumnus Brendan Fernandes, MFA '05, one of the 17 Visual Artists You Should Know In 2016
Sexsmith turns to the page for latest tale
By
Adela Talbot ,Western News , February 27, 2025
Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith is part of the lineup for the fourth iteration of Words: London’s Literary and Creative Arts Festival, taking place Nov. 3-5. The festival is an annual event, organized in partnership with The Public Humanities at Western.
