Western researchers recovering Black history in London, Ont.
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , August 01, 2025
Black Londoners Project retraces lives of forgotten freedom seekers settling in city, restoring public memory of early Black presence, contributions.
Six scholars honoured with Western Research Excellence Awards
Western News , July 11, 2025
Six professors have been named recipients of the 2025 Western Research Excellence Awards, celebrating the success and impact of their work including Elizabeth Greene from Classical Studies.
Western welcomes Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship recipients
Western News , July 09, 2025
Western welcomes Banting Postdoctoral Fellow in English, Nathan TeBokkel.
2,000-year-old Roman ‘Bigfoot’ mystery: 5,000 giant shoes unearthed in Britain
Interesting Engineering , July 08, 2025
Interesting Engineering reported on the discovery of very large Ancient Roman shoes by a group of archaeologists, including classical studies professor Elizabeth Greene, at the Vindolanda Trust excavation site at Magna, a former Roman fort established around 80 AD.
Summer reads from the Western community
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , June 24, 2025
Western News recommends a selection of titles or your summer reading pleasure including two titles from former writers-in-residence Emma Donoghue and Gabrielle Drolet.
Western and St Andrews University expand partnership, enriching both schools
By
Colleen MacDonald ,Western News , May 08, 2025
Through a partnership supported by Western International, two Western professors are contributing to the scholarly community at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Western visual arts professor Kirsty Robertson has been at St Andrews since early May, as the senior global fellow at its Centre for Energy Ethics (CEE).
Paul Werstine: the King’s prof who probably saved your English grade
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Vasoula Ioannidis ,The Gazette , May 08, 2025
Distinguished King’s University College and English professor Paul Werstine is retiring at the end of this school year after a revolutionary career re-examining Shakespeare. He recently sat down with the Western Gazette to reflect on his career.
From London to the New Yorker: Gabrielle Drolet
By
Eshal Naqvi ,The Gazette , May 06, 2025
Former Student Writer-in-Residence (2019-20), Gabrielle Drolet, became the first woman ever nominated for a National Newspaper Award for editorial cartooning. She was recently profiled in the Western Gazette.
Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching recognize educators across campus
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , April 24, 2025
Aara Suksi, Classical Studies, has been awarded the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching. Jacob Evoy, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, has been awarded the Angela Armitt Award for Excellence in Teaching for Part-Time Faculty.
‘STOP the American takeover of Canada!’ — Inspiration and humour from a London, Ont. art movement
By
Ruth Skinner ,The Conversation , April 17, 2025
Facing American tariffs and taunts of becoming the 51st state, Canada can look inward for inspiration, humour and reassurance. Ruth Skinner, Visual Arts alumna and sessional instructor for SASAH, shares her insights in The Conversation on how artists such as Greg Curnoe explore Canada-U.S. relations through art.
Western grad Steve Cordes helps students deepen understanding of homelessness
By
Keri Ferguson ,Western News , April 15, 2025
Guest lecturer and CEO of Youth Opportunities Unlimited coached class to challenge assumptions, ‘get comfortable being uncomfortable’
Western students document landmarks and lessons from Oaxaca, Mexico
By
Megan Stacey ,Western News , April 10, 2025
Students who participated in a Reading Week trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, brought home their memories in a physical way. Photographs from their journey were used to build an exhibition, Querid@ Oaxaca or Dear Oaxaca, now on display in the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre’s Cohen Commons.
Western introduces creative writing major for fall 2025
By
Nyna Pinnamaraju ,The Gazette , April 02, 2025
Western will offer a creative writing major through the Department of English and writing studies starting September 2025.
Wanda Nanibush on “Performing Sovereignty” and artistic resistance
By
Veronica MIranda ,Western Gazette , March 10, 2025
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities hosted Wanda Nanibush for a series of events, including a facilitated talking circle and the “Performing Sovereignty” lecture, which featured conversations about Indigenous history, reconciliation and sovereignty.
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
By
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
By
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
By
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
By
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
By
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
By
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
By
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
By
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
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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.
