News & Announcements

Transition from OWL Sakai to BoardEffect 

Starting in late January, the University Secretariat will be using BoardEffect to manage communication and materials for all Board and Senate meetings and the meetings of their committees.

BoardEffect may be accessed here: https://westernu.boardeffect-ca.diligentoneplatform.com/  

Senators, Board members, and committee members are encouraged to bookmark the BoardEffect link in their browser.

Call for Nominations: University Discipline Appeal Committee

The Board of Governors' Senior Policy and Operations Committee is accepting nominations from members of the University community for membership on the University Discipline Appeal Committee. Visit Call for Nominations for details on the current vacancies and the process for submitting a nomination.

Call for Nominations for Membership on Senate Committees

The Senate Nominating Committee is accepting nominations from members of the University community for membership on Senate committees. Visit Call for Nominations for Senate Committees for details on current vacancies and the process for submitting a nomination.

Convocation: Volunteers and the Academic Procession

Members of the Western community are invited to participate in Spring convocation by joining the academic procession or volunteering in a variety of meaningful roles. Ceremonies will take place on June 8-12, 2026. 

More information can be found on the convocation website, including available roles and instructions for how to sign up for either opportunity.