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🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from the Faculty of Social Science! Take this time to rest, reflect, and celebrate with loved ones. 🧡 Offices closed Oct 13, reopening Oct 14. #WesternU #FSSWestern
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Political Science PhD candidate Noah Eliot Vanderhoeven joined six CBC Radio morning shows, including CBC London Morning, to unpack the Blue Jays’ playoff run amid tense U.S.-Canada relations — exploring what the team’s success means beyond the field. ⚾🇨🇦
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🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from the Faculty of Social Science! Take this time to rest, reflect, and celebrate with loved ones. 🧡 Offices closed Oct 13, reopening Oct 14. #WesternU #FSSWestern
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Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories 🎓
Trinity Yeung’s path in HRM grew from a first-year spark to a Co-op placement, strong community, and the DANCAP Private Equity Award. Read her inspiring story: ssc.uwo.ca/meetourstars...
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Political Science professor Joseph Lyons, Director of Western’s Local Government Program, shared his insights with the Hamilton Spectator on the integrity commissioner process — discussed in light of a recent investigation in Tillsonburg. Read more: www.thespec.com/news/canada/...
A deep dive into the integrity commissioner process
With the reports from two separate complaints to the Town of Tillsonburg’s integrity commissioner being released at the Sept. 22 meeting, it was the first time this process occurred in
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Psychology grad student Helena Qin joined The Last Show with David Cooper (1:01:47) on Corus radio to discuss her research on how being in a romantic relationship can influence our well-being — and what happens when that dynamic shifts. 🎙️💞 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3P02...
FULL EPISODE: Matter Thirsty Rogue Planet - October 8, 2025
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USRI student Niibin Pitawanakwat’s research on Indigenous patients at the former Ontario Hospital was so impactful the Anishinabek Nation will share it as an official report. Read more: ssc.uwo.ca/news/2025/in...
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The Gazette recently explored the rise of microtrends — from Y2K to “labubus” — and what they reveal about consumer culture. 💭 DAN Management professor Mark Cleveland shares insight on how these fast-moving fads shape identity and the economy. Read here: westerngazette.ca/culture/y2k-...
Y2K and Labubus: Inside the microtrend economy
From Labubus to the Maison Margiela Tabi ballet flats, microtrends are spreading worldwide — and so is overconsumption.
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To mark the 200th anniversary of the Great Miramichi Fire, CBC News featured insight from History professor Alan MacEachern — author of The Miramichi Fire: A History — on the lasting impact of one of Canada’s most devastating wildfires. 🔥
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10 things to know about the Great Miramichi Fire of 1825 | CBC News
Here’s what scholars, scientists and artists continue to find captivating about this flashpoint in provincial history which consumed woodland and homes across an estimated one-fifth of New Brunswick.
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Yahoo News reposted a Conversation article by Sociology PhD student Estefania Reyes & FIMS PhD candidate Charlotte Nau. Their research found over a quarter of Canadian teens reported experiencing at least one form of tech-facilitated sexual violence: ca.news.yahoo.com/more-quarter...
More than a quarter of Canadian teens have experienced sexual violence online
A new survey reveals that almost a third of youth have been exposed to technology-facilitated sexual violence. Better protective and educational measures are needed.
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Political Science professor Joseph Lyons, Director of Western’s Local Government Program, shared his expert insight with The National (U.A.E.) on the growing adoption of the four-day work week across the country’s public and private sectors. 👇Read here: www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/202...
UAE private sector more convinced by flexible hours than four-day week | The National
Companies say productivity improves but there are drawbacks
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Meet Our Students: Celebrating Success Stories

Finance student Ananya Juneja took a leap of faith to study at Western—and found her purpose in impact investing. Discover her inspiring journey of curiosity, courage & belonging:
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Economics professor Audra Bowlus shared her expertise in a recent London Free Press article on Amazon’s addition of 800 seasonal jobs in the London region—offering valuable insight into what this means for the local economy and workforce. Read more here: www.pressreader.com/canada/the-l...
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Political Science professor Matt Lebo joined 15 CBC afternoon radio programs, including The Homestretch in Calgary, to unpack the implications and impacts of a potential U.S. government shutdown. Listen to his insights here: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...
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CBC News Network spoke with anthropology prof emeritus Ian Colquhoun about the legacy of Jane Goodall, DSc’18. Goodall, who was awarded an honorary degree from Western, passed away yesterday, leaving behind an enduring impact on science and conservation. iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...
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This week at Weldon Library, Joseph McGill Jr., founder of The Slave Dwelling Project, reminded us: Black history is not one month—it’s every day. Powerful stories, powerful truths.
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The 2nd annual Afternoon of Allyship brought Western’s community together to reflect on allyship in learning, research & leadership. 🌿
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📢 Advance voting is reshaping the way federal election campaigns are run in Canada. The Hill Times highlights insights from Political Science professor & chair Laura Stephenson on what this trend means for parties & voters. Read more here: www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Advance voting in Canada continues to rise—and it's changing campaigning
With more and more Canadians locking in their votes early, campaign rollouts have had to adjust, or ‘miss the window,’ says former Liberal strategist Brett Thalmann.
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