University of Western Ontario
President Alan Shepard | | |
Provost | Florentine Strzelczyk | |
---|---|---|
Academic staff | 1,403[5] | |
Undergraduates | 33,879[5] | |
Postgraduates | 6,705[6] | |
Location | 43°00′30″N 81°16′21″W / 43.00833°N 81.27250°W | |
Campus | Urban, 455 hectares (1,120 acres)[7] | |
Colours | Purple and white[8] | |
Nickname | Mustangs | |
Sporting affiliations | U Sports, OUA | |
Mascot | JW the Mustang[9] | |
Website | uwo | |
The University of Western Ontario (UWO; branded as Western University) is a public research university in London, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on 455 hectares (1,120 acres) of land, surrounded by residential neighbourhoods and the Thames River bisecting the campus's eastern portion. The university operates twelve academic faculties and schools.
The university was founded on 7 March 1878 by Bishop Isaac Hellmuth of the Anglican Diocese of Huron as The Western University of London, Ontario.[2] It incorporated Huron College, which had been founded in 1863. The first four faculties were Arts, Divinity, Law and Medicine. The university became non-denominational in 1908. Beginning in 1919, the university had affiliated with several denominational colleges. The university grew substantially in the post-World War II era, and a number of faculties and schools were added.
Western is a
History
The university was founded on 7 March 1878 by Bishop
Although the university was incorporated in 1878, it was not until 20 June 1881 that it received the right to confer degrees in arts, divinity and medicine. In 1882, the name of the university was revised to The Western University and College of London, Ontario.[14] The first convocation of graduates was held on 27 April 1883.[12] Initially affiliated with the Church of England,[14] the university became non-denominational in 1908.
In 1916, the university's current site was purchased from the Kingsmill family. There are two World War I memorial plaques in University College. The first lists the 19 students and graduates of the University of Western Ontario who died; the second honours the men from Middlesex County who died.[15][16] A third plaque lists those who served with the No. 10 Canadian General hospital during WWII, the unit raised and equipped by UWO.[16]
In 1923, the university was renamed as The University of Western Ontario.[1][10] The first two buildings constructed by architect John Moore and Co. at the new site were the Arts Building (now University College) and the Natural Science Building (now the Physics and Astronomy Building).[17] Classes on the university's present site began in 1924.[18] The University College tower, one of the university's most distinctive features, was named the Middlesex Memorial Tower in honour of the men from Middlesex County who fought in World War I.
In the early 20th century, a number of institutions became
Two World War II memorial honour rolls are hung on the Physics and Astronomy Building: the first lists the UWO students and graduates who served in the Second World War, and the second lists those who served with the No. 10 Canadian General hospital during WWII, the unit raised and equipped by UWO.[16]
Although enrolment was relatively small for many years, the university began to grow after World War II. It added a number of faculties in the post-war period, such as the Faculty of
In 2012, the university rebranded itself as "Western University" to give the school less of a regional or even national identity. "We want to be international," president Dr. Amit Chakma told The Globe and Mail. The university's legal name, however, remains "The University of Western Ontario" and, as such, remains in use on transcripts and diplomas.[24]
Campus
The University of Western Ontario is in the city of London, Ontario, in the southwestern end of the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor. Most of the campus is surrounded by residential neighbourhoods, with the Thames River bisecting the campus' eastern portion. Western Road is the university's major transportation artery, travelling north to south. The central campus, which includes most of the university's student residences and teaching facilities is approximately 170.8 hectares (422 acres).[7]
Student residences make up the largest part of Western's building area, with approximately 31 percent of all building space allocated for residential use. Teaching and research facilities take up the second largest portion of building space, with approximately 28 percent of all building space allocated for that use. Most of these facilities are used for research, with 48 percent of all teaching and research facilities allocated for that purpose. Approximately 27 percent of all teaching and research facilities is made up of classrooms, with the remaining 24 percent made up of instructional laboratories.[25]
The development of Western's present campus began in the 1920s. Many of the university's earliest buildings used
Library and museums
The university's library system,
Western also operates two art galleries, the Artlab Gallery, and the McIntosh Gallery. Located in the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre, the Artlab Gallery showcases approximately 14 projects per year, exploring conceptual and experimental production through a wide range of media. The Artlab Gallery also aims to assist in the research and practices of students and faculty members.
Western also maintains academic and administrative links with the Museum of Ontario Archaeology. The Museum originally grew out of a collection of artifacts housed in various buildings throughout London, including Western's University College, and Middlesex College. Formally opened on 28 February 1978, its creation was facilitated by the university president and Western's Faculty of Social Science. Although the museum was incorporated as an independent charitable organization, without the ability to share capital, its directors continued to be appointed by the university's Board of Governors.[37]
Housing and student facilities
The main campus of The University of Western Ontario offers student housing, with nine student residences housing either first-year students or upper-year students. In September 2015, 23.49 percent of the undergraduate population lived on campus, including 78.69 percent of all first-year students.[29] Each residence operates their own Residences' Council, governed by their own constitutions.[38] Student residence building are split between traditional-styled residences, suite-styled residences, and hybrid-style residences that incorporate elements of traditional and suite-styled residences.
Traditional-styled residences include Delaware Hall,
The support system in Residences at Western is made up of over 500 upper-year students who take on various roles and positions, with the goal being to assist first-year students and act as a resource for them. These positions include Residence Staff, Academic and Leadership Programmers, Community Leaders, Residence and Faculty Sophs, Residents' Council, Residence Tour Guides, and Connect-IT Staff Members.[46] Residence Staff and Sophs live alongside first-year students across Western's various residences, and assist in building an atmosphere to allow first-year students to grow and adjust to university life.[47]
The University Community Centre acts as Western's
Off-campus facilities
In addition to The University of Western Ontario's central campus, the university owns several other properties throughout Southwestern Ontario. Excluding Western's central campus, as well as the campuses of Western's affiliated university colleges, Western owns approximately 309.6 hectares (765 acres) of land. Included among these properties is a number of research facilities. Managed under Western Research Parks, the facilities are clustered into three research parks. The three parks serve as a research link between academics and corporations.[49]
The oldest research park operated by Western is Discovery Park, adjacent to the university's main campus. The 16.2 hectares (40 acres) research park was established in 1989, with tenants ranging from national government laboratories, to large-multi-industrial research centres. Discovery Park also includes a 48-room hotel and conference centre, Windermere Manor.
The university also manages several residences outside the central campus. The official residence of the university president, Gibbons Lodge, is off-campus. Completed in 1932, the Tudor Revival-styled house is north of Western's central campus. It was acquired by the university in 1960.[54] In addition to Gibbons Lodge, the university also maintains Platt's Lane Estates, a complex of townhouses and apartments south of the university's campus. The complex was designed to accommodate upper-year, graduate, and students with families.[55]
Sustainability
Campus sustainability at Western is managed by the President's Advisory Committee on Environment & Sustainability. The committee's mandate includes incorporating sustainability into the academic programming, engaging in research across the disciplines into issues of environmental sustainability, using ecological landscaping methods and preserving green space and building and renovating facilities in accordance with energy efficiency and sustainability principles[56] Along with the other members of the Council of Ontario Universities, Western had signed a pledge in 2009 known as Ontario Universities Committed to a Greener World, with the objective of transforming its campus into a model of environmental responsibility.[57] Western is also a signatory of the Talloires Declaration, a sustainability declaration created for presidents of higher education.[58] The university campus received a B− grade from the Sustainable Endowments Institute on its College Sustainability Report Card for 2011.[59]
Administration
The university's governance is conducted through the Board of Governors and the Senate. The Senate was the university's first governing body, created in the university's founding document, An Act to Incorporate the Western University of London, Ontario, 1878.[60] The Board of Governors was later established in An Act to amend the Act to incorporate the Western University of London, Ontario, 1892.[61] The Board is responsible for the university's management, including financial matters.[62] Ex officio governors of the Board include the university's chancellor, president, the mayor of London, the warden of Middlesex County and the secretary of the Board of Governors. The Board also consists of 26 other governors either appointed or elected by the members of the university's community and the surrounding community, including elected representatives from the student body.[63]
The Senate is responsible for the university's academic policies.[64] The Senate consists of 20 ex officio positions in the Senate granted to the chancellor, the president, the university's vice-presidents, the senior dean of each faculty, the university librarian and the secretary of the senate. The secretary of the senate is a non-voting ex officio member. The Senate also consists of 46 elected members from the university's faculty, 18 members from the student population, and 9 members from the Western's affiliated colleges, including their principals. The Senate also consists of 9 other members from around the university community. In all, there are 103 members of the Senate, 102 of which may vote and 10–13 official observers of the Senate.[65]
The president and vice-chancellor acts as the university's chief executive officer, accountable to the Board of Governors and the Senate, by supervising and directing the university's academic and administrative work and its teaching and non-teaching staff.[66] Alan Shepard is the tenth president of the university, who began his tenure as president on 1 July 2019.[67] In 2022, Shepard was the highest paid President of any Ontario university, receiving $520,000 in salary and benefits.[68] The chancellor of the university acts as the honorary and symbolic head of the university. The position of chancellor is a four-year, non-renewable term.[69] The university's current chancellor is Kelly Meighen, who was appointed to the position on 1 July 2023.[70]
Affiliated institutions
The University of Western Ontario is affiliated to three
In addition to the three university colleges, Western also maintains an affiliation with St. Peter's Seminary through its affiliation with King's University College.[76] Founded in 1912, St. Peters was opened as the seminary for the Roman Catholic Diocese of London.[77] The campuses of King's University College and St. Peter's Seminary are east of Richmond Street and the university's central campus.
Academics
Western is a publicly funded research university, and a member of the
The university is divided into 11 faculties and schools including the
Admission requirements at Western differ depending upon the education system where the applicant originates from, due to the lack of uniformity in marking schemes.[87] In September 2012 secondary school average for full-time first-year students at Western was 89.3 percent.[88] For admission in the fall of 2013, there were 45,000 applications for 4,900 spaces.[89]
The university also offers students the opportunity to earn credits while studying abroad, through student exchange programs, and internship, faculty-led international excursions, and clinical placements.[90]
Reputation
U.S News & World Report National[95] | 10 | |
---|---|---|
Maclean's Medical/Doctoral[96] | 11 | |
Maclean's Reputation[97] | 13 |
In the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities rankings, the university ranked 201–300 in the world and 9–12 in Canada.[91] The 2024 QS World University Rankings ranked the university 114th in the world and sixth in Canada.[98] The 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings ranked Western 201–250 in the world, and 8–10 in Canada.[94] In U.S. News & World Report 2022–23 global university rankings, the university placed 300th in the world, and tenth in Canada.[95] In Maclean's 2023 rankings, Western placed 11th in their Medical-Doctoral university category, tied with Université Laval. The university also ranked 13th in Maclean reputation category.[96][99]
The university has also placed in a number of rankings that evaluated the employment prospects of its graduates. In QS's 2022 graduate employability ranking, the university ranked 43rd in the world, and third in Canada.[93]
The university is ranked among the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. [100]
Research
Western has four primary fields of research: life sciences and the human condition, culture analysis and values, the human and physical environments, and social trends, public policy, and economic activity.[101] In Research Infosource's 2018 ranking of Canadian research universities, Western was ranked 10th; with a sponsored research income (external funding) of $249.669 million in 2017.[102] In 2017, members of Western's faculty averaged a sponsored research income of $166,100, while graduate students averaged a sponsored research income $41,600.[102] The federal government is the largest source of funding providing 46% of Western's research budget, primarily through grants. Private corporations contribute 10 per cent of Western's research budget.[103]
Western's research performance has been noted in several bibliometric university rankings, which uses citation analysis to evaluate the impact a university has on academic publications. In 2019, the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities ranked Western 197th in the world, and ninth in Canada,[104] whereas the University Ranking by Academic Performance 2018–19 rankings placed the university 187th in the world, and ninth in Canada.[105]
Research regarding the human brain has also become a major focus at the university. The Brain and Mind Institute focuses on research in cognitive neuroscience at Western.[106] In 2011, the Institute discovered the blind may perform echolocation by using the visual cortex of the brain.[107] Another 2011 study at Western suggested people who are deaf from birth may be able to reassign the area of their brain used for hearing to boost their sight.[108] Western also is home to the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, the first dedicated space institute providing a planetary science degree in Canada.
In 2014, the university unveiled plans for a 4,200-square-foot facility for research in medicine, science and technology, in the study of HIV and other complex human pathogens.
Student life
Undergraduate[c] | Graduate | |
---|---|---|
Male[112][113] | 43.9% | 45.0% |
Female[112][113] | 56.1% | 55.0% |
Canadian student[114] | 90.1% | 78.0% |
International student[114] | 9.9% | 22.0% |
The two main
There are a number of fraternities and sororities existing throughout the student community.
The university is known for its party culture, ranking 7th in Canada by Maclean's top party school 2019 rankings.[121]
On March 2, 2022, the University Students' Council unanimously passed a motion declaring a Sexual and Gender-Based Violence crisis on campus.[122] This followed nationally discussed allegations of a mass drugging and widespread sexual-assault during the 2021/2022 orientation week, which culminated with the arrest and expulsion of some students.[123]
Athletics
Athletics at Western is managed by Sports & Recreation Services, a division of the Faculty of Health Sciences.[124] The university's varsity teams compete in the Ontario University Athletics conference of U Sports. The varsity teams are known as the Western Mustangs. As is mandatory for all members of U Sports, Western does not provide full-ride athletic scholarships.[125]
The university has a number of athletic facilities open to their varsity teams and their students. The Western Student Recreation Centre, opened in January 2009, is home to Western's group fitness, drop in recreation, registered massage therapy, sport psychology, drop in recreation, intramural sports and clubs. Better known as the WSRC or the Rec Centre, this facility has an 8-lane, 50-metre pool facility. Overlooking the pool is a 3-tiered concrete viewing area. A 1-metre diving board is also available. There is over 19,000 square feet of weight, cardio, and stretching space within the WSRC. There are three gyms on the first floor, and two more on the upper level. Outside the lower gyms is the 1st floor games and activity lounge for table tennis, while outside of the upper gym spaces is cardio space as well as the destination for spin bike programming. Also on the 4th floor are two large studio spaces where the drop in fitness, clubs and dance courses take place.[126]
Many Western students take part in intramural sport leagues and tournaments.[130] Opportunities are offered at multiple skill levels and across a variety of sports. Sports offered include traditional sports like volleyball, basketball and soccer, as well as less traditional events like dodgeball and inner tube water polo. Western also hosts secondary school football games at TD Stadium.[131] Western has several fight songs and school songs that may be heard at varsity games, including the official school song, "Western". Written in 1930, it is most notably played at football games and other athletic events by the Western Mustang Band.[132]
Performances
The Don Wright Faculty of Music offers almost 400 performances, masterclasses and recitals each year, most of which are open to the public. The Western University Symphony Orchestra and the Western University Chamber Orchestra perform regularly under conductor Alain Trudel. UWOpera performs a wide variety of repertoire ranging from operetta to full operatic works in the Paul Davenport Theatre (refurbished and renamed in 2009 from Talbot Theatre).[133] There are other student-run drama groups that puts on shows every year.
Media
The university's student population operates a number of media outlets throughout the campus environment. The University Students' Council owns and operates the campus radio station CHRW-FM (94.9 FM).[134] The first campus radio to operate at Western was in 1971, although the present day station CHRW-FM, was not established until 1979, one year after the closure of the Western's first campus radio station.[135]
The University Students' Council previously operated a closed-circuit television station known as tvWestern.ca. The station began broadcasting in 1994,[136] and was discontinued by the student union in 2010 after being cut from the University Students' Council's operating budget.[137]
Newspaper
The Gazette, sometimes called the Western Gazette, is a
The Gazette has spawned several other publications in its history. One was Occidentalia, which had its roots in special convocation issues of the Gazette which included pictures of the graduating class.
Student life programs
Leadership education
The Leadership Education Program is designed to teach students how to become effective leaders, both individually and in teams. The program is split into three tiers: individual leadership, group leadership, and community leadership. To successfully complete a tier an individual must complete at least five of its seven modules.[149]
Student exchange
The University of Western Ontario offers a
Sexual violence
In 2014, Stanley Dobrowolski, a former staff psychiatrist for Western students, was convicted of sexual crimes against his patients. He pleaded guilty to 18 charges (16 of sexual assault, one for voyeurism, and one for disobeying court orders) and was sentenced to four years in prison.[151] Dobrowolski had been a psychiatrist at Western until 1995. The university issued an apology for Dobrowolski's actions on 16 March 2016.[152]
In September 2021, several students were alleged to have been sexually assaulted during Western's
Notable people
-
Sir Frederick Banting, awarded the Nobel Prize for the first use of insulin on humans
-
Margaret Chan, 7th Director General of the World Health Organization
-
J. Carson Mark, mathematician and member of the Manhattan Project
-
Kevin O'Leary, president of The Learning Company and television personality
-
Galen Weston, chairman of George Weston Limited
-
Roberta Bondar, CSA astronaut and the first Canadian female in space
-
Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party
-
Simu Liu, Canadian actor
-
Jane Philpott, Canadian physician, academic, and former Canadian politician
As of November 2007[update], the University of Western Ontario has over 220,000 alumni residing in over 100 countries.[156] Throughout Western's history, faculty, alumni, and former students have played prominent roles in many different fields and have won the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize and other awards such as the Rhodes Scholarship.[157][158] Former faculty member Frederick Banting received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of insulin.[159] Alice Munro, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013, studied in the university's English department for two years under a scholarship and returned to Western in 1974–1975, when she held the post of writer-in-residence. She was later awarded an honorary degree.[160] Two graduates from Western have also travelled in space, namely Bjarni Tryggvason and Roberta Bondar.[161][162]
Many former students have gained local and national prominence for serving in government, such as James Bartleman, who served as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 2002 to 2007, and Sheila Copps who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Canada.[163] Western's alumni also include a number of provincial premiers, including former premiers of Ontario John Robarts and David Peterson,[164] and the former premier of Alberta, Don Getty.[165] A number of graduates have also served prominent positions on the international level. Examples include Glenn Stevens,[166] the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia and Margaret Chan, the Director-General of the World Health Organization.[167]
A significant number of prominent leaders in business and economics have also studied at Western. Examples include: Stephen Poloz, Governor, Bank of Canada,
Coat of arms
|
See also
- 15025 Uwontario
- Western Mustang Band
Notes
- ^ The university's main campus is located on 1151 Richmond Street in London, Ontario. However, in addition to its main campus the university also operates other facilities throughout southwestern Ontario.
- ^ The following includes full-time, and part-time students enrolled at the university. The following figures do not include students enrolled with an affiliate institutions of Western, including Brescia, King, and Huron university colleges.
- first professional degreeprogram.
References
- ^ a b "An Act respecting The University of Western Ontario" (PDF). The University of Western Ontario. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ a b c "An Act to incorporate The Western University of London, Ontario" (PDF). The University of Western Ontario. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ "University of Western Ontario: Combined Financial Statements, Supplementary Information And Independent Auditors' Report thereon" (PDF). 30 April 2024.
- ^ "2024-25 Operating and Capital Budgets" (PDF). Office of Institutional Planning & Budgeting. University of Western Ontario. 31 March 2024. p. 15. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Facts & Figures, 2021–2022". Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Facts & Figures, 2021–2022". Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Land, Building Area, and Space 2016–17" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Western Visual Identity FAQs". Western University. Archived from the original on 28 January 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ^ "JW – The Official Mascot of the Western Mustangs". Western Mustangs. Western Ontario Athletics. 20 July 2011. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011.
- ^ a b c Green, J Paul. "University of Western Ontario". Encyclopedia of Music in Canada. The Canadian Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 10 March 2005. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ a b c d Beaton, B. "University of Western Ontario". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ a b not stated (1889). History of the County of Middlesex, Canada. London: W.A. & C.L. Goodspeed. p. 295.
- ^ Pound, Richard W (2005). Fitzhenry and Whiteside Book of Canadian Facts and Dates. Fitzhenry and Whiteside. p. 285.
- ^ a b "An Act to incorporate The Western University and College of London, Ontario" (PDF). Uwo.ca. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "First World War memorial : University of Western Ontario: Memorial 35042-032 London, ON". National Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials. Veterans Affairs Canada. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ a b c "World War memorials: University of Western Ontario: Memorial 35042-030 London, ON". National Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials. Veterans Affairs Canada. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ New Buildings of the University of Western Ontario, Architect: John Moore and Co., vol. 17, London, Ontario: Construction (Toronto), November 1924, pp. 331–334
- ^ Zimmer, Mitchell. "Helen Irene Battle". University of Western Ontario. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ a b "University of Windsor". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
- ^ "| Laurier Library". Archived from the original on 17 November 2015.
- ISBN 9780802044297.
- ^ Western University (1 January 1971). "1971-72 Academic Calendar, by Faculty". Western University Academic Calendars.
- ^ "Faculty of Music's founding dean passes away". Western News. 7 November 2000. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ Rogers, Kaleigh (6 September 2012). "UWO rebrands to a familiar name: Western". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ^ "Land, Building Area, and Space, 2017" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Background - President Paul Davenport". University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Age Profile of UWO buildings" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. 11 January 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Brain and Mind Institute - Western University". Uwo.ca. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Common University Data Ontario - 2016 - Western University" (PDF). Institutional Consortium for Student Retention Survey. 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Locations - Western Libraries". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Visiting the Archives - Western Libraries". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Library = St. Peter's Seminary". St. Peter's Seminary. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Artlab Gallery". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "About the Gallery - McIntosh Gallery". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "History - McInstosh Gallery". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Western mcIntosh Gallery Annual Report 2013 - 2014" (PDF). McIntosh Gallery. 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- ^ "Museum of Ontario Archeologypublisher=University of Western Ontario". 2018. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Residences' Constitutions". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "First-Year Buildings". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Upper-Year Buildings". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Saugeen-Maitland Hall". The University of Western Ontario. 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ "Alumni House". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "University Apartments". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Lambton Hall". The University of Western Ontario. 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Bayfield Hall". The University of Western Ontario. 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ "Student Leaders in Residence". srv5.has.uwo.pri. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ "Orientation Week & Events". srv5.has.uwo.pri. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ "University Community Centre". The University of Western Ontario. 2004. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Western Research Parks". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Discovery Park - Western Research Parks". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Advanced Manufacturing Park". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "WindEEE Dome". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Sarnia-Lambton Research Park". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ Wallace, Janis (11 May 2010). "Estate of grace". London Free Press. Postmedia Network. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Platt's Lane Estates". The University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "President's Advisory Committee on Environment & Sustainability (PACES)". Environment and Sustainability on Campus. University of Western Ontario. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Western helps 'green' the province and the world". Londoner. Sun Media Corporation. 27 November 2009. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Talloires declaration institutional signatory list". The Talloires Declaration. University Leaders for a Sustainable Future. 22 October 2010. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013.
- ^ Sustainable Endowments Institute (2 November 2010). "University of Western Ontario". The College Sustainability Report Card. Sustainable Endowments Institute. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "An Act to incorporate The Western University of London, Ontario" (PDF). Queen's Printer for Ontario. 1878. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "An Act to amend the Act to incorporate the Western University of London, Ontario, 1892" (PDF). Queen's Printer for Ontario. 1878. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Board of Governors". University Secretariat. The University of Western Ontario. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Members of the Board" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. 30 June 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Senate". University Secretariat. University of Western Ontario. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Senate Membership 2011–2012" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. 18 July 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "President & Vice-Chancellor" (PDF). University of Western Ontario Board of Governors. University of Western Ontario. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 October 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Concordia's Alan Shepard next Western University president". London Free Press. Susan Muszak. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ Rivers, Heather (5 April 2023). "Western president paid $520K in 2022, most among Ontario university heads". The London Free Press.
- ^ "Chancellor". University Secretariat. University of Western Ontario. Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ Ferguson, Kelly (5 July 2023). "Meighen named Western's 24th Chancellor". Western News. University of Western Ontario. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ a b "About - Brescia University College". Brescia University College. 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "The Ursulines and Brescia University College". Brescia University College. 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Huron's History". Huron University College. 21 January 2018.
- ^ a b "About King's - King's University College". King's University College. 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Facts - King's University College". King's University College. 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Affiliation Agreement among King's University College, St Peter's Seminary, and The Board of Governors, The University of Western Ontario" (PDF). The University of Western Ontario. 30 September 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "History of St. Peter's Seminary". St. Peter's Seminary. 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "The University of Western Ontario". Directory of Canadian Universities. Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. 28 March 2011. Archived from the original on 18 December 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "Five-Year Enrolment Comparison" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
- ^ "Section A1 – Address information". Common University Data Ontario. University of Western Ontario. 29 November 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (7 December 2010). "Post Secondary Education". Canada Student Loans and Grants. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. Archived from the original on 24 August 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
- ^ "The University of Western Ontario: Faculties". University of Western Ontario. 2016. Archived from the original on 24 January 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Number of part-time undergraduate students: five year comparison" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Full-time constituent enrolment by faculty and gender" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Number of Graduate Students 2016-17" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Applicants - Graduates and Postdoctoral Studies". University of Western Ontario. 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Admission Requirements". The University of Western Ontario. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "B3 - Secondary School Averages of Full Time, First Year Students" (PDF). Common University Data Ontario. University of Western Ontario. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ^ "Ottawa eyes new campus in region". The London Free Press. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "Go Abroad". uwo.ca. University of Western Ontario. 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ a b c "2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities". ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ a b "QS World University Rankings - 2024". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ a b "QS Graduate Employability Rankings - 2022". Times Higher Education. QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "World University Rankings 2024". Times Higher Education. TES Global. 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "Best Global Universities in Canada". U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News & World Report, L.P. 25 October 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Canada's best Medical Doctoral universities: Rankings 2024". Maclean's. Rogers Media. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Canada's best universities by reputation: Rankings 2023". Maclean's. Rogers Media. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ^ "QS Ranking 2024 - Canada - Results". UniversityRankings.ch.
- ^ "Canada's best universities by reputation: Rankings 2022". Maclean's. Rogers Media. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Facts & Figures". www.uwo.ca.
- ^ "About Us". University of Western Ontario. Archived from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 23 March 2011.
- ^ a b "Canada's Top 50 Research Universities 2018". Research Infosource. 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ "Research Revenue 2009–10 ($M)" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
- ^ "World University Rankings By 2019". NTU Rankings. 2019. Archived from the original on 8 July 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ "2018-2019 RANKING BY COUNTRY". Informatics Institute of Middle East Technical University. 2018. Archived from the original on 4 November 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "The Brain and Mind Institute". University of Western Ontario. Archived from the original on 25 July 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
- ^ Chung, Emily (25 May 2011). "Blind people echolocate with visual part of brain". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ Than, Ker (11 October 2010). "Why the Deaf Have Enhanced Vision". National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on 15 October 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
- ^ "New facility positions Western University on the cutting-edge of HIV/AIDS research". Communications.uwo.ca. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "Safety and Immune Response Assessment Study of Killed-whole HIV-1 Vaccine (SAV001-H) in Chronic HIV-1 Infected Patients". Clinicaltrials.gov. 5 September 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "Media Relations - Western University". Communications.uwo.ca. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Male Enrolment by Program". Common University Data Ontario. Council of Ontario Universities. 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Female Enrolment by Program". Common University Data Ontario. Council of Ontario Universities. 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Total Enrolment by Program". Common University Data Ontario. Council of Ontario Universities. 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- ^ "Government". University Students' Council of the University of Western Ontario. 2010. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "Welcome to SOGS". Society of Graduate Students. 2006. Archived from the original on 6 August 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "About Us". Western Clubs. University Students' Council of the University of Western Ontario. 2011. Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "Club List". Western Clubs. University Students' Council of the University of Western Ontario. 2011. Archived from the original on 6 August 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "Western's Maginarium". Archived from the original on 5 September 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ "About Us". Western USC. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Maclean's (27 November 2018). "Canada's top party schools 2019". Macleans.ca. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ Staff, Communications (16 March 2022). "Statement on the Declaration of a Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Crisis at Western University". USC Voice. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Dubinski, Kate (13 September 2021). "Arrests made after 4 Western students reported sexual assaults in past week, university official says". CBC. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Sports and Recreation Services". Faculty of Health Science. The University of Western Ontario. 13 October 2010. Archived from the original on 27 January 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Full-ride athletic scholarships still on hold". Maclean's. 4 June 2010. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Amenities & Building Features, Western Student Recreation Centre". Western Mustangs. Western Ontario Athletics. 20 July 2011. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012.
- ^ "TD Waterhouse Stadium". Western Mustangs. Western Ontario Athletics. 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Thompson Recreation & Athletic Centre". Western Mustangs. Western Ontario Athletics. 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Alumni Hall". Western Mustangs. Western Ontario Athletics. 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Intramurals at Western". Western Mustangs. Western Ontario Athletics. 20 July 2011. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Leagues". Western Mustangs. Western Ontario Athletics. 20 July 2011. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ^ "School Song to be Recorded". The Gazette. 5 November 1931.
- ^ "Don Wright Faculty of Music Calendar of Events". Events.uwo.ca. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "94.9 CHRW". University Students' Council of the University of Western Ontario. 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "The History of 94.9 CHRW". University Students' Council of the University of Western Ontario. 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "TV Western; Campus Community Television". University Students' Council of the University of Western Ontario. 2011. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "Turning Off tvWestern.ca?". The Gazette. 26 February 2010. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "Defenders of the truth since 1906". The Gazette. 6 September 2010. Archived from the original on 13 September 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "List of Canadian student newspapers". Best University Magazine Awards. 30 April 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ a b "About Us". The Gazette • Western University's Student Newspaper. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ a b Talman, James and Ruth (1953). "Western" 1878-1953 : Being the history of the origins and development of the University of Western Ontario during its first seventy-five years. London, Ontario: University of Western Ontario. p. 94.
- ^ a b Talman, James and Ruth (1953). "Western" 1878-1953 : Being the history of the origins and development of the University of Western Ontario during its first seventy-five years. London, Ontario, Canada: University of Western Ontario. p. 151.
- ^ "Thursday, March 5, 2015". Issuu. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ "2016-2017 Publishing Schedule". The Gazette.
- ^ Gwynne-Timothy, John R.W. (1978). Western's first century. London, Ontario, Canada: University of Western Ontario. p. 728.
- ^ "Publications Committee". Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ^ "National University Wire". nuwire.ca. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ a b "AboutUs". westerngazette.ca. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ "Notice". Success.uwo.ca. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ Western International. "International Exchange Program". Uwo.ca. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "Former doctor Stanley Dobrowolski, sentenced for sex crimes, denied parole because he's too great a public risk". lfpress. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ University, Department of Communications and Public Affairs, Western (14 March 2016). "Western University apologizes to sexual abuse victims of former psychiatrist Dr. Dobrowolski". Media Relations. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Western University's dangerous OWeek: An LFP-Western Gazette investigation". lfpress. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ "What 'The Red Zone' on college campuses teaches us about sexual assault". USA TODAY. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Accused in death of Western University student released on bail". London. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ^ "Embracing the Future – Engaging Alumni The University of Western Ontario Alumni Association Strategic Plan 2007–2011" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 January 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ Bosanac, Alexandra (11 January 2011). "UWO grad wins the 'Pulitzer Prize of broadcast journalism'". Canadian Journalism Project. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
- ^ "Western student wins prestigious Rhodes Scholarship". Western News. University of Western Ontario. 8 January 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "Frederick G. Banting, John Macleod". Nobel Media AB. 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "Alice Munro, LLD'76, wins 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature". Western News. University of Western Ontario. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ "Bjarni V. Tryggvason". National Aeronautics and Space Administration. August 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "Biographical Data". National Aeronautics and Space Administration. July 1997. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
- ^ "The Honourable James K. Bartleman, O.Ont. (1939–)". Queen's Printer for Ontario. 27 April 2010. Archived from the original on 12 June 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "David Peterson to lead talks with First Nations on new framework for sharing gaming revenue". Queen's Printer for Ontario. 15 February 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ISBN 0-88977-151-0.
- ^ "Glenn Stevens". Reserve Bank of Australia. 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "Dr Margaret Chan: Biography". World Health Organization. 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2006. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
- ^ "Stephen S. Poloz". Bankofcanada.ca. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ "Thomas Bailey - 322". Forbes. 21 September 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "W. Geoffrey Beattie". Forbes. 12 June 2009. Archived from the original on 26 April 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "George Cope". BCE Inc. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- .
- ^ "Edward S. Rogers". Rogers Communications. 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ "Our board of directors". ING Bank of Canada. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "Robert R. McEwen BA, MBA". Bloomberg LP. 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.[dead link]
- ^ "John M. Thompson named new Chancellor of Western". Western News. University of Western Ontario. 19 March 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "Advisory Board". Richard Ivey School of Business. 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "#224 Lee Seng Wee & family". Forbes. 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ "Galen Weston & family". Forbes. March 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- Barron's. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- ^ Tan, Hsueh Yun (20 May 2013). "Training for success". The Straits Times. p. C4.
- ^ "T. Kevin O'Leary". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013.
- ^ "Arms of The University of Western Ontario". Canadian Heraldic Authority. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
Further reading
- Barr, Murray Llewellyn (1977). A Century of Medicine at Western: A Centennial History of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Western Ontario. University of Western Ontario. ISBN 9780919534001.
- Gwynne-Timothy, John RW (1978). Western's First Century. University of Western Ontario.
- Talman, Ruth Davis (1925). The Beginnings and Development of the University of Western Ontario, 1878–1924 (MA thesis). University of Western Ontario.