The University Students’ Council issued the following statement regarding the death of a student earlier this week.The USC is devastated with the news of the passing of Gabriel Neil, a first-year health science student. Our sincere condolences are extended to Gabriel’s family and friends, and our thoughts are with those within our campus community who […]
Trigger Warning: this post discusses gender-based and sexual violence. The USC is heartbroken with what we are hearing within residences and on campus. While we cannot comment on investigations taking place, we want to make it absolutely clear that we hear you, we stand with survivors, and we are here to take your feedback on how […]
The University Students’ Council executive team is pleased by the direction and approach Western University is taking to ensure the health and safety of our campus community. The vaccine policy announcement shared this evening is essential information for students to consider as we begin planning a return to campus. We look forward to learning more about Western’s […]
By Victoria Brown World Indigenous Peoples Day is an official day of celebration to recognize and honour the heritage, cultures and valuable contributions to society by Indigenous peoples. The USC acknowledges the continued impact of colonization and is committed to taking steps forward to both decolonize our campus. Whether you are connected with your community […]
The University Students’ Council issued the following statement regarding the death of a Western student this week: The USC is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Josue Silva, a second-year student in the Faculty of Social Science. Our thoughts are with Josue’s friends and family, and the fellow students who have been impacted by […]
The University Students’ Council is excited to welcome students back to campus, and we are looking forward to providing an exceptional student experience, which is in-line with all health and safety regulations. Last week, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities announced that campuses should plan for a normal return to campus. This includes no capacity […]
Welcome to Zoom University! We’re excited to have you as part of our family. No, but seriously, real talk: how is anyone supposed to self-motivate during these unprecedented times? How can one possibly focus on their online schoolwork when you can access things like Netflix, online shopping, and CoolMathGames.com via the exact same technological source? […]
Dear first-years living in residence, You probably hear this way too often, but this school year is truly unprecedented, and I am continuously inspired by your resilience. As you are settling into your new homes for the school year, I just wanted to remind you that you are never alone: you have each other, your sophs, […]
The University Students’ Council issued the following statement on Sunday, September 27, regarding the death of a Western student this week: The USC is saddened to learn of the passing of Sydney Legasy, a third year health science student, a few days ago. As a close community, the loss of a student impacts us all […]
The University Students’ Council issued the following statement this afternoon regarding the death of a King’s University College student this week: The USC is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Yafet Haddish, fourth year King’s University College student. Our thoughts go out to Yafet’s friends and family, and the fellow students who have been […]
