Tag: Student Life
Embracing opportunities key to Western grad’s success
As Misko Kicknosway returns to Western for fall convocation, she’s coming home to the community where she honed the leadership skills she’s now helping to instill in others.
AUT MBA students win national Case comp
Five AUT Business School MBA students emerged victorious in the inaugural NZ MBA Case Competition, showcasing their outstanding problem-solving skills, teamwork, and strategic thinking.
Western athlete competing for Canada at world para championships
In September 2022, Natalie Thirsk set herself a goal: to make it on the Canadian national team for the World Para Athletics Championships.
Indigenous music student launches debut single through UQ
Emerging Indigenous artist Durriwiyn has become the first student to release a single through The University of Queensland’s record label Corella Recordings.
Kinesiology student Landon Foley awarded 3M National Student Fellowship
Dinos rower and community ambassador one of 10 undergrads across Canada honoured for their outstanding leadership.
Western students awarded five fellowships with London Symphonia
Five Don Wright Faculty of Music students have been selected as the inaugural fellows of the London Symphonia Fellowship program, a new initiative funded by Western’s Strategic Priorities Fund.
UWA medical student aiming for Everest records
A final year medical student from The University of Western Australia is setting out to break multiple mountaineering records when she climbs Mount Everest next month.
Three McGill Professors Receive Royal Society of Canada Medals
Three McGill researchers have been honoured with prestigious medals from the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
Agree to disagree: UOW students compete in world debating championships
Learning how to argue is a skill that seems to have been lost in the 21st century, as healthy debate has given way to one-sided shouting and social media cancellation.
Swimmer set to dive into Western with $100K Schulich Leaders award
Whether he’s in the classroom, in the pool or running his small business, “I like to be at the top of the leaderboard,” he said. “I like to win.”