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A Statement from President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton and Vice-President Equity, People & Culture Sheila Cote-Meek on Anti-Asian Racism | Déclaration de la présidente et vice-chancelière, Rhonda Lenton, et de la vice-présidente de l’équité, des personnes et de la culture, Sheila Cote-Meek, à propos du racisme anti-Asiatiques

The 91ÑÇÉ« community is deeply saddened by the shootings of eight people in Georgia, including six women of Asian descent, highlighting a concerning rise in anti-Asian racism, including here in Canada.  91ÑÇÉ« denounces and condemns anti-Asian racism — and all forms of racism, violence and hatred — in the strongest possible terms. Maintaining […]

91ÑÇÉ« celebrates International Women's Day | L’Université 91ÑÇÉ« célèbre la Journée internationale des femmes

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear Colleagues, Today, 91ÑÇÉ« is delighted to join communities around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. Click here to watch a short video message 91ÑÇÉ« has long been recognized as a leader in gender equality. For more than three decades, our School of Gender, Sexuality and […]

VP Advancement Jeff O’Hagan selected to become Vice-President, University Advancement at Western University | Jeff O’Hagan, vice-président à la promotion, est le futur vice-président à la promotion de l’Université Western

It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that Jeff O’Hagan, 91ÑÇɫ’s Vice-President Advancement, will be leaving the University on April 1 for a new role as Vice-President, University Advancement at Western University. While I am sorry to lose Jeff as a colleague, I know that this new role is an excellent opportunity […]

Celebrating Black History Month and Recommitting to Action | Célébrons le Mois de l’histoire des Noirs et renouvelons notre engagement

This February marks the 25th anniversary of the first time Black History Month was officially commemorated in Canada. Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate Black culture, and recognize the contributions made by the Black students, staff, instructors, and alumni of 91ÑÇÉ«.   Indeed, we are grateful to Black community members for their insights and […]

A statement from 91ÑÇÉ« President Rhonda Lenton on first anniversary of Flight 752 tragedy

A Statement from 91ÑÇÉ« President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton on the First Anniversary of the Flight 752 Tragedy | Déclaration de Rhonda Lenton, présidente et vice-chancelière de l’Université 91ÑÇÉ«, à l’occasion du premier anniversaire de la tragédie du vol 752

Today, on the first anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, the 91ÑÇÉ« community remembers the victims of this tragic event, including three of our own students: Sadaf Hajiaghavand, an upper-year student in 91ÑÇɫ’s Bachelor of Human Resources Management program; Pegah Safar Poor Koloor, a first-year Faculty of Science student, studying […]

A Statement from 91ÑÇÉ« President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton on the Passing of Leo Panitch

Today, 91ÑÇÉ« mourns the loss of Leo Panitch, Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Politics at the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Leo was a renowned political economist, Marxist theorist and co-editor of The Socialist Register, and was awarded a Canada Research Chair in 2002 for his study of the role […]

Announcement of Appointment of Principal, Glendon Campus | Annonce de la nomination du principal du campus Glendon

I am delighted to announce that the search for Principal of Glendon Campus has reached a successful conclusion. As you may recall, earlier this year I reconstituted a search committee comprised of members of Glendon Campus — including faculty, staff and students, as well as a member appointed by me — which was chaired by […]

Announcement of Appointment of Maureen Armstrong as Ombudsperson | Nomination de Maureen Armstrong au poste d’ombud de l’Université

I am delighted to share with you that Maureen Armstrong has been appointed Interim 91ÑÇÉ« Ombudsperson. Maureen will be familiar to the 91ÑÇÉ« community through her service as University Secretary and General Counsel from 2014 to 2019. In this role, she provided strategic and informed counsel to address a multitude of complex governance and […]

A Message from President Lenton on Facilitating and Safeguarding Political Discourse and Freedom of Expression | Message de la présidente Lenton sur la promotion et la protection du discours politique et de la liberté d’expression

La version française suit la version anglaise. With the results of the United States election now announced, I’d like to acknowledge themany members of the 91ÑÇÉ« community who have been and continue to be affected by the political events south of the border. Whether you are an American citizen, have friends or loved ones living […]