Western temporarily suspends policy that restricted university protests

Western University has temporarily shelved a policy that required protest organizers to obtain authorization from the Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Services before demonstrating. The policy–which was introduced in late August–reportedly received immediate negative feedback from many in the university community who felt that it infringed on their freedom of expression. “Our community is […]

Western University has established the James and Eva Good Chair in English Literature. The chair is supported in perpetuity by a $3.5M endowment, composed of a $1.5M gift from alumni Jim and Eva Good, matching funds from the university, and $500K from the existing Dr James and Eva Good Faculty of Arts and Humanities Fund. […]

Western University has closed some campus roads “indefinitely” amid an ongoing labour disruption led by CUPE Local 2361. The strike began over a week ago after Western support workers set up picket lines following stalled negotiations with the university over pay. Western spokesperson Stephen Ledgley stated that the decision to maintain road closures was made […]