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September 23, 2026 | Western News
Bestselling American author joins Western as writer-in-residence
Lisa Ko encourages students to write in community and closely observe the world around them. Ko will offer public workshops throughout the year at Western and London's Central Library and meet with writers from both the Western and London communities. Appointments are available on Tuesdays throughout the fall and winter terms.
September 15, 2026 | Western News
Meet Cadence McGillicuddy, Western’s new student writer-in-residence
Cadence offers weekly office hours for students looking to talk about their creative work, get feedback on their writing, or learn more about writing opportunities at Western and beyond. Email studentwriterinresidence@westernusc.ca to book an appointment and share your creative work.
September 11, 2026 | Faculty of Arts & Humanities
English and Film Studies alumna Jacqueline Ryan, BA'90, receives 2026 Alumni Award of Excellence
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A leader in Canadian sport, marketing and philanthropy, Jacqueline has built a distinguished career grounded in the communication, storytelling and strategic thinking skills fostered through her arts education.
August 26, 2026 | Western News
Expert insight: Burnout isn’t new—18th‑century farm records show the same exhaustion
English Postdoctoral Fellow Nathan TeBokkel explains how meaning of 'burnout' shifted from literal to figurative.
August 6, 2026 | The Conversation
How Netflix's Little House on the Prairie expands the book and TV series for today
Associate Professor Miranda Green-Barteet (Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies and English & Writing Studies) and PhD Candidate Melanie Fishbane explore Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie.
August 6 - 9 | Summer Shakespeare at Western
Love's Labour's Lost
This take on Love’s Labour's Lost follows four frat bros who swear off women to focus on their studies—until the student council arrives to negotiate their frat house and puts their oath to the test. Performances run August 6–9, with evening shows at 6:30 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for students and seniors. RSVP is required to reserve a seat; payment is cash only at the door.
