News & Announcements

Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching

Western’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching recognize outstanding contributions by faculty to the academic development of students. Up to six awards may be given out annually in the following three categories: the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Angela Armitt Award for Excellence in Teaching by Part-Time Faculty, and the Marilyn Robinson Award for Excellence in Teaching. In addition, one award may be given annually in the Western Award for Innovations in Technology-Enhanced Teaching category.

For information relating to the preparation of dossiers and the evaluation criteria for these awards, please see the Senate Committee on University Teaching Awards (SUTA) Regulations. 

Nominations must be submitted on or before 12:00 p.m. on January 16, 2023 to teaching.awards@uwo.ca. 

Elections to Senate and Board of Governors

Nominations will open on January 16, 2023 for membership on Western's Senate and Board of Governors in the faculty, administrative staff, graduate, and undergraduate student constituencies. For full information please visit Senate Elections and Board of Governors Elections. 

Call for Nominations for membership on Senate Committees

The Senate Nominating Committee is accepting nominations from members of the University community for membership on Senate committees. Visit Call for Nominations for Senate Committees for details on current vacancies and the process for submitting a nominations.