Celebrating the Winter Games
We are proud to cheer on Team Canada and their supporters during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games (February 6-22) and the Paralympic Games (March 6-15). To recognize this global event Western Alumni has some exciting opportunities to get involved and learn more about this year’s games.
Events
Are the Olympics Still Relevant?
February 11, virtual
Western International Centre for Olympic Studies executive council member, professor and researcher, Laura Misener, will discuss the relevance of the Olympics and Paralympics in a world grappling with equity, sustainability and global fragmentation.
Olympics Apparel Sweepstakes
Enter through Purple Perks to win Lululemon official Team Canada apparel and accessories! Sweepstakes closes February 11 at midnight and is open to Canadian alumni excluding Quebec.
Stories
Alumni Q&A with David Shoemaker, LLB‘96, CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee
Expert insight: Will the Winter Olympics amplify global tensions?
Western staff member leads women’s hockey refs at 2026 Winter Games
