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was appointed Executive Director, Advancement & External Relations at Bayview Glen Independent School.

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received the 2024 Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jack Webster Foundation, honouring an exemplary British Columbia journalism career.

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married Derek Laur in October 2023.

retired after 56 years as the clergy at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dartmouth, NS.

is a senior lecturer at the University of Canterbury and has been awarded one of the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation Emerging Research Fellowships.

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published her debut young adult novel, The Stones of Burren Bay, with Latitude 46 Publishing in May 2024. The story follows young Norie Lynch as she rediscovers her artistic identity after tragedy.

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was named on the 100 Top Women to Watch of 2024 from Canada International Black Women Excellence at the Black Pearls Gala.

received the March of Dimes Canada Disability Changemaker Award, presented annually to an individual with lived experience whose efforts make an exceptional difference in creating an inclusive, barrier-free society. The award was presented in Toronto on October 24, 2024.

has his second Project T-Dot art exhibit at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport until January 2025. It showcases his 18-year documentary project on Toronto’s hip-hop legacy and is Canada's largest exhibit on hip-hop culture.

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moved into a new home in BC after completing qualitative research on pro-environmental behaviour at Western.

released her debut book, a memoir entitled With Love from Bali.

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a full-time artist and creative entrepreneur now co-owns the online art gallery, ARTWRK.ca.

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won the New Quarterly's 2024 Edna Staebler Personal Essay Contest for The Isabel Letters, an essay about his correspondence with Canadian writer, Isabel Huggan, BA'65. Both Geoff and Isabel will appear together at the Wild Writers Festival in Waterloo, November 1-3, 2024.

delivered a TED Talk on radical self-care as part of ­T­E­Dx­Etobicoke in June 2024. 

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welcomed baby Carlos in May 2024. Carols shares a birthday with Sami. 

released Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: A Path to Reconciliation in Our Divided Times in September 2024. The book reflects on an epic 13-month, 53-city, 26,403-mile road trip across Canada and the United States. 

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celebrated her 80th birthday with a 6.5 hour hike to Excelsior Mountain, Washington with her dog Marley. 

is appointed professor of comparative law at the University of Oxford as of October 1, 2024.

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launched a podcast aimed at challenging normative behaviours and expectations in the business world. Coffee With Her goes beyond industry practices, taking a holistic approach to encourage meaningful change. 

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released his novel Garbage Boy -The High Bar of Low Expectations in December 2023, the sequel to SCARRED.

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passed away in November 2023. Howard played basketball at Western under coach Jack Fairs and is missed by his loved ones.

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has been nominated for a Theater Library Association of New York City’s annual award for his book, Al Christie: Hollywood’s Forgotten Film Pioneer. The award recognizes performing arts scholarship that demonstrates exemplary use and interpretation of library and archival collections.

retired from the Toronto District School Board as curriculum leader and teacher in June 2022.

and classmates celebrated a Medway Hall reunion in August 2024. 

and wife Jette Thomas (nee Petersen), BA’64, celebrated their 60th anniversary on August 24, 2024.

will be the new director of campus support for Hillel International's Campus Climate Initiative, western (US) region. In this role, she will help address antisemitism on university campuses.

was appointed senior vice president & chief marketing officer of Global Industrial Company, effective August 12, 2024.

passed away on December 11, 2023. Todd was a proud member of the 1979 Yates Cup winning football team. Well respected in a long career with General Motors and General Dynamics, Todd had a passion for military history, sports, politics and music. He is greatly missed by his loved ones.

joins the administration team at the Lambton Kent District School Board as an elementary vice principal in September 2024, after 21 years as a secondary special education teacher and coordinator of services.

published her first work of fiction, HR Can Be Murder. The novel explores interpersonal relationships, the complexities of navigating work expectations, and the importance of personal growth - all in the context of a murder mystery.

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passed away in Leamington, Ontario on July 27, 2024 at the age of 94. Donald spent three years with Ford Canada and a family tire business before a 32-year career in education with the Windsor Board of Education.

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published Culture Clubs: The Real Fate of Societies in July 2022.

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purchased their childhood home in Ontario in 2024.

got engaged in 2024! Ashley and fiancé Ryan are excited for this next milestone.

has published her second novel, Cicada Summer in June 2024. The book follows Husha, a young woman who discovers an unsettling short story collection penned by her late mother. 

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was nominated as a Heritage Champion in June 2024 as part of the celebration of the 175th anniversary of the creation of Lambton County, Ontario.

received the 2023 Civic Accessibility Award from the City of Pickering for significant contributions to the well-being and advancement of people with accessibility requirements.

began a new role in 2024 as a patient care coordinator for a sexual health clinic. 

accepted a new position with the University of New Brunswick as associate professor and chair of applied research in sales.

wrote their debut novel Dotted Lines, available on Oct. 1, 2024. This work of fiction takes place on Western’s campus.

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was awarded the University of Toronto Faculty of Music's Teaching Award. The award recognizes excellence, commitment and innovation in teaching, as well as the recipient’s role in enhancing the student experience.

retired from the Ontario Fire Marshal in October 2023 after 31 years as a forensic fire protection engineer.

launched The Ultimate Entrepreneur's Handbook in June 2024, a how-to guide on starting and growing a business.

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is the co-editor and co-author of The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in the Legal Profession, published in April 2024.

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and family welcomed their first child, a baby boy on February 9, 2024.

graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2024 with a master of education in education policy and analysis.

has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Liszt Society as editor of the ALS Newsletter. Other ALS activities have included artistic director of the 2018 Liszt Festival and a jurist for the 2021 Los Angeles International Liszt Competition.

published his first novel Unforgiven Trespasses. The suspenseful crime mystery is set in Stratford, Ontario in June 2020. This great summer read is available at Fanfare Books in Stratford.

released her debut novella The Dragonfly Gambit in April 2024. Anna is a Theodore A. Sturgeon Memorial Award finalist, and her Pushcart-nominated writing has appeared in many publications.

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got into a master's program for physiotherapy in 2024.

published The Lost Tradition of Dvořák’s Operas: Myth, Music, and Nationalism in October 2023. The book examines Antonín Dvořák’s operas and vindicates and validates him as an often-overlooked opera composer. This research began at Western.

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welcomed Margaret “Maggie” Christen Siobhan Griffin, born December 29, 2023.

became a Canadian citizen in April 2024 after six years in Canada and three years with Western University.

became a partner of Metcalfe, Blainey & Burns LLP (MBB Law) in February 2024 and was elected as a Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario.

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began a new role as the host of CBC’s Afternoon Drive in April 2024.

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became a sculptor after almost 30 years in the telecommunications industry. His sculpture of Terry Fox was installed at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.  

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helped the Texas Rangers win the 2023 MLB World Series championship as their manager of pitching analysis.

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started a new position within the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at Western in September 2023.

had a beautiful baby girl in March 2024.

published two books in 2023 for a total of eight. She created and contributed to her own anthology, Canada: Brave New World, as well as Maggie, her mother's unfinished book, which she published through her own imprint Peache House Press. 

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was purple and proud in Antarctica this past December, completing her goal of travelling to all seven continents.

was nominated for a Juno Award for "Best Underground Dance Single" in 2024 with his production/DJ duo Smalltown DJs.

married Zoey Kapusinski in Toronto, ON, in April 2024.

passed away peacefully at his home in Kyle, Texas on April 15, 2024. Cles worked as a lighting technician at the Stork Club as a teenager, before pursuing his medical degree at Western.

and Amar Gupta, MBA'17, founded brüst protein coffee and were featured on CBC's Dragons' Den in January 2024. They received three offers and closed one deal with Arlene Dickinson to fund their functional coffee business. brüst is now available at Costco, Loblaws, and through retailers across Canada.

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passed away on April 1, 2024 at age 94. After Western, Bill attended the University of Chicago, ending with a Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christian studies. He had a successful career as a university professor. Bill was an avid reader of all subjects, particularly music and nature.

passed away in London on February 9, 2024. Betty taught in the Department of Secretarial Sciences and was an executive assistant for two Western presidents. She retired from Western in 1988, receiving the designation Professor Emerita. Betty had a reputation as a perpetual optimist, always looking on the bright side, as evidenced by her ever-present smile. She will be missed by her loved ones.

has joined the team of dedicated primary care physicians at Holy Cross Medical Group's Wilton Manors office in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He has a deep-rooted interest in preventative medicine, sexual health, LGBTQ+ health and HIV medicine.

published a book on the crisis of meaning in society amid several chaotic world issues.

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started Alibi - a software platform helping nightlife venues boost sales and retention. Alibi was selected out of thousands of applicants for Techstars Silicon Valley – the world's largest pre-seed investor and accelerator.

was elected as the President of the Hamilton Law Association in 2023-24. Hussein is the first Muslim and refugee to become president of an Ontario law association.

released her first children's novel Maya Plays the Part, featuring autism representation in a story with musical flair.

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has published their first book, Microaggressions in Medicine (co-authored with Lauren Freeman) by Oxford University Press. The book analyzes microaggressions that occur in medical contexts and their harmful consequences.

passed away on February 12, 2024. After graduating from Western, he studied at UofT and returned to Sarnia to take over his dad's pharmacy. Neil and his much-loved wife Fay married in 1955 and had three children. He will be remembered for his kindness and humour.

was appointed to the University of Calgary's Board of Governors in March 2023.

was awarded the silver medal at the 2024 Skate Ontario Adult Figure Skating Championships in Kanata, Ontario in the Silver Artistic event. Emily also achieved a season-best score in the Silver Freeskate event and is looking forward to training again for the 2024-25 season.

published her first poetry collection, Northerny, with the University of Alberta Press in February 2024.

competed against 26 other past champions on the top-rated US quiz show Jeopardy! in the Season 39 Wild Card Tournament. His quarterfinal aired on February 14, 2024.

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released the English version of their third book of fiction, Illusion of Power. The story takes place in Montreal’s city hall about a mayor who confronts administrative and political pitfalls while navigating his personal life.

shares their fourth digital solo album, Michel Bonin Plays Love Songs, a collection of 11 classic instrumental piano tunes.

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won the Pottersfield Prize for Creative Nonfiction for his debut memoir, Hell of a Ride, about a 7,000-kilometre solo bicycle trek across Canada in support of mental health initiatives. The book comes out March 15, 2024.

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is a masters prepared nurse and lawyer. Check out the attached feature in Lexpert Magazine about her journey as SVP, Chief Legal/ Privacy / Compliance at SE Health.

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will marry Andrew Pople in June 2024.

celebrated her wedding in Sanya, China with other Western alumni in January 2024.

will celebrate the release of her debut picture book in March 2024. Published by Amicus Ink, Was It a Cat I Saw? is the story of a lost cat, a found friend and a girl who speaks only in palindromes.

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is the artist and internationally recognized calligrapher behind @peakpaperco. Her guided grief journal titled Forget You Not from Blue Star Press & Penguin Random House releases in February 2024.

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published a children’s book in February 2024. With This Note is a story about listening to your body and trusting your gut feelings.

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is the Executive Director at Level, a national justice education and human rights nonprofit. Shelan is leading Level in building a future of equity and justice through innovative programs focused on youth, law students and the legal sector.

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is the president of SXULTRASONIC Group, an innovative research and development enterprise based in Shenzhen, China. In 2023, the company was named Top Drug Discovery and Solutions Provider in Asia-Pacific, awarded by Pharma Tech Outlook magazine.

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celebrates being accepted to dental school 40 years ago. Kent is still working part-time and plans to ski and travel in 2024.

welcomed twin daughters Kaia and Isabel on October 24, 2023. Mom and dad are very excited to welcome the mini Mustangs to their family.

and Brandon Harvey, MD’18, welcomed their son, Ellis, in July 2022. 

died in March 2023 in Hamilton, ON at the age of 97. Trained as a medic during World War Two and later specializing in ENT, Don worked at the Hamilton McGregor clinic from 1954-1981.

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has joined the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), NATO's new flagship innovation program, as Communications Director. She will be taking up her post in London, UK in early 2024.

has written and published a four-book series in 2023. Leave the Little Light On is a love story for humanity. Sonia painted the covers and narrated the audiobooks while working as a full-time orthodontist. 

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published their first book Authentic Collaboration: A Bridge to Meaningful Connection in 2023. The book is about developing healthier relationships with yourself, others and the Earth.

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began Somewhat Grumpy Press Inc. in the spring of 2021. At that time, the company had published one book. The company now has 10 non-fiction titles from six authors, and more coming soon.

is hosting a 40th class reunion on Homecoming weekend, Sept. 27 to 29, 2024. Please contact ldferland@comcast.net and linda.sinnaeve@hotmail.com for more information.

retired from Western in July 2023 and is a professor emerita in political science. She now holds the prestigious endowed Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership and is Full Professor of Political Studies at Trent University.

and Brandon Harvey, MD’18, purchased their first home together in Carp, ON in November 2023.

joined Neuberger & Partners LLP Criminal Lawyers as a senior partner in Toronto.  

passed away peacefully from acute Lymphoma on December 2, 2021 in Ottawa. 

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published her most recent book Behind the Mask in October 2023. It includes profiles of 12 legendary hockey goalies, emphasizing the personality traits that make each one unique.

purchased their first home in Glen Cairn, London, ON.

received the Governance Professional of the Year from the Governance Professionals of Canada 2023 Excellence in Governance Awards.

got the job of their dreams as a school board speech-language pathologist.

was recognized in November 2023 by WXN as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women in the Amex Emerging Leaders category, recognizing women who have been targeted for successive leadership positions within their organization.

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is a senior advisor at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Policy Centre.

passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023 after a 33-year career as a nurse at the Chatham-Kent and Lambton Public Health Units.

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joined The Manely Firm P.C. as a managing estate planning attorney.

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self-published a novel called Closer to Indigo in September 2022. Set in Victoria, BC, the story takes us through the months that lead to the lead character’s pilgrimage in Spain.

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published his first book The Book of Benjamin from Palimpsest Press in October 2023. This literary essay on names, birth and grief is the testament of both a son and a father, contrasting genealogy with larger communal narratives. 

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published Museums and Societal Collapse: The Museum as Lifeboat in September 2023. This book presents evidence and theories around collapse and extinction while highlighting the responsibility of museums in our changing world. 

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released two novels in October 2023 from Cometcatcher Press. She Runs with Wolves, He Sits with Kittens is a snarky Toronto-set rom-com and The Gravity of Guilt is a future Earth-colony sci-fi thriller.

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accepted the Executive Director position at the Elgin-St Thomas Youth Employment Counselling Centre. Jodi is passionate about vocational rehabilitation and employment services and continues to be an advocate in her role.

became the first Toronto police officer to summit Nepal’s Lobuche East Peak – a 6,119m mountain in April 2023. Tom's Road to 8000M project raises awareness of first responder mental health as he works towards summiting some of the world's highest peaks.

passed away August 3, 2023 in Kingston, ON. She led a distinguished career at the Montreal General Hospital, becoming head nurse of the Postpartum Unit. In 1987 she wed Ron Cunningham and moved to enjoy retirement in the Thousand Islands region.

won a Cannes Lions award for the second year in a row with OLG. The program celebrates creative campaigns in the lottery and gaming sector.

passed away in June 2023 after 27 years of achievements. She was a dedicated environmental, social and governance analyst, a climate action promoter, a mentor to and supporter of youth, and a graceful, silent cancer fighter.

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and Jason Knapp, BSc'17, MSc'19, met through Western University during a study-abroad semester in Uganda in 2017. Jason proposed on campus in September 2021 and they were married in March 2023.

recently secured a position at Lambton College as an alumni and donor relations coordinator.

was elected as a member of Parliament for Oxford, Ontario in June 2023.

published his third book, Someone Like Her with Orenda Books in August 2023. Awais’ writing has garnered immense critical acclaim and was reviewed by magazines and newspapers in the UK and Pakistan.

recently published his professional autobiography and fourth book, My Experiences in Medicine, Theology, and Along the Way. His fascinating experiences began as a pioneer in space clinical medicine and ended as an interim minister and explorer of spiritual healing.

is a professor emeritus of clinical psychology at the University of Calgary. In 2023, Keith was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his advocacy in mental health and the promotion of evidence-based practice.

defended her Ph.D. in August, and married Steven Denis in September 2023 in Saskatoon, SK.

returned to London after two years and started a new job at Western in University Advancement in 2023.

landed a teaching contract with the Peel District School Board right out of teacher's college. She is grateful to Althouse and its outstanding professors.

recently became a self-published author.

came out of retirement and began a new role as Director & Integration Lead, Human Resources at AgeCare, a seniors’ residential community.

was appointed as the Finance Committee Chair/Secretary/Treasurer for Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario. In 2023, George has also been appointed Chairman of Specialty Risk and Intelligence Services Inc., a consulting agency.

published his third book, 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts featuring stories and surprising facts collected coast to coast.

recently had their young adult novel, The Sound of a Rainbow recommended by CBC Books. Sharon is a guest speaker at the Niagara Parks Coast to Coast Literary Series, Canada's Family Women in November 2023.

an assistant professor of history at Saint Mary's University, published her first book, The American Liberty Pole: Popular Politics and the Struggle for Democracy in the Early Republic with UVA Press in October 2023.

partner John, and enthusiastic big brother Rory welcomed baby Isaac Edward to the world in May 2023.

became Chief Medical Officer for NuraLogix, an AI tech company which was recently featured on CNN’s The Next Frontier.

wrote a children's book, Kyla and Kyra Go To School.

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was inducted into the College of Fellows of the Canadian Institute of Planners, the highest honour of the Institute, in recognition of excellence, exceptional achievements and service to the planning profession in Canada.

has been appointed Managing Director in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Global Markets, at RBC Capital Markets. Previously, Matt was a director and assistant general counsel at the company.

was hired as an assistant professor of instrumental music education at the University of Saskatchewan.

operates four businesses in science and health-care fields, as well as manufacturing industries in China.

is a proud first-time homeowner after a nine-year search.

passed away in November 2022. He was a career businessman and will be remembered with much love by friends and his extended family.

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published The Anguish of War, a two-volume set about the war dead of Windsor and Essex County. 

passed away in December 2022. Cherished by his family, William had a successful 37-year career with Toronto Dominion Bank.

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launched Proof Line Farm Creamery & Farm Store in 2023. 

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Bolu Ogunyemi, BSc’08, and Jennie Coleman, MLIS’98, were named to the 2023 Globe and Mail Changemakers List, honouring emerging business leaders across Canada.

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and Barbara, BA’57, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with their family in Cancun, Mexico. 

passed away in March 2023. John had a long career in engineering and worked in Milwaukee, Toledo and Baltimore before returning to London, Ontario. He enjoyed tennis, golfing, skiing, trap-shooting, hunting and telling stories.

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and family welcomed baby Cole in May 2023.

published Peacocks & Thorns ~Humour & Beauty in the Darkest Times~: The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County A History and Reminiscences of a Palliative Care Physician in June 2023 with co-author Veronique Perrier Mandal.

won the 2023 Alistair MacLeod prize for short fiction with Rafael Has Pretty Eyes (Goose Lane Editions). Her seventh book, a novel entitled The Gift Child, will be published in fall 2024.

published A Philosopher's Guide to Natural Capitalism: A Sustainable Future Within Reach in July 2023 by Routledge. The book posits that a sustainable future is possible without abandoning capitalism.

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retired in June 2023 after more than 24 years in communications and media relations at Statistics Canada.

married the love of her life, Jake Hindley, in Mexico in May 2023.

is a first-time home buyer in 2023.

started Prosper Media, a digital marketing agency.

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passed away in April 2023. Walter retired in 2019 after a long career in medicine, including 22 years working at Homewood Sanitarium and at a private practice in Guelph. Beloved by his family, he played tennis, golf and bridge, loved to travel and was an avid sailor.

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won the 2023 G. Randy Roberts Service Award, awarded by the Ontario Association of Architects and exceptional contributions to the membership and profession.

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published his first book of poems, Insomnio de Fogones.

published her first book, Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future, in July 2023 through W.W. Norton. The book is a global exploration of the eight remaining species of bears and the dangers they face, from polar bears in the Arctic to the spectacled bear of the Andes.

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published her second book, Glimpses: Sundown Manor, through Austin Macauley Publishing. Her third book is expected in 2024.

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published a debut novel, The Paths We Never Took, in March 2023. The book explores the themes of love, self-sabotage, and commitment while navigating young adulthood.

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celebrated practicing law for 50 years in March 2023 and currently works in Calgary at DD West LLP.

passed away in December 2022 in Waterloo after a long history of Multiple Sclerosis. Bob's career was with Mutual Life of Canada at their head office where he helped clients and employees achieve financial security. He will be missed by his loved ones.

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finished 47 years of law practice and continues to act as general counsel to a private educational college.

recently was married.

published a young adult novel Cultivating Sunshine in March 2023. 

got engaged to Colin Duck in December 2021 during a walk at Western. They are looking forward to their wedding in July 2023.

retired from her career as a lawyer to be a writer. Her second book, Grief and the Spirit World: A Search for Comfort, was just released.

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filmed an episode of House Hunters International for HGTV which documented their house buying process in Ireland.

wrote a young adult fiction novel titled Magic at the Rink, which explores grieving the loss of a loved one.

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is now the Chief of Oncology for Hamilton Health Sciences (Juravinski Cancer Centre).

published his first book Clinking Outside the Box, The World in a Glass. The book is an offbeat, humorous look at the world of wine, beer and spirits from the perspective of an industry veteran.

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headlined the It's You I Like: The Music of Mr. Rogers concert in April 2023.

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had her business The Canadian Barley Tea Company featured in the February 2023 issue of Women's World Magazine.

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published her debut book of poetry Safety Razor. These poems are shaped by her education at Western and her subsequent studies at the University of Cambridge in Old Norse language and Literature.

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and Ben Robertson, BA'12, were purple and proud at their wedding on September 10, 2022, along with bridesmaids other King's grads Rachel Sterling and Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries.

published a third graphic novel in the original series The Demonhuntress.

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joined the Ivey Business School as their new Research Officer.

published her first children's book, Music Is All Around Me, about enjoying music through nature and the five senses.

passed away December 19, 2022, at his home in Durham, North Carolina. A partner to his wife of 58 years and father to eight children, Winston was a distinguished professor of Mathematics and Statistics at Penn State University.

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launched his AI business; Jackrabbit Ops.

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won the 2022 Prairie Fire McNally Robinson Booksellers Short Fiction Contest for his story Excavations, which will appear in the summer edition of Prairie Fire.

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began as the Chair of the University of New South Wales Galleries Advisory Board. For more than 20 years, Natalia has been a pre-eminent advocate, advisor and benefactor for Australia's visual arts, culture, and design sectors.

released her fourth work of fiction, Our Forever Place, under her pen name Maren Hill. A retired chiropractor, she now writes women's fiction, romance, and children's literature.

passed away from breast cancer on December 3, 2022. She was a loving, wonderful friend. She leaves behind her husband Scott and two beautiful daughters, Sophie (age 5) and Olivia (age 2). Read more.

passed away on July 4, 2022 at the age of 89 after a 37-year nursing career in Ottawa, ON. Read more.

passed away on October 16, 2022. Rob was Western’s University Student Council president from 1971 to 1973. Upon graduation, Rob joined the diplomatic service, representing Canada over a 37-year career.

passed away on September 22, 2021. Read more.

passed away on October 14, 2022 in St-Lazare, Quebec. He enjoyed a 38-year career with The London Life Insurance Company. He played with the Montreal Alouettes football club in 1954/55/56 and the Western Mustangs football and hockey teams.

passed away on July 20, 2022, after a long teaching career in Petrolia, Ontario. Read more.

passed away after a short illness in August 26, 2022. Virginia enjoyed a fulfilling teaching career and travelled the world after retiring.

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passed away October 4, 2022. Neville was an educator, athlete, coach and actor who inspired many people. Read more.

passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022 in her 88th year.

passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2022. Will's close friends from King's University College are establishing a memorial lecture in his honour.

passed away in March 2021.

passed away in March 2022. David had a life-long passion for athletics, from his days on the Mustangs football team and as a dedicated and well-respected teacher, coach and basketball referee. Read more.

passed away in May 2021 after a successful 55-year law career.

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passed away in May 2022 after retiring from a successful law career in 2019.

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passed away on November 18th, 2021. He was a cartoonist for the Western Gazette in the ‘80s, a commissioned artist, property manager and bird of prey handler during his diversified career path.

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released his latest album of original folk-rock music, Free Times.

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was selected as this year’s emerging laureate by the Ontario Arts Council Indigenous Arts Award in 2022.

and Jake Schindler, BMus’18, BSc’19, co-wrote and performed in a folk musical “Ursa” during the Watershed Festival in 2022.

will retire in 2023 after more than 32 years at London Life/Canada Life.

won the 2022 Lieutenant Governor's Award by the Alberta Museums Association, in recognition of her research and excellence in the museum community.

was recognized in 2022 as one of 100 women and gender-diverse people who are leading the way to a clean energy future in Canada through the Women in Energy Transformation Series.

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welcomed a baby girl in May 2021.

became the youngest national showrunner at Sportsnet for the audio series 'Painting the Pitch Red'. The series looks at the rise, fall and eventual triumph of the Canadian men’s soccer team.

and family welcomed baby Kylian in 2022.

moved to Pasadena, California with his wife, Nivin Nystrom, PHD'20, and joined KJMLAW Partners PLC. Nivin joined Caltech as a post-doctoral fellow.

has become a TikTok creator reporting on Chicago architecture and culture with a sprinkle of humour.

won a leader award during Women Business Enterprises Canada’s 2022 Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate the accomplishments of distinguished women entrepreneurs.

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began working for Rocket Companies as their associate product owner.

has been appointed as the 14th president at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, effective January 2023.

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became engaged to Grant Dawson at Schloss Kronberg in Frankfurt, Germany.

was elected Mayor of the Town of Perth and celebrated 30 years in municipal politics in 2022.

published Cinema's Original Sin: D.W. Griffith, American Racism, and the Rise of Film Culture. The book details the history of Griffith's racist epic The Birth of a Nation from 1915 to the Trump era.

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published Shelter from our Secrets, Silence & Shame; How Our Stories Can Keep Us Stuck or Set Us Free.

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and Laird Weagant, BA'73, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 2022.

A group of MBA'72 alumni came together in summer 2022 for a 50th reunion celebration. [L to R] Hugh Willis, David Mitten, Gregory Katchin, Mac Benoy and James Hodgins.

celebrated her 50th birthday in June 2022.

published a biography This is War and I Ain't Kiddin': A Collection of World War II Letters From Dad, honouring her father and everyone affected by the war.

published her first book Speak Kindly, You're Listening, teaching high achievers to navigate their inner voice.

and Lauren Waite (Costella), BSc’12, wrote a book called Back In My Day: Evelyn’s 1920s to educate children about the bygone era.

published True Tales of Medical Physics: Insights into a Life Saving Specialty featuring short stories from scientists and medical professionals.

released her new children's book, From Head to Heart, a story about bullying and the importance of mental health.

published The Rosetta Mind, the second novel in her science fiction series.

published Wrinkly Ranch, a deep dive into COVID's toll on long-term care facilities.

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published her debut novel, Tear, a layered, lyrical tale dealing with contemporary feminist issues set in London, Ontario.

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published his ninth book, a collection of playful verses titled What If Jack Wasn't So Nimble? Mother Goose Characters Reimagined in 2022.

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won the 2022 Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer's Award for New Girl in Little Cove, published in 2021. 

retired as a family physician in 2019 and self-published a novella called Hearts Of Wax in 2022. 

published her first book, Demystifying Grief: What You Need to Know to Heal, in 2022.

published Immigrant to accompany her paintings featured in the 'Immigrant' exhibition. Read more here.  

published Writers’ Words Volume II, a collection of interviews with 10 Canadian poets.

first went viral in 2020 for her unique TikTok music mashup featuring her ability to sing in more than nine languages and her online following continues to grow. Read more here.  

won Season 10 of Big Brother Canada.

produced a virtual music album The Stochastics & Friends with 13 other amateur international physicist-musicians. Learn more here.  

and family welcomed baby Hartley Muriella Rocco in June 2022.

and Geoff Standish welcomed their first child, Eliana Ava Standish in May 2021.

married Scott Burton, HBA'13 in March 2022.

married Adam Miller in June 2022 near Elora, Ontario.

married the love of her life in August 2022.

and Thomas Wong had a private wedding in August 2021 and renewed their vows with family and friends in August 2022. 

and Kyle Tan, BSc'18, met at Western and were married in June 2022. 

married Michael Van Vaals, in April 2022.

married Harjot Bhandal, BMOS'16, in May 2022 in Hamilton, On. 

CEO of Allanson International Inc., was awarded the 2022 “Sign Professional of the Year” by the Canadian Sign Association, recognizing his 30 years of leadership and contributions.

Deryn Rizzi, GDipPA'18, Jody Becker, BA’96, LLB’99, Karen Chan, EMBA’10, Rebecca Kacaba, BA’03, Priscilla Luna, EMBA’19, Erica Nielsen, MBA’02, Karen Peesker, HBA’92, MBA’97, Eva Salem, HBA’93, Oricia Smith, HBA’95, MBA ‘98, Nitsa Staikos, BA’97, and Nurin Thawer, HBA’05, were selected by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) as some of the 2022 Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Read more here.

Anthony Giugno, BSc’19, Paige Martin, BA’18, MMJC’19, Ian Rake, BMOS’16, and Justin Tiseo, BA’16 were recognized as trailblazers in the 2022 Business London's Twenty in the 20s. Read more here.

leads Canada's Agency team at Google. 

won the Canadian Screen Awards 'Best Local Reporter 2022'. 

and John Noel, were granted a US patent for "Phase-change Material and Method for Producing Same".

retired as supervisor from the Hydro Services group at Southern Company-Georgia Power in Atlanta, Georgia in March 2021. 

was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Toronto Arts Foundation in September 2022. 

began the startup Spently (now UpOrder) that has been acquired by Pantastic. Vincent has joined the Pantastic team as Director of Corporate Development.

was promoted to Assistant Principal at Corvallis High School in Corvallis, OR,USA and was selected as scholar in the prestigious Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms program. 

is the Adjunct Professor at Nazareth College School Of Business Rochester, NY and new Board Member with Volunteers Of America Upstate NY.

joined the National Board of Directors for The Sunshine Foundation of Canada. 

was appointed as the 13th President of Paul Smith's College, in northern New York State.

was acknowledged by Canadian Lawyer Magazine as one of the 2022 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada in the Changemaker Category. Read more here.

was selected by The Women Leaders magazine as one of 20 Most Inspiring Women Leaders of 2022.  

joined the Department of Justice Canada as counsel.

was selected by canfitpro as Canada’s Top Fitness Professional for 2022.

was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame as a journalist for his decades of covering motorsports in North America and Europe.

James Lloyd Cassels, LLB’80; Dr. William Foster Clark, MD’70; Dr. Zane Cohen, BA’65; and Guy Jacques Pratte, BA’78 all joined the prestigious Order of Canada roster in 2022. Read more here.

actor-producer is the acting Executive Director and Board Member of the new Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame. Read more here.

launched Fonds pour la démocratie Matthew R. Scanlan Democracy Fund Inc., a private foundation based in Ottawa that donates grants to charities.

was installed as Nipissing University’s President in June 2022. Read more here.

is re-imagining lending in India through his company Asset Direct of Canada Inc. Read more here.

won the prestigious MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award in 2022. Read more here.

and Vasiliki McInnes, MScN’15, opened a vegan food manufacturing facility in London, Ontario. Read more here.

retired from a project management career and is now traveling the continent with the goal of visiting 52 cities, 39 states, and 8 provinces.

started a new position as the retail operations manager of Cannabis Xpress in July 2022.

began a new job at PricewaterhouseCoopers in September 2022.

and Jason Grier launched a startup called Delphic Research to help support government affairs professionals.

was inducted into the Junior Achievement London and District Business Hall of Fame in 2022. Read more here.

participated in the 29th Annual International Conference on Tinnitus.

celebrated working at the London Free Press for 25 years.

began a new job as the research project director for Young London, that seeks to empower a generation of leaders through community engagement.

won the 2022 Canadian General Counsel Award. Read more here.

began showrunning after more than a decade of directing. David’s recent project, MTV's unscripted TV series 'Hip Hop My House' is available worldwide on MTV International and Paramount+ (streaming).

celebrated five years travelling as a digital nomad, working with Waste Solutions Canada as a sustainability data analyst.

was promoted to Chief Information Officer at Ontario College Application Service in May 2022.

has recently accepted a faculty teaching position at Fanshawe College where he will teach Law to business and accounting students.

was appointed as a judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Family Branch in May 2022.

has been elected as the rector of the University of Chile.

Joel, his wife Kim, and their son Samuel welcomed baby Isla Jade to their family in May 2022.