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MACS Career Conference 2025 - Recap
Fourteen amazing FIMS alumni returned to campus on January 24 to share their experiences and career journeys with over 100 upper year MACS students. This year's theme was Level Up! and keynote speaker Alessia Grosso showed us how it's done. |
Independent Media: Fact or Fiction
Veteran AP and award-winning Canadian journalist Kathy Gannon joined the FIMS community for the Winter 2025 term as the Asper Fellow. Over the next several months she will strive to restore the reputation of independent news reporting. |
Giving Profile - Cabot Yu, MLIS'98
A long-time supporter of FIMS in multiple ways, MLIS alumnus Cabot Yu is both a monthly and annual donor, helping to support student finances through scholarships and priority FIMS research areas like the new Starling Centre for Just Technologies and Just Societies. We talked to Cabot about what inspired him to give. |
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Winter news from campus
It may be snowy and cold but there is lots going on in FIMS and at Western this term as we head into the peak of Winter term. |
Keep in touch with FIMS and Western
Stay engaged by checking out the FIMS Alumni Page, following us on Facebook or Instagram, or nominating a fellow alum for the new FIMS Alumni Award of Excellence (spread the word about the award, if you can).
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to meet me, shared your stories, and expressed enthusiasm for FIMS. I am open and eager to hear from more of you. Whether you are interested in learning about supporting FIMS initiatives, want to give back, or simply want to reconnect, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact me directly at sgergic@uwo.ca or 519.661.2111 (x86318) to schedule a chat or meeting.
We value your continued engagement with FIMS! - Susannah Gergich
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Three Faces of Labor: Uncovering the Hidden Ties Between Gender, Race, and Class
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Philosopher and Henry A and Louise Loeb Professor of Political and Social Science Nancy Fraser visits FIMS in Winter 2025. Hosted by Rogers Chair James Compton. Attend via Zoom.
It Takes a Village: Covering the World in the Post-Truth Age
Thursday, February 27, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The 2025 Clissold Lecture presents Nahlah Ayed, host of CBC's IDEAS. Register now.
Conversations on Access: Disability Art Activism & Institutional Critique
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join Dr. Amanda Cachia, Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware, and FIMS CRC Sarah Smith for this discussion about disability art activism and institutional critique.
Register for Zoom. |
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In November, MACS student Aalanna Rusnak was recognized with other student athletes as a Scholar Athlete for maintaining an 80% average or higher, while excelling on the ice for Western's figure skating team during the 2023/2024 season. Associate Dean Susan Knabe was onhand to celebrate the achievement.
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