Calling all alumni - FIMS wants to hear from you
FIMS has been a faculty in transformation for the last 15 years. Now we’re inviting alumni to come back to share in our stories of growth and success. Many of you have been asking for a regular newsletter to keep you informed about what’s been happening on campus, and we’ve responded. But we want to hear more from YOU! Please forward your news and contact email to fims-alumninewsletter@uwo.ca and keep us informed. [more]
Reflecting on a career in FIMS
This June, the FIMS community will bid a fond farewell to longtime professor and administrator Gloria Leckie, MLIS '74, whose career spans the existence of the Faculty of Information and Media Studies. After years spent helping to mold a burgeoning Faculty, she will be moving on to new adventures and challenges. [more]
Sandra Smeltzer honoured for humanitarian work and research
Associate Professor Sandra Smeltzer, BA (Hons) '95, has invested a lot of time and energy focusing on humanitarian work around the world and now she is being recognized for her efforts, winning a Western Humanitarian Award. [more]
Journalism news & notes
Keep tabs on the latest news about our journalism staff, faculty, current students and alumni. Do you have information to share? Please forward your news to the contact email address below and keep us informed! [more]
Alumnus profile: Andrew Gunadie, MIT '08
Andrew Gunadie is a man of many talents, and an equal number of interesting stories. The 27-year-old graduated from Western only in 2008, but has managed to pack in more activities than it seems possible to accomplish in so few years. [more]
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Honors & Awards
Professor Tim Blackmore wins Pleva Award Tim Blackmore challenges his students to find their own voice and confidence of opinion.
Cindy Morrison receives award for volunteer service FIMS staff member Cindy Morrison received the “Images of Hope and Labour Appreciation Award” from the Canadian Labour Congress and the United Way in January.
Also of Interest
Health Information Science program launches On January 24, FIMS released program information relating to exciting new opportunities for students.
Upcoming Events
Western Homecoming September 29 - October 2, 2011
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