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USC Statement on the Death of a Student

The University Students’ Council issued the following statement regarding the death of a student earlier this week. The USC is devastated with the news of the passing of Gabriel Neil, a first-year health science student. Our sincere condolences are extended to Gabriel’s family and friends, and our thoughts are with those within our campus community […]

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A Message from the USC Executive on Western’s Vaccine Policy

The University Students’ Council executive team is pleased by the direction and approach Western University is taking to ensure the health and safety of our campus community.   The vaccine policy announcement shared this evening is essential information for students to consider as we begin planning a return to campus.  We look forward to learning more

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World Indigenous Peoples Day

By Victoria Brown World Indigenous Peoples Day is an official day of celebration to recognize and honour the heritage, cultures and valuable contributions to society by Indigenous peoples. The USC acknowledges the continued impact of colonization and is committed to taking steps forward to both decolonize our campus.  Whether you are connected with your community

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Statement: USC Responds to the Death of a Western Student

The University Students’ Council issued the following statement regarding the death of a Western student this week:  The USC is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Josue Silva, a second-year student in the Faculty of Social Science. Our thoughts are with Josue’s friends and family, and the fellow students who have been impacted by

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USC Statement on Palestine and Israel:

June 1, 2021 The University Students’ Council is working with students, clubs, and other organizations regarding their concerns with human rights violations in Israel and Palestine. We condemn Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and discrimination in all its forms. We recognize that even amid a ceasefire, students are still affected by the ongoing conflict and may need support.

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USC Statement on Kamloops Residential School

May 31, 2021 The USC joins in the collective mourning of 215 Indigenous children who lost their lives after enduring forced separation from their families and placed in the Indian Residential School in Kamloops, BC. Our thoughts are with their relatives, Indigenous communities and residential school survivors during this difficult time.  The legacies of residential

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University Pharmacy & Canada Post Storefront – FAQ

University Pharmacy Is the University Pharmacy open? Yes, the University Pharmacy is open, but with reduced walk-in hours. The new walk-in hours will coincide with the new in-person hours for Student Health Services. The pharmacy will be open for walk-ins on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. The pharmacy will be

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