A Three Part Series From the Coordinators at the USC – Part 2
Part 2: Exploring Community in the Role of USC Coordinator
Campus Community
Escaping the Mental Health Stigma with USC
A nationwide study of Canadian students utilizing mental health services on campuses reported 95% of students expressed feelings of exhaustion, 83.7% experienced anxiety, 86% indicated feelings of depression, and 81% reported instances of loneliness. In a world where the nuances of mental health are often overlooked, the USC is gearing up to host an event […]
A Three Part Series From the Coordinators at the USC – Part 1
Part 1: Exploring Growth in the Role of USC Coordinator
Black Leadership on Campus: Sunday Ajak and The African Students’ Association
By Muskaan Dadlani In celebration of Black History Month, we sat down with USC President Sunday and African Students’ Association’s Co-Presidents Keren and Ore to get an insider look into the tapestry of Black leadership on campus. Navigating a predominantly White institution as a Black student comes with its challenges, creating a sense of complexity […]
PRESS RELEASE: The University Students’ Council Approves Changes to Vice-President Communications and Public Affairs Position
The 2024-2025 Executive Team will see the current Vice-President Communications and Public Affairs position be renamed to Vice-President Student Engagement, with amended Terms of Reference For Immediate Release LONDON, Ontario, January 25, 2024 – The Vice-President (VP) Communications and Public Affairs position on the University Students’ Council (USC) Executive Team will undergo a name change […]
USC Spotlight: Ethnocultural Support Services
By Muskaan Dadlani An invaluable resource for BIPOC students on campus, Ethnocultural Support Services (ESS) is a USC-funded student team, dedicated to highlighting issues surrounding ethno-cultural equity, diversity, and inclusion. ESS’ goal is to empower students through community enhancement, education and programing, as well as by celebrating the myriad of racial, cultural, ethnic, and […]
What Campus Community taught me about Student Life
The one thing that makes Western stand apart from all other universities in this country is our incredible student experience. Compared to other institutions, our programming, services, and student life is far above the standard. Although we are constantly striving to make improvements, and the student experience isn’t perfect, you can find your place here at […]
“It’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity.”: Lauren Jarman on her quest for menstrual equity on campus
By Anushka Goswami Menstruation: it haunts your dreams and shows up at the worst times possible. Walking around campus, running to class, standing in the Spoke line, or even during your presentation, it’s bound to happen. The feeling of uncertainty and panic starts to set in: do I have a pad? Did I bring my […]
Women in House: My experience
By Jiya Sahni While International Women’s Day has passed, conversations on women’s equality must continue to take place everyday. At the USC, it is evident that women’s empowerment is a priority before, during and after March 8. Women in House is a USC-led program meant to inspire and encourage women to pursue leadership opportunities, get […]
To the women who inspire me
by Keemia Abbaszadeh, Vice President Communications and Public Affairs, 2022-23 At its core, International Women’s Day gives us all a reason to pause and challenge our gender stereotypes, fight for diverse inclusion, and take action to further equity. There’s so much work to be done, and we’re only getting started. But one of my favourite […]