Updates
COVID-19 Community Update
July 21, 2022 2:00 PMOur current vaccination policy continues and we expect to provide students and employees with an update on...
COVID-19 masking mandate
June 29, 2022 11:00 AMMasks will no longer be required indoors at Western, Brescia, Huron and King’s until further notice, with a...
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Masking Requirements
April 21, 2022 1:00 PMWestern will be continuing its vaccination policy for the spring and summer academic terms and it will be...
COVID-19 Update for the Campus Community
March 10, 2022 2:10 PMAs we mark the second year since the World Health Organization declared the global COVID-19 pandemic...
COVID-19 Update for the Campus Community
February 17, 2022 4:30 PMEarlier this week, the provincial government announced that Ontario would be moving to the next phase of...
Important COVID-19 Update
January 25, 2022 4:00 PMWe’re writing to provide a few important updates in anticipation of the return of students in second, third...
Return to in-person learning
January 14, 2022 1:00 PMWe hope the start of the winter term has gone well this week.
Important COVID-19 Update
January 11, 2022 9:00 AMFurther to our January 3 update Western is taking several new steps to continue to protect the campus...
Important COVID-19 community update
January 03, 2022 3:00 PMWe hope the holiday break provided you with an opportunity to relax and enjoy some time with family and...
Western delays start of winter term and shifts to virtual classes
December 17, 2021 4:00 PMWe continue to make decisions as quickly as we can, based on the information that we have about the...
Western moves exams online
December 14, 2021 4:00 PMAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shift, we have made some important new decisions to see us all...
Western supporting students and employees following Delaware Hall COVID-19 outbreak
December 11, 2021 11:30 AMThe Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in Delaware Hall.
COVID-19 update for the campus community
December 09, 2021 12:30 PMImportant updates regarding on-campus activities for December and into January, health and safety protocols...
Western supporting students and employees following Saugeen-Maitland Hall COVID-19 outbreak
November 27, 2021 9:00 PMThe Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in Saugeen-Maitland Hall.
COVID-19 update for the campus community
October 27, 2021 5:30 PMImportant updates regarding dining spaces, protocols and flu shots on campus.
Vaccination rate at Western nears 100 per cent
October 18, 2021 4:30 PMImportant COVID-19 Update
October 07, 2021 7:50 PMImportant updates regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, protocols and procedures on campus.
Q and A with with Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Michael Silverman
September 10, 2021 2:00 PMVideo recording of the Q and A session on Sept. 10.
Q and A with Western Leaders on Safe Return to Campus Plans
September 09, 2021 4:40 PMVideo recording of the Q and A session on Sept. 8
Campus community update: High vaccination rates
September 08, 2021 8:20 PMCampus community update.
Let’s preserve the school year you’d hoped for
September 07, 2021 6:30 PMCommunity update for students.
From vaccination to ventilation: A safe return to in-person learning
September 01, 2021 4:30 PMWestern ready to welcome campus community back for fall term.
Western Community Fall Update
September 01, 2021 11:30 AMLatest update for the campus community.
Classroom ventilation exceeds standards: report
August 31, 2021 5:00 PMAirflow analyses are part of Western’s latest COVID-19 health, safety measures
Mandatory Proof of Vaccination Status and Policy
August 26, 2021 3:00 PMWestern and its affiliated university colleges to begin implementing its vaccination policy.
Proof of vaccination required for campus access
August 25, 2021 3:00 PMThe policy, effective September 7, will apply to all members of our community – including students,...
Important community update
August 11, 2021 6:00 PMNew vaccine policy requires proof of vaccination to return to campus.
Western Community Vaccination Survey
August 04, 2021 11:00 AMAs we prepare for a return to in-person classes this September, the health and safety of our campus...
Step Three of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen: What it means for Western
July 14, 2021 6:00 PMHow the move to Step Three impacts Western’s operations.
Clearing the air: Assessing and upgrading ventilation systems part of plans for an in-person fall
June 24, 2021 11:30 AMAssessing and upgrading ventilation systems part of plans for an in-person fall.
Looking ahead to summer: What we know today
June 11, 2021 8:30 AMHow Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen will impact Western’s operations over the summer months.
Safety first: Western mandates vaccinations for students in residence
May 27, 2021 10:00 AMThe university is preparing for a full return to in-person classes this fall
COVID-19 Update for the Campus Community
April 19, 2021 5:30 PMWe want to remind you about the steps Western has taken to comply with the enhanced measures and provide...
COVID-19 Update for the Campus Community
April 08, 2021 7:00 PMWith yesterday’s state of emergency declaration and the province-wide, stay-at-home order, we wanted to...
Important COVID-19 Update: Changes to classes, exams, residences
April 01, 2021 11:00 AMWe have made difficult decisions to move most remaining in-person classes and final exams online. We...
New measures to prevent spread of COVID-19
March 30, 2021 4:00 PMWestern is implementing additional precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Western supporting students following COVID-19 outbreaks
March 26, 2021 7:00 PMThe Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared COVID-19 outbreaks in Saugeen-Maitland Hall and...
Western Spring Convocation postponed
March 12, 2021 2:00 PMWestern’s Spring 2021 convocation has been postponed as part of our larger response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update for faculty and staff: Thank you, time off, and brighter days ahead
March 12, 2021 9:00 AMPresident Shepard's message to faculty and staff.
Don't Invite COVID To Your House
March 11, 2021 4:00 PMA message for students to keep your friends and your community as safe as possible.
Western urges vigilance following COVID-19 community outbreak
March 11, 2021 1:00 PMWestern is urging students to remain vigilant in limiting the spread of COVID-19...
Western supporting students following COVID-19 outbreak in Essex Hall
March 02, 2021 7:30 PMThe Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in Essex Hall residence.
Western News: Western plans return to in-person classes this September
February 26, 2021 7:30 PMWestern’s plans to resume in-person classes in the fall are coming into clearer focus.
COVID-19 Update for Students
February 17, 2021 4:00 PMA COVID-19 update from Jennifer Massey Associate, Vice President (Student Experience) as Western continues...
COVID-19 Update for the Campus Community
February 17, 2021 12:00 PMWith recent changes in provincial COVID-19 directives, we wanted to ensure you had the latest information...
Looking ahead: Plans for the current and upcoming academic terms
February 04, 2021 10:00 AMMessage from President Shepard about current and upcoming academic terms.
Virtual supports and updates to start the semester
January 18, 2021 3:00 PMA message to students from Jennifer Massey Associate, Vice President (Student Experience) with resources...
COVID-19 Update for the Campus Community
January 12, 2021 8:50 PMWestern to continue in the operating model the university has been following since December 22.
January 8, 2021. President's Update
January 08, 2021 7:30 PMWestern delays in-person instruction to February 21, following Reading Week.
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