Stories

Inspired by the vision of Jeff, BAÕ82, and Shelley Parr and their family, hundreds of annual donors have stepped up to help students thrive by supporting the Parr Centre for Thriving, which funds projects that encourage participants to learn about their unique strengths and talents.

Giving back to Western for more than half a century, Susan Finley is enjoying the fruits of her donations.

Passion for the sport, fond memories and strong bonds drive donor, Duncan Macgregor, and volunteer, Lindsay Merrifield, to support Western rowing years after graduation.

At the height of the 1980s Perry Dellelce, BA85, graduated from Western. He was having the time of his life, creating new friendships and bonds that have withstood the test of time.

An academic experience like no other inspired Dr. Gurjeet Rai, DDS ’06 to donate to Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

BrainsCAN postdoctoral fellow Jie Mei volunteers to help inspire the next generation of young girls in AI and neuroscience.

A student-run homeless advocacy group is taking on the issue of homelessness through community engagement and education.

More than 200 non-profit organizations partner with Western each year in projects significant to them and to student learning.

When Susan Agranove could no longer attend performances because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a grateful award recipient brought the music to her.