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Residences' Council Recruitment

Council Executive applications will be open from Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 9:00am and will close on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 9:00am.

To apply, please visit the Housing site - Council pages for the link and position details.

Black Student Welcome

Great Hall - Somerville House

10:00am - 2:00pm

Join Residence Life & Education at the campus-wide Black Student Welcome on Friday, September 4, 2025! 

Come connect with other students who self-identify as Black, learn about affinity-based clubs on campus, discover resources for support, meet upper-year students who can support along the way, and celebrate your racial/cultural identity. The link to register can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-student-welcome-2025-tickets-1591593802909?aff=oddtdtcreator

2SLGBTQ+ and Ally Meet and Greet

Alumni Commons, Schmeichel Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre

10:00am - 2:00pm

Join Residence Life & Education at the campus-wide 2SLGBTQIA+ student welcome on Thursday September, 5, 2025! 

This event is an opportunity for folks to meet fellow members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ and Ally community, to meet campus partners, discover new resources, and mix and mingle with peers. The link to register can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2slgbtqia-student-welcome-2025-tickets-1591596681519?aff=oddtdtcreator

Muslim Student Welcome

Alumni Commons, Schmeichel Entrepreneurship & Innovation

10:00am - 3:00pm

Join Residence Life & Education at the campus-wide Muslim Student Welcome on Wednesday, September 10, 2025! 

This event is an opportunity for folks to meet other Muslim students, learn about affinity-based clubs on campus, discover the resources available for support, and celebrate their identity. The link to register can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/muslim-student-welcome-2025-tickets-1591595046629?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Head Soph and Programming Assistant Recruitment

Applications for LST will open on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 9:00am and close on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 9:00am. 

Positions include the Programming Assistant and the Head Soph for each Residence Soph Team. Applications can be submitted here: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Ox5OOwjHdIpWt0 

Jewish Student Welcome

Elgin Hall Main Lounge

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hosted in collaboration with Western Hillel, you're invited to get connected with other Jewish students, as well as learn about the Jewish community on campus and opportunities available to you on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Residence Takes the Rec

Western Campus Rec Centre

8:30 p.m. -11:30 p.m.

 

Residence Life is taking over the Rec Centre for the ultimate pool party! Chill out in the pool for an exclusive free swim and enjoy some tunes. Don't want to get wet? No problem! Compete with friends at carnival games, or get active by playing bubble soccer, basketball, volleyball or dodgeball. Don’t miss this last taste of summer and chance to meet new people before you float on into the busy school year.

This is a Main Campus Residence exclusive event—roommates, suite-mates, floor-mates, building-mates...as long as they live the Residence Life, invite them out and don't forget your Western ONEcard!

Champ's Cup Recruitment

Wanted: Coaches and Players. 

The Champs cup tournament is a campus-wide women's flag football tournament. For the purposes of the Flag Football tournament, the term "Woman" is inclusive of trans*, gender-fluid, non-binary, two-spirit, and agender members of our community. We respect everyone's right to choose a tournament appropriate for them.

The following are links to apply and express interest:

Coach Application: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cu1VT3S3zMKD8a

Player Interest: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5cJqUsDmYvi225o

Racialized Student Welcome

Saugeen-Maitland Hall Lounge

6:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

All racialized students—those who experience racism or discrimination—are welcome to attend. Join us for food, games and connection on Monday, Sept. 29 at the Black and Racialized Students' Welcome — a community space to interact with other students who self-identify as Black and/or a Person of Colour.

Connect to the multitude of affinity-based clubs on campus, meet upper-year students who can support and guide you along the way and celebrate your racial/cultural identity.

Indigenous Student Welcome

Wampum Learning Lodge

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Members of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities are welcome to join us for lunch, learning about Indigenous culture, history and identity, and a tour of the Wampum Learning Lodge on Sept. 30. Non-Indigenous allies are also welcome!