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Campus Events<br />
This is not an inclusive list <strong>of</strong> events. Other events<br />
are scheduled on campus.<br />
Big Purple Couch<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/bigpurplecouch<br />
The Big Purple Couch is a live talk show<br />
filmed bi-weekly in the first semester and<br />
weekly in the second semester, for the<br />
first time this year. Broadcasting on Radio<br />
<strong>Western</strong>, and Rogers Television London,<br />
BPC brings you the latest in news and<br />
entertainment around campus.<br />
Career Fair<br />
See Career and Employment section.<br />
Charity Ball, USC<br />
(January 29, 2012)<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/charityball<br />
Charity Ball has been in existence for over<br />
25 years and is a longstanding tradition at<br />
<strong>Western</strong>. Many <strong>student</strong>s treat this event as<br />
their university “prom” where they go all out<br />
and celebrate their time at <strong>Western</strong>.<br />
Clubs Week, USC<br />
(September 20-24, 2011)<br />
During Clubs Week the atrium <strong>of</strong> the<br />
UCC transforms itself into a gathering <strong>of</strong><br />
clubs to get involved in. Check out one <strong>of</strong><br />
the many booths for something that captures<br />
your interest.<br />
EnviroWeek, USC<br />
(October 18-22, 2011)<br />
Email: usc.environment@uwo.ca<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern<br />
Enviroweek sees a wide assortment <strong>of</strong><br />
activities (primarily in and around the UCC)<br />
ranging from the simple advertisement <strong>of</strong> our<br />
club’s activities, to elaborate and eye catching<br />
public displays encouraging environmental<br />
consciousness, and public presentations.<br />
For more programs by Enviro<strong>Western</strong>, see<br />
the Green Initiatives section.<br />
Festival <strong>of</strong> the Arts, USC<br />
Email: usc.foa@uwo.ca<br />
www.usc.uwo.ca/foa/<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s festival <strong>of</strong> the arts showcases<br />
<strong>student</strong>’s visual, audio and textile works.<br />
There are plenty <strong>of</strong> ways to get involved by<br />
submitting your <strong>student</strong> films, photography<br />
and works <strong>of</strong> art or by simply volunteering<br />
your time. Held beginning <strong>of</strong> March in the<br />
UCC atrium. Admission is free to <strong>student</strong>s.<br />
Founder’s Day<br />
(March 7, 2012)<br />
alumni.uwo.ca/connect/foundersday.html<br />
Founder’s Day is celebrated annually<br />
on March 7th. It is a time for the <strong>Western</strong><br />
community to remember the contributions<br />
<strong>of</strong> its founders and celebrate the<br />
accomplishments <strong>of</strong> our <strong>student</strong>s, staff,<br />
faculty and alumni.<br />
Graduate and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
School Fair<br />
See Graduate and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Programs section.<br />
Homecoming<br />
(September 30, October 1-3, 2011)<br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
Reunion Coordinator:<br />
519-661-2111 ext. 85739<br />
Email: reunions@uwo.ca<br />
Come out and enjoy the Homecoming Parade<br />
and football game on October 2.<br />
Last Lecture<br />
(April 8, 2012)<br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
Last Lecture is an elegant evening cocktail<br />
social hosted by The Alumni Association<br />
for all members <strong>of</strong> the Class <strong>of</strong> 2011. Enjoy<br />
the familiar tunes <strong>of</strong> Rick McGhie with a<br />
prominent alumnus keynote.<br />
McIntosh Gallery<br />
www.mcintoshgallery.ca<br />
Exhibitions, educational programs<br />
and special events provide a platform for<br />
engagement with visual art and artists. The<br />
Curatorial Study Centre includes documents,<br />
publications and the McIntosh Gallery’s<br />
collection <strong>of</strong> over 3,500 works <strong>of</strong> Canadian<br />
and international art.<br />
Musical Performances<br />
Special Events <strong>Calendar</strong>: www.music.uwo.ca/<br />
events/specialEvents.html<br />
Off to <strong>Western</strong> :<br />
See the Volunteer and Clubs section in this guide.<br />
PrideWeek<br />
(October 11-15, 2011)<br />
www.pridewestern.ca<br />
PrideWeek is a campus-wide event<br />
where <strong>student</strong>s can show support for the<br />
LGBTQ2 community, learn about oncampus<br />
resources, and become more aware<br />
<strong>of</strong> queer issues. PrideWeek is organized by<br />
Pride<strong>Western</strong>.<br />
Theatre <strong>Western</strong>, USC<br />
www.theatrewestern.ca<br />
Theatre <strong>Western</strong> is a <strong>student</strong>-run<br />
production company supported by<br />
the <strong>University</strong> Students’ Council at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong>. Theatre<br />
<strong>Western</strong> produces shows <strong>of</strong> the highest<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional quality, including full length<br />
musical and non-musical dramatic<br />
productions as well as <strong>student</strong>-written<br />
one-act plays. Theatre <strong>Western</strong> provides<br />
opportunities for all <strong>student</strong>s to become<br />
involved as playwrights, directors, stage<br />
managers, backstage crew or performers.<br />
At a university with so many talented<br />
individuals, Theatre <strong>Western</strong> showcases<br />
<strong>student</strong> talent on stages around campus and<br />
within the London community.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s Earth Day<br />
(March 22, 2012)<br />
Enviro<strong>Western</strong>.ca<br />
A day <strong>of</strong> environmental awareness and<br />
celebration, organized a month early so<br />
that exams don’t get in the way! This day is<br />
organized by envirowestern.<br />
White Ribbon Campaign<br />
(November 29-December 3, 2011)<br />
White Ribbon is an annual international<br />
campaign <strong>of</strong> men working to end violence<br />
against women. <strong>Western</strong>’s campaign<br />
is organized by the White Ribbon<br />
Commissioner (usc.white.ribbon@uwo.<br />
ca) and includes the Montreal Massacre<br />
remembrance ceremony taking place in the<br />
UCC atrium on December 6th.<br />
Campus EVENTS<br />
STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012<br />
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