Libraries & Computer access media on campusLibraries &Computer Access<strong>Western</strong> Librarieswww.lib.uwo.ca<strong>Western</strong> Libraries features eight locations across campus that provideaccess to: physical collections, individual and group study space, printingand photocopying facilities, Sun Ray terminals, PCs and wireless access foronline use <strong>of</strong> library resources.The <strong>Western</strong> Libraries website (www.lib.uwo.ca) provides an easy wayto search and discover <strong>Western</strong> Libraries’ expansive online collections. Inperson or online you will also find friendly, helpful staff available who areexperienced assisting students with all kinds <strong>of</strong> information needs.Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation:Individual <strong>Western</strong> Libraries locations are posted on the library websiteTaylor Library (Engineering, Science, Health Sciences and SchulichSchool <strong>of</strong> Medicine & Dentistry) and Weldon Library (Arts &Humanities, Information and Media Studies and Social Science) are thelargest libraries on campus and through the school year are typically openbetween 8:30am and 11pm Monday to Friday, and <strong>of</strong>fer weekend hours(usually between 10am-11pm). Through the exam period Taylor is openuntil 2am, and Weldon is open 24 hours.Pr<strong>of</strong>essional libraries on campus include the C.B. “Bud” JohnstonLibrary (Business), Education Library, John & Dosta Bitove FamilyLaw Library and Music Library. Hours vary for each location but mostare open between 9am-10pm, Monday to Friday and <strong>of</strong>fer some weekendhours.<strong>Western</strong> Libraries provides map and data support through the Map &Data Centre, located in the Social Science Centre, room 1051. <strong>Western</strong>Libraries is also home to the Archives and Research Collections Centre.The ARCC provides access to archival and special collections materials ona variety <strong>of</strong> topics <strong>of</strong> interest to researchers.Email Activationhttps://idm.uwo.ca/uwo/activate/activateAccountController.jspTo activate your email account, go to the website above and enter your4-digit Access Code (formerly PIN) and 9-digit student number into theform that will appear.General Student Computing LabsThese labs are for general <strong>University</strong> instructional use. When the labsare not reserved for classes, they may be used by any <strong>Western</strong> student ona drop-in basis.Locations:• HSB13, HSB14 & HSB16 – Health Sciences Building, rooms 13, 14,and 16• NCB 105 – North Campus Building, room 105• NSC 110 – Natural Sciences Centre, room 110• SH 1310 – Somerville House, room 1310 (lower level)• SSC 1000, 1012 1032 – Social Science CentreWebCT OWLwebct.uwo.caWebCT OWL is an academic website where you can check yourgrades, see an online copy <strong>of</strong> your courses syllabus, or lecture slides,and is used by some pr<strong>of</strong>essors as a tool for distributing courseassignments. After logging in with your <strong>Western</strong> username andpassword, your home page will display all your registered courses.<strong>Western</strong> WirelessAccess to <strong>Western</strong> Wireless is only available to students, faculty, staffand visitors <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> who have a valid WEI - <strong>Western</strong> ElectronicIdentity. Faculty, staff and students can find more information abouttheir electronic identity on the Personal Computer Account FAQ page atwireless.uwo.caMedia on Campus94.9 CHRW - Radio <strong>Western</strong>, USCRequest Line: 519-661-3600 | Office: 519-661-3601 | www.chrwradio.comStudents host music shows, call live Mustang football, hockey andbasketball games, develop spoken word shows, interview newsmakers, recordbands, and more! 94.9 CHRW won the Canadian Music Industry CampusRadio Station Award in 1995 and 2001 and the 2000 Fred Sgambati Awardfor <strong>University</strong> Sports Coverage - the only campus station to do so. Follow aproud tradition <strong>of</strong> student radio. Check the website to get involved, look usup on facebook.com/chrwradio or drop by Room 250 in the UCC.distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contesthttps://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/PhotoContestThe distinctivelyWESTERN Photo Contest is open to all <strong>Western</strong> students,faculty, and staff. Submission is by online entry and cash prizes are awarded towinners.Facebook, <strong>Western</strong>www.facebook.comFollow <strong>Western</strong>’s latest news and updates on our Facebook page. Do asearch for The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> and become a fan, find friends,and become part <strong>of</strong> the community. Also see Facebook in the Student Centralsection <strong>of</strong> this guide.Flickrflickr.com/groups/westernShare your photos with our Flickr photo group, where you’ll find morethen 5,000 images <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong>. Each week, we feature one <strong>of</strong> the photos atwww.uwo.ca.The Gazette, USCPhone: 519-661-3580 | www.westerngazette.caThe Gazette is the only daily student newspaper in Canada and is publishedTuesday through Friday, serving about 32,000 students at <strong>Western</strong> each day.It reports news and promotes debate on issues relating to <strong>Western</strong> and theLondon community. Get involved by writing for news, arts & life or sports. Getcreative by contributing to photography, video, graphics, or web design anddevelopment. The Gazette recruits year round and no experience is required.All the training is provided by student editors. To get started, visit room 263 inthe UCC or visit www.westerngazette.ca/contributions to learn more. Emaileditor@westerngazette.ca for more information about getting involved.Twitter, <strong>Western</strong>www.twitter.comYou can receive important dates and other informationfrom Student Services on Twitter by following @UWOSCentral.Receive up to the minute news about <strong>Western</strong> by following@westernu and you can follow the USC at @western_usc.<strong>Western</strong> News, DNS & Alumni GazetteThe Department <strong>of</strong> Communications and Public Affairs publishes a widerange <strong>of</strong> award-winning publications. <strong>Western</strong> News is the <strong>University</strong>’s weeklynewspaper <strong>of</strong> record, delivering accurate news and topical commentary to 50on-campus boxes. The DNS (Daily News Service) presents campus news asit happens on <strong>Western</strong>’s homepage at www.uwo.ca. And the Alumni Gazettefeatures excellent writing and photography. Online at http://communications.uwo.ca/alumni or in campus racks.You Tubeyoutube.com/user/<strong>Western</strong><strong>University</strong><strong>Western</strong>’s You Tube channel features hundreds <strong>of</strong> unique videoshighlighting the <strong>Western</strong> Experience. Watch news clips, Mustang Athleticsgames, research vignettes, Convocation Addresses, and more.For other web 2.0 information, visit communications.uwo.ca/web2-042 STUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012
ParkingPhone: 519-661-3973www.uwo.ca/parkingRoom 4150, Support Services BuildingOffice Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to4:30pmParking Office is closed Saturday, Sunday andstatutory holidays.Accessible Parkingwww.uwo.ca/parking/accessible.htmlThe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Western</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> supportsthe physically challenged. Members <strong>of</strong> the<strong>University</strong> Community with long term ortemporary physical disabilities may applyfor access to all areas designated with therecognized international symbol. Disabledpermit parkers are also granted access to allmetered areas on campus.Graduate Student ParkingPermitIf you are a student registered in aGraduate program (master’s, doctoral, orother authorized Graduate degree) and wishto park your vehicle on campus, you willneed to purchase a permit and display it inyour window. Graduate Students at <strong>Western</strong>are eligible to obtain a parking permit for thePerimeter (grey) lots.All permits are issued for a period <strong>of</strong> (up totwelve) months (September 1 to 31 August)and are issued on a Non-Reserved basis —meaning spaces are available on a first comefirst served basis.Parking at Affiliated <strong>University</strong>CollegesBresciabrescia.uwo.caAnnual Permit: $360.00Daily Permit: $5.00Replacement Annual Permit (lost or stolen): $30.00Huronhttp://huronuc.ca/students/financial_matters/Parking/Parking permits are available upon request.Visit our website for the parking permitapplication.Kingswww.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/campus-services/parking-services/Undergraduate Parking Lots• Althouse• Medway• Huron Flats• Springett West GateAlthough green coded lots are all aboutthe same distance from the campus core,some are perceived to be “closer” and willfill more quickly, according to predictablecycles:Medway fills to capacity by about 10:30am.Usage drops <strong>of</strong>f quickly at 2pm.Huron Flats and Althouse lots do not fill tocapacity.If you arrive on campus before 8:30, typicallyyou may still get a space at Medway. If you arrivemid-morning or later, go directly to HuronFlats or Althouse. Please do not sit and waitlonger than a few minutes for a space to openup. There is adequate space elsewhere, and itis much better use <strong>of</strong> your valuable time to godirectly there. If you have questions or needdirections to available lots, ask at the WelcomeCentre.During the summer months (May-August),undergraduate (green) permit holders haveaccess to all green zone lots as well as thefollowing grey zone lots; South Valley, Springett,Elborn and Visual Arts.How do I Reserve anUndergraduate Parking Permit forthe <strong>Academic</strong> Year?InternetThe most convenient way to obtain yourparking permit is to use our internet form:www.uwo.ca/parking/application_prereq.html. Follow the instructions on the application.This section is secured and therefore payment isrequired in order to guarantee your permit.In PersonThe parking <strong>of</strong>fice will gladly process yourapplication in person. We are located in Room4150, Support Services Building. Be preparedfor long line-ups during Orientation Week.Please Note:Permits requested during the spring/summer months for the academic year (1September - 30 August) will be processedduring the summer and will be availablefor you to pickup in Room 4150, SupportServices Building after July 15.Parking space at the <strong>University</strong> islimited. All arrangements are made ona first-come, first-served basis and weregret that not all requests can always beaccommodated.Undergraduate Student ParkingPermitVisit www.uwo.ca/parking for more details.Visitor Parking OptionsPublic parking is available at easily accessiblepoints around campus. Visitors and invitedguests should be directed to one <strong>of</strong> ouravailable visitor facilities, visitor attendedlots, meters, or pay and display meteredareas.The <strong>University</strong> is a large, activeand complex place. Parking location,availability and function may be obtainedat the Information Centers located at theRichmond and <strong>Western</strong> Road entrances tocampus. Information kiosks are attendedby student staff (Monday to Friday, 8am -4pm) who are equipped with campus mapsand are happy to assist visitors to reachtheir destinations. All parking on campusis restricted to lots/spaces that have beenmarked and/or signed for such purpose. The<strong>University</strong> campus is private property andparking is prohibited in any location wherenot specifically authorized.There is a charge to park in all <strong>of</strong> theselots, unless otherwise indicated:Alumni Hall/Thompson Arena —Attended Lot• Located in the central campus coreWeldon Lot — Attended Lot• Located in the central campus coreKent Drive — Attended Lot• Located in the central campus coreAlthouse Lot (north entrance) —-Automated Entry• Located on the southern perimeter <strong>of</strong>campus.Medical Science Lot — Attended Lot• Located in the central campus coreMeter Parking — No maximum• Located at various buildings in thecampus core• Meter rates are as posted ($3.00/hr):Monday to Friday 7am to 8pm• ($3.00/hr): Saturdays until noon• Exact Change RequiredPay & Display Multi space meterparking — No maximum• Located at Labatt Health ScienceBuilding, Talbot, North Campus/Visual Arts Building and Westminster.Rates are as posted ($3.00/hr):Monday to Sunday; 24/hrs/day; 7days/week• Exact Change OR Credit Cards (Visa,Mastercard, American Express)available.ParkingSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-201243