SOGS CONTACT INFORMATION
This Day Planner belongs to:
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Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)
Local 47, Canadian Federation of Students
University Community Centre, Room 260
The University of Western Ontario
London, ON Canada N6A 3K7
Website: sogs.ca
E-mail: sogs@uwo.ca
Telephone: 519-661-3394 or 519-661-2111 x83394
Fax: 519-661-3374
Office hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
Summer office hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
To provide feedback on this Graduate handbook, including comments, corrections, or concerns, please visit
http://www.sogs.ca/index.php/contact/feedback-form. We are happy to hear from you!
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DIRECTORY
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear new arrivals and returning Western Students,
Welcome to the Society of Graduate Students (commonly
known as SOGS). It’s my pleasure, on behalf of the
Society’s Executive and Staff, to welcome you into our
student union, which offers services, social activities and
advocacy for Western graduate students. SOGS recently
launched a new website here at www.sogs.ca. It’s an
important resource to find out news about the Society,
including the monthly newsletter and most recent Council
package. If you have questions, I can be reached by email
at sogs.president@uwo.ca. I also have a space at the
SOGS Office in UCC 260.
I encourage you to take full advantage of this day planner, but also make sure to learn more
about the SOGS health plan and to pick up your bus pass. I hope to see many of you during
department and/or SOGS orientations, or later on at the Grad Club (in the basement of
Middlesex College). I encourage you to take the opportunity to learn more about our various
committees and activities and join in—it’s your Society after all!
As Local 47 of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), SOGS embodies many values of
student unionism via its role as an advocate for graduate student needs. The CFS (which
represents Local 47 in Ontario and nationally) advocates for students across Canada. You can
find their latest campaign information on the SOGS website. At Western, we’ve organized a
number of campaigns over the years. Last year SOGS campaigned on the issue of Access
Copyright, an agreement Western had signed which levied unfair fees upon students for access
to copyrighted materials. We are pleased that Western decided not re-sign this agreement this
past June. Another initiative is a campaign on Post-Residency Fees—these represent tuition
reductions after major milestones are completed in a degree (coursework, comprehensive
exams or first draft status). These types of reductions, which exist in many Canadian
universities, used to exist in Ontario, and we would like to see them return. These are two
examples of projects SOGS has undertaken in past years, and ultimately, the future of SOGS
advocacy will be in your hands.
SOGS expresses itself in many ways. It of course all begins with all of you, the members of the
Society. SOGS also has a Council that meets monthly, to which I encourage you to elect—and
become nominated to stand as—Councillors. Each department can elect a certain number of
Councillors, and you should ask your department student associations about the process. The
Society also has a number of committees, which serve to engage students in a variety of
Society projects and initiatives, relevant to all the services and advocacy aspects of SOGS.
Joining a committee is easy! Don’t hesitate to write to me and ask how to start participating.
In short, whether you are new to Western or a returning colleague, SOGS is your Society and
we are committed to making your time here a worthwhile and engaging experience. Don’t
hesitate to use of services to the fullest, to participate in our many activities and to support
efforts to advocate for graduate students here, around Canada and the world.
Have a wonderful year,
Kevin Godbout
SOGS President
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EXECUTIVE & NON-EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS & COMMITTEES
Details of
all the executive and
non-executive officer portfolios are on the
newly designed SOGS website at
www.sogs.ca. Since we have launched a
new website, we are currently transferring to
new email addresses. Watch out for
announcements. For up-to-date information
on all executive committees, please email
sogs@uwo.ca.
Executive
Executive: sogs.executive@uwo.ca
President: sogs.president@uwo.ca
VP Academic: sogs.academic@uwo.ca
VP External Affairs & Communications:
sogs.external@uwo.ca
VP Finance: sogs.finance@uwo.ca
VP Student Services:
sogs.services@uwo.ca
Non-Executive Officers
Speaker: sogs.speaker@uwo.ca
Disabilities Commissioner:
sogs.disabilities@uwo.ca
LGBT Commissioner: sogs.lgbt@uwo.ca
Aboriginal/Indigenous Commissioner:
sogs.indigenous@uwo.ca
Staff
Office Manager: sogs@uwo.ca
Accounting Manager:
sogs.accounting@uwo.ca
Grad Club Manager: gradclub@uwo.ca
Grad Club Kitchen Manager:
kitchenmgr@uwo.ca
President
• Policy Committee
Speaker
• Bylaws and Constitution
Committee
• Elections Appeal Board
Vice President Academic
• Academic Committee / Western
Research Forum
• Graduate Student Teaching
Awards Committee
• Western Graduate Review
Vice President External and
Communications
• Equity Committee
• Graduate Student Issues Committee
Vice President Finance
• Bursary/Subsidy Committee
• Finance Committee
• Grad Club Committee
• Sustainability Committee
Vice President Student Services
• Health Plan Committee
• International Graduate Student Issues
Committee
• Orientation & Social Committee
Committees
The SOGS website has detailed listings of
all our standing committees and their duties
and functions. To get involved in a SOGS
committee, please forward your name and
contact information to sogs@uwo.ca, and
we will add you to the member mailing list.
As part of their respective portfolios, the
elected executive officers and official
liaisons oversee a number of committees. In
that capacity, they serve on these
committees as ‘ex-officio’. The following is a
list of all executive members and their
related committees.
~Joy Wang,
Biology, MSc
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SOGS FINANCIAL & ACADEMIC PROGRAMS &
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
SOGS FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
SOGS offers various forms of financial
assistance. Programs are funded by the
membership, administration fees, and surplus
revenues generated by the Grad Club.
Emergency Loan Program
The Society disperses emergency loans of up
to $1,000 per application. These are needsbased loans secured through a stringent
screening process. Loans must be repaid
within the term. Upon receipt of a loan,
recipients are required to submit postdated
repayment cheque(s). Students with more
complicated financial needs should seek
appropriate support from sources outside the
Society.
Grad Club Bursaries
Grad Club Bursaries of $500 are awarded
three times annually to full-time Society
members. The awards are based on
demonstrated financial need. Applications for
these bursaries are available through the
Graduate
Student
Portal
at:
https://grad.uwo.ca/student/.
Application deadlines are October 31,
February 28, and June 30.
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust
Fund Bursaries (OSOTF)
OSOTF Bursaries of $1000 each are awarded
three times annually to full-time members of
the Society. These bursaries are awarded to
students from Ontario who demonstrate
financial need. Applications for these
bursaries are available through the Graduate
Student Portal at: https://grad.uwo.ca/student/.
Application deadlines are October 31,
February 28, and June 30.
Out-of-Province Bursaries
OOP Bursaries of $500 are awarded to
students
from
outside
Ontario
with
demonstrated financial need. Applications for
these bursaries are available through the
Graduate
Student
Portal
at:
https://grad.uwo.ca/student/.
Application deadlines are October 31,
February 28, and June 30.
Child Care Subsidies
We offer assistance to offset the cost of child
care services with subsidies of $400 per term.
All applications are strictly confidential, and
the general statistical information collected
from applications contributes to on-going
lobby efforts to secure improved child care
assistance and facilities from the University.
Applications must be completed and returned,
with original receipts, to the SOGS office by
the last business day of each term.
Travel Subsidies
Subsidies are awarded to a maximum of $400
based on demonstrated need. We receive a
large number of applications every term and,
as such, cannot guarantee a subsidy. This
program offers only supplemental amounts to
departmental funding and should not be relied
on for critical financial support for your travels.
Applications must be completed and returned,
with original receipts, by the last business
day of each term.
125th Anniversary Scholarship
SOGS 125th Anniversary Scholarships each
amounting to $1,250 are awarded once a year
to four (4) full-time Society members (two
Masters and two Ph.D.) whose tuition fees
exceed their departmental funding. This
scholarship is awarded on the basis of
academic achievement, research excellence,
and community involvement. The application
is available online and must be received in the
SOGS office by the last business day of
February.
Peggy Collins Memorial Award
The Peggy Collins Award is presented to a
part-time graduate student with a minimum
78% average in his or her completed
coursework. Preference will be given to
students who are in the workforce full-time,
have family commitments, and are involved in
the Western community or the community at
large. Applications must be accompanied by
an essay (max. 250 words) describing the
candidate’s commitment to work, family, and
community involvement. Up to two awards
valued at $1000 are available pending
available funds. The application is available
online and must be received by the last
business day of October.
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SOGS FINANCIAL & ACADEMIC PROGRAMS &
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Joint Fund for Support of Graduate
Student Research and Scholarship
On-campus events (conferences, lectures)
bring external speakers who present their
research and scholarship to Western grad
students. Research Western, SOGS, and the
SGPS collaborate on a jointly-administered
fund to provide aid for these events. Funding
applications are due at least one month in
advance of the event. Any member of the
academic university community engaged in
providing support for graduate student
research and scholarship is eligible to apply.
Details about application requirements and
accompanying forms are available on the
SOGS website. To search all graduate awards
by faculty or program, use the search engine
on the Donor Funded Award page on the
Western Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
website:
http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/donorfund
edawardsearch/.
SOGS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Graduate Student Teaching Awards
Each year, undergraduate students recognize
outstanding graduate student Teaching
Assistants by nominating them for a Teaching
Award. Twenty $500 awards are presented
annually to five graduate students in each of
the four academic divisions: Arts &
Humanities, Biological Science, Physical
Sciences, and Social Sciences. Award
recipients are selected by the GSTA
Committee. Both nominees for and recipients
of the award are recognized at a reception
held each year. The awards are sponsored
jointly by the Society of Graduate Students
and the UWO PSAC Local 610.
Western Research Forum
The annual WRF, established in 1987, is a
multi-disciplinary conference organized by the
SOGS Academic Committee. The conference
features both poster and oral presentations
from graduate students in all the academic
divisions: Arts & Humanities, Biological
Science, Physical Sciences, and Social
Sciences. The WRF aims to appeal to a
diverse group of academics and invites all
University members to see their colleagues’
work. Presentations are judged and prizes
awarded for the best papers and posters in
each program category.
Western Graduate Review
The Western Graduate Review has recently
been remodeled to encourage more graduate
student participation. We're moving from a
print format to a live radio talk show!
Western's radio station, 94.9FM CHRW, has
agreed to allow SOGS to host a monthly talk
show called "GradCast" to discuss graduate
student research in a style similar to Bob
MacDonald's "Quirks and Quarks." Please
contact the SOGS VP Academic if you would
like to share your research on air. Our current
podcasts
can
be
heard
at gradcastradio.wordpress.com.
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
OGS awards are merit-based scholarships
available to students in all disciplines of
graduate study. OGS is jointly funded by the
Province of Ontario and Ontario universities.
For
more
information,
visit
http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/student_fi
nances/ogs.html. For the terms and conditions
of
these
awards,
please
visit
http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/student_fi
nances/ogs_qeiigsst_terms.html.
For more information on internal and external
funding for graduate programs, visit the SGPS
Funding
Opportunities
webpage:
http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/student_fi
nances/funding_opportunities.html.
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SOGS EXTENDED HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN
(SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE)
The SOGS Health & Dental Plan is
extended health and dental coverage,
designed specifically for students to cover
expenses not covered by basic health-care
plans, such as OHIP or UHIP. More detailed
information about the Plan is available at
www.ihaveaplan.ca.
Who is covered?
All full-time students at Western University,
who are members of the Society of
Graduate
Students
(SOGS),
are
automatically covered by the SOGS Health
& Dental Plan. This includes full-time
international students studying and paying
fees at the University.
Who is not covered?
Part-time students, students on leave, Coop, practicum, and internship students on
Work Term in the Fall are not automatically
covered, but can enroll themselves during
the Change-of-Coverage Period.
Continuing education students and students
that come to the University on exchange
from another university are not eligible for
enrollment.
What is covered?
The Plan includes coverage for:
• Prescription drugs, vaccinations,
ambulance, medical equipment,
hospitalization
• Eye exams, eyeglasses, contact
Lenses, prescription sunglasses
• Dental checkups and cleanings,
fillings, extractions
• Physiotherapists, chiropractors,
massage therapists, naturopaths
• Travel health coverage, including trip
cancellation and trip interruption
insurance
• And much more!
Further enhance your benefits by visiting
health professionals who are members of
the studentcare Dental, Vision, Chiropractic,
Physiotherapy, and Massage Therapy
Networks.
The policy year is from Sept.1, 2013 to Aug.
31, 2014. For details on fees, visit the
SOGS office located in the University
Community Centre, Room 260.
What if I already have health and dental
coverage?
If you’re already covered by another
extended plan (e.g. parent’s or spouse’s
employee plan), you can choose to be
covered by both plans, which may enable
you to maximize your overall coverage and
reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses.
You may also choose to opt out of the
SOGS Plan, and a cheque for the amount of
the Plan will be sent to your department
shortly after the end of the Change-ofCoverage Period. To initiate your opt-out,
visit the Graduate Student Portal at
grad.uwo.ca/student/index.cfm during the
Change-of-Coverage Period. To opt out,
you need to provide proof of other health
and dental coverage.
Can I enroll my spouse or dependents?
Students have the option of enrolling their
spouse/dependents by completing an
enrolment process and paying an additional
fee. Common law and same-sex couples
are eligible. Enrollment forms are available
at the SOGS office.
Change-of-Coverage Period
Students can opt out or enroll their family
during the following periods only:
• For students starting in September:
Sept. 1 – 30, 2013
• For new students starting in
January: Jan. 1 – 31, 2014
• For new students starting in May:
May 1 – 31, 2014
Questions?
Visit www.ihaveaplan.ca or call 1-866-3584435, or visit, call, or email the SOGS office,
University Centre, Room 260 at (519)-6613394 or sogs@uwo.ca.
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SOGS FACILITIES & SERVICES
Bus Pass
The Grad Club is situated at:
In March 2002, full-time SOGS members
voted to adopt a mandatory bus pass for all
full-time SOGS members. Bus pass fees
are added to your ancillary fees every
semester and are non-refundable. This pass
provides unlimited transportation on all
regularly scheduled London Transit (“LTC”)
buses. Only full-time Society members are
eligible to receive the bus pass, which is
distributed at the start of every semester in
the SOGS office. To pick up your bus pass,
you will need to present your UWO Student
Card.
Lower Level, Middlesex College
Phone (Bar): 519-661-3082
Phone (Office): 519-661-2111 x86386
Fax: 519-850-2333
E-mail: gradclub@uwo.ca
Website: www.uwo.ca/sogs/gradclub
Please note: Part-time SOGS members are
neither eligible to receive the bus pass nor
are they charged a bus pass fee.
Kitchen:
Monday - Friday 8am - 11 pm
(8am - 10 pm in the summer)
Saturday 11am - 4pm
(11am - 2pm in the summer)
Sunday Closed
The Grad Club
In the Summer of 1968, UWO graduate
students met on Friday afternoons for
Happy Hour. Since those early days over 40
years ago, the Grad Club, a wholly owned
SOGS subsidiary, has been one of
Western`s longest-lived gathering places
and Canada’s most successful graduate
student club. In addition to rotating daily
special menus, the Grad Club hosts a
variety of activities every night of the week.
It is also available for special bookings as a
great venue for departmental events and
other special occasions.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am - 12am
(8am - 11pm in the summer)
Saturday 11am - 5pm
(11am - 3pm in the summer)
Sunday Closed
New Late Night Menu: Buy one food item off
the after 9:00PM menu and get the second
item 50% off.
Tuesday Trivia:
Every Tuesday @ 8pm. Come join the fun
and win prizes including Grad Club gift
certificates!
Grad students, with ID, receive 5% off
food purchases upon request. In addition,
if you are a Grad Student or Grad Club
Associate Member you are entitled, subject
to availability, to reserve space in the Grad
Club. Due to demand the Grad Club does
not allow for the reservation of space
Fridays from 4PM to 8PM.
The Grad Club is located in the back of
Middlesex College.
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THE GRAD CLUB
Dear Graduate Student,
On behalf of myself and the employees, we would like to extend an invitation to all
Grad Students to the Grad Club. We are constantly trying to improve our food, service and
ambience in order to make your visit a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
We serve great food for the best value on campus with a wide variety of vegetarian
dishes and daily specials. Our kitchen operates from 8AM – 11PM Monday to Friday and 8AM –
10PM during the summer months serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. We offer daily lunch
specials: an East Indian buffet on Wednesdays, Create your own Pasta on Thursdays and a
Themed buffet on Fridays. During the warmer months we offer a BBQ on the patio instead of
the Themed buffet. We serve all day breakfast and lunch on Saturdays from 11AM – 2PM.
The Bar features one of the best selections of draught beer that the city has to offer as
well as a great variety of spirits, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Our facilities allow us to host
functions for up to 200 people such as Christmas parties, birthday parties, retirement parties,
weddings, thesis defense parties, receptions and much more.
Every Tuesday evening the Grad Club host a trivia night that is well attended by Grad
Students, open mic on Wednesdays and the music of Rick McGhie on Thursdays. We also
feature a variety of promos during the course of the year and show most sporting events on one
of our big screen TV’s. You can find out more about the Grad Club and upcoming events on our
website at www.uwo.ca/sogs/gradclub/.
The Grad Club is owned and operated by SOGS at no cost to Graduate Students. The
revenue from the Grad Club helps fund bursaries that are available exclusively to Grad
Students. Supporting the Grad Club is supporting Graduate Students. If you have any thoughts
or suggestion to improve the Grad Club, please feel free to contact me or the Grad Club
committee. This committee which advises SOGS and the Grad Club management meets once a
month regarding our operations. We are committed in being financially stable, environmentally
responsible and are always looking for new and fresh ideas, so get involve and help us achieve
our goals.
Respectfully,
Marc Lalonde
Grad Club Manager
Middlesex College, Rm 19
University of Western
Ontario
London, Ontario N6A 5B7
519-661-2111 ext 86386
mlalond2@uwo.ca
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CANADIAN FEDERATION OF STUDENTS
STUDENTS
WORKING TOGETHER
Dear Members,
As a member of the Canadian Federation of
Students you are united with over 500,000
students across Canada.
The strength of the student movement is more
than just numbers. Our strength comes from working together—across the
country, throughout the provinces, and within our campuses. For more than
thirty years, students across the country have worked together towards our
common goals. Together, we continue the fight to reduce tuition fees and student
debt, for safer campuses free from all forms of violence and oppression, and for
more sustainable campuses and communities.
Government programs that benefit students, such as the Canada Student Grant
Program, are the direct result of well-organized, united efforts on the part of
students. Yet students still collectively owe more than $15 billion in federal
student loans, and tuition fees have increased once again this year in almost
every province. In the face of governments downloading the cost of postsecondary education onto students and their families, we must continue to draw
on the strength of our unity, and send a clear message to government that
affordable, accessible post-secondary education must be made a priority.
I strongly encourage you to make the most of your time on campus, and join
the fight for high-quality, universally accessible post-secondary education.
In solidarity,
McCormick
National
Canadian Federation of
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CANADIAN FEDERATION OF STUDENTS
ABOUT YOUR
FEDERATION
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CANADIAN FEDERATION OF STUDENTS
CAUCUS
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and to promote
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CANADIAN FEDERATION OF STUDENTS
TUITION FEES
IN ONTARIO ARE
THE HIGHEST IN
CANADA
Tuition fees remain the most significant
barrier that students face when
trying to access post-secondary
education. Students in Ontario pay
the highest average tuition fees in
Canada. High fees not only deter many
low- and middle income people from
pursuing a college or university
education, they negatively influence
the educational, career and life
choices made by those who do
attend.
The Liberal
government is again
enabling fees to
increase by 3% to 5%
this year
Since 2006, when the
provincial government
cancelled the tuition fee
freeze that was in place for
two years, tuition fees in
Ontario have risen by up to
80 per cent. The exact
amount depends on the
type of study and program,
but fees have climbed at
three times the rate of
inflation over the past eight
years. Despite promising to
reduce tuition fees by 30 per
cent to get elected in 2011,
the Liberal government is
again enabling fees to
increase by three to five per
cent this year.
Canadian Federation of Students
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PSAC LOCAL 610 – UWO TEACHING ASSISTANTS &
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATES UNION
PSAC Local 610 is a chartered local of the Public Service Alliance of Canada. They represent
two bargaining units: teaching assistants (TAs) and postdoctoral associates (PDAs) at Western.
TAs and PDAs establish the priorities and policies of Local 610 while adhering to the
constitution of the PSAC. Through periodic negotiations with the University, PSAC Local 610
establishes a Collective Bargaining Agreement that defines working conditions, compensation,
and benefits for each bargaining unit. PSAC Local 610 works to ensure that all members are
aware of their rights under this agreement, and that the terms of the agreement are honoured by
the University. To supplement the SOGS Health and Dental Plan benefits, PSAC Local 610
provides additional support for members through various funding programs: the extended health
plan (EHP), annual scholarships, bursaries, and the food bank. All union members are eligible
and there are no additional fees for these programs. For more information about the local or
benefit programs, please visit the website or read the handbook available in the PSAC Local
610 office.
Room 1313, Sommerville House
519-661-4137
E-mail: psac610@psac610.ca
Website: www.psac610.ca
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 10am - 2pm
Summer Office Hours:
Tuesday to Friday, 9am – 2pm
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RESOURCES AT WESTERN
Western Libraries
www.lib.uwo.ca
Western’s libraries provide access to
millions of items in print, electronic, and
other formats, supporting the interests of all
Western faculties. Use the Library
Catalogue and other web services to
explore your field of study. Helpful staff is
available to provide assistance at service
desks in eight different locations. Graduate
students may also wish to take advantage of
the expertise of Western Libraries subject
librarians for assistance with their research.
Allyn and Betty Taylor Library
(Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
Dentistry, Clinical Outreach, Nursing)
Main floor, Natural Science Centre
519-661-3168 (Circulation)
519-661-3167 (Research Desk)
and
Archives and Research
Collections Centre
The D.B. Weldon Library
519-661-4046
John and Dotsa Bitove
Family Law Library
Josephine Spencer Niblett Law Building
519-661-3171
Music Library
Room 234, Talbot College
519-661-3913
Other libraries affiliated with
Western University:
Beryl Ivey Library
Brescia University College
519-432-8353 x28250
Huron University College Library
519-438-7224 x213
C.B. “Bud” Johnston Library
Room 2B15A, Ivey School of Business
519-661-3941
The D.B. Weldon Library
519-661-3166 (Circulation)
519-661-3162 (Research Desk)
(Arts and Humanities, Social
Information and Media Studies)
The Education Library
Faculty of Education
1137 Western Road
519-661-3172
Science,
Cardinal Carter Library
King’s University College
519-433-3491 x4505 (Circulation)
519-533-3491 x4537 (Research Desk)
A. P. Mahoney Library
St. Peter’s Seminary
519-432-1824 x244
519-432-5726 x244
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OTHER RESOURCES
Centre for the Study of Theory and
Criticism
www.uwo.ca/theory
Centre for Women’s Studies and
Feminist Research
Museum of Ontario Archeology
archaeologymuseum.ca
Population Studies Centre
sociology.uwo.ca/popstudies/library.html
www.uwo.ca/womens
Pride Library—Gay and Lesbian Studies
Economics Reference Centre
http://economics.uwo.ca/econref/WorkingPa
pers/worldarchives/
Faculty of Information and Media
Studies Graduate Resource Centre
www.fims.uwo.ca
www.uwo.ca/pridelib
Student Development Resource Centre
www.sdc.uwo.ca
Visual Resources Library (John Labatt
Visual Arts Centre)
www.uwo.ca/visarts/facilities.html
Film Resource Centre (Faculty of Arts
and Humanities)
www.uwo.ca/arts/tech/services.html
First Nations Learning Resource
Centre
indigenous.uwo.ca/programs_and_servi
ces/learning_resource_centre.html
International Centre for Olympic
Studies
www.uwo.ca/olympic
For more information:
www.lib.uwo.ca/libraries/resourcecentres
London Public Library
251 Dundas Street (Central Branch)
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca
519-661-4600
London has an incredibly well-supported
public library system. A link to the London
Public Library catalogue is available through
the Western Libraries website. Chances are
if Western doesn’t have what you need on
campus, they will. Whatever you need to
know, they can help you find the answer.
~ Joy Wang,
Biology, MSc
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
The Student Development Centre is
home to a variety of services specially
designed to meet the needs of
undergraduate and graduate students on
campus. Our staff members are highly
trained and experienced professionals
who know what campus life is all about.
In order to assist you in achieving the
most from your university experience,
the Student Development Centre (SDC)
offers a number of services that are
available to you throughout your
university career.
Most of these services are located on
the 2nd and 4th floors of the Western
Student Services Building (WSSB). For
more information, please call the main
SDC number, 519-661-3031, or visit
www.sds.uwo.ca.
Writing Support Centre
Student Development Centre
Room 4130, Western Student Services
Building (WSSB)
519-661-3655
Email: wsc@uwo.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am4:30pm
Website: www.sds.uwo.ca/writing
GradWRITE
This program is tailored specifically for
graduate students. It offers one-on-one
consultations by appointment, graduate
Writing
Laboratory
workspace,
presentations on a wide variety of
writing-related
issues,
and
multi-disciplinary thesis writing support
groups.
Student Development Centre
Room 4112 (WSSB)
519-661-3031
Email: jroukeme@uwo.ca
Indigenous Services
Room 2100, Western Student Services
Building (WSSB)
519-661-4095
Website: www.indigenous.uwo.ca
Indigenous Services offers counseling
services and programs for indigenous
students in a supportive environment.
Through the promotion of postsecondary
education, Indigenous Services relays
information on Western services and
programs,
admission requirements,
financial assistance, and student life.
They also offer a specialized research
and resource materials collection on
Indigenous and Native issues.
Learning Skills Services
Room 4100
Western Student Services Building
(WSSB)
519-661-2183
Email: learning@uwo.ca
Website: www.sds.uwo.ca/learning
Services for Graduate Students:
• Individual counseling appointments:
benefit
from
progress
check-ins;
strengthen critical reading skills; discuss
organization and time management
strategies,
coursework,
and
TA
responsibilities.
• Learning Skills Resource Library
includes “Getting What You Came For:
The Smart Student’s Guide to Earning a
Master’s or a Ph.D.” and other books for
grad students.
• GRADUpdate:
A twice monthly e-mail bulletin that
offers great suggestions on how to
succeed in grad school. To receive it,
send
an
email
to:
gradupdate-request@uwo.ca and type
“subscribe” as the subject.
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Psychological Services
Room 4112
Western Student Services Building
(WSSB)
519-661-3031
Website: www.sds.uwo.ca/psych
This service provides professional,
confidential psychological services free
of charge to all Western students. We
offer individual counseling and group
workshops for a wide range of concerns
faced by students such as Stress,
Depression/ Anxiety, Decision-making
Issues, Sexuality, Sexual Assault, Selfesteem Issues, Abuse Issues, Eating
Disorders, Traumatic Events, Family
Problems, Grief and Loss, Disability
Issues, Relationship Issues, Adjustment
Issues,
Loneliness,
Violence
in
Relationships, Body Image Issues,
Procrastination, LGBTQ2 Issues, and
Social Anxiety.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Room 4111
Western Student Services Building
(WSSB)
519-661-2147
Email: ssd@uwo.ca
Website: www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd
This
service
offers
individual
appointments with counselors who
specialize in assisting students with
various disabilities. These disabilities
include, but are not limited to, vision,
hearing, and mobility impairments;
learning disabilities; chronic illnesses;
chronic pain; and attention deficit and
hyperactivity disorders. Our services
include
Academic
Accommodation,
On-campus Transportation, Alternative
Format
Text,
Learning
Strategy
Instruction for Students with LD,
Assistive Technology Instruction for
Students with LD, Counseling/Referrals,
and a Bursary for OSAP eligible
students. Facilities include an Adaptive
Computing Technology Centre, an
Access
Lab,
and
a
Learning
Opportunities Lab. Individual study
rooms in Weldon Library are also
available.
Volunteers in Progress (VIP)
Room 2120
Western Student Services
(WSSB)
519-661-3031
Email: vipsdc@uwo.ca
Website: www.sdc.uwo.ca/vip
Building
VIP enriches and complements students’
academic lives by providing them with
opportunities to develop work skills, gain
career-related work experience, establish
contacts, and build their professional
network by volunteering in various areas
of the Student Development Centre.
Volunteers work with professionals in the
Student Development Center to assist
Western’s students with a variety of
concerns. Volunteers are involved in
many different types of volunteer
experiences:
- Group facilitation
- Research
- One-to-one work with clients
- Peer helping
- Program design and implementation
- Resource development
- Computer-related projects
- Public relations and reception
- Program management, coordination,
and administration
- Committee work
- Marketing and promotions.
Graduate students are encouraged to get
involved and participate in the VIP
program. For further information and to
apply, please visit our website.
Intake for International Student
Services (IESC)
Room 2120, (WSSB)
519-661-3031
Email: iesc@uwo.ca
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WESTERN INTERNATIONAL
Western International is a dedicated
team responsible for international student
services,
international
learning,
international relations, and international
undergraduate student recruitment. It is a
central resource for the Western
community
seeking
to
promote
international experiences both on
campus and abroad. It is home to the
International and Exchange Student
Centre, exchange programs, and many
other
critical
international-related
services and programs.
Western Student Services Building
Room 2120
519-661-2100
Email: international@uwo.ca
Website: www.international.uwo.ca
International and Exchange
Student Centre
The International and Exchange Student
Centre supports international students
throughout their university careers with a
range of services to enhance their
academic,
social,
and
cultural
experiences.
Western Student Services Building
Room 2120
519-661-2111 ext. 85908
Email: iesc@uwo.ca
Website: www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/
Twitter: @IESCatUWO
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/uwo.international
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WESTERN INTERNATIONAL
Services include:
• Reception and Orientation
An Orientation Day Program, the PreArrival Guide, and the International
Student Handbook.
• International Student Advising
Assistance with study/work permits,
visas, immigration and government
regulations, cultural and academic
transitions, etc.
• Support and Counseling
Help with cultural adjustment or
personal/social issues.
• International Peer Connection
Program
Receive support from a Peer Guide
(upper-year student).
• English Conversation Program
Practice and improve your spoken
English skills.
• Canada, Eh? Transitioning to
Canada Series
Learn about Canadian culture.
• Porch Light Program
Community support program for
newly arrived international women.
• Global Café
Meet international and Canadian
friends during our weekly coffee and
tea gathering.
• Social and Cultural Programs
More than 100 events offered
each year.
• Intercultural Learning and Skill
Development
Skill development through volunteer
and student leadership positions.
• Support for Spouses/Partners and
Families of International Students
Including Tea and Information
for Spouses.
• Other services include: Income tax
clinics, emergency loan, bursary, and
online assistance, and weekly news.
VISIT US! We have a comfortable lounge
for you to relax in between classes, meet
other students, and participate in
planned activities throughout the year.
International Learning
Interested
in
incorporating
an
international learning experience into
your studies? Western offers a range of
programs to develop your international
knowledge, skills, and leadership.
Western Student Services Building
Room 2120
519-661-2111 ext. 85489
Email: intlearn@uwo.ca
Website:
www.international.uwo.ca/learning
• Academic Exchange
Study for one term or a full year at one of
our 70 partner universities around the
world. Pay Western tuition, earn credits
toward your degree, and experience life
in another culture.
• International Field Study Courses
Gain global perspective in one of
Western’s courses offering classroom
instruction
and
an
international
experience.
• Volunteer Service Learning and
Internships
Develop cross-cultural skills through
international
volunteer
and
work
experiences.
Attend an information session, held
regularly during the fall and winter terms,
or visit our website for details on
programs, sessions, and scholarships for
international experiences.
International
Experience
Without
Leaving Campus
Want to share your international
experience or interact with students from
other countries? Western International
provides all Western students with
leadership, intercultural learning, and skill
development
opportunities
through
volunteering, support, and other key
roles. You can also join our weekly
Global Café to mix and mingle with
students from around the world.
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The Book Store at Western
University Community Centre (UCC)
Room 7 (Lower Level)
519-661-3520
www.bookstore.uwo.ca
Fill prescriptions and shop for health
and beauty needs at the pharmacy.
Open seven days a week to serve you.
Sarnia Road and Western, free
parking.
Regular Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Closed Sunday and University holidays
Campus Community Police Service
Lawson Hall, Room 1231
Emergencies: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 519-661-3300
Website: www.uwo.ca/police
The Campus Police provides twenty-four
hour emergency and routine response to
the safety and security needs of our
campus
community.
They
work
cooperatively with all London emergency
response services. Special constables,
with the authority of a police officer,
patrol campus, conduct investigations,
monitor campus alarm systems and
CCTV cameras. They support personal
safety, self-defense awareness sessions,
Crime Alert postings, bicycle registration,
property identification, and security
audits. Free direct link phone service
buttons are available at all exterior
emergency Blue Phone towers and main
campus phone towers across the
university grounds. A central lost and
found repository is located at the
Campus Police office.
Summer Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday and
University holidays
Shop for course textbooks, general
books, school supplies, Western clothing,
and giftware. Find us on Facebook,
follow us on Twitter, or sign up for Events
that Matter (email notices of store
events). Looking for a book we don’t
stock? Use our Special Order service. In
most cases, orders take two to five
weeks to arrive.
Books Plus
1153 Western Rd.
519-661-4091
www.bookstore.uwo.ca/booksPlus.html
Regular Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed Sunday and University holidays.
Take advantage of our full service copy
centre, printing, report binding, scanning,
and fax service. Browse through our
selection of Western clothing and
giftware. Shop for the latest bestsellers
and find all the school supplies you need.
All students are encouraged to utilize the
Western Foot Patrol/ Work Safe Program
escort service. However, should you be
required to work beyond escort service
hours, the Campus Police can provide
escorts on campus.
Campus Computer Store at Western
UCC Room 36B
(Lower Level across from the
Book Store)
519-661-3520
www.computerstore.uwo.ca
Regular Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday and University
holidays.
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Save on the educational prices offered
on computers, laptops, software, and
accessories. Enjoy technical support to
help you keep your system running
smoothly.
Chaplains’ Services
UCC Room 256
519-661-2111 x85929
Email: chaplain@uwo.ca
www.uwo.ca/chaplain
Regular Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and
by appointment.
Chaplains’ Services address the spiritual
and religious needs of the University
community. They offer a unique and
welcoming place where many students
experience a radical change in their lives.
These changes often involve questions
about one’s purpose in life. As chaplains,
they work within a multi-faith context to
empower, enable, encourage, and
engage the university in reflections on
spiritual, ethical, and faith-value issues.
There are several chaplains assigned to
Western and the affiliate colleges from
various religious traditions. Chaplain’s
Services provide immediate contacts for
Christian, Muslim, and Jewish persons of
faith. And for those who are not a part of
these traditions, the centre provides them
with access to spiritual and religious
leaders and resources within the London
community.
Community Legal Services
Room 120, Faculty of Law
519-661-3352
Email: clsinfo@uwo.ca
Website: www.law.uwo.ca/CLS
Community Legal Services (CLS), a
nonprofit organization funded by the
Ontario Legal Aid Plan and the students’
unions of The University of Western
Ontario and Fanshawe College, provides
free legal assistance to students who
cannot afford a lawyer. The clinic is
staffed by Western law students working
under the supervision of five experienced
lawyers. They handle: Small Claims
Court matters where the amount in
question is between $2,500 and $25,000;
Landlord/Tenant
disputes
including
Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal issues;
Criminal Law cases where the offense is
a summary conviction; Estate Law (wills
and powers of attorneys); final stage
academic appeals; mediations through
the Dispute Resolution Centre; and
Immigration Law (skilled worker and
permanent residence applications for
graduate students). CLS will notarize
copies of documents and witness
affidavits and statutory declarations.
Creative Services (formerly InPrint &
Purple Door Promos)
UCC, Second Level Room 267 & 269
Promotional Materials: (519)-661-3414
Graphic Design: (519)-661-3581
Web Design: (519)-661-3445
Digital Media: (519)-850-2501
Email: cs-promos@westernusc.ca
Website: www.westernusc.ca/cs-promos
Hours:
Monday-Thursday:
8:30am4:30pm, except Wednesday: 10am4:30pm.
Print Shop
(519)-661-3578
UCC, Second Level, Room 265
Editorial Offices: (519)-661-3580
Advertising Department: (519)-661-3579
This new amalgamated service reopened
on June 17. Creative Services offers a
full range of graphics, web design, print
and digital media services, along with
promotional
items
and
marketing
solutions.
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Equity & Human Rights Services
(EHRS)
Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health Sciences
Building (HSB), Rooms 330-335
519-661-3334
Fax: 519-661-2133
Email: equity@uwo.ca
Website: www.uwo.ca/equity
Regular Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Evenings and weekends by appointment.
Equity & Human Rights Services is a
confidential service offered by Western.
They serve all members of the
University,
including
undergraduate
students, graduate students, faculty, and
staff. It offers training on human rights
and equity-related issues, a resource
centre, and a variety of other services.
EHRS is responsible for implementing
the University’s policies on harassment
and discrimination, with a focus on
informal mediation. They are available to
answer your questions and to help you
manage any human-rights related
situation you may encounter.
Dispute Resolution Centre
Faculty of Law, Room 120
519-661-4044
Fax: 519-661-3428
Email: drc@uwo.ca
Website:
www.law.uwo.ca/clinics_and_centres/dis
pute_resolution_centre/
The Centre is operated by law students
under the supervision of lawyers at
Community Legal Services (see above).
The DRC helps people resolve conflicts
and educates students and members of
the community about alternative dispute
resolution. More information about their
services is available on the Centre’s
website.
The Dr. Mary Wright
Laboratory School
University
519-661-3699
E-mail: mlvernon@uwo.ca
Website: www.thelabschool.uwo.ca
This School is operated by the
Psychology Department. It is situated on
the Lower Level of Westminster Hall at
the southwest corner of Richmond and
Windermere Road. The Lab School is a
demonstration and research facility
engaged in the study of child
development and early education. It
offers an exemplary and exciting
curriculum to children in the London
community from one to six years of age
on a part-day and part-week basis. It is
open from mid- September to mid-June,
except for a three-week winter break and
a one-week March break.
The Gazette
UCC, Second Level, Room 263
(519)-661-3580
Email: editor@westerngazette.ca
Website: www.westerngazette.ca
The Gazette is the student newspaper at
Western. It is the only daily student
newspaper in Canada, publishing four
times every week, from Tuesday through
Friday. Copies can be picked up around
campus. If you’re interested in getting
involved, visit their office in the UCC.
Grocery Checkout Fresh Market
UCC Room 73 (Lower Level)
519-850-2553
Email:
customersupport@grocerycheckout.com
Website: www.grocerycheckout.com
Regular Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10 am – 7:30 pm
Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday and Sunday 11am - 4pm
Summer Hours:
Monday - Friday 10am – 5pm
Grocery Checkout Fresh Market provides
top quality produce, local meats, dairy,
baked goods, and much more. Order
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online for delivery to your door. Grocery
Checkout Fresh Market is a for-profit
establishment and not university-owned.
Housing Mediation Service
Elgin Hall, Room 102
519-661-3787
Website:
www.has.uwo.ca/housing/mediation
Regular Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
The Housing Mediation Service is a free
service to assist speedy resolutions of
conflicts
between
roommates,
or
between landlords and tenants, through
advice, counseling, or formal mediation.
The experienced staff offers a neutral
forum for discussing problems effectively.
This is not a legal service.
Hospitality Services
Hospitality Services consists of six
distinct divisions: Campus Operations,
Conference Services, Residence Dining,
Great Hall Catering, Vending Services,
and the Thompson Recreation and
Athletic Centre. There are 14 Tim
Horton’s and 3 Starbucks locations at
Western. To learn about other campus
eateries and their hours of operation, visit
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/eateries. If
you are interested in purchasing a
Campus Meal Plan, which can be used
at any of the campus dining halls, visit
www.mealplan.uwo.ca
for
more
information. For further information
regarding any other Hospitality service,
visit
Hospitality Services
website:
www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality.
Office of the Ombudsperson
Jennifer Meister, Ombudsperson
Western Student Services Building,
Room 3135
519-661-3573
Fax: 519-661-3924
E-mail: ombuds@uwo.ca
Website: www.uwo.ca/ombuds
Regular Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
The Office of the Ombudsperson serves
all students at Western and the affiliates,
including graduate students. Our service
is confidential and impartial. The Office is
jointly and equally funded by the
University, the University Students’
Council, and SOGS, an arrangement that
underscores the Office’s commitment to
independence, impartiality, and fairness.
What can the Ombudsperson do for a
graduate student?
• Provide information and advice about
university policies and procedures,
including academic appeals
• Provide information about academic
rights and responsibilities, conflict
situations, scholastic offense policies and
practices, and funding issues
• Help develop options and strategies for
handling difficult situations
• Mediate or intervene depending on the
situation
• Refer to other resources available at
the University or in the community
•Investigate
allegations
of
unfair
treatment when other resources have
been exhausted
Phone or e-mail to make an appointment,
or drop in with your concerns. Detailed
information about the Ombudsperson’s
mandate, the most recent Annual Report,
and guidance on an array of issues is
available on the office website.
Purple Store
UCC, Atrium
(519)-661-3811
Email: usc.thepurplestore@uwo.ca
Website: www.usc.uwo.ca/thepurplestore
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am – 4:30pm
Closed Weekends and Holidays.
The Purple Store is a Western clothing
and merchandise provider owned and
operated by the University Students’
Council. It was announced in June of
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2011 that the Purple Store would be
moved from its previous location in the
UCC lower level to the UCC atrium in
place of the former InfoSource. This
move was a part of the University
Students’ Council’s UCC Renewal
Project which aims to enrich the central
hub of the UCC and showcase Western
spirit as well as provide a more appealing
and functional space to display student
culture, creativity and innovation.
Research and Development Services
Support Services Building Room 5150
519-661-2161
E-mail: res-serv@uwo.ca
Website: www.uwo.ca/research
The
primary
role
of
Research
Development & Services (RD&S) is to
assist faculty members and University
administrators gain a competitive edge in
drafting
external,
internal,
and
international funding proposals. RD&S
also plays an important role in identifying
funding opportunities that are consistent
with the University’s research strengths
and emerging priority areas.
Teaching Support Centre
The D. B. Weldon Library, Room 122
519-661-2111 x80346
Email: tsc@uwo.ca
Website: www.uwo.ca/tsc
The Teaching Support Centre works
collaboratively with faculty, graduate
students, and staff to advance teaching
and learning at Western. Our programs
provide critical communication, teaching,
and presentation skills that enable
effective teaching skills for graduate
students who are new to post-secondary
teaching. The Centre also educates
graduate
students
to
collaborate
successfully and prepare for careers in
academia, government, industry, and
beyond. Workshops and events offered
by the TSC include the TA Training
Program, TA Day, the Western
Certificate in University Teaching, the
Advanced Teaching Program, Graduate
Career Day, and communication and
orientation
programs
designed
specifically for international graduate
students at Western.
The Student Success Centre
UCC Room 210
519-661-3559
E-mail: successcentre@uwo.ca
Website: www.career.uwo.ca
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
The Centre provides assistance with
career planning and job searching. It also
has a self-help library; individual
counseling; the Employment Resource
Centre; Career Central, an online job
posting board with full time, summer,
and
part-time
job
postings
for
students as well as event registrations;
and much, much, more! Check out
www.career.uwo.ca
and
www.careercentral.uw.ca.
University Child Care
1141 Western Road
519-858-5145
E-mail: universitycc@ymcawo.ca
Website:www.londony.ca/ChildCareWeb/
childcare.html
The London Y is a proud partner with
Western in running this state of the art
facility that provides care for over 200
children ranging in age from newborns to
five years. All staff members have early
childhood education diplomas and hold
first aid and CPR certificates.
UCC Flexible Child Care Centre
UCC Room 40
519-661-4094
E-mail: ucc@ymcawo.ca
Website: www.usc.uwo.ca/flexcare
This program, a partnership between the
University Student Council and the
YMCA, provides flexible child care for
students, faculty, and staff. The UCC
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Flexible Child Centre is licensed as a
part-time facility under the Ministry of
Community and Social Services and is
operated by the London YMCA.
Western Connections
UCC Lower Level
519-661-2111 x82573
Email: usc.info@uwo.ca
Website:
www.usc.uwo.ca/western_connections
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9am – 4:30pm
Western Connections is responsible for
the USC/LTC Bus Pass, Purple Bikes,
Greyhound tickets, USC Reservations,
London Transit, Lockers in UCC, Event
tickets, laptop rentals and SERT first aid
courses. For more information on specific
services, check out their website.
Western Foot Patrol
UCC Room 57 (Lower Level)
519-661-3650
Email: wfp@uwo.ca
Website: www.uwo.ca/footpatrol
September Evening Hours of Operation
9pm-1am daily
Regular Evening Operations
(beginning October 1)
Sunday - Thursday 6 pm-1 am; Friday &
Saturday 6 pm- midnight
Long Holiday Weekends
Sunday - Thursday 9 pm - 1 am
Friday & Saturday 9 pm - midnight
Any changes to these hours will be on
the voice mail message at 519-661-3650
and in our website.
Western Foot Patrol is a free service to
promote safety and deter crime on the
Western and affiliate college campuses.
WFP provides a safe and secure
environment for students, faculty, and
staff. Its mission is to raise awareness of
personal safety issues, deter crime
through visible patrols, and provide safe
escorts to community members. This
approach to safety focuses on students
helping students, engaging student
volunteers with the direct provision of
services and creating a sense of
ownership and responsibility. WFP and
the Campus Police operate the Work
Safe Program. This service is free of
charge and is open to anyone who will
be working late on campus. Call to
register with the program and when
you’re ready, call the service for your
escort. This program normally operates 7
days a week from 6pm–6am, and from
9pm–6pm in September, on holidays,
and during exam periods. Participants
must register before using the program.
Western On Campus Pharmacy
UCC Room 36C (Lower Level)
519-661-4058
Fax: 519-661-4092 (fax)
Email: phar@mnsi.net or
info@universitypharmacy.ca
Website: www.universitypharmacy.ca
Regular Hours: (Sept. 1 – April 30)
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm
(weekend hours may change)
Western Student Recreation
519-661-3090
Email: campusrecreation@uwo.ca
Website: www.westernmustangs.ca
Campus Recreation office hours change
by semester or time of year. Please
consult the website for specific days and
times. Registered full-time graduate
students pay an activity fee and have a
Sports
&
Recreation
Services
membership. Your UWO student ID card
gives you access to the facilities and
programs; please bring it with you on
each visit. Registered part-time graduate
students may purchase a Sports &
Recreation Services membership. Family
memberships are also available for
students’ spouses and children at very
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reasonable rates. Memberships may be
purchased at Membership Services.
Summer Hours:
(May 1 – Aug. 31)
Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Weekends Closed
Order Refills online or by phone. (The
Pharmacy is a for-profit establishment
and not university-owned.)
Western Parking & Visitor Services
Support Services Building Room 4150
519-661-3973
Email: parking@uwo.ca
Website: www.uwo.ca/parking
WORLDiscoveries®
Business Development Office
Western University
The Gordon Mogenson Building
100 Collip Circle, Suite 105
Phone: 519-661-4183
Website: www.worldiscoveries.ca
Born out of a partnership between
Research
Western,
the
Robarts
Research Institute, and the Lawson
Health
Research
Institute,
WORLDiscoveries® draws on a mix of
industry connections, sector specific
market
knowledge,
and
business
development
expertise
to
help
researchers
and
local
inventors
commercialize their discoveries through
licensing and new company spin-offs.
Glenmore Apartment Complex
E-mail:
glenmore.apartments.complex@uwo.ca
Website:
www.has.uwo.ca/housing/glenmore
This Complex consists of four buildings
offering
one
and
two
bedroom
unfurnished apartments: Bayfield Hall,
Ausable Hall, Beaver Hall, and Lambton
Hall. These apartments are available to
single upper-year and graduate students.
Bayfield Hall was renovated in 2007. It
consists of unfurnished graduate student
living spaces.
Platt’s Lane Estates
536 Platt’s Lane
519-679-4561
Fax: 519-679-4867
Email: platts.lane.estates@uwo.ca
Website:
www.has.uwo.ca/housing/plattslane
This family accommodation offers one
and
two-bedroom
unfurnished
apartments and two- and three-bedroom
unfurnished townhouses to students with
families, married students, mature
students, and graduate students.
Off-Campus Housing
Elgin Hall, Room 102
519-661-3550
Email: off-campus.housing@uwo.ca
Website:
www.has.uwo.ca/housing/offcampus
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
HOUSING
On-Campus Housing and
Student Residences
Elgin Hall Rm 102
519-661-3547
E-mail: housing@uwo.ca
Website:www.residenceatwestern.ca
The Off-Campus Housing Service strives
to provide students a variety of housing
options with over 5,000 listings annually.
A computer, located in the foyer of Elgin
Hall, is available for searching off
campus listings during business hours.
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LONDON SERVICES
London City Hall
300 Dufferin Avenue
519-661-4500
Website: www.london.ca
Visit this comprehensive website to learn
more about the city of London.
Up-to-date information about services,
culture, and recreation throughout the
city is available.
Changing Ways
825 Bradley Avenue
519-438-9869
E-mail:
changingways@changingways.on.ca
Website: www.changingways.on.ca
Regular Hours:
Monday-Friday 10am - 4pm
This service provides safe and
supportive alternatives for men and
women who wish to end their abusive
behavior and prevent further abuse
within their families.
London Abused Women’s Centre
217 York Street, Suite 107
519-432-2204
E-mail: info@lawc.on.ca
Website: www.lawc.on.ca
The Centre works toward ending
violence against women. Services
include:
• Short-term individual counseling
• Advocacy within criminal law, family
law, and social service health
systems
• Safety planning
• Information about other services and
resources
• Two 12-week groups offer education
and support
• Speakers available for workshops or
other events
• Training and education to service
providers
Sexual Assault Centre London
255 Horton Street East
3rd Floor
519-439-0844
24-hour Crisis and Support Line
(English and Spanish): 519-438-2272 or
1-877-529-2272
Website: www.sacl.ca
The Sexual Assault Centre provides the
following services to women 16 years of
age and over that have experienced any
form of sexual violence, including
childhood sexual abuse, adult or recent
sexual assault, and sexual harassment:
• Individual counseling
• Support groups
• In-person peer support
• Advocacy and accompaniments to
the hospital, courts, police, and
sexual assault related appointments
Services to survivors of sexual violence
are confidential and free of charge.
Referrals are made for male survivors
and survivors under the age of 16.
Women’s Community House
101 Wellington Road
Helpline: 519-642-3000
24-Hour Toll free line: 1-800-265-1576
Business: 519-642-3003
Website: www.shelterlondon.org
Women’s Community House operates an
emergency shelter that offers safe
housing,
crisis
and
short-term
counseling, a 24-hour helpline, and
information and referrals for abused
women and their children. WCH also
operates Second Stage Housing, a
25-unit apartment complex that provides
affordable housing for up to one year
with a focus on safety for women and
children.
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LONDON SERVICES
~Joy Wang,
Biology, MSc
London Transit
Info Line: 519-451-1347
Website: www.ltconline.ca
The London bus system offers routes
across the city. Information, route and
system maps, tickets, and monthly pass
renewals are available at InfoSource in
the UCC. Bus passes are included in fulltime graduate students’ ancillary fees
and are distributed each semester at the
SOGS office.
Taxi/Limousine Companies
Aboutown: 519-432-2222
Checker Limousine: 519-659-0400
London Taxi: 519-657-1111
U-Need-A Cab: 519-438-2121
Bus, Coach, Air, and Train
Greyhound Bus
101 York Street
1-800-661-TRIP (8747)
Website: www.greyhound.ca
You can also purchase tickets at
InfoSource in the UCC. Save money on
your fare using your ISIC card.
Train: Via Rail
205 York Street
1-888-842-7245
Website: http://www.viarail.ca
Tickets are available through Travel
CUTS in the Lower Level of the UCC.
London International Airport
1750 Crumlin Road
519-452-4000
Website: www.londonairport.on.ca
Shuttles: Toronto & Detroit Airports:
Robert Q Airbus
105 Wharncliffe Road S.
519-673-6804 or 1-800-265-4948
Website: http://www.robertq.com
Aboutown Airbus Express
17 York Street
519-663-2244
Website: http://www.abouttownairbus.ca
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Society of Graduate Students
Grad Club
519-661-3394 x83394
519-661-3082 x83082
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance, Fire, Hazardous Materials, Police
Campus Police – Non Emergencies
Physical Plant Service Centre
Veterinary Emergency
911
519-661-3300 x83300
519-661-3304 x83304
519-661-2195 x82195
Support Services
Chaplains
Fire Safety and Emergency Management
Human Resources
Human Rights
Health and Safety
Race Relations & Sexual Harassment
Services for Students with Disabilities
Student Development Centre (Counseling)
Student Emergency Response Team
Student Health Services
Western Foot Patrol
519-661-2111 x85929
519-661-2111 x88266
519-661-2194 x82194
519-661-3334 x83334
519-661-2111 x88730
519-661-3334 x83334
519-661-2147 x82147
519-661-3031 x83031
519-661-2111 x84824
519-661-3030 x83030
519-661-3650 x83650
Frequently Used Numbers
University Switchboard
Animal Care and Veterinary Services
Campus Bookstore/Computer Store
School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
Hospitality/ Food Services – Information
Fees Office - Financial Aid Services
TA/ PD Union
Housing Mediation
International Student Services
ITS Help Desk
Legal Services
Ombudsperson
Student Development Services
Teaching Support Centre
Transcripts
UCC Pharmacy
519-661-2111 x0
519-661-2111 x86768
519-661-3520 x83520
519-661-2102 x82102
519-661-3545 x83545
519-661-2100 x82100
519-661-4137 x84137
519-661-3787 x83787
519-661-3031 x83031
519-661-3800 x83800
519-661-3352 x83352
519-661-3573 x83573
519-661-3031 x83031
519-661-2111 x80346
519-661-2100 x82100
519-661-4058 x84058
Student Services
Campus Recreation
Keys Office
Off Campus Housing
Parking
Thompson Recreation & Athletic Centre
Travel Cuts
UCC Flexible Child Care (check online)
University Preschool
519-661-3090 x83090
519-661-2111 x85636
519-661-3550 x83550
519-661-3973 x83973
519-661-3629 x83629
519-661-4070 x84070
519-661-4094 x84094
519-661-3699 x83699
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Other London Numbers
Addiction Services of Thames Valley
Aids Committee of London
Alcoholic Anonymous (hotline)
Distress Centre Crisis Line
London Abused Women’s Centre
Middlesex London Health Unit
Sexual Assault Centre
Women’s Community House - 24 Hour Helpline
519-673-3242
519-434-1601
519-438-1122
519-667-6711
519-432-2204
519-663-5317
519-438-2272
519-642-3000
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LONDON DISCOUNTS
Entertainment
Boler Mountain London Ski Lodge
689 Griffith Street
(519)-657-8822
Western & Fanshawe Wednesdays
4 Hour Lift Ticket: $20 + HST
Rentals: $20 + HST
Must show valid student ID.
Hyland Cinema
240 Wharncliffe Road South
(519)-913-0312
Membership can be purchased at the
price of $12.00. It is valid for 12 months
and entitles you to the discounted
admission price of $7.00 per film.
Fleetway
720 Proudfoot Lane
(519)-472-9310
Student specials: Student ID required.
London Majors Baseball
25 Wilson Ave.
(519)-661-5575
Students can watch a game for ~$6-8.
Orchestra London
609 Wellington Street
(519)-679-8778
Student special: $15.
Student Bottomless Pass: Access to all
Orchestra London regular season
concerts for $65.
Rainbow Cinema
355 Wellington Street
(519)-434-2200
Tuesday nights are $5.00 admission.
Student evening prices are $7.00.
Silver City
1680 Richmond Street
(519)-673-4125
Cineplex Tuesdays: receive up to 40%
discount off regular price admission.
SCENE Members benefit from an
additional 10% off.
Western Film
McKellar Theatre, 2nd Floor UCC
(519)-661-3616
Tickets: $4.99 and $.350 on Tuesdays.
Food and Drink
Bag Lady (The)
474 Pall Mall Street
(519)-642-4222
Breakfast and lunch for under $11.
Campus Hi-Fi Restaurant
736 Richmond Street
(519)-434-5881
Breakfast and diner. Meals under $15.
Hanata Sushi House
900 Oxford Street E
(519)-659-1599
10% off every visit with student ID.
Palasad
Adelaide & Oxford
(519)-645-7164
www.palasad.com for Western coupons.
New York Fries – Masonville Place
1625 Richmond Street
Buy any size fries and get the same size
drink FREE with your student ID.
Purple Bikes
(519)-661-3774
Western University, UCC Room 149
www.purplebikes.ca
48-hour bike rentals for $15. $20 for
week-long and $40 for month-long.
For more information on bike trails, visit
http://www.london.ca/d.aspx?s=/Transpo
rtation/Bike_safety.htm.
Piero’s 241 Pizza
169 Wharncliffe Road South
(519)-438-9999
www.pierospizza.ca
Student Harvest: 4 medium pizzas for
$19.99 and Uni-Combo: 2 small pizzas
for $16.99. Valid Student ID required.
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Prince Albert’s Diner
565 Richmond Street
(519)-432-2835
Cheap breakfast, lunch, and dinner
meals between $5 and $15.
Symposium Café
620 Richmond Street
(519)-667-7000
Mondays are “Burger and Draft Night”.
Burgers are $3.75 and Domestic Draft
Beer is $3.75.
The Ceep’s
671 Richmond Street
(519)-432-1425
Mondays: 35cent Wings.
Sundays: All you can eat breakfast from
11am to 2pm for $9.99.
Wink’s Eatery
551 Richmond Street
(519)-936-5079
Breakfast specials under $12.
Mondays: 49cent Wings.
Sundays: Half price wings.
Retailers
Covent Garden Market
130 King Street
(519)-439-3921
www.coventmarket.com
For fresh and affordable goods, visit their
outdoor Farmer’s Market. For more
information, check out their blog:
http://coventgardenfarmersmarket.com/.
Value Village
4465 Wellington Rd.
(519)-680-3711
1500 Dundas St.
(519)-659-0605
Students save 20% every Wednesday.
Services
Beauty Supply Outlet
45 Oxford Street W.
(519)-660-4545
Students save 5% for very visit. Must
register for Student Discount Program
with student ID.
Body Benefits Day Spa
205 Oxford Street E.
(519)-645-7524
10% off all services with student ID.
Grace’s Dry Cleaning & Alterations
25 Oxford Street W.
(519)-204-9232
10% off all year long with student ID.
Salon Entrenous
579 Richmond Street
(519)-422-8129
Students always receive 15% off hair
cutting and esthetic services.
Shuttle Bus
(519)-674-6111
Free Weekly Shuttle Service
Every Saturday with campus Pick-up and
Drop-off.
Loblaw Great Food
1740 Richmond Street
Present Student ID on Tuesday and
receive a 10% discount.
Solutions: Organized Living Store
109 Fanshawe Park Rd. E
(519)-913-3906
Show student ID and receive 10% off.
Masonville Place
1680 Richmond Street North
(519)-667-4884
Check out http://www.masonvilleplace.ca
for store promotions.
For more information on what’s available
in London, visit www.londontourism.ca
and www.london.ca.
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