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What you'll find in the Summer 2009 Gazette:

  1. Does the print industry have a future?
  2. Happy birthday to us - Alumni Gazette turns 70
  3. Remember when... Homecoming 2009
  4. CTV President Robert Hurst - Tell the story, no matter the vehicle
  5. It Happened At Western

(Read all Alumni Gazette Summer 2009 Stories)


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by WAG Editor
David Scott

A season of change

Changes are in the air at Western - starting at the top and including your alumni magazine.

Western officially welcomed Dr. Amit Chakma as its tenth president and vice-chancellor on July 1. In this issue we introduce you to Dr. Chakma, who comes to us from the role of Vice President Academic and Provost at the University of Waterloo. Alumnus Larry Cornies talks with the new president about his focus and vision as he enters his first term. One of his commitments is to "a Western that is more global."   (read more)


Special Features

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The 2009 Publication Dates:

Spring: March 25, 2009 – ad deadline January 30, 2009

Summer: July 15, 2009 – ad deadline May 15, 2009

Fall: November 25, 2009 – ad deadline September 7, 2009