Tonight, our Muslim community celebrates Eid al-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It's a time to reflect on and appreciate the progress made through introspection, prayer and fasting.

Eid Mubarak, #WesternU !

A note that we are closing an hour early today, at 6pm EST. This shift in our regular operations is to facilitate full participation by our community in this evening’s public keynote with Emily Drabinski at Museum London as a part of today’s Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) Graduate Conference. 🙏🏼

👋 Hey #WesternU profs and instructors,

Is there a student who blew you away this year? Recognize their hard work by encouraging them to apply for a Western Libraries Undergraduate Research Award and $1,000. 💵

🗓️ Due April 30.

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📣Faculty, staff and students, swing by FNB Tuesday April 9 to check out the FIMS grad research conference!

Posters, papers and more, come check out graduate student research across disciplines📚

Register here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ffaf5d…

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The Coves is one of London's earliest geographical landmarks recorded by colonizers. Today it is environmentally significant, but neglected despite its rich history. Join us on April 10 and discover the Coves through Archive as Land.

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Thank you to Professor Omer Bartov for traveling to campus yesterday to offer a thoughtful discussion on the conflict in Gaza. Thank you also to award-winning journalist Carol Off for engaging with Prof Bartov on the subject.

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Libraries are a tale as old as time.

In one week, Emily Drabinski, president of the American Library Association, will join us to discuss the struggles libraries are facing and what they need for support.

Register here: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86…

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We are thrilled (and a little sad) to announce that Melanie will be taking on a temporary, year-long senior administrative position as an Acting Associate Chief Librarian with Western Libraries beginning in May.

Congratulations Melanie!

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On April 2, genocide historian Omer Bartov visits to discuss the Holocaust, Israel-Palestine, and the war in Israel and Gaza since the Oct 7 attack. Award-winning journalist Carol Off will moderate the discussion.

Learn more: events.westernu.ca/events/fims/20…

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TODAY at 11 am Radio Western (94.9 FM) join Meghan, Mark, Scott, Anum and guest Melanie Mills from Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) for part 2 of #GradCastLive on #libraries !

Will you #TuneIn ?

#uwo #ldnont #westernuniversity #liveradio #liveshow #libraries #AcademicChatter

📅Save the date!

On April 9 at 7 pm Emily Drabinski, president of the American Library Association, joins us at Museum London to discuss strategies and tactics to keep libraries strong for our communities📚

Learn more: bit.ly/48POXQh

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Congratulations Mark Rayner on signing with Donovan Street Press Inc., to publish 'The Gates of Polished Horn,' a short story collection written over 20 years📚

At FIMS, Mark teaches students to 'Create digital products that won’t become self-aware and destroy all humanity.”

Do you know a #WesternU student who's graduating in June who has a particularly inspiring, interesting story to share about their journey?

We want to hear from you and share the stories of our incredible grads with the world!

On April 2, genocide historian Omer Bartov will join us for a talk: Speaking of Genocide: The Holocaust, Israel-Palestine, and the War in Gaza since the October 7 Attack.

Moderated by award-winning journalist and author Carol Off.

➡️events.westernu.ca/events/fims/20…

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What happens if the US bans TikTok? I broke down that and more (including harms of Facebook, Instagram, etc.) with Anabel Quan-Haase anabelquanhaase@mastodon from Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) on the podcast.

Good chat, important issue. Hope you can listen.

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Congratulations to PhD Media Studies Candidate Houda Houbeish on winning the Royal Canadian Navy Graduate Student Award.

The award is given to a full-time graduate student at the master's or doctoral level based on academic achievement and research merit!

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🎙 Meet Melanie Mills, Library Director @fimsgradlib, our guest for part two of our #libraries series on #GradCastLive Thursday, March 28 Radio Western! 📚

Curious about Melanie’s journey into librarianship Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS)? Tune in to hear her insights!

#uwo #ldnont #westernu

Looking forward to the Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) graduate conference happening April 9th! For more information or a Zoom link, send me a message!
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Do you remember child star Cody Lightning?

No? You're not alone, and Cody knows it.

Join us Thursday Mar 21, for a screening of Lightning's mockumentary Hey Viktor!, in which he attempts to revive his once famous public persona.

Learn more: events.westernu.ca/events/fims/20…

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Mustangs, you're almost at the finish line for the winter term. We're proud of all the hard work you've put in so far. Let's keep that energy up as we head into the final stretch.

If you celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend, please do so safely.
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