“As I was growing up, a lot of the things that were necessary to help assimilate into Canadian life were available to me through United Way programs," said Maly Bun. The positive impact that these programs had on Bun left her with a desire to give back to the community...
“Growing up, I would try to support my parents, who emigrated from India, when they faced the challenges and barriers of reading, writing and speaking English,” said Harpreet Singh Chahal, BMSc’13. Chahal has always understood the importance of literacy and its ability to help people achieve their goals, develop their knowledge and potential and participate fully in their community...
“We’re all a part of this community," said Brenda Davis, academic affairs officer, Dentistry. "And we need to be helping each other out for the betterment of society as a whole.” That's why Davis is passionate about volunteering her time with the London Food Bank...
Justin Cottrell’s unique mix of educational experiences and his new path in medicine sparked his interest in working on a career management resource for youth living with epilepsy...
Dr. Richard Philp, professor emeritus, Physiology and Pharmacology, devoted years of his life to educating students. It's that same enjoyment and connection he felt while teaching that makes volunteering his time as an art instructor at the Horton Street Seniors’ Centre – Boys and Girls Club of London a satisfying commitment to the community...
Alexandra Boasie, HBSc ‘10 with a double major in biology and medical sciences, and Michael Goodman, a Western University alumnus, have always been passionate about giving back to their community, but it was Boasie’s mother, who has been battling breast cancer for a number of years, which inspired the two to organize the Sweep for Southlake curling bonspiel...
Dr. Dwight Moulin, professor in the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences and Oncology, travelled in February 2012 with a Haitian outreach program to volunteer his time treating the Haitian community in an outpatient clinic...
Mei Wen, BMSc ’14 and incoming MPH student, volunteered her time on a weekly basis at Street Connection, a drop in centre founded in London for at risk youth, for more than a year...
Ron Vander, facilities manager at Robarts Research Institute, volunteers his time as an area commissioner for Scouts Canada, providing outdoor and adventure programming to young people in the London area...
Dr. Wai Ng, associate professor of clinical neurology, is the Chapter Director of the Think First London Chapter, an international organization whose mandate is to bring injury prevention to the primary school curriculum
Kunal Jain, third year BMSc student, connects on a personal level with his community work. He volunteers with Adult Blind Swim London and Making Waves London as a swimming instructor, working with special needs individuals...
Milani Sivapragasm, a fourth year BMSc student at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, volunteers with the London Regional AIDS hospice at the John Gordon Home, providing support for people living with HIV, AIDS and HVC...
For Christine Koustrup, a CaRTT program coordinator with the Department of Oncology, giving back means serving the less fortunate members of London’s community. She volunteers with the weekly Hospitality Meal program at First-St. Andrew’s United Church...
Melanie Kok, a PhD candidate in neuroscience, works with Olympians Canada as the Vice President, Ontario Chapter. In this leadership role, she brings together Canada’s Olympic athletes and connects them with the general public to celebrate achievements in sport...
With his volunteer work, Dr. Rick Quinn, adjunct professor with the Department of Ophthalmology and veterinary eye specialist, focuses on the plight of the Great Apes in Africa. It is a species at risk of extinction and one that greatly intrigues the veterinarian...
Pride is important to Liwei Zhou, a fourth-year BMSc student. For the past two years she has been involved in queer and trans awareness and outreach in both London and Toronto...
Tehmina Ahmad, Medicine Class of 2017, first started volunteering in the local community to expand her comfort zone and to better understand the daily realities of Londoners living on the edge
For Hilary Brown, PhD candidate, Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, sharing a love of science and research with community members is a fulfilling experience. She is the coordinator for Strong Bones, Strong Minds, Strong Muscles (SBSMSM), a student initiative...
Dr. Joseph Megyesi, Department of Neurosurgery, has been fascinated with the brain since medical school, an interest that inspired his involvement with the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (BTFC)...
Katrina Leung, BMSc student, has been actively volunteering with the Catholic Diocese for the past two years. From event planning, and assisting with promotions to participating in parish events she has been giving her time and energy to a cause that is close to her heart...
For Mair Hughes, administrative officer, Department of Pathology, being a member of the School’s Breast for Success Bust a Move team was personal. The fitness event gave her the chance to participate with her colleagues on something focused on health...
Stephen Barr’s research is providing a deeper understanding of the human innate immune response toward HIV, which will in turn lead to novel approaches for antiviral therapeutics and personalized medicine for HIV-infected individuals...
Hungry for Change is an annual event which raises awareness of global health issues, and funds in support of research scholarships in global health, as well as global health issues such as outreach programs and Orphanages in third-world countries...
Kathy Wallis, media relations officer, first learned about Participation House Support Services (PHSS) while working as a health reporter. Her nephew, Harry is developmentally handicapped, so she took a personal interest in the story...
For the past 25years, Dr. J. David Spence, professor, Clinical Neurological Sciences, has been bringing music to the lives of people in our community. As a choral performer with local choirs London Pro Musica and London Fanshawe Chorus...
For the past two years, Sarah Mattonen, PhD, candidate has been sharing her own love and enthusiasm for science with young children from across the community...
Fortunate to be able to play sports, Dr. Hammond, associate dean, Admissions, developed a great appreciation for the coaches and the other volunteers who made it all possible...
Sharon Rasul, administration officer, Dentistry Finance, learned how to knit from her mother when she was five years old. Hooked from the moment, she had no idea this new hobby would later provide her with the perfect opportunity to help others in need...
