University of Western Ontario
Other name | Western University | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Former names | The Western University of London, Ontario[1] | ||
| Motto | Veritas et utilitas (Latin) | ||
Motto in English | "Truth and usefulness" | ||
| Type | Public research university | ||
| Established | March 7, 1878[2] | ||
Academic affiliations | ACU, CARL, COU, CUSID, Fields Institute, Universities Canada, U15 | ||
| Endowment | CA$1.3 billion (2024)[3] | ||
| Budget | CA$1.7 billion[4] | ||
| Visitor | Edith Dumont (ex officio as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario) | ||
| Chancellor | Kelly Meighen | ||
| President | Alan Shepard | ||
| Provost | Florentine Strzelczyk | ||
Academic staff | 1,432[5] | ||
| Students | 37,875[5] | ||
| Undergraduates | 30,647[5] | ||
| Postgraduates | 7,221[5] | ||
| Location | 43°00′30″N 81°16′21″W / 43.00833°N 81.27250°W | ||
| Campus | Urban, 455 hectares (1,120 acres)[6] | ||
| Colours | Western Purple and White
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| Nickname | Mustangs | ||
Sporting affiliations | U Sports, OUA | ||
| Mascot | JW the Mustang[8] | ||
| Website | uwo | ||
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university in London, Ontario, Canada. Popularly known as "Western University", it is a co-educational university, It has more than 24,000 students and 306,000 living alumni.
The university's main campus is located on 1151 Richmond Street in London, Ontario. However, in addition to its main campus the university also operates other facilities throughout southwestern Ontario.
History
The university was founded on March 7, 1878. The supporter was Bishop Isaac Hellmuth of the Anglican Diocese of Huron. The name was "The Western University of London Ontario".
References
- ↑ "An Act respecting The University of Western Ontario" (PDF). The University of Western Ontario. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ↑ "An Act to incorporate The Western University of London, Ontario" (PDF). The University of Western Ontario. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ↑ "University of Western Ontario: Combined Financial Statements, Supplementary Information And Independent Auditors' Report thereon" (PDF). April 30, 2024.
- ↑ "2024-25 Operating and Capital Budgets" (PDF). Office of Institutional Planning & Budgeting. University of Western Ontario. March 31, 2024. p. 15. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 "Facts & Figures, 2023–2024". Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ "Land, Building Area, and Space 2016–17" (PDF). University of Western Ontario. 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Western Visual Identity FAQs". Western University. Archived from the original on January 28, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ↑ "JW – The Official Mascot of the Western Mustangs". Western Mustangs. Western Ontario Athletics. July 20, 2011. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011.