Faculty of Science Funding Priorities

Goal: $18,750,000
Help support the revival of Canada's tradition of producing entrepreneurial geologist-explorers. Western aims to become the premier institution in Canada for the study and advancement of economic and energy resource geology--two industry sectors that advance economic prosperity. Your gift will help Western support environmental management and a sustainable future.

Background information:
Economic and Energy Resource Geology (1.3MB; .pdf)
Field Notes: Newsletter for alumni, students and friends of Earth Sciences

For more information, contact:
Paula Luchak
Alumni Relations and Development
Faculty of Science
The Laurene O. Paterson Building
Western Science Centre
The University of Western Ontario
519.661.2111 x86642

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Goal: $1,000,000
Encourage highly talented female students to pursue graduate work in Science. This endowed fund will Support a fellowship and scholarships for candidates in every Department in the Faculty of Science. Your gift will help Western educate the next generation of global leaders

Women in Science Endowment Fund (1.4MB; .pdf)

For more information, contact:
Paula Luchak
Alumni Relations and Development
Faculty of Science
The Laurene O. Paterson Building
Western Science Centre
The University of Western Ontario
519.661.2111 x86642

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Goal: $1,000,000
Enable dedicated students to undertake four months of intensive summer research. This endowed fund will provide meaningful support for approximately 12 students per year in perpetuity. Your gift will help Western educate the next generation of global leaders

Undergraduate Research Awards (1.4MB; .pdf)

For more information, contact:
Paula Luchak
Alumni Relations and Development
Faculty of Science
The Laurene O. Paterson Building
Western Science Centre
The University of Western Ontario
519.661.2111 x86642

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Goal: $1,150,000
Strengthen the research and educational capacity of the Faculty through technological upgrades resulting in a state-of-the-art environment. This investment will support upgrades to computer hardware and software, laboratory equipment, and specialized instrumentation. Your gift will help Western educate the next generation of global leaders

Dean's Equipment Fund (1.1MB; .pdf)

For more information, contact:
Paula Luchak
Alumni Relations and Development
Faculty of Science
The Laurene O. Paterson Building
Western Science Centre
The University of Western Ontario
519.661.2111 x86642

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Help build a world of opportunity for today and tomorrow. The Western Fund provides support for today's pressing needs while building a stable foundation from which to build our future. Your gift will help Western educate the next generation of global leaders


For more information, contact:
Paula Luchak
Alumni Relations and Development
Faculty of Science
The Laurene O. Paterson Building
Western Science Centre
The University of Western Ontario
519.661.2111 x86642

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Goal: $3,000,000
Support the modernization of this buidling to enhance the flow of people, information and ideas. Space will support continued expansion in the Faculty and enable us to recruit and retain top academic talent. Your gift will help Western support environmental management and a sustainable future.


For more information, contact:
Paula Luchak
Alumni Relations and Development
Faculty of Science
The Laurene O. Paterson Building
Western Science Centre
The University of Western Ontario
519.661.2111 x86642

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Goal: $3,200,000
Support this world class, interdisciplinary, controlled environment research facility. This one of a kind facility will advance research on the impact of climate change and environmental stressors on ecosystem productivity and survival. Your gift will help Western support environmental management and a sustainable future.


For more information, contact:
Paula Luchak
Alumni Relations and Development
Faculty of Science
The Laurene O. Paterson Building
Western Science Centre
The University of Western Ontario
519.661.2111 x86642

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Goal: $1,300,000

Your gift will help Western promote exploration and innovation through research.


For more information, contact:
Paula Luchak
Alumni Relations and Development
Faculty of Science
The Laurene O. Paterson Building
Western Science Centre
The University of Western Ontario
519.661.2111 x86642

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Goal: $1,600,000
Recognize and support excellence in graduate studies. Recipients must be 'A' students who have passed a province-wide competitive review process based on their marks, references, research plans, and communication skills. Each expendable contribution of $5,000 will leverage $10,000 in government funds to create one $15,000 award. Your gift will help Western educate the next generation of global leaders

Ontario Graduate Scholarships (707KB; .pdf)

For more information, contact:
Paula Luchak
Alumni Relations and Development
Faculty of Science
The Laurene O. Paterson Building
Western Science Centre
The University of Western Ontario
519.661.2111 x86642

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Goal: $3,000,000
Support the renewal of the oldest building in the Faculty. Renewal will bring modern classrooms, collaborative environments and state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories.Your gift will help Western promote exploration and innovation through research.


For more information, contact:
Paula Luchak
Alumni Relations and Development
Faculty of Science
The Laurene O. Paterson Building
Western Science Centre
The University of Western Ontario
519.661.2111 x86642

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