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Stepping into the role of Western’s tenth president is a humbling and energizing experience. What humbles me is the unique privilege I have been granted to lead a 130-year-old institution rich with tradition, a proud heritage, and a national reputation that has risen in recent years to rank it among Canada’s best universities. [more]

Western active partner in London economy
Sept 17-09 University of Western Ontario President Amit Chakma pulled no punches last week in sharing opinions on how London needs to stimulate growth and opportunity. “I have no doubt that we know what exactly needs to be done. Let’s not debate too much longer, let’s just get on with it,” said Chakma, welcomed with a round of applause shortly into his presentation to a large audience at an economic forum sponsored by the London Economic Development Corporation. [more]

A smart Canada and higher ambitions for higher education
Sept 12-09 Should universities be viewed and funded as if they are all the same or should we distinguish those that emphasize teaching from those with more research? Western president Amit Chakma and University of Waterloo president David Johnston authored the following article, which appeared as an editorial in the London Free Press. [more]

Planting the seeds for internationalization
Sept 10-09 Amit Chakma has big aspirations for Western's future as an internationally renowned university. He hopes to create more opportunities for students to experience studying abroad, and to increase the number of international students at Western. Learn more in this in-depth Q&A with Western's tenth President and Vice-Chancellor. [PDF]

Bringing Western to the world
June 30-09 Not long after being chosen Western’s new president last December, Amit Chakma was approached by the university about the location of his new office and its interior appointments, given that the historic Stevenson-Lawson Building — for decades, the ivy-cloaked workplace of University of Western Ontario presidents — was slated for renovation.[more]

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