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Western's downtown site to bolster community connections

Western News

By Debora Van Brenk

May 10, 2022

Western’s new downtown space at 450 Talbot St. in London, Ont. will soon become a hub of activity, with community-focused programs and events ranging from Indigenous art exhibits to free legal aid to medical outreach and mental health counselling for children.

Thirteen projects and services will call the three-storey building home, creating and strengthening diverse partnerships between Western and London residents off campus.

"London is home, and we’re thrilled that Western will have a more integrated and visible presence in the downtown core," said Western President Alan Shepard. "450 Talbot offers exciting opportunities to work side-by-side with our community partners to build an even stronger, healthier and more vibrant city and region" (continue reading).