Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS)

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Congratulations to FIMS Professor Pamela McKenzie on receiving the 2025 Research in Information Science Award from ASIS&T! Her influencial work has inspired scholars worldwide to explore how people engage with information in everyday life.

Learn more: https://t.co/lS4YzbIiah

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Eduard Sviridenko, FIMS PhD candidate, is researching how propaganda is used to manipulate minds in the context of the Russia-Ukraine War.

Learn more: https://t.co/cmBhsCeNKv

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Houda Houbeish, FIMS PhD student in Media Studies, is drawing on her journalism background to explore the challenges journalists face when covering intense and emotionally charged stories.

Learn more about how FIMS helped Houda grow and find her passion
https://t.co/V6QMzyUu5V

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#FIMS is proud to announce two CBC News Summer Scholarship winners: Josiane N’tchoreret-Mbiamany and Camryn Farquharson!

We wish them the best of luck in this next chapter!

Learn more about their journeys: https://t.co/Z3pDUyUvSu

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Caroline Jones, MMJC'23, a Communications Specialist for the City of London, is bringing her creativity and passion for storytelling to her work in municipal politics.

Learn more about Caroline’s journey from pen to policy: https://t.co/CPG9N7WJKD

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Amelia Eqbal, MMJC'22, brings her creativity to life as a Digital Associate Producer on @CBC's Commotion, a podcast centered around pop culture and entertainment.

Learn more about her professional journey here: https://t.co/AeXyRNG2tt

#westernu #cbc

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Congratulations to #FIMS Professor Sandra Smeltzer on receiving the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching!

This award recognizes the incredible impact she has had on her students and the faculty💙

Read more here: https://t.co/piMQvbHs86

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From the politics of data destruction to collections & campus equity: join our Research Symposium to discover the diverse research undertaken by our librarians/archivists & engage in thought-provoking discussions. RSVP by May 5! #westernu https://t.co/EOA9bx6qeN

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Peer-led coaching is changing the game at #FIMS.

The Student Learning Groups (SLG) program pairs upper-year MACS students with first-year students for weekly, skills-focused study sessions.

👉https://t.co/6TASUEHNJ2

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From time management to critical thinking – and even Oscar speech analysis – peer coaches @WesternuFIMS blend creativity with strategy to teach crucial skills and help first-year students thrive. #WesternU #support https://t.co/IYRGXIfug9

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Western researchers are leading the way in creating more sustainable communities, unlocking the mysteries of aging, navigating new realities in space exploration and tackling the challenges of growing social divides. Learn how #WesternU research is changing the world, today.

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Natalie Petozzi (BA’07, MIT) launched her publicity career with a FIMS internship at McIntosh Gallery.

Today, she works in LA working on award-nominated films with major studios like NEON & Amazon MGM.

Full story 👉 https://t.co/MTHQW4015k

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On March 20, 2025, CJFE & @westernuFIMS hosted the panel: Canadian Politics in the Eye of the Storm at Hot Docs Cinema.

Top journalists tackled disinformation, AI, media trust & U.S. influence ahead of the election.

Swipe for key takeaways.
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• How can Canadian media navigate 2025?
• What role does AI play in misinformation?
• How do we rebuild trust in journalism?

Swipe through our key takeaways from the panel discussion. Presented by CJFE & @westernuFIMS

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This weekend, our Muslim community celebrates Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It’s a time to reflect on the progress made through introspection, prayer and fasting.

Eid Mubarak, #WesternU! 🌙✨

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Do Londoners turn to local media for international news about Israel/Gaza? We asked, they answered.

Join journalist Kathy Gannon & students to discuss local coverage of the war & community perspectives at the Asper Fellow event on Tues, April 1 at 4pm.

https://t.co/OyGAQ6AKca

[Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) @westernuFIMS]

Do Londoners turn to local media for international news about Israel/Gaza? We asked, they answered.

Join journalist Kathy Gannon & students to discuss local coverage of the war & community perspectives at the Asper Fellow event on Tues, April 1 at 4pm.

https://t.co/OyGAQ6AKca

[Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) @westernuFIMS]

Check out Anastazia Csegeny's Inspiring Minds Showcase which examines how caregivers redefine the visual and textual conventions of graphic novels to represent caregiving experiences.

👉https://t.co/6PPaLLhpHD

#westernu @WesternU

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Join us on tomorrow at 12pm for a conversation with Dr. Amanda Cachia and Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware on "Conversations on Access: Disability Art Activism & Institutional Critique."

This virtual event will discuss the topics of accessibility and disability.

https://t.co/8jpxBiSOX8

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With a federal election on its way, how will Canadian news organizations address some of the most pressing political questions of our time?

In one week, @CJFE and #FIMS will co-host "Canadian Politics in the Eye of the Storm" from 6-8pm.

More details:https://t.co/Y4KzqNfOy8