NEWS
Alumnus Named Among Order of Canada Honorees
Henri-Paul Rousseau (PhD’74) has been named a Member to the Order of Canada. This national order, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Rousseau has been named for his contributions to the economy and his social and community involvement. Prior to retiring in 2018, Rousseau served as the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of CDP Capital Inc. The article on Western alumni and faculty who are new Members, including Rousseau, can be found at Western News.
Alumna Named Recipient of 2018 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award
Carloyn Wilkins (MA '88) has been selected as a recipient of 2018 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award. This list recognizes the accomplishments of professional women across Canada in order to inspire others. Wilkins is Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada and a member of its governing council. The article on Western alumnae recipients, including Wilkins, can be found at Western News.
Caucutt Examines Employment, Marriage Prospects, and Financial Security
Professor Caucutt's research on examining the growing gap between white and black women regarding marriage in the US is being highlighted by the Faculty of Social Science. Caucutt looks at some of the reasons for the increasing disparity and the potential long-lasting impacts. The article on the working paper, 'Is Marriage for White People? Incarceration, Unemployment, and the Racial Marriage Divide' can be found at Western Social Science News.
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