International Relations @ Western University
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Collaborative program between the Departments of History and Political Science at Western University
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Prof. Frank Schumacher, Director of International Relations.
Prof. Schumacher specializes in international & global history with a focus on the role of the U.S. in world affairs, the history of empires and colonialism, & the global history of genocide & mass violence. history.uwo.ca/people/facul...
Prof. Schumacher specializes in international & global history with a focus on the role of the U.S. in world affairs, the history of empires and colonialism, & the global history of genocide & mass violence. history.uwo.ca/people/facul...
The International Relations and AIR welcomed Mr. Rudy Zimmer to the symposium today. His first book, published in 2015, this book is a biography of pacifist Martin J. Zimmer and is based on letters from the Eastern Front during the Second World War. Be sure to see all 3 of his publications.
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The International Relations and AIR welcomed Mr. Rudy Zimmer to the symposium today. His first book, published in 2015, this book is a biography of pacifist Martin J. Zimmer and is based on letters from the Eastern Front during the Second World War. Be sure to see all 3 of his publications.
Did you know we have an International Relations display case on the second floor of Lawson Hall? Come visit to learn more about the program at Western. #westernu
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Did you know we have an International Relations display case on the second floor of Lawson Hall? Come visit to learn more about the program at Western. #westernu
It's a great day for a symposium featuring four outstanding Western University academics - Prof. Oleksa Drachewych, Prof. James Flath, Prof. Francine McKenzie and Prof. Erika Simpson. #westernu
Introducing International Relations and AIR's 3rd Annual Symposium. Join us for this event, discussion and networking opportunity to gain insights from academics. Lunch provided. Please RSVP. #westernu
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It's a great day for a symposium featuring four outstanding Western University academics - Prof. Oleksa Drachewych, Prof. James Flath, Prof. Francine McKenzie and Prof. Erika Simpson. #westernu
IR at Fall Preview Day 2025: thank you very much for a great student panel which inspired many future program students. From left to right: Helen Li, Leo Thomas Wiebe, Holly Storey, Prof. Schumacher, Ranka Kyriakidou Vuckovic, Beck McManus, Tessa Cairns McDermid. #westernu
November 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
IR at Fall Preview Day 2025: thank you very much for a great student panel which inspired many future program students. From left to right: Helen Li, Leo Thomas Wiebe, Holly Storey, Prof. Schumacher, Ranka Kyriakidou Vuckovic, Beck McManus, Tessa Cairns McDermid. #westernu
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It was a great day to welcome prospective students to Western University. Fall Preview Day was a fantastic day! #westernu @westernuir.bsky.social @westernupubhist.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It was a great day to welcome prospective students to Western University. Fall Preview Day was a fantastic day! #westernu @westernuir.bsky.social @westernupubhist.bsky.social
Prof. Oleksa Drachewych's forthcoming book - Replaying the Second World War: Soviet Parallels and Inspirations for Russian Atrocities in the Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-25, coming out with ibidem press and distributed by Columbia University Press in February 2026.
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Oleksa Drachewych argues that Russia’s instrumentalization of its memory of WWII has played a significant role in leading Russian forces to commit similar ... | CUP
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November 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Prof. Oleksa Drachewych's forthcoming book - Replaying the Second World War: Soviet Parallels and Inspirations for Russian Atrocities in the Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-25, coming out with ibidem press and distributed by Columbia University Press in February 2026.
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Each year, we come together to honour all who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. #WesternU has been associated with Canada's armed forces throughout our shared history, and many of our members serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Each year, we come together to honour all who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. #WesternU has been associated with Canada's armed forces throughout our shared history, and many of our members serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
#LestWeForget #LdnOnt
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Join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 12:30pm as we welcome Prof. Klaus Meyer, Ivey Business School, Western University to our Research Seminar Series. Prof. Meyer will be speaking on, "National Socialists infiltrating a University: A Micro Historical Investigation." #westernu
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 12:30pm as we welcome Prof. Klaus Meyer, Ivey Business School, Western University to our Research Seminar Series. Prof. Meyer will be speaking on, "National Socialists infiltrating a University: A Micro Historical Investigation." #westernu
The 50th anniversary of the Joanne Goodman Lectures. westerngazette.ca/culture/from...
From past to present: The state of democracy
Western celebrated the 50th anniversary of its annual lecture series, the Joanne Goodman Lectures, last month. Its topic? The state of democracy.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The 50th anniversary of the Joanne Goodman Lectures. westerngazette.ca/culture/from...
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It's a fabulous day to welcome over 300 high school students and teachers to Western University for High School History Day! #westernu history.uwo.ca/about_us/eve...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It's a fabulous day to welcome over 300 high school students and teachers to Western University for High School History Day! #westernu history.uwo.ca/about_us/eve...
Introducing International Relations and AIR's 3rd Annual Symposium. Join us for this event, discussion and networking opportunity to gain insights from academics. Lunch provided. Please RSVP. #westernu
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Introducing International Relations and AIR's 3rd Annual Symposium. Join us for this event, discussion and networking opportunity to gain insights from academics. Lunch provided. Please RSVP. #westernu
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Today, Sept. 30, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). This day is dedicated to honouring the children who never made it home and the Survivors of residential schools. It also serves to raise awareness about the intergenerational impacts of these experiences.
September 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today, Sept. 30, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). This day is dedicated to honouring the children who never made it home and the Survivors of residential schools. It also serves to raise awareness about the intergenerational impacts of these experiences.
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Are you #AllinWesternU? Join us to build a better future for Canada and the world.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Are you #AllinWesternU? Join us to build a better future for Canada and the world.
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For those interested, here is the link to the CBC Radio London Morning with Andrew Brown interview with the Goodman Lecturers on Tuesday.
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September 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
For those interested, here is the link to the CBC Radio London Morning with Andrew Brown interview with the Goodman Lecturers on Tuesday.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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History. Never Stop Learning. Period.
September 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
History. Never Stop Learning. Period.
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Day two of the Joanne Goodman Lectures features Prof. Dennis Pilon, York University. Thank you to our guests, Dellelce Bookstore and Great Hall Catering. #westernu
September 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Day two of the Joanne Goodman Lectures features Prof. Dennis Pilon, York University. Thank you to our guests, Dellelce Bookstore and Great Hall Catering. #westernu
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Thank you to everyone who attended "A Conversation with Diane Goodman." Thank you to moderator Prof. Neville Thompson, Great Hall Catering and Western International. #westernu
September 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended "A Conversation with Diane Goodman." Thank you to moderator Prof. Neville Thompson, Great Hall Catering and Western International. #westernu
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Day one of the Joanne Goodman Lectures was a wonderful success. Thank you to everyone who attended. Thank you to Great Hall Catering and the Dellelce Bookstore. Stay tuned for day two tomorrow. #westernu
September 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Day one of the Joanne Goodman Lectures was a wonderful success. Thank you to everyone who attended. Thank you to Great Hall Catering and the Dellelce Bookstore. Stay tuned for day two tomorrow. #westernu
Our first undergraduate International Relations coffee hour is a hit! Thank you to everyone who joined for a coffee/tea and a great conversation. See you next time. #westernu
September 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Our first undergraduate International Relations coffee hour is a hit! Thank you to everyone who joined for a coffee/tea and a great conversation. See you next time. #westernu
The Western Lecture in International Relations welcomes Sabine Nölke, Former Ambassador of Canada to the Netherlands and Former Director-General of the Non-Proliferation & Security Threat Reduction Bureau at Global Affairs Canada. October 1, 2025 @ 5:30pm
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September 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Western Lecture in International Relations welcomes Sabine Nölke, Former Ambassador of Canada to the Netherlands and Former Director-General of the Non-Proliferation & Security Threat Reduction Bureau at Global Affairs Canada. October 1, 2025 @ 5:30pm
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RSVP to ir-inquiries@uwo.ca
Possibilities for Peace in the Twenty-First Century
October 2-3, 2025 - 8:30-5:00pm - Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, Room 3000.
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October 2-3, 2025 - 8:30-5:00pm - Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, Room 3000.
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September 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Possibilities for Peace in the Twenty-First Century
October 2-3, 2025 - 8:30-5:00pm - Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, Room 3000.
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October 2-3, 2025 - 8:30-5:00pm - Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, Room 3000.
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Join us on Thursday, August 28th at 10:00am (EST) to support Sara Khorshid, PhD candidate at her public lecture. Sara will be speaking on, "Good Guys, Good Girls, and Villains in Nasserist Cinema: Egyptians’ Decolonial Images of the Other, 1952-1971."
RSVP to historyrsvp@uwo.ca for the zoom link.
RSVP to historyrsvp@uwo.ca for the zoom link.
August 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Join us on Thursday, August 28th at 10:00am (EST) to support Sara Khorshid, PhD candidate at her public lecture. Sara will be speaking on, "Good Guys, Good Girls, and Villains in Nasserist Cinema: Egyptians’ Decolonial Images of the Other, 1952-1971."
RSVP to historyrsvp@uwo.ca for the zoom link.
RSVP to historyrsvp@uwo.ca for the zoom link.
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Save the following dates for the 2025 Joanne Goodman Lectures!
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025
All sessions will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 pm ET at Great Hall, Sommerville House, Rm 3326.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025
All sessions will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 pm ET at Great Hall, Sommerville House, Rm 3326.
July 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Save the following dates for the 2025 Joanne Goodman Lectures!
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025
All sessions will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 pm ET at Great Hall, Sommerville House, Rm 3326.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025
All sessions will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 pm ET at Great Hall, Sommerville House, Rm 3326.