A New Year, a New Learning Commons

A New Year, a New Learning Commons

The new Weldon Learning Commons under construction It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of Western’s fall 2021 term – and we want to thank you for all of your patience as parts of Weldon reopened amid construction. We know it hasn’t been easy to study with...
A sooner-than-expected reopening!

A sooner-than-expected reopening!

We’re so excited to share a sneak peek of the amazing new spaces that will open in Weldon Library later this year! This virtual walk-through of the new, two-floor Learning Commons was created by our partners at Perkins+Will and gives you a better idea of how we...
A Fall Update

A Fall Update

THE MEZZANINE AT WELDON LIBRARY, UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NEW TWO-STOREY LEARNING COMMONS (AUG. 2021) As the first week of fall term wraps up at Western, we have a brief update to share about the Weldon Revitalization Project.  While COVID-19 delayed construction...
Welcoming you back to Weldon

Welcoming you back to Weldon

September is around the corner and as we prepare to welcome you back to campus, there are a few updates to share about the Weldon Revitalization Project and its impact on library services for the fall term. Delays in the supply chain, a challenge for many construction...
A Weldon Walk-Through

A Weldon Walk-Through

We’re heading into the summer months and were able to get a sneak peek at all the renovations happening inside Weldon. It’s dusty, it’s messy, but it’s looking good! Watch this short video for a walk-through of the refreshed student spaces and...
A Gentle Giant: Brutalism and Weldon Library

A Gentle Giant: Brutalism and Weldon Library

THE ARCHITECTURAL MODEL ILLUSTRATES THE STEPPED FORM, AXIAL PLAN, DIAGONAL GEOMETRY, COLUMNAR CORNER TOWERS, AND SKYLIGHTS OF THE “NEW MAIN LIBRARY” (RONALD E. MURPHY ARCHITECT AND JOHN ANDREWS ARCHITECTS, C. 1967), UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO, LONDON. | AFC 399-7,...