FIMS - Faculty of Information & Media Studies at Western University

04/09/2026

Exam season is here. Stay focused, take care of yourself and don’t be afraid to channel a little goose energy when you need it! 🪿

We’re cheering you on and here to support.

04/06/2026

Showcase week continues with final projects from MEDIACOM 2600B Introduction to Graphic Design & MEDIACOM 3781B Advanced Graphic Design!

Students were asked to build their designs from the ground up with physical methods before transferring them into a digital space.

Thanks to instructor Andrew Lewis for inviting us into the classroom space to capture these creative projects.

03/31/2026

We are celebrating a milestone for long-time FIMS employee Cindy Morrison!

After 41 years at Western, guiding students, faculty and staff through countless successes, sticky wickets, conundrums and celebrations, Cindy has decided to close the library book on her career and start her next adventure in retirement.

Do you have fond memories of Cindy? Feel free to share them in the comments here, DM us or send us an email @ [email protected]

03/30/2026

Have you ever wondered who keeps things running at FIMS? 👀

Meet some of the people behind the FIMS experience… just a few years earlier.

03/24/2026

For MHIS graduate Andrea Antal, applied learning meant stepping into real-world clinical settings — working alongside teams in long-term care and emergency departments to explore how patient and staff experiences can be improved.

Through her community-partnered work, Andrea bridged classroom concepts with practice, gaining hands-on insight into how health systems function and how interdisciplinary teams make a difference.

In just one year, MHIS students move from theory → practice → impact.

03/20/2026

On April 7, our Asper Fellow in Media, Angela Murphy, is hosting a special symposium with a panel of seasoned journalists. Don't miss this opportunity to hear their stories and strategies that help them maintain accuracy in today's fast-paced media landscape.

Join the webinar to hear first-hand the pressures faced in the search for "𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝."

🌐 Learn more: https://www.uwo.ca/events/2026/04/fims-asper-fellow.html

03/11/2026

Who should get a say in how AI shapes our lives?

That’s one of the questions driving the research of FIMS professor Joanna Redden, who studies the social justice implications of AI and how communities can take part in decisions about if, where, and how these technologies are used.

Her work has now been recognized with a 2026 Dorothy Killam Fellowship from The Killam Trusts. The fellowship recognizes leading researchers whose work has the potential to shape conversations on a national or global scale.

Tap the link in our bio to learn more about her research. 📰

03/02/2026

Last week, we marked Freedom to Read Week by asking a simple question: why does it matter? 📚

Our FIMS Graduate Library team shared their thoughts on intellectual freedom, book challenges, and why stories that explore difference deserve space on our shelves.

It’s easy to think of challenges as isolated incidents — but they’re part of a bigger conversation about access to information and diverse perspectives.

Freedom to Read Week is a reminder that access isn’t just about books but ideas too.

Thank you to our Library Director, Erin Bourgard, and MLIS Library Assistant, Shannon Scott (), for sharing their reflections. 💜

03/02/2026

For Freedom to Read Week, we put our FIMS Grad Library staff to the test.

Do they know which books appear on the Canadian Freedom to Read Challenged Works Archive?

Young reader books featured in this round:
• Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
• Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
• Vampire Cheerleaders Must Die by Katie Maxwell
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K Rowling
• The Prince and the Dressmaker by Ken Wang

Do any of the results surprise you?

02/10/2026

When Katie Simpson returned to Western University for this year’s Clissold Lecture, she didn’t just talk about covering the Trump administration — she spoke about what it feels like to report in a world flooded with information.

She candidly shared her perspectives on information overload and the challenge of helping audiences find what truly matters. She also shared why she still believes deeply in journalism as a public service — one grounded in facts, context and nuance.

“What gives me hope in this moment is meeting journalism students who understand the value of an informed public.”

The Clissold Lecture commemorates Edward Clissold’s legacy and highlights the enduring importance of editors and journalists in public life.

The recorded lecture is now available to listen to online:
https://youtu.be/qmvJXOpA0To?si=VRd5J6cCHr3Us8K

Uploaded by: FIMSKatie Simpson presents the 2026 Clissold Lecture. A graduate of Western’s Bachelor of Arts in Media, Information & Technoculture (MIT) and C...

02/04/2026

Each year, our FIMS Alumni Reception brings together graduates from across generations to reconnect and celebrate all that our community continues to achieve.

It was wonderful to see familiar faces and spend time reflecting on the successes of FIMS and its alumni.

Thank you to everyone who joined us — we look forward to welcoming you back again next year!

📸Check out the full photo gallery on the Western Alumni website:
https://alumni.westernu.ca/photogalleries/fims-alumni-reception/