Meet the Team

Julia Sebastien

Scholars’ Publications Editor-in-Chief and Purpology Student Coordinator

4th year, SASAH and MIT

Contact: jsebast4@uwo.ca

I am a 4th year student from Toronto double-majoring in SASAH and Media Information and Technoculture. I was the Theatre Critic Commissioner on the AHSC for two years before becoming their play Coordinator; I am now directing The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza this January at the Arts Project theatre. I also run SASAH’s faculty Blog.  My hobbies include cooking, fitness, singing/songwriting, writing, watching youtube videos and making really bad puns!

 

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Rebecca Smith

Scholars’ Programs Coordinator, The Student Success Centre

I fell in love with The University of Western Ontario Fall 1997 – yes, 1997!  I came from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to begin my undergraduate studies and have never looked back.  I graduated with a B.A. in Sociology and have continued to explore courses in Psychology, Religious Studies and dabble in the area of co-active coaching.  After graduating from Western I took a summer position at Student Central and that summer job has help mould my career path.  After nearly five years working in Student Central, I took a leap and applied for a position in the (former) Centre for New Students (and now The Student Success Centre) to become the Academic Counselor and Program Coordinator of Scholars’ Programs.  Needless to say my application for the position was successful and over the last five years I have been working with incredible students participating in the Scholar’s Electives Program, Western Scholars and WISE.  I have truly been blessed to be able to support the finest students on campus and I am grateful for the multitude gifts this outstanding group of students gives me each and every day.

My life blessings increased significantly when my husband (Chris Smith) and I welcomed our two children into the world.  Zara and Zaide are amazing little creatures, who bring me more happiness and inspiration than one could possibly imagine.

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Megan White

Writer and Junior Editor

2nd Year English Language and Literature and Creative Writing

I am a second year student specializing in English Language and Literature and Creative Writing. My creative works have been published twice as part of Vocamus Press’ annual “Etch” anthology. In addition to writing for Purpology, I also contribute monthly articles to the online women’s magazine Her Campus. Currently, I am working towards the completion of a personal anthology of creative works, containing both poetry and prose, for publication. When not reading or writing articles, I generally spend my time outside on a hike or inside experimenting with a new pie recipe.

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Courtney Mann

Writer and Junior Editor

3rd year English Language and Literature and Creative Writing

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Julia Bruce-Robertson

Writer and Junior Editor

2nd year Physics and Computer Science

Hi all, I’m Jae.  I’m in second year, studying Physics and Computer Science.  My family is currently living on the beautiful and blustery rock of Newfoundland and Labrador, although I was born in Nova Scotia and grew up in New York.  I love rock climbing and hiking, doodling fashion designs, watching Doctor Who, and looking after my growing army of plants.

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Ansh Patel

Writer and Junior Editor

2nd year Medical Science

Hi!
My name is Ansh Patel, and I am a second-year student in the Medical Sciences program at Western University. My hobbies and interests including reading, playing basketball and photography. I am also a strong supporter of mental health awareness and am constantly volunteering and working towards not only helping people with mental health problems but also towards breaking the stigma associated with mental health. Overall though, I’m just a fun-loving guy who loves meeting and talking to new people.

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Faiza Islam

Writer and Junior Editor

2nd year Medical Science

 

I am writing for Purpology this year, and I love writing! l compose cynical opinion pieces, and I also like to write horror and mystery fiction. Some of my favourite authors of all times are Arthur Conan Doyle, Haruhi Murakami, Emily Bronte and Oscar Wilde. I am also a second year student in Medical Sciences. I spend a lot of time studying, and watching documentaries about animals. I believe I have watched all crime fiction shows in Netflix as of now.

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Alexandra Wyatt

Writer and Junior Editor

2nd year SASAH and Classical Studies

My name is Alex. I talk about Marvel movies and Harry Potter a lot and drink too much coffee. And when I’m not studying towards my double major in SASAH and Classical Studies, I’m probably writing. To me, words are one of the most powerful tools of action, whether that be an op-ed, a creative novel, or a news article. Writing can get you through some of the worst times in your life and open your eyes up to so many wonderful possibilities, just like it did for me. I write novels (two so far) to understand myself, and articles (a lot of them) to understand everything else, because at the end of the day, I just want to learn as much as I can about the world around me.

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