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Honouring 2023 Lifetime Achievement Inductee Karen Danylchuk

Celebrating 2023 Lifetime Achievement award winner Dr. Karen Danylchuk, an accomplished coach, teacher, mentor, administrator, sports management scholar and leader. By W. James (Jim) Weese, former Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences I’ve known and admired Karen Danylchuk for more than

Amy Samson March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 blog Read more

Living life to the fullest: remembering Dinnie (Alice Dorinda) Greenway BA’42

Alice ‘Dinnie’ Greenway was a muti-faceted athlete, avid horsewoman, and founding member of the Western’s Women’s Athletic Alumnae organization. By Helen Luckman Throughout her almost 103 years, Dinnie Greenway accepted (with gusto) the joys, challenges and even the odd disappointment

Amy Samson June 24, 2023 blog Read more

A portrait of visionary leader and trailblazer Paul Jenkins

Paul’s time at Western created pathways for his career and left a meaningful mark on the rowing program. By Therese Quigley Over the years there has been debate amongst scholars and sport enthusiasts as to whether sport builds character or

Amy Samson June 24, 2023 blog Read more
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Email: metrasmuseum@gmail.com
Phone: 519 661 2111 x 88854

Twitter: @metras_museum
Instagram: @metras_museum

Visit Us

Museum: 100 Alumni Hall
Workroom: 2118 Thames Hall

Hours:
Select sporting events.
Closed during the summer.

Donations & Research

We welcome donations of pictures, artifacts, schedules, and any other materials relating to the athletic history of Western University. We also provide research help and limited access to our collection on an appointment basis.
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