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Betty Anne Younker Community Commons

After a decade of strong and passionate leadership, Betty Anne is completing her final term as Dean of the Don Wright Faculty of Music on July 31, 2021.

The Betty Anne Younker Community Commons has prominence and visibility in the very building that Betty Anne helped to build and renovate during her time as Dean.

Anyone who would like to contribute further to the Betty Anne Younker Initiative can do so online at www.westernconnect.ca/younker. Or you can send a cheque made out to “Western University”, noting the Betty Anne Initiative.

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Betty Anne Younker Farewell Celebration

On June 25, 2021, Western’s Acting Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Sarah Prichard, hosted more than 165 Western University colleagues, donors, alumni, and friends from the music community, in an online event celebrating Betty Anne Younker, outgoing Dean of the Don Wright Faculty of Music. The Betty Anne Younker Community Commons was unveiled during the event, honouring Betty Anne's achievements as the first female Dean of the Faculty, as well as her leadership and impact on the music community.

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Thank you to the donors of the Betty Anne Younker Community Commons*

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Contact Information

Allison Price
Senior Development Officer
allison.price@uwo.ca
519-661-2111 ext. 85695