Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE)
SAGE is a peer-based support network for Indigenous graduate students at Western University aimed at facilitating transition, retention and completion of Indigenous students in graduate studies.
The SAGE Coordinator position is a part-time role held by a current Indigenous student at Western University. The position is funded by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS). The SAGE Coordinator reports to the SOGS Council at least once per term regarding Indigenous Graduate student concerns.
Meet the SAGE Coordinator
Melissa Schnarr, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Education (CELS)
Boozhoo, she:kon! I'm super excited to serve as this year's SAGE (Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement) Coordinator. I am Anishinaabe and Kanien'keha'ka from Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Island), with family ties in Six Nations of the Grand River. I'm a writer, artist, educator and big-time nerd and looking forward to meeting and connecting with my fellow Indigenous grad students!
Upcoming SAGE Events:
Meet, Tea & BrainstormJanuary 20, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Drop-in to Western Student Services Building, third floor, room 3130 for some SNACKS and a chat. We'll get to know each other, visit, and brainstorm what you would like to see happen with SAGE this year.
Lunch at the Grad Club
January 21, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy lunch on SAGE. Let's gather, eat, and rant/chat about grad life!
Meet, Tea & Brainstorm (Virtual)
January 22, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Jump on Zoom to meet the new SAGE Coordinator and fellow grad students. We'll visit, we'll chat and brainstorm what you would like to see happen with SAGE this year. Email sagecoordinator@uwo.ca for the link!
