Western University Library and Information Science Alumni

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]

Happy New Year! Time to register for the annual FIMS Alumni Reception in Toronto on January 29th - https://www.uwo.ca/events/2026/01/fims-alumni-reception.html

FIMS Alumni Reception in Toronto - Events - Western University FIMS alumni are invited to join us on January 29 at the AGO in Toronto.

FIMS is delighted to welcome Associate Professor Susan Knabe into a one-year appointment as Acting Dean, effective July 1, 2025.

Professor Knabe has spent a total of 11 years as Associate Dean Undergraduate at FIMS and previously served six months as FIMS Acting Dean in 2018. She brings valuable experience, insight and a love for all things FIMS to the role.

During her tenure as Associate Dean, Professor Knabe has led several key initiatives, including the development and launch of the Creative Arts and Production (CAP) program and the renaming of FIMS’ undergraduate program to Media and Communication Studies (MACS) - both of which have contributed to FIMS’ continued growth and evolution. With a joint appointment in the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, she is also well known for her institutional knowledge and her dedication to cross-campus collaboration.

On taking up this role, Professor Knabe shared:

"I'm looking forward to helping the FIMS community through this important leadership transition. I'm really excited to be working with such an amazing group of faculty, staff and students over the next year."

Please join us in welcoming Acting Dean Susan Knabe to her new role. We look forward to her continued leadership for FIMS.