Hanging on the wall of Clare Robinson’s office at The University of Western Ontario are three pictures. The first is a calendar that shows the plains of Australia, Robinson’s home country. Next to it is a picture of a woman from Vietnam, one of the man …
Year: 2009
Sign up for Sport Western March Break camps
Don’t miss the early-bird registration deadline for the second
annual Sport Western March Break camps, March 15-19.
In Memoriam – Tracy Burk
The flag will be at half-mast Monday, Dec. 21 until noon for Earth
Sciences staff member Tracy Burk, who died Dec. 13.
In Memoriam – Kenneth Asquith
The flag will be at half-mast Sunday, Dec. 20 until noon for
Faculty of Science staff member Kenneth Asquith, who died Dec. 7.
Tickets available for Family Hockey Festival
Members of the University of Western Ontario community are invited
to join President Amit Chakma and his family to cheer on the
Mustang hockey teams on Jan. 9.
Possible telephone service disruption
Telephone service at The University of Western Ontario may be
disrupted on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as the
university switches service providers.
The how and why of freezing the common fruit fly
Using a microscope the size of a football field, researchers from
The University of Western Ontario are studying why some insects can
survive freezing, while others cannot.
Conduct a personal ‘green’ audit
It’s the time of year for setting aside a few moments to assess the
year that was, and to set new goals for the year ahead.
Nanocomposites could change diabetes treatment
Diabetics may soon be able to wear contact lenses that continuously
alert them to variations in their glucose levels by changing
colours – replacing the need to routinely draw blood throughout the
day.
Comic books donated to Western
The University of Western Ontario has acquired what is believed to
be the largest and most valuable collection of comic books ever
donated to a Canadian university.
Study in Tours, France
The University of Western Ontario is launching a new summer study
abroad program, in partnership with the University of Tours in
France.
Alternative transportation continues through exams
While the transit strike is now over, London Transit Commission is
reporting there will be a four to five day delay before any transit
service resumes.
Brescia launches new website
Brescia University College has launched a new website, part of its next
phase of the new brand that was launched by Canada’s premier
women’s university in September.
Sign up for Sport Western March Break camps
Don’t miss the early-bird registration deadline for the second
annual Sport Western March Break camps, March 15-19.
In Memoriam – Tracy Burk
The flag will be at half-mast Monday, Dec. 21 until noon for Earth
Sciences staff member Tracy Burk, who died Dec. 13.
In Memoriam – Kenneth Asquith
The flag will be at half-mast Sunday, Dec. 20 until noon for
Faculty of Science staff member Kenneth Asquith, who died Dec. 7.
Tickets available for Family Hockey Festival
Members of the University of Western Ontario community are invited
to join President Amit Chakma and his family to cheer on the
Mustang hockey teams on Jan. 9.
Possible telephone service disruption
Telephone service at The University of Western Ontario may be
disrupted on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as the
university switches service providers.
The how and why of freezing the common fruit fly
Using a microscope the size of a football field, researchers from
The University of Western Ontario are studying why some insects can
survive freezing, while others cannot.
Conduct a personal ‘green’ audit
It’s the time of year for setting aside a few moments to assess the
year that was, and to set new goals for the year ahead.
Nanocomposites could change diabetes treatment
Diabetics may soon be able to wear contact lenses that continuously
alert them to variations in their glucose levels by changing
colours – replacing the need to routinely draw blood throughout the
day.
Comic books donated to Western
The University of Western Ontario has acquired what is believed to
be the largest and most valuable collection of comic books ever
donated to a Canadian university.
Study in Tours, France
The University of Western Ontario is launching a new summer study
abroad program, in partnership with the University of Tours in
France.
Alternative transportation continues through exams
While the transit strike is now over, London Transit Commission is
reporting there will be a four to five day delay before any transit
service resumes.
Brescia launches new website
Brescia University College has launched a new website, part of its next
phase of the new brand that was launched by Canada’s premier
women’s university in September.