As 2009 comes to an end, Western News takes a look back at stories that sparked the interest of our readers and Internet surfers. And that interest was evident around the world. While most of our readers are from Canada, interest in news about Western …
Year: 2009
Sharing work makes the heart grow fonder
A new study published by The University of Western Ontario reveals
that couples who share the responsibility for paid and unpaid work
report higher average measures of happiness and life satisfaction
than those in other family models.
A lecture on laughter
Expert on the psychology of humour, Rod Martin, will share insight
into the power of laughter today as part of the Classes without
Quizzes lecture series.
Patten named new McIntosh director
The University of Western Ontario has announced that James Patten
will take on the position of Director and Chief Curator of the
McIntosh Gallery, effective February 1.
Koprowski wins top NAC award
Don Wright Faculty of Music professor Peter Paul Koprowski is one
of three Canadian composers honoured by the National Arts Council
(NAC).
New Vice-President (External) at Western
Kevin Goldthorp, Chief Executive Officer of Toronto’s Sunnybrook
Foundation, is being welcomed back to The University of Western
Ontario, this time in the role as Vice-President (External).
Singer heads back to Winter Universiade
Western Mustangs head hockey coach Clarke Singer will take the lead
behind the bench for the 25th Winter Universiade,
set for Jan. 27 to Feb. 6, 2011 in Erzurum, Turkey.
Bus strike is over
The month-long transit strike has come to end, as drivers and
mechanics accepted the latest offer from the London Transit
Commission (LTC).
Cognitive therapy key to tackling depression
New research from The University of Western Ontario shows why
people suffering from depression may have a far greater hope of
finding lasting relief by receiving cognitive therapy, rather than
simply taking antidepressants.
LTC, drivers reach tentative deal
The London Transit Commission and the ATU – Local 741 have reached
a tentative agreement.
President sets direction for coming year
The direction The University of Western Ontario will take under a
new presidency is coming into focus with the release of
Amit Chakma’s priorities for 2009-10 at the Senate meeting
Friday.
Online auction for United Way
You can pick up a great holiday gift and help the United Way at the
same time, thanks to the Physical Plant Department’s online
auction.
Vance book hits Globe’s Top 100 – again
It is a bit of deja vu for History professor Jonathan Vance as he
finds himself on The Globe and Mail’s annual list of the Top 100
most influential books.
Sharing work makes the heart grow fonder
A new study published by The University of Western Ontario reveals
that couples who share the responsibility for paid and unpaid work
report higher average measures of happiness and life satisfaction
than those in other family models.
A lecture on laughter
Expert on the psychology of humour, Rod Martin, will share insight
into the power of laughter today as part of the Classes without
Quizzes lecture series.
Patten named new McIntosh director
The University of Western Ontario has announced that James Patten
will take on the position of Director and Chief Curator of the
McIntosh Gallery, effective February 1.
Koprowski wins top NAC award
Don Wright Faculty of Music professor Peter Paul Koprowski is one
of three Canadian composers honoured by the National Arts Council
(NAC).
New Vice-President (External) at Western
Kevin Goldthorp, Chief Executive Officer of Toronto’s Sunnybrook
Foundation, is being welcomed back to The University of Western
Ontario, this time in the role as Vice-President (External).
Singer heads back to Winter Universiade
Western Mustangs head hockey coach Clarke Singer will take the lead
behind the bench for the 25th Winter Universiade,
set for Jan. 27 to Feb. 6, 2011 in Erzurum, Turkey.
Bus strike is over
The month-long transit strike has come to end, as drivers and
mechanics accepted the latest offer from the London Transit
Commission (LTC).
Cognitive therapy key to tackling depression
New research from The University of Western Ontario shows why
people suffering from depression may have a far greater hope of
finding lasting relief by receiving cognitive therapy, rather than
simply taking antidepressants.
LTC, drivers reach tentative deal
The London Transit Commission and the ATU – Local 741 have reached
a tentative agreement.
President sets direction for coming year
The direction The University of Western Ontario will take under a
new presidency is coming into focus with the release of
Amit Chakma’s priorities for 2009-10 at the Senate meeting
Friday.
Online auction for United Way
You can pick up a great holiday gift and help the United Way at the
same time, thanks to the Physical Plant Department’s online
auction.
Vance book hits Globe’s Top 100 – again
It is a bit of deja vu for History professor Jonathan Vance as he
finds himself on The Globe and Mail’s annual list of the Top 100
most influential books.