Burgers, crab cakes and French onion soup were among the 60 recipes transformed into vegan dishes at a two-day culinary training hosted by Western this week. Turns out, they don’t need meat, fish or dairy to be delicious, at least according to eag …
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The FIXX is in
Need your burger FIXX? Western’s Hospitality Services is hosting ‘FIXXation Week’ with the launch of a new burger offering at Centre Spot in the University Community Centre. A concept developed in-house, The FIXX prepares burgers made from 100-per-cent Canadian...
History of piracy, alien invasions captivate teens
Alien invasions, shark-bite incidents and punk rock – nope, history is definitely not what it used to be. More than 500 students from a dozen Ontario high schools were treated to some unconventional history lectures during Western's High School History Day on Oct. 11....
Student wastes no time in conservation efforts
This gap in Earth Sciences MSc student Jordan Hawkswell’s new home’s environmentally conscious initiatives has led to a grassroots movement across the city focused on a different way of living. And it all started when she decided to focus on her own efforts.
Western issues statement on Sept. 29 street party
Western issued the following statement today regarding the Sept. 29 street party.
Study: Leader style can stem workplace bullying
When it comes to addressing workplace bullying, the solution might rest in training bosses to be more in tune with how their management styles impact colleagues, according to a recent study by Western PhD Nursing student Edmund Walsh.
Dates set for Freedom of Expression consultation
The Provost’s Ad Hoc Committee on Freedom of Expression is inviting the university community to offer its thoughts on what considerations the committee should reflect upon when drafting Western’s policy on freedom of expression, Michael Milde, Committee Chair, announced today.
Vanier celebrates nation’s finest graduate students
Five Western PhD candidates have been named among 167 nationwide recipients of the 2018-19 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships – two from the natural sciences and engineering competition, two from the health sciences competition, and one from the social sciences and humanities competition.
Intson brings passion for arts to student writer role
Four years ago, Camille Intson didn’t consider herself a writer. She had “a poetic sensibility, but no refinement.” But more than anything, she wanted to write.
Research explores smell’s role in bird mating
When it comes to a song sparrow attracting a mate, the little feathered fellow may want forget about the singing audition and worry more about his smell, according to one Western PhD student.
Committee to eye policy on campus free speech
Western has struck an ad hoc committee dedicated to codifying, in consultation with the campus community, the university’s policy on free speech, Provost & Vice-President (Academic) Andrew Hrymak announced Monday.
Student skates to success on national team
Mackenzie Spong balances time between representing her country on the ice while raising the profile of her sport off of it with the goal of expanding opportunities for girls across the country and around the world. She also manages to go to class.
Western atop world in Undergraduate Awards
By Kristine Dundas, Western Communications A passion for translating research to patient care has led Tiffany Ni, BMSc’18, to the top of the world. Ni was recently named a Global Winner in the Medical Sciences category of The 2018 Undergraduate Awards for her thesis...
The FIXX is in
Need your burger FIXX? Western’s Hospitality Services is hosting ‘FIXXation Week’ with the launch of a new burger offering at Centre Spot in the University Community Centre. A concept developed in-house, The FIXX prepares burgers made from 100-per-cent Canadian...
History of piracy, alien invasions captivate teens
Alien invasions, shark-bite incidents and punk rock – nope, history is definitely not what it used to be. More than 500 students from a dozen Ontario high schools were treated to some unconventional history lectures during Western's High School History Day on Oct. 11....
Student wastes no time in conservation efforts
This gap in Earth Sciences MSc student Jordan Hawkswell’s new home’s environmentally conscious initiatives has led to a grassroots movement across the city focused on a different way of living. And it all started when she decided to focus on her own efforts.
Western issues statement on Sept. 29 street party
Western issued the following statement today regarding the Sept. 29 street party.
Study: Leader style can stem workplace bullying
When it comes to addressing workplace bullying, the solution might rest in training bosses to be more in tune with how their management styles impact colleagues, according to a recent study by Western PhD Nursing student Edmund Walsh.
Dates set for Freedom of Expression consultation
The Provost’s Ad Hoc Committee on Freedom of Expression is inviting the university community to offer its thoughts on what considerations the committee should reflect upon when drafting Western’s policy on freedom of expression, Michael Milde, Committee Chair, announced today.
Vanier celebrates nation’s finest graduate students
Five Western PhD candidates have been named among 167 nationwide recipients of the 2018-19 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships – two from the natural sciences and engineering competition, two from the health sciences competition, and one from the social sciences and humanities competition.
Intson brings passion for arts to student writer role
Four years ago, Camille Intson didn’t consider herself a writer. She had “a poetic sensibility, but no refinement.” But more than anything, she wanted to write.
Research explores smell’s role in bird mating
When it comes to a song sparrow attracting a mate, the little feathered fellow may want forget about the singing audition and worry more about his smell, according to one Western PhD student.
Committee to eye policy on campus free speech
Western has struck an ad hoc committee dedicated to codifying, in consultation with the campus community, the university’s policy on free speech, Provost & Vice-President (Academic) Andrew Hrymak announced Monday.
Student skates to success on national team
Mackenzie Spong balances time between representing her country on the ice while raising the profile of her sport off of it with the goal of expanding opportunities for girls across the country and around the world. She also manages to go to class.
Western atop world in Undergraduate Awards
By Kristine Dundas, Western Communications A passion for translating research to patient care has led Tiffany Ni, BMSc’18, to the top of the world. Ni was recently named a Global Winner in the Medical Sciences category of The 2018 Undergraduate Awards for her thesis...