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Month: January 2009

New biotech invention to be launched worldwide

New biotech invention to be launched worldwide

Invented at The University of Western Ontario, a novel therapy system for treating dysphagia has been licensed to Trudell Medical International for development and world-wide distribution.   Dysphagia is a debilitating swallowing impairment that affects  …

Agreement softens pain of ABCP pension losses

Agreement softens pain of ABCP pension losses

The Superior Court of Canada approved a restructuring plan for
non-bank asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP) this month, saving
investment holders, including University of Western Ontario
retirement plan members, from a complete loss of their investment.

Big week ahead for musical events

Big week ahead for musical events

The Don Wright Faculty of Music is really turning up the volume
this coming week with a packed schedule of musical performances by
students and professionals certain to wear out even the most
intrepid fans.

Budget bankrolls university construction

Budget bankrolls university construction

This week’s federal budget, which included $2 billion for
Canadian university and college infrastructure, is “an
important investment in times that are financially
challenging” for The University of Western Ontario.

Western identifies workplace gaps

Western identifies workplace gaps

Visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginals remain
underrepresented to varying degrees among University of Western
Ontario staff and faculty, and women hold fewer professorship
positions than men.

Record donation for United Way

Record donation for United Way

For the seventh straight year, The University of Western Ontario
has increased its United Way of London & Middlesex donation
– this year bringing in a record-breaking $534,008.

Researchers highlighting discoveries, partnerships

Researchers highlighting discoveries, partnerships

More than 100 University of Western Ontario faculty members and
graduate students will present cutting-edge research advances at
the WORLDiscoveries Research Showcase on Friday, Jan. 30 at the
London Convention Centre.

Adjunct professors no longer ‘casual’

Adjunct professors no longer ‘casual’

Avoiding any overtone arising from use of the word
“casual,” Senate has changed the procedures for casual
academic of appointments of faculty to ‘adjunct’.

Agreement softens pain of ABCP pension losses

Agreement softens pain of ABCP pension losses

The Superior Court of Canada approved a restructuring plan for
non-bank asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP) this month, saving
investment holders, including University of Western Ontario
retirement plan members, from a complete loss of their investment.

Big week ahead for musical events

Big week ahead for musical events

The Don Wright Faculty of Music is really turning up the volume
this coming week with a packed schedule of musical performances by
students and professionals certain to wear out even the most
intrepid fans.

Budget bankrolls university construction

Budget bankrolls university construction

This week’s federal budget, which included $2 billion for
Canadian university and college infrastructure, is “an
important investment in times that are financially
challenging” for The University of Western Ontario.

Western identifies workplace gaps

Western identifies workplace gaps

Visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginals remain
underrepresented to varying degrees among University of Western
Ontario staff and faculty, and women hold fewer professorship
positions than men.

Record donation for United Way

Record donation for United Way

For the seventh straight year, The University of Western Ontario
has increased its United Way of London & Middlesex donation
– this year bringing in a record-breaking $534,008.

Researchers highlighting discoveries, partnerships

Researchers highlighting discoveries, partnerships

More than 100 University of Western Ontario faculty members and
graduate students will present cutting-edge research advances at
the WORLDiscoveries Research Showcase on Friday, Jan. 30 at the
London Convention Centre.

Adjunct professors no longer ‘casual’

Adjunct professors no longer ‘casual’

Avoiding any overtone arising from use of the word
“casual,” Senate has changed the procedures for casual
academic of appointments of faculty to ‘adjunct’.