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Month: January 2009

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. Specific figures are not available …

Teaching gets a Second Life

Teaching gets a Second Life

In another lifetime, University of Western Ontario Psychology
professor Mike Atkinson would be teaching his classes on a beach on
Bora Bora Island.

Think Western, think the arts

Think Western, think the arts

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities took on new leadership last fall
when former University of Guelph professor Donna Pennee became
dean. Pennee, a first-generation university graduate, started her
academic career in the sciences, but quickly found the degree
requirements in the arts challenged her in a new and exciting way.

Sharp learning curve for rookie MP

Sharp learning curve for rookie MP

In the Canadian political arena, labeled by many as being crammed
with way too much personal drama and showboating, Ed Holder would
seem to be the exception to rule.

Wrestling Olympian to help Mustang program

Wrestling Olympian to help Mustang program

Beijing Olympian Saeed Azarbayjani will join the coaching staff of
the London-Western Wrestling Club and as an assistant coach with
the Western Mustangs varsity wrestling team.

Alt-fuel vehicles join campus fleet

Alt-fuel vehicles join campus fleet

“Vroom, vroom” has a new ring to it in Physical Plant. More to the
point, it may have no sound at all as the division looks to
incorporate alternative-fuel vehicles to its fleet.

Pounds just rebound with fad diets

Pounds just rebound with fad diets

With the garland and mistletoe stored away for another year, many
Canadians are now left to face this year`s challenge: the New
Year’s resolution.

Ivey HBA program accredited by CMA

Ivey HBA program accredited by CMA

The Society of Management Accountants of Canada (CMA Canada), a
world leader in shaping strategic management accounting
professionals, has awarded a five-year accreditation of the Ivey
School of Business Honors Business Administration (HBA) program.

In Memoriam – Katharina Paschenko

In Memoriam – Katharina Paschenko

The flag will be at half-mast Wednesday, Jan. 21 until noon for
former Physical Plant caretaker Katharina Paschenko, who retired in
2001 with 34 years of service.

Teaching gets a Second Life

Teaching gets a Second Life

In another lifetime, University of Western Ontario Psychology
professor Mike Atkinson would be teaching his classes on a beach on
Bora Bora Island.

Think Western, think the arts

Think Western, think the arts

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities took on new leadership last fall
when former University of Guelph professor Donna Pennee became
dean. Pennee, a first-generation university graduate, started her
academic career in the sciences, but quickly found the degree
requirements in the arts challenged her in a new and exciting way.

Sharp learning curve for rookie MP

Sharp learning curve for rookie MP

In the Canadian political arena, labeled by many as being crammed
with way too much personal drama and showboating, Ed Holder would
seem to be the exception to rule.

Wrestling Olympian to help Mustang program

Wrestling Olympian to help Mustang program

Beijing Olympian Saeed Azarbayjani will join the coaching staff of
the London-Western Wrestling Club and as an assistant coach with
the Western Mustangs varsity wrestling team.

Alt-fuel vehicles join campus fleet

Alt-fuel vehicles join campus fleet

“Vroom, vroom” has a new ring to it in Physical Plant. More to the
point, it may have no sound at all as the division looks to
incorporate alternative-fuel vehicles to its fleet.

Pounds just rebound with fad diets

Pounds just rebound with fad diets

With the garland and mistletoe stored away for another year, many
Canadians are now left to face this year`s challenge: the New
Year’s resolution.

Ivey HBA program accredited by CMA

Ivey HBA program accredited by CMA

The Society of Management Accountants of Canada (CMA Canada), a
world leader in shaping strategic management accounting
professionals, has awarded a five-year accreditation of the Ivey
School of Business Honors Business Administration (HBA) program.

In Memoriam – Katharina Paschenko

In Memoriam – Katharina Paschenko

The flag will be at half-mast Wednesday, Jan. 21 until noon for
former Physical Plant caretaker Katharina Paschenko, who retired in
2001 with 34 years of service.