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Month: February 2009

Western Student Recreation Centre up and running at full speed

Western Student Recreation Centre up and running at full speed

The University of Western Ontario’s brand new Western Student Recreation Centre officially opened today with a celebration and the unveiling of a commemorative tribute to the students who made the centre possible.   The $35.7 million facility opened its d …

Western goes boldly into space

Western goes boldly into space

In a bold venture uniting scientists who study space with engineers
who design space systems and robotics, The University of Western
Ontario is launching the Centre for Planetary Science and
Exploration (CPSX) and the Canadian Lunar Research Network (CLRN).

Study: Why is Ontario ‘risky’ for wind energy investments?

Study: Why is Ontario ‘risky’ for wind energy investments?

A new study of Ontario wind power by Richard Ivey School of
Business researchers Guy Holburn and Charles Morand suggests the
provincial government should enact bold legislation on renewable
energy, with long-term capacity targets, to attract cautious
investors.

Allahar’s Best Lecturer video airs Sunday

Allahar’s Best Lecturer video airs Sunday

Western Sociology professor Anton Allahar’s lecture, part of the
Top 10 for TVO’s Big Ideas Best Lecturer Competition, is scheduled
to air this Sunday (Mar. 1) at 4 p.m. on TVO (Channel 2 in London).

Numerous teams among tops in Ontario, Canada

Numerous teams among tops in Ontario, Canada

From the Mustangs football team making a run at the Vanier cup and
the men’s squash team earning its 26th consecutive provincial title
to basketball phenomenon Amanda Anderson capturing Western’s
all-time scoring record, it has been a banner year for University
of Western Ontario athletes.

South Asian Health Symposium

South Asian Health Symposium

The South Asian Medical Students’ Association is hosting the second
annual South Asian Health Symposium on March 8.

In Memoriam – Dorna Davies

In Memoriam – Dorna Davies

The flag will be at half-mast Wednesday, Feb. 25 until 11 a.m. for
former Physical Plant employee Dorna Davies, who retired in 1986
with 13 years of service.

Mustangs playoff fever

Mustangs playoff fever

It’s playoff season for many University of Western Ontario Mustang
teams and they all have their sights set on a championship.

Rolling Stones and 300,000 close friends

Rolling Stones and 300,000 close friends

Revisit Altamont in 1969, the famous free concert that not only
brought The Rolling Stones and 300,000 of their closest friends to
northern California, but also the death of the hippie generation.

Addressing refugee trauma and health during resettlement

Addressing refugee trauma and health during resettlement

Jennifer Mills, Community Educator for Partners in Caring – A
Community Response to Refugee Trauma at the London Cross Cultural
Learner Centre, will be the special guest lecturer at The
University of Western Ontario on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Western goes boldly into space

Western goes boldly into space

In a bold venture uniting scientists who study space with engineers
who design space systems and robotics, The University of Western
Ontario is launching the Centre for Planetary Science and
Exploration (CPSX) and the Canadian Lunar Research Network (CLRN).

Study: Why is Ontario ‘risky’ for wind energy investments?

Study: Why is Ontario ‘risky’ for wind energy investments?

A new study of Ontario wind power by Richard Ivey School of
Business researchers Guy Holburn and Charles Morand suggests the
provincial government should enact bold legislation on renewable
energy, with long-term capacity targets, to attract cautious
investors.

Allahar’s Best Lecturer video airs Sunday

Allahar’s Best Lecturer video airs Sunday

Western Sociology professor Anton Allahar’s lecture, part of the
Top 10 for TVO’s Big Ideas Best Lecturer Competition, is scheduled
to air this Sunday (Mar. 1) at 4 p.m. on TVO (Channel 2 in London).

Numerous teams among tops in Ontario, Canada

Numerous teams among tops in Ontario, Canada

From the Mustangs football team making a run at the Vanier cup and
the men’s squash team earning its 26th consecutive provincial title
to basketball phenomenon Amanda Anderson capturing Western’s
all-time scoring record, it has been a banner year for University
of Western Ontario athletes.

South Asian Health Symposium

South Asian Health Symposium

The South Asian Medical Students’ Association is hosting the second
annual South Asian Health Symposium on March 8.

In Memoriam – Dorna Davies

In Memoriam – Dorna Davies

The flag will be at half-mast Wednesday, Feb. 25 until 11 a.m. for
former Physical Plant employee Dorna Davies, who retired in 1986
with 13 years of service.

Mustangs playoff fever

Mustangs playoff fever

It’s playoff season for many University of Western Ontario Mustang
teams and they all have their sights set on a championship.

Rolling Stones and 300,000 close friends

Rolling Stones and 300,000 close friends

Revisit Altamont in 1969, the famous free concert that not only
brought The Rolling Stones and 300,000 of their closest friends to
northern California, but also the death of the hippie generation.

Addressing refugee trauma and health during resettlement

Addressing refugee trauma and health during resettlement

Jennifer Mills, Community Educator for Partners in Caring – A
Community Response to Refugee Trauma at the London Cross Cultural
Learner Centre, will be the special guest lecturer at The
University of Western Ontario on Thursday, Feb. 26.