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Month: March 2009

Western professor nominated for Donner Prize

Western professor nominated for Donner Prize

A book on the autonomy of city-regions by a professor of political science at The University of Western Ontario has been shortlisted for the Donner Prize.   The Donner Prize recognizes excellence and innovation in Canadian public policy writing. It is aw …

What book should all Londoners read?

What book should all Londoners read?

The all-star edition of London Reads comes to an end Wednesday,
April 1 with a debate that looks closely at each title read
throughout the year.

Hong Kong businessman to receive Western honorary degree

Hong Kong businessman to receive Western honorary degree

A Hong Kong business leader who has been a key driving force in
expanding the Cheung Kong Group into one of the biggest
multinational conglomerates in the world will receive an honorary
degree, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.), as The University of
Western Ontario celebrates its annual Hong Kong Convocation on May
24.

Western salary disclosure list released

Western salary disclosure list released

In keeping with the Public Sector Disclosure Act, The University of
Western Ontario is releasing an annual list of employees whose 2008
income met or exceeded $100,000, as reflected on their T4 slips.

Seda’s Story book launch today

Seda’s Story book launch today

Students, faculty and staff are invited to the book launch today
(March 30) of Seda’s Story, A Memoir, edited by classical studies
associate professor Bonnie MacLachlan.

What is France’s Role in Today’s World?

What is France’s Role in Today’s World?

France’s ambassador to Canada, Francois Delattre, will hold a
public lecture at The University of Western Ontario on Wednesday,
April 1 to discuss France’s role in the world today.

Want to buy president Davenport’s library?

Want to buy president Davenport’s library?

University of Western Ontario president Paul Davenport has donated
books from his private collection to add to the Western Foot
Patrol’s annual used book sale Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday,
April 1.

Last Lecture toasts Class of 2009

Last Lecture toasts Class of 2009

Students, remember the rush of adrenaline as you took part in your
very first university lecture at Western? Relive those feelings as
you take part in one of your last.

Mustangs men’s hockey team lost in close CIS final

Mustangs men’s hockey team lost in close CIS final

The University of Western Ontario Mustangs men’s hockey team showed
a wealth of heart, but fell short in their bid for the school’s
second CIS national championship with a 4-2 loss to the University
of New Brunswick Varsity Reds on March 29 at Thunder Bay’s Fort
William Garden.

Do you know an amazing grad?

Do you know an amazing grad?

The Department of Communications & Public Affairs is preparing
to profile some of the extraordinary students who will be
graduating at Spring Convocation.

Choosing the right software model

Choosing the right software model

Have you ever had questions about how to market software? The C4
Technology Transfer Consortium – of which Western is a founding
member, along with McMaster, Waterloo and Guelph – has organized a
half-day session that brings together researchers and industry
representatives to share different software development and
commercialization approaches.

What book should all Londoners read?

What book should all Londoners read?

The all-star edition of London Reads comes to an end Wednesday,
April 1 with a debate that looks closely at each title read
throughout the year.

Hong Kong businessman to receive Western honorary degree

Hong Kong businessman to receive Western honorary degree

A Hong Kong business leader who has been a key driving force in
expanding the Cheung Kong Group into one of the biggest
multinational conglomerates in the world will receive an honorary
degree, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.), as The University of
Western Ontario celebrates its annual Hong Kong Convocation on May
24.

Western salary disclosure list released

Western salary disclosure list released

In keeping with the Public Sector Disclosure Act, The University of
Western Ontario is releasing an annual list of employees whose 2008
income met or exceeded $100,000, as reflected on their T4 slips.

Seda’s Story book launch today

Seda’s Story book launch today

Students, faculty and staff are invited to the book launch today
(March 30) of Seda’s Story, A Memoir, edited by classical studies
associate professor Bonnie MacLachlan.

What is France’s Role in Today’s World?

What is France’s Role in Today’s World?

France’s ambassador to Canada, Francois Delattre, will hold a
public lecture at The University of Western Ontario on Wednesday,
April 1 to discuss France’s role in the world today.

Want to buy president Davenport’s library?

Want to buy president Davenport’s library?

University of Western Ontario president Paul Davenport has donated
books from his private collection to add to the Western Foot
Patrol’s annual used book sale Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday,
April 1.

Last Lecture toasts Class of 2009

Last Lecture toasts Class of 2009

Students, remember the rush of adrenaline as you took part in your
very first university lecture at Western? Relive those feelings as
you take part in one of your last.

Mustangs men’s hockey team lost in close CIS final

Mustangs men’s hockey team lost in close CIS final

The University of Western Ontario Mustangs men’s hockey team showed
a wealth of heart, but fell short in their bid for the school’s
second CIS national championship with a 4-2 loss to the University
of New Brunswick Varsity Reds on March 29 at Thunder Bay’s Fort
William Garden.

Do you know an amazing grad?

Do you know an amazing grad?

The Department of Communications & Public Affairs is preparing
to profile some of the extraordinary students who will be
graduating at Spring Convocation.

Choosing the right software model

Choosing the right software model

Have you ever had questions about how to market software? The C4
Technology Transfer Consortium – of which Western is a founding
member, along with McMaster, Waterloo and Guelph – has organized a
half-day session that brings together researchers and industry
representatives to share different software development and
commercialization approaches.