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Month: July 2009

Green building nearing completion

Green building nearing completion

The Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion, the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building on Western’s campus – and 15th in Ontario – is inching closer to its completion date of September.   Once complete, the $22-million,  …

NYOC first performance July 23 Alumni Hall

NYOC first performance July 23 Alumni Hall

Come out for a rare opportunity to hear a unique repertoire of
music performed by the National Youth Orchestra of Canada at The
University of Western Ontario on Thursday, July 23 and Saturday,
July 25.

Rooftop garden helps with heating, drainage

Rooftop garden helps with heating, drainage

The roof of the Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion is taking on a
greenish hue these days as flats of garden plants are assembled to
help the so-called Green building live up to its name.

In Memoriam – Alan Davenport

In Memoriam – Alan Davenport

Engineering professor emeritus Alan Davenport, whose love of flying
and fascination with the wind led to many scientific breakthroughs,
has died at the age of 76 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s
disease.

On the move – Student Services

On the move – Student Services

Student Services at The University of Western Ontario is moving
into its new home in the Student Services Building adjacent to the
University Community Centre (UCC).

CIHR funds research to prevent adult obesity

CIHR funds research to prevent adult obesity

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research has announced funding
for a three-year project at The University of Western Ontario aimed
at finding ways to prevent adult obesity.

Second wave of flu expected

Second wave of flu expected

University of Western Ontario faculties and support units are asked
to create a plan for continuing services with a one-third reduction
in student or staff levels in the event of a pandemic outbreak.

Planning a conference?

Planning a conference?

Following a successful test run in the spring, Western News will
add a conference calendar to its regular features beginning in
September.

In Memoriam – Bob Gage

In Memoriam – Bob Gage

The flag will be at half-mast Wednesday, July 15 until 10 a.m. for
longtime University of Western Ontario associate and Western
Mustangs Athletics supporter Bob Gage, who died July 12.

Welcome to Western’s Bandamp;B

Welcome to Western’s Bandamp;B

Whether you are in London visiting family or friends, attending a
conference, or studying through the summer, why not stay at The
University of Western Ontario.

Bob ‘Scoop’ Gage dies at 89

Bob ‘Scoop’ Gage dies at 89

The London sports community has lost a great friend with the death
of journalist Bob Gage, who covered the Western Mustangs teams
throughout his 33-year career with The London Free Press.

NYOC first performance July 23 Alumni Hall

NYOC first performance July 23 Alumni Hall

Come out for a rare opportunity to hear a unique repertoire of
music performed by the National Youth Orchestra of Canada at The
University of Western Ontario on Thursday, July 23 and Saturday,
July 25.

Rooftop garden helps with heating, drainage

Rooftop garden helps with heating, drainage

The roof of the Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion is taking on a
greenish hue these days as flats of garden plants are assembled to
help the so-called Green building live up to its name.

In Memoriam – Alan Davenport

In Memoriam – Alan Davenport

Engineering professor emeritus Alan Davenport, whose love of flying
and fascination with the wind led to many scientific breakthroughs,
has died at the age of 76 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s
disease.

On the move – Student Services

On the move – Student Services

Student Services at The University of Western Ontario is moving
into its new home in the Student Services Building adjacent to the
University Community Centre (UCC).

CIHR funds research to prevent adult obesity

CIHR funds research to prevent adult obesity

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research has announced funding
for a three-year project at The University of Western Ontario aimed
at finding ways to prevent adult obesity.

Second wave of flu expected

Second wave of flu expected

University of Western Ontario faculties and support units are asked
to create a plan for continuing services with a one-third reduction
in student or staff levels in the event of a pandemic outbreak.

Planning a conference?

Planning a conference?

Following a successful test run in the spring, Western News will
add a conference calendar to its regular features beginning in
September.

In Memoriam – Bob Gage

In Memoriam – Bob Gage

The flag will be at half-mast Wednesday, July 15 until 10 a.m. for
longtime University of Western Ontario associate and Western
Mustangs Athletics supporter Bob Gage, who died July 12.

Welcome to Western’s Bandamp;B

Welcome to Western’s Bandamp;B

Whether you are in London visiting family or friends, attending a
conference, or studying through the summer, why not stay at The
University of Western Ontario.

Bob ‘Scoop’ Gage dies at 89

Bob ‘Scoop’ Gage dies at 89

The London sports community has lost a great friend with the death
of journalist Bob Gage, who covered the Western Mustangs teams
throughout his 33-year career with The London Free Press.