Western’s Librarians and Archivists (UWOFA-LA) have voted in favour of supporting strike action in the event that conciliation talks scheduled to continue with the university through October fail to produce a renewed collective agreement. Alan Weedon, …
Month: September 2009
My experience with Alternative Spring Break
I had the unforgettable experience, during Conference Week this
past winter, of co-leading an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip
to Guatemala.
Western aligns recycling guidelines with London
“There’s never been a better time than right now.”
A student’s perspective
Western’s Physical Plant Division has taken steps to reduce the
confusion on where and what to recycle.
Western hosts international cross-country meet Saturday
The Western Mustangs cross-country team will host the 35th annual
Western International meet for the 24th straight year at the Thames
Valley Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 26.
New CRC helps miniaturize technologies
Technologies that improve the resolution of digital cameras, expand
memory in portable computers and improve the capacity of medical
and industrial imaging continue to shrink in size.
Social inclusion of seniors key to independence
A new study published by The University of Western Ontario reveals
that many older seniors (aged 85 or older) actively participate in
activities that allow them to continue living in their homes.
Conciliation set for librarians, archivists contract talks
The first of several scheduled meetings stretching into October
with a conciliator appointed by the Ontario Ministry of Labour is
set for September 24 to help advance contract negotiations between
the university and its unionized librarians and archivists.
Major gift creates service learning opportunities
A $2-million donation from the RBC Foundation could provide
thousands of students a year with a chance to experience enhanced
learning while responding to community needs through service.
Nobody does choral music quite like Ensemble Gombert
Ensemble Gombert takes more than a note from the past. The
Australian chamber choir takes a page from the style guide to
performance of 16th-century choral music.
Graduate students working at play
The Centre for the Study of Theory and Criticism is presenting a
three-day graduate student conference Sept. 25-27 on ‘The
Artfulness of Play.’
Video: Clubs Week Sept. 21-25
The University Community Centre is abuzz with activity as thousands
of students check out nearly 200 different clubs during one of
Western’s biggest events, Clubs Week, held Sept. 21-25.
Women’s caucus fall meeting Sept. 24
All women on campus are invited to attend the fall general meeting
of Western’s Caucus on Women’s Issues held Thursday, Sept. 24.
My experience with Alternative Spring Break
I had the unforgettable experience, during Conference Week this
past winter, of co-leading an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip
to Guatemala.
Western aligns recycling guidelines with London
“There’s never been a better time than right now.”
A student’s perspective
Western’s Physical Plant Division has taken steps to reduce the
confusion on where and what to recycle.
Western hosts international cross-country meet Saturday
The Western Mustangs cross-country team will host the 35th annual
Western International meet for the 24th straight year at the Thames
Valley Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 26.
New CRC helps miniaturize technologies
Technologies that improve the resolution of digital cameras, expand
memory in portable computers and improve the capacity of medical
and industrial imaging continue to shrink in size.
Social inclusion of seniors key to independence
A new study published by The University of Western Ontario reveals
that many older seniors (aged 85 or older) actively participate in
activities that allow them to continue living in their homes.
Conciliation set for librarians, archivists contract talks
The first of several scheduled meetings stretching into October
with a conciliator appointed by the Ontario Ministry of Labour is
set for September 24 to help advance contract negotiations between
the university and its unionized librarians and archivists.
Major gift creates service learning opportunities
A $2-million donation from the RBC Foundation could provide
thousands of students a year with a chance to experience enhanced
learning while responding to community needs through service.
Nobody does choral music quite like Ensemble Gombert
Ensemble Gombert takes more than a note from the past. The
Australian chamber choir takes a page from the style guide to
performance of 16th-century choral music.
Graduate students working at play
The Centre for the Study of Theory and Criticism is presenting a
three-day graduate student conference Sept. 25-27 on ‘The
Artfulness of Play.’
Video: Clubs Week Sept. 21-25
The University Community Centre is abuzz with activity as thousands
of students check out nearly 200 different clubs during one of
Western’s biggest events, Clubs Week, held Sept. 21-25.
Women’s caucus fall meeting Sept. 24
All women on campus are invited to attend the fall general meeting
of Western’s Caucus on Women’s Issues held Thursday, Sept. 24.