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Month: October 2009

Polluted water sparks fear, health concerns

Polluted water sparks fear, health concerns

Walpole Island is nestled at the heart of the Great Lakes, surrounded by natural resources and a breathtaking landscape that supports the indigenous population.   But these are darker waters than would appear at first sight.     Dean Jacobs, c …

Composing the perfect graduate experience

Composing the perfect graduate experience

Kevin Morse wanted to be a lawyer when he grew up. So why then is
the Thai-born graduate student going into his third year as a PhD
student in the Faculty of Music?

More campus diversity needed

More campus diversity needed

University of Western Ontario President Amit Chakma reinforced a
commitment to diversity at the fall general meeting of the Caucus
on Women’s Issues Sept. 24.

Alumni Awards of Merit – 2009

Alumni Awards of Merit – 2009

Alumni Western is celebrating the outstanding achievements of four
Western graduates. Their accomplishments represent the best of
Western.

‘W’ Club Hall of Fame Inductees – 2009

‘W’ Club Hall of Fame Inductees – 2009

The members of this group will be remembered long after the playing
field lights have been shut off. As athletes, coaches and
administrators, their contributions have stood out, even in a crowd
of exceptional individuals.

Contract ratified with food services staff

Contract ratified with food services staff

The Board of Governors has ratified a two-year collective agreement
with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 2692) for
the period July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011.

Composing the perfect graduate experience

Composing the perfect graduate experience

Kevin Morse wanted to be a lawyer when he grew up. So why then is
the Thai-born graduate student going into his third year as a PhD
student in the Faculty of Music?

More campus diversity needed

More campus diversity needed

University of Western Ontario President Amit Chakma reinforced a
commitment to diversity at the fall general meeting of the Caucus
on Women’s Issues Sept. 24.

Alumni Awards of Merit – 2009

Alumni Awards of Merit – 2009

Alumni Western is celebrating the outstanding achievements of four
Western graduates. Their accomplishments represent the best of
Western.

‘W’ Club Hall of Fame Inductees – 2009

‘W’ Club Hall of Fame Inductees – 2009

The members of this group will be remembered long after the playing
field lights have been shut off. As athletes, coaches and
administrators, their contributions have stood out, even in a crowd
of exceptional individuals.

Contract ratified with food services staff

Contract ratified with food services staff

The Board of Governors has ratified a two-year collective agreement
with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 2692) for
the period July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011.