Month: November 2009

Huron University College celebrates its founding 146 years ago on
Friday, Dec. 4 with a variety of events.

The current model of post-secondary education is unsustainable,
according to a new book proposing a greater focus on teaching,
three-year undergraduate degrees and creation of an ‘open
university’.

The University of Western Ontario has announced the reappointment
of Ted Hewitt as Vice-President (Research & International
Relations) for the term July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015.

Brescia University College students will be able to purchase local
foods once a month at a farmers’ market, beginning Dec. 1, 10 a.m.
– 2 p.m. in the auditorium foyer in the St. James Building.

Pam Gray knows first-hand how many members of the Western community
are being affected by the transit strike.

Dozens of green initiatives are being carried out on campus.

It’s near the end of the second week of London’s
transit strike and The University of Western Ontario community is
pulling together to help each other commute to campus.

While Fall Preview Day opens the university’s doors to
prospective teenage students, other interested parties were also
busy kicking the academic tires.

Scott Kerr hopes men will join him in coming days for a series of
events intended to draw attention to the ongoing social problem of
violence against women.

The Western Cares Food Drive, in conjunction with the city-wide
Business Cares Food Drive to support the London and Area Food Bank,
kick offs Nov. 30 and runs through Dec. 11.

The University of Western Ontario is working with city partners on
a strategy to improve town and gown relations.

The University of Western Ontario adds its name today to the list
of Ontario universities commited to creating a sustainable
environment.