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Month: November 2009

Growing a greener university policy

Growing a greener university policy

The University of Western Ontario adds its name today to the list of Ontario universities commited to creating a sustainable environment. Rob Esselment, Director, Government Relations and Operations at Western, joins university representatives at Qu …

Ginseng consortium annual conference Nov. 6-7

Ginseng consortium annual conference Nov. 6-7

The Ontario Ginseng Innovation & Research Consortium (OGIRC),
based out of the Physiology and Pharmacology Department at Schulich
School of Medicine & Dentistry, will be holding a conference on
November 6-7 at London Hall.

Copyright debate lecture Wednesday

Copyright debate lecture Wednesday

Copyright issues are becoming increasingly important on university
campuses as the debate over the future of copyright policy
intensifies.

Varsity athletics weekend roundup

Varsity athletics weekend roundup

The Western Mustangs women’s lacrosse team ended the Wilfrid
Laurier Golden Hawks’ six-year championship streak on Nov. 1 at the
2009 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Championship.

Experience Japanese culture on Thursday

Experience Japanese culture on Thursday

Try on a kimono, enjoy a Japanese-style meal and get information on
exchange programs on Japan Day, Thursday, Nov. 5 hosted by Huron
University College.

Renowned cardiovascular researcher receives Taylor Prize

Renowned cardiovascular researcher receives Taylor Prize

He was the first to predict the popular anti-inflammatory drug,
Vioxx would increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks, and it
was his discovery that led to the adoption of low dose aspirin for
every day cardio-protection.

Independent review planned of Western incident

Independent review planned of Western incident

The University of Western Ontario has enlisted the expertise of a
lawyer and former Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police
(OPP) to undertake an independent review of the arrest of a student
that raised concerns about how a campus safety incident was
managed.

Ginseng consortium annual conference Nov. 6-7

Ginseng consortium annual conference Nov. 6-7

The Ontario Ginseng Innovation & Research Consortium (OGIRC),
based out of the Physiology and Pharmacology Department at Schulich
School of Medicine & Dentistry, will be holding a conference on
November 6-7 at London Hall.

Copyright debate lecture Wednesday

Copyright debate lecture Wednesday

Copyright issues are becoming increasingly important on university
campuses as the debate over the future of copyright policy
intensifies.

Varsity athletics weekend roundup

Varsity athletics weekend roundup

The Western Mustangs women’s lacrosse team ended the Wilfrid
Laurier Golden Hawks’ six-year championship streak on Nov. 1 at the
2009 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Championship.

Experience Japanese culture on Thursday

Experience Japanese culture on Thursday

Try on a kimono, enjoy a Japanese-style meal and get information on
exchange programs on Japan Day, Thursday, Nov. 5 hosted by Huron
University College.

Renowned cardiovascular researcher receives Taylor Prize

Renowned cardiovascular researcher receives Taylor Prize

He was the first to predict the popular anti-inflammatory drug,
Vioxx would increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks, and it
was his discovery that led to the adoption of low dose aspirin for
every day cardio-protection.

Independent review planned of Western incident

Independent review planned of Western incident

The University of Western Ontario has enlisted the expertise of a
lawyer and former Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police
(OPP) to undertake an independent review of the arrest of a student
that raised concerns about how a campus safety incident was
managed.