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Month: November 2009

Hewitt reappointed to five-year term

Hewitt reappointed to five-year term

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.   Hewitt earned his Ph.D from McMaster University and also studied at the  …

Vaccination clinics open to public

Vaccination clinics open to public

With H1N1 vaccination clinics now open to the general public,
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and London North MPP Deb
Matthews stopped by the Althouse Faculty of Education Building at
The University of Western Ontario Friday afternoon to roll up her
sleeve.

Allow extra travel time for Fall Preview Day

Allow extra travel time for Fall Preview Day

Visitors to Western’s campus Saturday for Fall Preview Day are
reminded to allow extra travel time into their schedule as the city
is currently experiencing a transit strike.

Gaining a better picture of lung disease

Gaining a better picture of lung disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a respiratory disease
commonly known as chronic bronchitis or emphysema, is the fourth
leading cause of death worldwide, but a University of Western
Ontario researcher is providing new insight into the disease.

Semotiuk Sports Person of the Year

Semotiuk Sports Person of the Year

Former Mustang football head coach Darwin Semotiuk will be honored
Jan. 18 at the 54th annual Rogers Sports Celebrity Dinner and
Auction as Sports Person of the Year.

Tests allowed last week of classes

Tests allowed last week of classes

A one-time amendment approved by The University of Western Ontario
Senate permits tests and assignments during the last week of
classes in the semester.

Music prof hits top 50 list

Music prof hits top 50 list

John Hess, a Don Wright Faculty of Music professor, has been named
one of Canada’s top 50 outstanding musicians who have shaped the
country’s music scene and reputation.

Filling, reviewing senior positions

Filling, reviewing senior positions

These are busy times around the University Secretariat office with
three senior administration positions in the midst of being filled
or reviewed.

Commuters scramble as transit strike hits

Commuters scramble as transit strike hits

It may not be in his job description to drive a shuttle van, but
Frank Erle can remember what it was like as a student at The
University of Western Ontario and sympathizes with those living
farther off campus.

Potential undergrads on campus

Potential undergrads on campus

It’s that time of year when high school students and their
families are ‘shopping’ for post-secondary institutions
and flock by the thousands to university campuses across the
province.

UW campaign going strong

UW campaign going strong

Despite an economic slowdown across the London area,
Western’s United Way campaign is a week ahead of schedule.

Vaccination clinics open to public

Vaccination clinics open to public

With H1N1 vaccination clinics now open to the general public,
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and London North MPP Deb
Matthews stopped by the Althouse Faculty of Education Building at
The University of Western Ontario Friday afternoon to roll up her
sleeve.

Allow extra travel time for Fall Preview Day

Allow extra travel time for Fall Preview Day

Visitors to Western’s campus Saturday for Fall Preview Day are
reminded to allow extra travel time into their schedule as the city
is currently experiencing a transit strike.

Gaining a better picture of lung disease

Gaining a better picture of lung disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a respiratory disease
commonly known as chronic bronchitis or emphysema, is the fourth
leading cause of death worldwide, but a University of Western
Ontario researcher is providing new insight into the disease.

Semotiuk Sports Person of the Year

Semotiuk Sports Person of the Year

Former Mustang football head coach Darwin Semotiuk will be honored
Jan. 18 at the 54th annual Rogers Sports Celebrity Dinner and
Auction as Sports Person of the Year.

Tests allowed last week of classes

Tests allowed last week of classes

A one-time amendment approved by The University of Western Ontario
Senate permits tests and assignments during the last week of
classes in the semester.

Music prof hits top 50 list

Music prof hits top 50 list

John Hess, a Don Wright Faculty of Music professor, has been named
one of Canada’s top 50 outstanding musicians who have shaped the
country’s music scene and reputation.

Filling, reviewing senior positions

Filling, reviewing senior positions

These are busy times around the University Secretariat office with
three senior administration positions in the midst of being filled
or reviewed.

Commuters scramble as transit strike hits

Commuters scramble as transit strike hits

It may not be in his job description to drive a shuttle van, but
Frank Erle can remember what it was like as a student at The
University of Western Ontario and sympathizes with those living
farther off campus.

Potential undergrads on campus

Potential undergrads on campus

It’s that time of year when high school students and their
families are ‘shopping’ for post-secondary institutions
and flock by the thousands to university campuses across the
province.

UW campaign going strong

UW campaign going strong

Despite an economic slowdown across the London area,
Western’s United Way campaign is a week ahead of schedule.