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Month: December 2009

The biggest stories of 2009

The biggest stories of 2009

As 2009 comes to an end, Western News takes a look back at stories that sparked the interest of our readers and Internet surfers. And that interest was evident around the world.   While most of our readers are from Canada, interest in news about Western  …

Sharing work makes the heart grow fonder

Sharing work makes the heart grow fonder

A new study published by The University of Western Ontario reveals
that couples who share the responsibility for paid and unpaid work
report higher average measures of happiness and life satisfaction
than those in other family models.

A lecture on laughter

A lecture on laughter

Expert on the psychology of humour, Rod Martin, will share insight
into the power of laughter today as part of the Classes without
Quizzes lecture series.

Patten named new McIntosh director

Patten named new McIntosh director

The University of Western Ontario has announced that James Patten
will take on the position of Director and Chief Curator of the
McIntosh Gallery, effective February 1.

Koprowski wins top NAC award

Koprowski wins top NAC award

Don Wright Faculty of Music professor Peter Paul Koprowski is one
of three Canadian composers honoured by the National Arts Council
(NAC).

New Vice-President (External) at Western

New Vice-President (External) at Western

Kevin Goldthorp, Chief Executive Officer of Toronto’s Sunnybrook
Foundation, is being welcomed back to The University of Western
Ontario, this time in the role as Vice-President (External).

Bus strike is over

Bus strike is over

The month-long transit strike has come to end, as drivers and
mechanics accepted the latest offer from the London Transit
Commission (LTC).

Cognitive therapy key to tackling depression

Cognitive therapy key to tackling depression

New research from The University of Western Ontario shows why
people suffering from depression may have a far greater hope of
finding lasting relief by receiving cognitive therapy, rather than
simply taking antidepressants.

Sharing work makes the heart grow fonder

Sharing work makes the heart grow fonder

A new study published by The University of Western Ontario reveals
that couples who share the responsibility for paid and unpaid work
report higher average measures of happiness and life satisfaction
than those in other family models.

A lecture on laughter

A lecture on laughter

Expert on the psychology of humour, Rod Martin, will share insight
into the power of laughter today as part of the Classes without
Quizzes lecture series.

Patten named new McIntosh director

Patten named new McIntosh director

The University of Western Ontario has announced that James Patten
will take on the position of Director and Chief Curator of the
McIntosh Gallery, effective February 1.

Koprowski wins top NAC award

Koprowski wins top NAC award

Don Wright Faculty of Music professor Peter Paul Koprowski is one
of three Canadian composers honoured by the National Arts Council
(NAC).

New Vice-President (External) at Western

New Vice-President (External) at Western

Kevin Goldthorp, Chief Executive Officer of Toronto’s Sunnybrook
Foundation, is being welcomed back to The University of Western
Ontario, this time in the role as Vice-President (External).

Bus strike is over

Bus strike is over

The month-long transit strike has come to end, as drivers and
mechanics accepted the latest offer from the London Transit
Commission (LTC).

Cognitive therapy key to tackling depression

Cognitive therapy key to tackling depression

New research from The University of Western Ontario shows why
people suffering from depression may have a far greater hope of
finding lasting relief by receiving cognitive therapy, rather than
simply taking antidepressants.