Year: 2009

University of Western Ontario Associate Professor Cornelia Hoogland
is among the many Canadian poets adding her voice to the discussion
of environmentalism issues, such as global warming and ecological
destruction.

Going Higher Promotes Sustainability

Professor Gerry Gonser was to compete in the Boston Marathon for
the 19th time on April 15, 1991.

Canadian climate woes are inextricably linked to a crisis in our
democratic system and cannot be ignored, says Elizabeth May, leader
of the Green Party of Canada.

In the spirit of Earth Day on April 22, Physical Plant &
Capital Planning Services is encouraging The University of Western
Ontario community to pitch in to clean up the campus on Friday,
April 17, during the Clean Campus event.

Three University of Western Ontario professors will discuss
research collaborations with India during a public forum on Friday,
April 17.

There’ll be a strong Western presence at the 7th annual East West
Bowl, to be held for the first time at TD Waterhouse Stadium May 9
(1 p.m.).

Leading research careers delving into clinical trials and global
economics have garnered Dr. Brian Feagan and John Whalley The
University of Western Ontario’s highest honour for research
excellence – the 2009 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.

Would you like to know the value of a family heirloom? The McIntosh
Gallery at The University of Western Ontario is pairing up with the
Rotary Club of London East to bring Antiques Appraisal Day to the
city on Saturday, April 25.

University of Western Ontario sociology professor Anton Allahar
came close, but he did not take home the title of TVO’s Best
Lecturer.

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff will be on campus Tuesday to
answer questions on everything from the economy, the environment
and Canada in the world, to Aboriginal issues, immigration and
more.