In support of the 18th annual A Book For Every Child campaign, which runs until Dec. 19, The Book Store at Western is raising money and donating books to children in need. Last year The Book Store raised more than $5,000 for the charity, and $2,00 …
Year: 2009
Museum hosts underwater heritage event
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology, an affiliate of The University
of Western Ontario, is presenting the 8th annual Underwater
Heritage Event this Saturday (April 4), featuring noted underwater
photographer Emory Kristof.
‘Hey, we can do this’
Kermit the Frog once sang about how it wasn’t easy being green.
Faculty members swell $100,000+ salary list
The University of Western Ontario had 792 employees earning
$100,000 or more in 2008, according to the annual salary disclosure
list released March 31.
Robarts-based technology first in North America
Steve Lownie was late for a press conference last week at
University Hospital to announce a groundbreaking new robotic-arm
neuro-angiogram – but he had a great excuse.
The new language of international teams
People are increasingly being asked to work as part of a global
team, working in different time zones with teammates from different
cultures.
USC honours teachers
Professors in medicine, philosophy and politics topped
undergraduate students’ list for best in the classroom over
the past year as University Students’ Council handed out its
yearly awards.
Retirement plan meetings set
Retirement plan members and spouses are invited to one of the three
information sessions being offered by the Joint Pension Board.
Book explores student’s dark past of abuse
Most people want to hide from a painful past of sexual and physical
abuse.
Honorary degree for business magnate
A Hong Kong business leader who has been a driving force in
expanding the Cheung Kong Group into one of the biggest
multinational conglomerates will receive an honorary degree at the
annual Hong Kong Convocation on May 24.
SENATE BRIEFS – April 2, 2009
The following items were passed by Senate at a recent meeting.
Western to offer donation plan
The university hopes to roll out a plan soon to allow faculty and
staff to make contributions to their area as a means of easing the
impact of budget reductions.
Helping Rwanda to move beyond its history
Giving me breath and taking it away in an instant, the beauty of
each Rwandan vista surpassed the last.