Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Patrick Luke (Department of Surgery) has been selected as the 2010 recipient for the American Urological Association’s prestigious Gold Cystoscope Award. This award is presented annually to urol …
Month: January 2010
More faculty putting off retirement
The elimination of mandatory retirement in 2006 will have a
$12-million impact on The University of Western Ontario in 2010-11
as unexpectedly higher numbers of older professors take a pass on
retiring at age 65.
Seeking faculty for collaboration
The Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership is hosting an
event Tuesday, Jan. 12 to discuss opportunities for faculty
involvement and collaboration.
Students go online to check effects of drinking
Ask yourself – how much alcohol do I drink in a week or a year?
What does it cost me to drink that much? What could I buy with that
money? Does drinking affect my relationships and my health?
Farming manure for megawatts
In a few years, a herd of Holstein cows might be powering the
village of Ilderton. This is not so far-fetched, as a locally owned
farm has begun turning manure into an energy resource with the help
of university researchers.
Golden ticket for school success
Using examples from Canada and other countries, Julia O’Sullivan,
University of Western Ontario’s Dean of Education, will explore the
“golden ticket” for school success for the January Classes Without
Quizzes event.
Looking Back
From the Western News archives of Jan.7, 1993
Silcox acting associate dean for Schulich Windsor
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Dean Carol Herbert says
The University of Western Ontario remains committed to supporting
the Windsor program and creating a standalone medical school is not
in the works.
PhD student scores in academics and athletics
Most people would think completing a PhD is hard enough. Try having
to spend every day in a cold arena and playing two games a week as
a member of the Mustangs men’s hockey team heralding a 14-game
winning streak.
Get kids active during March Break
Registration resumes for Sport Western’s second annual March Break
Camps on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 8 a.m. and continues until March 11.
Shop local, eat local
Fresh fruit, vegetables, breads, pies and cheese will be on display
to tempt your senses at the farmer’s market at Brescia University
College today until 1:30 p.m.
Clinical trial seeks to improve Crohn’s treatment
Robarts Clinical Trials at The University of Western Ontario has
been awarded a $4.7 million grant to conduct a randomized
controlled trial evaluating treatment options for Crohn’s disease.
One size doesn’t fit all for learning technology skills
Simply hitting the wrong computer key may be all it takes for some
people to learn new technology skills, while others need intensive
training.
More faculty putting off retirement
The elimination of mandatory retirement in 2006 will have a
$12-million impact on The University of Western Ontario in 2010-11
as unexpectedly higher numbers of older professors take a pass on
retiring at age 65.
Seeking faculty for collaboration
The Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership is hosting an
event Tuesday, Jan. 12 to discuss opportunities for faculty
involvement and collaboration.
Students go online to check effects of drinking
Ask yourself – how much alcohol do I drink in a week or a year?
What does it cost me to drink that much? What could I buy with that
money? Does drinking affect my relationships and my health?
Farming manure for megawatts
In a few years, a herd of Holstein cows might be powering the
village of Ilderton. This is not so far-fetched, as a locally owned
farm has begun turning manure into an energy resource with the help
of university researchers.
Golden ticket for school success
Using examples from Canada and other countries, Julia O’Sullivan,
University of Western Ontario’s Dean of Education, will explore the
“golden ticket” for school success for the January Classes Without
Quizzes event.
Looking Back
From the Western News archives of Jan.7, 1993
Silcox acting associate dean for Schulich Windsor
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Dean Carol Herbert says
The University of Western Ontario remains committed to supporting
the Windsor program and creating a standalone medical school is not
in the works.
PhD student scores in academics and athletics
Most people would think completing a PhD is hard enough. Try having
to spend every day in a cold arena and playing two games a week as
a member of the Mustangs men’s hockey team heralding a 14-game
winning streak.
Get kids active during March Break
Registration resumes for Sport Western’s second annual March Break
Camps on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 8 a.m. and continues until March 11.
Shop local, eat local
Fresh fruit, vegetables, breads, pies and cheese will be on display
to tempt your senses at the farmer’s market at Brescia University
College today until 1:30 p.m.
Clinical trial seeks to improve Crohn’s treatment
Robarts Clinical Trials at The University of Western Ontario has
been awarded a $4.7 million grant to conduct a randomized
controlled trial evaluating treatment options for Crohn’s disease.
One size doesn’t fit all for learning technology skills
Simply hitting the wrong computer key may be all it takes for some
people to learn new technology skills, while others need intensive
training.