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Month: April 2010

New tools for teaching second languages

New tools for teaching second languages

The Faculty of Education has initiated WesternCAN (Western Canadian Language Portfolio), a framework and toolkit to be used in second-language teacher education across the province.   WesternCAN is the university’s response to the Common European Fr …

In Memoriam – Deral Johnson

In Memoriam – Deral Johnson

The flag will be at half-mast Saturday, April 10 until 10 a.m. for
Faculty of Music Professor Emeritus Deral Johnson, who died March
24.

Lessons to be learned on sustainability

Lessons to be learned on sustainability

Author, journalist, environmentalist and sustainability expert,
Chris Turner is sharing the lessons he learned during a year-long
investigation into global sustainable practices in “The Geography
of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need” held Wednesday, April 7 at
The University of Western Ontario.

Foot Patrol Used Book Sale April 6-7

Foot Patrol Used Book Sale April 6-7

Looking to stock up for summer reading? Western Foot Patrol is
holding its annual used book sale April 6-7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in
the University Community Centre atrium.

Diary of anti-slavery priest goes online

Diary of anti-slavery priest goes online

Huron University College students will launch a website Tuesday
highlighting their work to transcribe a manuscript diary written by
anti-slavery priest Thomas Hughes from Dresden, Ont.

O’Neill, Vigars set to take on world

O’Neill, Vigars set to take on world

Bob Vigars will lead Team Canada as the head coach of the national
university squad at the 2010 FISU World University Cross-Country
Championship held in Kingston, Ont., on Sunday, April 11.

Thesis sets Socrates Trial to music

Thesis sets Socrates Trial to music

Classical music has been Jason Noble’s passion since he wrote his
first piano composition as a teenager growing up in Petty Harbour,
N.L.

Could drought catch Ontario off guard?

Could drought catch Ontario off guard?

While Ontario may be well prepared to handle potential flooding
caused by increased precipitation related to climate change, one
senior research at Environment Canada says the province is lagging
when it comes to the other side of the coin.

Western plugging into needs of Africa

Western plugging into needs of Africa

A group of African ambassadors and high commissioners anticipate
not only continuing an educational and research relationships with
Western, but foresee new opportunities and partnerships.

Researchers receive $8-million funding renewal

Researchers receive $8-million funding renewal

From social psychology and star formation, to primary health care
and multilevel governance, seven Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at
The University of Western Ontario have received $8 million in
renewed funding from the federal government.

In Memoriam – Deral Johnson

In Memoriam – Deral Johnson

The flag will be at half-mast Saturday, April 10 until 10 a.m. for
Faculty of Music Professor Emeritus Deral Johnson, who died March
24.

Lessons to be learned on sustainability

Lessons to be learned on sustainability

Author, journalist, environmentalist and sustainability expert,
Chris Turner is sharing the lessons he learned during a year-long
investigation into global sustainable practices in “The Geography
of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need” held Wednesday, April 7 at
The University of Western Ontario.

Foot Patrol Used Book Sale April 6-7

Foot Patrol Used Book Sale April 6-7

Looking to stock up for summer reading? Western Foot Patrol is
holding its annual used book sale April 6-7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in
the University Community Centre atrium.

Diary of anti-slavery priest goes online

Diary of anti-slavery priest goes online

Huron University College students will launch a website Tuesday
highlighting their work to transcribe a manuscript diary written by
anti-slavery priest Thomas Hughes from Dresden, Ont.

O’Neill, Vigars set to take on world

O’Neill, Vigars set to take on world

Bob Vigars will lead Team Canada as the head coach of the national
university squad at the 2010 FISU World University Cross-Country
Championship held in Kingston, Ont., on Sunday, April 11.

Thesis sets Socrates Trial to music

Thesis sets Socrates Trial to music

Classical music has been Jason Noble’s passion since he wrote his
first piano composition as a teenager growing up in Petty Harbour,
N.L.

Could drought catch Ontario off guard?

Could drought catch Ontario off guard?

While Ontario may be well prepared to handle potential flooding
caused by increased precipitation related to climate change, one
senior research at Environment Canada says the province is lagging
when it comes to the other side of the coin.

Western plugging into needs of Africa

Western plugging into needs of Africa

A group of African ambassadors and high commissioners anticipate
not only continuing an educational and research relationships with
Western, but foresee new opportunities and partnerships.

Researchers receive $8-million funding renewal

Researchers receive $8-million funding renewal

From social psychology and star formation, to primary health care
and multilevel governance, seven Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at
The University of Western Ontario have received $8 million in
renewed funding from the federal government.