From the Western News archives May 22, 2003
1. The Aventis Biotech Challenge brings high school students to Western’s Research Park. Students work with scientists in our community and can win more than $7,000 in prizes — with 40 per cent of the value going back to their schools for science equipment and supplies.
2. Torin Chiles, Faculty of Music, reminds us that space for students in the double cohort varies greatly by faculty. Master classes accommodate students’ aspirations but cannot feasibly grow to accommodate the 30-40 per cent increase in Music applications this year.
3. Joyce Garnett, Director of Western Libraries, wrote an explanation of the digital nature of our library holdings. A library literacy program saw 17,000 participants last year who learned how half of the journals in science, technology and medicine are available in electronic format. One quarter of all journals can be accessed electronically. These are accessible round the clock due to the Western Libraries’ hard work and millions of dollars in subscription fees to nearly 30,000 e-journals.
4. Paul Davenport, President and Vice-Chancellor, became an Officer in the Order of Canada. His citation highlights his creation of educational opportunities for young people and his service to Canadian post-secondary education.
5. The Canadian Alliance federal political party names Ian Brodie, associate professor in political science, to chief of staff for Stephen Harper on Parliament Hill.