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Month: August 2010

Continued growth in first-year medical class

Continued growth in first-year medical class

Jocelyn Howard of London has a degree in music and voice. But she changed her tune, and decided to follow in her parents’ footsteps and become a physician.   She is one of 171 students entering first year medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & …

In Memoriam – Harry Cook

In Memoriam – Harry Cook

Former University of Western Ontario machine shop staff member,
Harry Cook, died Aug. 9 at the age of 80.

Antique photograph sends man on journey

Antique photograph sends man on journey

John Mims had no idea where London, Ont., was, nor had he heard of
The University of Western Ontario. But for approximately 25 years,
he unknowingly harboured a piece of Western’s athletic history in
his home.

Western launches China Research and Policy Group

Western launches China Research and Policy Group

China’s increasing influence in the global economy is the focus of
The University of Western Ontario China Research and Policy Group,
which was officially launched yesterday (Aug. 11) in the Faculty of
Social Science.

In Memoriam – Donald Rosborough

In Memoriam – Donald Rosborough

The flag will be at half-mast Thursday, Aug. 12 until 11 a.m. for
former Purchasing staff member Donald Rosborough, who retired in
2006 with 36 years of service.

Biology Graduate student wins top physiology award

Biology Graduate student wins top physiology award

Caroline Williams, a graduate student in Western’s Department of
Biology received the Scholander award for the best presentation at
the meeting of the American Physiological Society in Denver, Colo.,
last week.

Edwards to lead women’s volleyball team

Edwards to lead women’s volleyball team

Dave Edwards, long-time associate and assistant coach of the
Western Mustangs women’s volleyball team, will be stepping into the
head coach role for the 2010-2011 season.

Ivey report calls for Canadian Food Strategy

Ivey report calls for Canadian Food Strategy

As Canada rapidly approaches what experts are calling a ‘health
crisis,’ a new report issued by the Richard Ivey School of Business
calls for a Canadian Food Strategy that fully addresses the health
of Canadians and health opportunities for the agri-food industry by
tying national health and economic prosperity to food.

In Memoriam – Harry Cook

In Memoriam – Harry Cook

Former University of Western Ontario machine shop staff member,
Harry Cook, died Aug. 9 at the age of 80.

Antique photograph sends man on journey

Antique photograph sends man on journey

John Mims had no idea where London, Ont., was, nor had he heard of
The University of Western Ontario. But for approximately 25 years,
he unknowingly harboured a piece of Western’s athletic history in
his home.

Western launches China Research and Policy Group

Western launches China Research and Policy Group

China’s increasing influence in the global economy is the focus of
The University of Western Ontario China Research and Policy Group,
which was officially launched yesterday (Aug. 11) in the Faculty of
Social Science.

In Memoriam – Donald Rosborough

In Memoriam – Donald Rosborough

The flag will be at half-mast Thursday, Aug. 12 until 11 a.m. for
former Purchasing staff member Donald Rosborough, who retired in
2006 with 36 years of service.

Biology Graduate student wins top physiology award

Biology Graduate student wins top physiology award

Caroline Williams, a graduate student in Western’s Department of
Biology received the Scholander award for the best presentation at
the meeting of the American Physiological Society in Denver, Colo.,
last week.

Edwards to lead women’s volleyball team

Edwards to lead women’s volleyball team

Dave Edwards, long-time associate and assistant coach of the
Western Mustangs women’s volleyball team, will be stepping into the
head coach role for the 2010-2011 season.

Ivey report calls for Canadian Food Strategy

Ivey report calls for Canadian Food Strategy

As Canada rapidly approaches what experts are calling a ‘health
crisis,’ a new report issued by the Richard Ivey School of Business
calls for a Canadian Food Strategy that fully addresses the health
of Canadians and health opportunities for the agri-food industry by
tying national health and economic prosperity to food.