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 & …
Month: August 2010
In Memoriam – Harry Cook
Former University of Western Ontario machine shop staff member,
Harry Cook, died Aug. 9 at the age of 80.
Western to host international conference on language theory
Visitors from more than 20 countries are expected to attend the
International Conference on the Developments in Language Theory at
The University of Western Ontario Aug. 17-20.
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
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
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.
East Asian marriages with foreign women: bride trafficking or voluntary migration?
In Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, where it is difficult for some
men to find a spouse in their home country, a growing number of
wives are brought in from abroad, according to a new study from The
University of Western Ontario.
Western Film closed for renovation
Western Film in the University Community Centre is closed for
renovations and will reopen Aug. 27.
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.
Tickets available for Mustangs Family Football Festival
Grab your purple and white Western gear and join President Amit
Chakma cheering on the Mustangs football team during the Mustangs
Family Football Festival Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Lau recognized for contributions to green chemistry, engineering
Surface Science Western Director Leo Lau is the recipient of the
2010 Ontario Green Chemistry and Engineering Award in the
individual category.
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
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
Former University of Western Ontario machine shop staff member,
Harry Cook, died Aug. 9 at the age of 80.
Western to host international conference on language theory
Visitors from more than 20 countries are expected to attend the
International Conference on the Developments in Language Theory at
The University of Western Ontario Aug. 17-20.
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
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
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.
East Asian marriages with foreign women: bride trafficking or voluntary migration?
In Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, where it is difficult for some
men to find a spouse in their home country, a growing number of
wives are brought in from abroad, according to a new study from The
University of Western Ontario.
Western Film closed for renovation
Western Film in the University Community Centre is closed for
renovations and will reopen Aug. 27.
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.
Tickets available for Mustangs Family Football Festival
Grab your purple and white Western gear and join President Amit
Chakma cheering on the Mustangs football team during the Mustangs
Family Football Festival Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Lau recognized for contributions to green chemistry, engineering
Surface Science Western Director Leo Lau is the recipient of the
2010 Ontario Green Chemistry and Engineering Award in the
individual category.
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
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.