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Month: August 2010

In Memoriam – Robert Hohner

In Memoriam – Robert Hohner

Former History professor Robert Hohner died Aug. 8 at his home in London at the age of 74. Hohner was a professor at the university from 1965 through 2001. His is survived by his wife Kay and children Jeff and Chris.   A memorial service will be held …

In Memoriam – Eva Vanderzwan

In Memoriam – Eva Vanderzwan

The flag will be at half-mast today until 4 p.m. in memory of Eva
Vanderzwan, a retired staff member from Food Services.

Western to host international private law conference

Western to host international private law conference

After presenting papers at the Fifth Biennial Conference on the Law
of Obligations, held at the University of Oxford this past month,
Western Law professors Erika Chamberlain and Jason Neyers, along
with professor Stephen Pitel, will start preparing for Western to
host the event in 2012.

What is Western’s carbon footprint?

What is Western’s carbon footprint?

For the first time, The University of Western Ontario’s greenhouse
gas emissions data has been captured in a comprehensive report,
Western’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory: 2009 Emissions, a big step
forward in measuring the university’s carbon footprint.

Western seeks United Way sponsored employee

Western seeks United Way sponsored employee

As a sponsored employee for United Way of London & Middlesex
you have the opportunity to help thousands of people in London and
the surrounding areas. And Western wants to help make this a
reality.

Hospitality Services Job Fair

Hospitality Services Job Fair

Hospitality Services is hosting its 10th annual Job Fair this
coming week with approximately 50 part-time positions expected to
be filled this fall.

Hegele part of worldwide gene, cholesterol study

Hegele part of worldwide gene, cholesterol study

Robarts Research Institute scientist and Schulich School of
Medicine & Dentistry professor Robert Hegele participated in a
worldwide study involving the genetic testing of more than 100,000
people has identified the genes that control lipid levels, in
particular LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol) and
triglycerides.

Lessons on leadership from the financial crisis

Lessons on leadership from the financial crisis

The aftermath of the recent financial crisis has prompted much
reflection on who or what was to blame with criticism directed
toward regulators, banking institutions, government officials and
corporate executives.

In Memoriam – Eva Vanderzwan

In Memoriam – Eva Vanderzwan

The flag will be at half-mast today until 4 p.m. in memory of Eva
Vanderzwan, a retired staff member from Food Services.

Western to host international private law conference

Western to host international private law conference

After presenting papers at the Fifth Biennial Conference on the Law
of Obligations, held at the University of Oxford this past month,
Western Law professors Erika Chamberlain and Jason Neyers, along
with professor Stephen Pitel, will start preparing for Western to
host the event in 2012.

What is Western’s carbon footprint?

What is Western’s carbon footprint?

For the first time, The University of Western Ontario’s greenhouse
gas emissions data has been captured in a comprehensive report,
Western’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory: 2009 Emissions, a big step
forward in measuring the university’s carbon footprint.

Western seeks United Way sponsored employee

Western seeks United Way sponsored employee

As a sponsored employee for United Way of London & Middlesex
you have the opportunity to help thousands of people in London and
the surrounding areas. And Western wants to help make this a
reality.

Hospitality Services Job Fair

Hospitality Services Job Fair

Hospitality Services is hosting its 10th annual Job Fair this
coming week with approximately 50 part-time positions expected to
be filled this fall.

Hegele part of worldwide gene, cholesterol study

Hegele part of worldwide gene, cholesterol study

Robarts Research Institute scientist and Schulich School of
Medicine & Dentistry professor Robert Hegele participated in a
worldwide study involving the genetic testing of more than 100,000
people has identified the genes that control lipid levels, in
particular LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol) and
triglycerides.

Lessons on leadership from the financial crisis

Lessons on leadership from the financial crisis

The aftermath of the recent financial crisis has prompted much
reflection on who or what was to blame with criticism directed
toward regulators, banking institutions, government officials and
corporate executives.