Search

Topics

Western News

Month: November 2010

Western lands three new CRCs

Western lands three new CRCs

Could the changing ecosystems of Ontario’s far north have an impact on human health?   University of Western Ontario researcher Brian Branfireun, a newly appointed Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Environment and Sustainability (Tier 2), thinks so.   His r …

Music educators hold annual conference in London

Music educators hold annual conference in London

The Ontario Music Educators Association is holding its annual
conference in London Friday and Saturday and will feature
performances by faculty, clinicians and students from the Don
Wright Faculty of Music.

Ivey HBA team wins international case competition in Hong Kong

Ivey HBA team wins international case competition in Hong Kong

The Richard Ivey School of Business’ HBA Case Team finished first
in the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST)
Citi Case Competition against 18 other undergraduate programs from
the United States, Europe and Asia – including three from Canada.
This particular event has been held the past eight years and is
considered one of the most prestigious undergraduate competitions
in the world.

Talks with UWOFA continue

Talks with UWOFA continue

12:05 a.m. – The University of Western Ontario and its Faculty
Association (UWOFA) are continuing negotiations to secure a new
collective agreement. UWOFA is now in a legal strike position,
however talks continue.

UWOFA negotiations continue

UWOFA negotiations continue

4:15 p.m. – Negotiations are continuing this hour to head off a
strike by members of The University of Western Ontario Faculty
Association (UWOFA). The two groups have been meeting all day to
come to an agreement as the possibility of a faculty strike looms
large for students and others at Western.

Ivey professor honoured as difference-maker

Ivey professor honoured as difference-maker

University of Western Ontario professor Alison Konrad was one of 17
Canadian women recently named to The International Alliance for
Women (TIAW) “World of Difference 100 list.” The list recognizes
unsung heroes who have championed for gains on behalf of women.

Most student services at Western will stay open

Most student services at Western will stay open

With The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA)
strike deadline set for early Wednesday, Nov. 3 and The University
of Western Ontario Staff Association (UWOSA) in a position to
strike on Thursday, Nov. 4, contingency planning has been
progressing rapidly.

Music educators hold annual conference in London

Music educators hold annual conference in London

The Ontario Music Educators Association is holding its annual
conference in London Friday and Saturday and will feature
performances by faculty, clinicians and students from the Don
Wright Faculty of Music.

Ivey HBA team wins international case competition in Hong Kong

Ivey HBA team wins international case competition in Hong Kong

The Richard Ivey School of Business’ HBA Case Team finished first
in the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST)
Citi Case Competition against 18 other undergraduate programs from
the United States, Europe and Asia – including three from Canada.
This particular event has been held the past eight years and is
considered one of the most prestigious undergraduate competitions
in the world.

Talks with UWOFA continue

Talks with UWOFA continue

12:05 a.m. – The University of Western Ontario and its Faculty
Association (UWOFA) are continuing negotiations to secure a new
collective agreement. UWOFA is now in a legal strike position,
however talks continue.

UWOFA negotiations continue

UWOFA negotiations continue

4:15 p.m. – Negotiations are continuing this hour to head off a
strike by members of The University of Western Ontario Faculty
Association (UWOFA). The two groups have been meeting all day to
come to an agreement as the possibility of a faculty strike looms
large for students and others at Western.

Ivey professor honoured as difference-maker

Ivey professor honoured as difference-maker

University of Western Ontario professor Alison Konrad was one of 17
Canadian women recently named to The International Alliance for
Women (TIAW) “World of Difference 100 list.” The list recognizes
unsung heroes who have championed for gains on behalf of women.

Most student services at Western will stay open

Most student services at Western will stay open

With The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA)
strike deadline set for early Wednesday, Nov. 3 and The University
of Western Ontario Staff Association (UWOSA) in a position to
strike on Thursday, Nov. 4, contingency planning has been
progressing rapidly.