Believing geography matters significantly to the health of Canada’s next generation, researchers at The University of Western Ontario are using innovative technology to measure and monitor the physical activities of 1,200 children in 60 elementary school …
Month: May 2011
Mustangs history gets boost from history program
Ask Michelle Hamilton and she’ll tell you Mustangs sports history at The University of Western Ontario has been more a labour of love, than academic pursuit. But for the last two years, students in her public history program have set out to change that.
ArtShare helps campus deck the walls
How would you like to spruce up your office with the colourful artwork of Gerald Trottier or Bob Bozak? How about decorating your department’s common space with the artistic styles of Margot Ariss or Gilbert Moll? What’s stopping you?
Huron tees off for student scholarships
Huron University College hosts its 31st annual Huron Golf Classic at the FireRock Golf Club on Friday, May 27.
Western shares vendor processes with COU
The way The University of Western Ontario does business, particularly in how it engages a vendor, will be the topic of discussion Wednesday, May 25 at the Innovative Ideas Forum of the Council of Ontario Universities.
Conference focuses on music education
Ruth Wright, Music Education chair at The University of Western Ontario, has organized the Leading Music Education International Conference (LME) from May 29-June 1 at Western to explore how musicians and educators can enable expression through music.
WISE program applications ready
Applications for Western’s Initiative for Scholarly Excellence (WISE) program are open. Now in its 32nd year, this program allows senior high school students to take one tuition-free course at The University of Western Ontario concurrently with their secondary school studies.
Road closure on campus
Philip Aziz Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic Thursday (May 19) for the entire day, part of the ongoing construction along Western Road. Adding to the congestion tomorrow will be a Track & Field meet scheduled for TD Waterhouse Stadium.
Carroll named to Laurier dean post
Becca Carroll, assistant director of leadership, learning and programs with the Division of Housing and Ancillary Services at The University of Western Ontario, has been named dean of students at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford campus, effective July 1.
Friends of the Garden plant sale
The annual Friends of the Garden plant sale is scheduled for today from noon to 2:30 p.m.
Canadian quilters celebrated on campus
The Canadian Quilters’ Association will hold its annual conference, Quilt Ontario 2011, at The University of Western Ontario May 25-28.
Hellmuth award lectures Friday
Lauded for their outstanding contributions to English literature and cancer research, Michael Groden and Ann Chambers will be honored this Friday (May 20) with the Hellmuth Prize, The University of Western Ontario’s highest distinction for sustained excellence in research.
Reviewing WebCT replacement options
The OWL Flight Plan Project Team at The University of Western Ontario is looking for your feedback as the OWL comes in for a final landing.
Mustangs history gets boost from history program
Ask Michelle Hamilton and she’ll tell you Mustangs sports history at The University of Western Ontario has been more a labour of love, than academic pursuit. But for the last two years, students in her public history program have set out to change that.
ArtShare helps campus deck the walls
How would you like to spruce up your office with the colourful artwork of Gerald Trottier or Bob Bozak? How about decorating your department’s common space with the artistic styles of Margot Ariss or Gilbert Moll? What’s stopping you?
Huron tees off for student scholarships
Huron University College hosts its 31st annual Huron Golf Classic at the FireRock Golf Club on Friday, May 27.
Western shares vendor processes with COU
The way The University of Western Ontario does business, particularly in how it engages a vendor, will be the topic of discussion Wednesday, May 25 at the Innovative Ideas Forum of the Council of Ontario Universities.
Conference focuses on music education
Ruth Wright, Music Education chair at The University of Western Ontario, has organized the Leading Music Education International Conference (LME) from May 29-June 1 at Western to explore how musicians and educators can enable expression through music.
WISE program applications ready
Applications for Western’s Initiative for Scholarly Excellence (WISE) program are open. Now in its 32nd year, this program allows senior high school students to take one tuition-free course at The University of Western Ontario concurrently with their secondary school studies.
Road closure on campus
Philip Aziz Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic Thursday (May 19) for the entire day, part of the ongoing construction along Western Road. Adding to the congestion tomorrow will be a Track & Field meet scheduled for TD Waterhouse Stadium.
Carroll named to Laurier dean post
Becca Carroll, assistant director of leadership, learning and programs with the Division of Housing and Ancillary Services at The University of Western Ontario, has been named dean of students at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford campus, effective July 1.
Friends of the Garden plant sale
The annual Friends of the Garden plant sale is scheduled for today from noon to 2:30 p.m.
Canadian quilters celebrated on campus
The Canadian Quilters’ Association will hold its annual conference, Quilt Ontario 2011, at The University of Western Ontario May 25-28.
Hellmuth award lectures Friday
Lauded for their outstanding contributions to English literature and cancer research, Michael Groden and Ann Chambers will be honored this Friday (May 20) with the Hellmuth Prize, The University of Western Ontario’s highest distinction for sustained excellence in research.
Reviewing WebCT replacement options
The OWL Flight Plan Project Team at The University of Western Ontario is looking for your feedback as the OWL comes in for a final landing.