Antony and Cleopatra, William Shakespeare’s multifaceted tragedy about two of the most famous lovers in history, will come to life in University College’s courtyard July 5-9. Arguably the most seductive and complex of Shakespeare’s heroines, as well …
Month: June 2011
Former CEO appointed dean of Western Law
The University of Western Ontario has announced the appointment of W. Iain Scott as dean of the Faculty of Law, beginning a five-year term on Sept. 1, 2011.
A learn-learn situation for Scott
While not from the world of academe, W. Iain Scott knows leadership is about appointing good people around you. Preparing to begin a five-year term as dean of the Faculty of Law this September, he is confident such guidance is already a part of the university structure.
Plans approved for new residence
Construction of a new 1,000-bed student residence at The University of Western Ontario was given the green light by the Board of Governors Thursday, June 23.
Funding beyond year four?
Saad Anis faces a philosophical problem he may not be able to argue his way out of.
Western welcomes biggest first-year class ever
The University of Western Ontario is bracing for its biggest first-year class ever, as approximately 5,100 students plan to arrive on campus in September.
‘Shutter’ to think: Developing a clearer picture of ecosystem health in Kenya
Karagita Village, Kenya – With a quick rip of foil and the inadvertent trip of a flash, a jolt of electricity set through the small room in Karagita Village, near Lake Naivasha, in Kenya last month. An excited buzz of Kiswahili then rose at the appearance of a box filled with disposable cameras. Outside, the sky cleared its throat.
Western to welcome largest first-year class
The University of Western Ontario is bracing for its biggest first-year class ever, as approximately 5,100 students plan to arrive on campus in September.
University dropout rates tied to preparedness, not laziness
Approximately 40 per cent of students who drop out of university do so because of what they learn about their own academic ability, based primarily on the grades they receive after arriving on campus, according to new research from The University of Western Ontario.
Opportunities on the ‘cutting edge’
Carol Stephenson, Richard Ivey School of Business dean, was named recently to the newly formed Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services.
Going to the moon, while staying on Earth
To the uninformed, you would have sworn the group of almost 30 students and graduate students huddled in the close confines of Western’s science building basement labs were part of a real planetary exploration mission.
Mosquito control gets underway
Control of mosquito larvicide in catch basins located on the campus will begin this Saturday (June 25).
IBM turns 100 with Western at helm
Bruce Ross, BESc’85, knew IBM inside and out long before IBM knew Bruce Ross.
Former CEO appointed dean of Western Law
The University of Western Ontario has announced the appointment of W. Iain Scott as dean of the Faculty of Law, beginning a five-year term on Sept. 1, 2011.
A learn-learn situation for Scott
While not from the world of academe, W. Iain Scott knows leadership is about appointing good people around you. Preparing to begin a five-year term as dean of the Faculty of Law this September, he is confident such guidance is already a part of the university structure.
Plans approved for new residence
Construction of a new 1,000-bed student residence at The University of Western Ontario was given the green light by the Board of Governors Thursday, June 23.
Funding beyond year four?
Saad Anis faces a philosophical problem he may not be able to argue his way out of.
Western welcomes biggest first-year class ever
The University of Western Ontario is bracing for its biggest first-year class ever, as approximately 5,100 students plan to arrive on campus in September.
‘Shutter’ to think: Developing a clearer picture of ecosystem health in Kenya
Karagita Village, Kenya – With a quick rip of foil and the inadvertent trip of a flash, a jolt of electricity set through the small room in Karagita Village, near Lake Naivasha, in Kenya last month. An excited buzz of Kiswahili then rose at the appearance of a box filled with disposable cameras. Outside, the sky cleared its throat.
Western to welcome largest first-year class
The University of Western Ontario is bracing for its biggest first-year class ever, as approximately 5,100 students plan to arrive on campus in September.
University dropout rates tied to preparedness, not laziness
Approximately 40 per cent of students who drop out of university do so because of what they learn about their own academic ability, based primarily on the grades they receive after arriving on campus, according to new research from The University of Western Ontario.
Opportunities on the ‘cutting edge’
Carol Stephenson, Richard Ivey School of Business dean, was named recently to the newly formed Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services.
Going to the moon, while staying on Earth
To the uninformed, you would have sworn the group of almost 30 students and graduate students huddled in the close confines of Western’s science building basement labs were part of a real planetary exploration mission.
Mosquito control gets underway
Control of mosquito larvicide in catch basins located on the campus will begin this Saturday (June 25).
IBM turns 100 with Western at helm
Bruce Ross, BESc’85, knew IBM inside and out long before IBM knew Bruce Ross.