Ashraf El Damatty is hoping a mesh of wire cables installed on the roof of a home will give it the strength to withstand severe windstorms – and possibly hurricanes. So far the tests have proven him right. The Civil & Environmental engineering profe …
Month: June 2011
Donna Peterson and running the show
There was the year a student did a cartwheel across the stage. The time someone handed over a baby during the ceremony. Oh, and don’t forget the year there was a streaker.
Top grad students earn gold medals
Ken Valyear, who completed his PhD in Neuroscience in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and Chris Bundock, who completed his PhD in the Department of English, were selected as the two Governor General’s Gold Medal recipients as graduate students with the highest academic standing.
Bringing The Bard to business
Richard Ivey School of Business professor Michael Sider wants his students to think differently.
Exhibit brings 1613 King James Bible to light
A rare 1613 edition of the King James translation of the Bible has been pulled off the shelves of Western Libraries offering religious patrons and curious onlookers a glimpse at history.
Research uncovers the different sides of the ‘hood
When Chris Richardson completed his undergraduate degree in journalism, he had two choices: Beat them or join them?
University continues to strengthen ties with Africa
The University of Western Ontario continues to forge ties to higher education in Africa, partnering with two universities to assist in strengthening their strategic plans to better deal with external stakeholders, such as government bodies.
Campus Digest: Walking Tour guidebook now available
Published June 9, 2011
RONA MS Bike Tour eyes boost
Western’s participation in the annual RONA MS Bike Tour looks to get a financial boost Thursday with a fundraising barbecue on the Concrete Beach.
Federal budget tells similar story
The reintroduced federal budget tabled by Canadian finance minister Jim Flaherty Monday restated the investment in areas of education and training first brought forward in May.
Power restored on campus
Power has been restored to the entire campus. All normal operations have resumed.
Humidex warning continues (Updated)
Environment Canada’s local humidex advisory continues Wednesday, June 8. Precautions are urged for those members of The University of Western Ontario community working outside.
Faculties nab international recognition
The departments of Philosophy, History, Geography and English are among the best in the world according to QS World University Rankings for Arts and Humanities.
Donna Peterson and running the show
There was the year a student did a cartwheel across the stage. The time someone handed over a baby during the ceremony. Oh, and don’t forget the year there was a streaker.
Top grad students earn gold medals
Ken Valyear, who completed his PhD in Neuroscience in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and Chris Bundock, who completed his PhD in the Department of English, were selected as the two Governor General’s Gold Medal recipients as graduate students with the highest academic standing.
Bringing The Bard to business
Richard Ivey School of Business professor Michael Sider wants his students to think differently.
Exhibit brings 1613 King James Bible to light
A rare 1613 edition of the King James translation of the Bible has been pulled off the shelves of Western Libraries offering religious patrons and curious onlookers a glimpse at history.
Research uncovers the different sides of the ‘hood
When Chris Richardson completed his undergraduate degree in journalism, he had two choices: Beat them or join them?
University continues to strengthen ties with Africa
The University of Western Ontario continues to forge ties to higher education in Africa, partnering with two universities to assist in strengthening their strategic plans to better deal with external stakeholders, such as government bodies.
Campus Digest: Walking Tour guidebook now available
Published June 9, 2011
RONA MS Bike Tour eyes boost
Western’s participation in the annual RONA MS Bike Tour looks to get a financial boost Thursday with a fundraising barbecue on the Concrete Beach.
Federal budget tells similar story
The reintroduced federal budget tabled by Canadian finance minister Jim Flaherty Monday restated the investment in areas of education and training first brought forward in May.
Power restored on campus
Power has been restored to the entire campus. All normal operations have resumed.
Humidex warning continues (Updated)
Environment Canada’s local humidex advisory continues Wednesday, June 8. Precautions are urged for those members of The University of Western Ontario community working outside.
Faculties nab international recognition
The departments of Philosophy, History, Geography and English are among the best in the world according to QS World University Rankings for Arts and Humanities.