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Month: August 2011

A mission to the Moon… without leaving Earth

A mission to the Moon… without leaving Earth

Conducting a mission to another planet or moon requires literally thousands of hours of revolutionary research and thought-provoking investigation. An important step in that preparation is to run a mission simulation to test operational, scientific, and te …

Storms tracking toward area

Storms tracking toward area

University of Western Ontario officials continue to monitor the weather after Environment Canada updated a severe weather bulletin for southern Ontario.

Librarians, archivists in legal strike position

Librarians, archivists in legal strike position

The University of Western Ontario has been in negotiations with UWOFA-LA (Librarians and Archivists) since late April working to renew the group’s second contract, which ended June 30. The 51 members of the bargaining unit are represented by the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA).

Making the LEAP to a new culture

I’m just going to chill tonight and crash on the couch. Don’t be ditching any of your classes. Can I borrow a loonie from you. These sort of phrases sounds familiar to most first-year students.

Better diagnostics could reduce risky surgery for ACS

Better diagnostics could reduce risky surgery for ACS

New research from neurologist Dr. David Spence of The University of Western Ontario has shown that using 3-D ultrasound to identify ulcers in the carotid arteries is an effective way to pinpoint the small number of high-risk patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS) who would benefit from surgery to prevent stroke.

McBean nominated for ICSU post

McBean nominated for ICSU post

University of Western Ontario professor Gordon McBean has been nominated for president-elect of the International Council for Science (ICSU).

Western remembers David S. H. Chu

Western remembers David S. H. Chu

David S. H. Chu, international entrepreneur and friend of The University of Western Ontario, died Wednesday, Aug. 10 in Hong Kong. Western’s International Student Centre is named for Chu, patriarch of a family that continues a proud relationship with the university.

Huron exceeds fundraising goal

Huron exceeds fundraising goal

Huron University College’s Touch the Future: The Campaign for Huron has raised a record $14-million in gifts, exceeding the campaign’s $12.5 million goal.

Spaces in the spotlight at gallery

Spaces in the spotlight at gallery

An upcoming McIntosh Gallery exhibit will explore the idea of architectural space – from two quite different angles. “Michelle McGeean: This Will Kill That” and “Robert Williams: So it Goes,” MFA thesis exhibitions presented in collaboration with Western’s Department of Visual Arts, run Aug. 19-Sept. 18.

Incoming students get early lesson

Incoming students get early lesson

Summer will soon be drawing to a close, and that means life as a university student is just around the corner for thousands of soon-to-be Mustangs.

Storms tracking toward area

Storms tracking toward area

University of Western Ontario officials continue to monitor the weather after Environment Canada updated a severe weather bulletin for southern Ontario.

Librarians, archivists in legal strike position

Librarians, archivists in legal strike position

The University of Western Ontario has been in negotiations with UWOFA-LA (Librarians and Archivists) since late April working to renew the group’s second contract, which ended June 30. The 51 members of the bargaining unit are represented by the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA).

Making the LEAP to a new culture

I’m just going to chill tonight and crash on the couch. Don’t be ditching any of your classes. Can I borrow a loonie from you. These sort of phrases sounds familiar to most first-year students.

Better diagnostics could reduce risky surgery for ACS

Better diagnostics could reduce risky surgery for ACS

New research from neurologist Dr. David Spence of The University of Western Ontario has shown that using 3-D ultrasound to identify ulcers in the carotid arteries is an effective way to pinpoint the small number of high-risk patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS) who would benefit from surgery to prevent stroke.

McBean nominated for ICSU post

McBean nominated for ICSU post

University of Western Ontario professor Gordon McBean has been nominated for president-elect of the International Council for Science (ICSU).

Western remembers David S. H. Chu

Western remembers David S. H. Chu

David S. H. Chu, international entrepreneur and friend of The University of Western Ontario, died Wednesday, Aug. 10 in Hong Kong. Western’s International Student Centre is named for Chu, patriarch of a family that continues a proud relationship with the university.

Huron exceeds fundraising goal

Huron exceeds fundraising goal

Huron University College’s Touch the Future: The Campaign for Huron has raised a record $14-million in gifts, exceeding the campaign’s $12.5 million goal.

Spaces in the spotlight at gallery

Spaces in the spotlight at gallery

An upcoming McIntosh Gallery exhibit will explore the idea of architectural space – from two quite different angles. “Michelle McGeean: This Will Kill That” and “Robert Williams: So it Goes,” MFA thesis exhibitions presented in collaboration with Western’s Department of Visual Arts, run Aug. 19-Sept. 18.

Incoming students get early lesson

Incoming students get early lesson

Summer will soon be drawing to a close, and that means life as a university student is just around the corner for thousands of soon-to-be Mustangs.