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Month: August 2011
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
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.
Schulich medical students donate to RHAC
Morgan describes Open Closet, a social support group at Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC), as her second home.
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
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
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.
Western Libraries welcomes Summon
Western Libraries has made changes to its website, introducing a new search engine called Summon.
Librarians, archivists request ‘no-board’ report
Unionized librarians and archivists at The University of Western Ontario have requested a ‘no-board’ report be filed with the Ontario Ministry of Labour.
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
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
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
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
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.
Schulich medical students donate to RHAC
Morgan describes Open Closet, a social support group at Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC), as her second home.
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
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
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.
Western Libraries welcomes Summon
Western Libraries has made changes to its website, introducing a new search engine called Summon.
Librarians, archivists request ‘no-board’ report
Unionized librarians and archivists at The University of Western Ontario have requested a ‘no-board’ report be filed with the Ontario Ministry of Labour.
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
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
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.