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Month: September 2011

McBean to head world science council

McBean to head world science council

University of Western Ontario professor Gordon McBean was named president-elect of the International Council for Science (ICSU) at the organization’s 30th General Assembly in Rome, Italy. The event brought together more than 250 leading scientists from …

New music program sings for PhD student

For Margie Bernal, choosing Western was all about “who you know.” In her case, it was her now sister-in-law living in Toronto who spurred her to look at Ontario universities for her graduate education. Then the list of teachers at the Don Wright Faculty of Music made Western her first choice.

Jamie Q:  Comments anything but artful

Jamie Q: Comments anything but artful

I was a bit surprised at some of the comments made in the feature on Eric Simard (“Artist knows no other way,” May 12) specifically his comments about the art world being “so subjective,” and describing “the reality of painting for his instructors’ likes and dislikes.”

Henschel:  Project asks wrong questions about democracy

Henschel: Project asks wrong questions about democracy

Laura Stephenson (associate professor and undergraduate chair at Western’s Department of Political Science) says: “Electoral reform is often talked about as a way of increasing the fairness of an election. To date we have not been able to understand exactly how election outcomes in Ontario might change if voters were casting their ballots under different rules” (“Political scientists ask Ontarians to cast three votes.” Sept. 19).

McMorris:  Thou doth protest too much

McMorris: Thou doth protest too much

Protest. It’s a word that makes people cringe, and tends to force them to one side of the fence or the other. The year 2011, to date, has seen its fair share of protests, many of which have been large enough to make international headlines. From Tunisia to Lebanon and other Arab nations seeking fair democracy and freedom; from Greece to Spain and other EU Nations in serious financial crises; and now, it is London, England that is under the spotlight.

Fraunhofer partnership finalized

Fraunhofer partnership finalized

The ability to be on the cutting edge of developing lightweight vehicles that are not soft on safety, longevity or durability is at The University of Western Ontario’s doorstep.

Western, UWOFA-LA ratify new agreement

Western, UWOFA-LA ratify new agreement

The University of Western Ontario and the 51 librarians and archivists represented by the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA-LA) ratified a new agreement on Friday, Sept. 23 ending a strike that began Sept. 8.

Chakma puts positive spin on criticism

Chakma puts positive spin on criticism

The fact that people in London are talking about The University of Western Ontario, even if it is criticism, is good news to president Amit Chakma.

Reflecting on medical school’s history

On May 26 1881, an agreement was signed to establish a medical school at The University of Western Ontario. Putting pen to paper was all the impetus needed to unleash 130 years of groundbreaking research, exceptional medical education and the development of an elaborate health care community in London.

New music program sings for PhD student

For Margie Bernal, choosing Western was all about “who you know.” In her case, it was her now sister-in-law living in Toronto who spurred her to look at Ontario universities for her graduate education. Then the list of teachers at the Don Wright Faculty of Music made Western her first choice.

Jamie Q:  Comments anything but artful

Jamie Q: Comments anything but artful

I was a bit surprised at some of the comments made in the feature on Eric Simard (“Artist knows no other way,” May 12) specifically his comments about the art world being “so subjective,” and describing “the reality of painting for his instructors’ likes and dislikes.”

Henschel:  Project asks wrong questions about democracy

Henschel: Project asks wrong questions about democracy

Laura Stephenson (associate professor and undergraduate chair at Western’s Department of Political Science) says: “Electoral reform is often talked about as a way of increasing the fairness of an election. To date we have not been able to understand exactly how election outcomes in Ontario might change if voters were casting their ballots under different rules” (“Political scientists ask Ontarians to cast three votes.” Sept. 19).

McMorris:  Thou doth protest too much

McMorris: Thou doth protest too much

Protest. It’s a word that makes people cringe, and tends to force them to one side of the fence or the other. The year 2011, to date, has seen its fair share of protests, many of which have been large enough to make international headlines. From Tunisia to Lebanon and other Arab nations seeking fair democracy and freedom; from Greece to Spain and other EU Nations in serious financial crises; and now, it is London, England that is under the spotlight.

Fraunhofer partnership finalized

Fraunhofer partnership finalized

The ability to be on the cutting edge of developing lightweight vehicles that are not soft on safety, longevity or durability is at The University of Western Ontario’s doorstep.

Western, UWOFA-LA ratify new agreement

Western, UWOFA-LA ratify new agreement

The University of Western Ontario and the 51 librarians and archivists represented by the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA-LA) ratified a new agreement on Friday, Sept. 23 ending a strike that began Sept. 8.

Chakma puts positive spin on criticism

Chakma puts positive spin on criticism

The fact that people in London are talking about The University of Western Ontario, even if it is criticism, is good news to president Amit Chakma.

Reflecting on medical school’s history

On May 26 1881, an agreement was signed to establish a medical school at The University of Western Ontario. Putting pen to paper was all the impetus needed to unleash 130 years of groundbreaking research, exceptional medical education and the development of an elaborate health care community in London.