Used to starting her day behind the CBC Morning newsdesk, Heather Hiscox greeted the morning with inspirational words of wisdom for University of Western Ontario graduates Friday. Hiscox spoke to graduates from the faculties of Arts and Humanities, Scienc …
Month: October 2011
Be original and innovative: Schweitzer
Talent is not enough to ensure success, rather those with an inner desire to succeed will achieve their goals, Canadian artist John Schweitzer told graduates of The University of Western Ontario Friday.
Winders: Here’s a ‘tip’. Question it all
Sure, Ariff Kachra may need a little help honing his narrative, as not everyone got the point of his recent in-class social experiment. But the lessons remain.
Graduating class snapshot
Results are in for the latest Survey of Graduating Students, the annual questionnaire on satisfaction with various aspects of the university.
Locker: Thanks for shining a light on mompreneurs
I recently read the feature article by Paul Mayne titled, Exploring the Motivations of Mompreneurs (Western News, Oct. 13).
Najajreh: Celebrating Al-Quds, Western partnership
Al-Quds University in Palestine and Western, realizing the advantages of expanded international co-operation for research and education, signed an agreement to promote a joint effort in 2009.
O’Carroll: Environment, just one beneficiary of nanotechnology revolution
Nanotechnology has generated significant public and scientific excitement due our abilities to design and synthesize nanoparticles at the nano scale.
Watch Western’s 298th convocation live
The man credited with conceiving the idea for the Special Olympics, an acclaimed CBC journalist, a leading voice in Canadian arts and an internationally recognized curator and philanthropist will receive honorary degrees when The University of Western Ontario hosts its 298th Convocation Oct. 27-28.
Don’t miss your moment to shine: Hayden
The seeds of the Special Olympics movement were planted in Frank Hayden at The University of Western Ontario.
Innovation is evolution: Hofstetter
“If we could bring together the collective education and wisdom of all the graduates, just imagine what might be accomplished,” says Mary Elizabeth Hofstetter, who received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Western Thursday afternoon.
Police sound alert about home invasions
London Police Service is warning The University of Western Ontario community about a string of break-and-enters in student housing areas around the university and Fanshawe College.
A conversation with Maya Angelou
While the poets of the past were revered by many, few poets today command the level of respect that is awarded Maya Angelou. Her smooth, lyrical way of speaking has turned the ear of millions around the world.
Journal scares up new take on horror
When Steven Bruhm discusses horror, it’s more than a passing Halloween fascination.
Be original and innovative: Schweitzer
Talent is not enough to ensure success, rather those with an inner desire to succeed will achieve their goals, Canadian artist John Schweitzer told graduates of The University of Western Ontario Friday.
Winders: Here’s a ‘tip’. Question it all
Sure, Ariff Kachra may need a little help honing his narrative, as not everyone got the point of his recent in-class social experiment. But the lessons remain.
Graduating class snapshot
Results are in for the latest Survey of Graduating Students, the annual questionnaire on satisfaction with various aspects of the university.
Locker: Thanks for shining a light on mompreneurs
I recently read the feature article by Paul Mayne titled, Exploring the Motivations of Mompreneurs (Western News, Oct. 13).
Najajreh: Celebrating Al-Quds, Western partnership
Al-Quds University in Palestine and Western, realizing the advantages of expanded international co-operation for research and education, signed an agreement to promote a joint effort in 2009.
O’Carroll: Environment, just one beneficiary of nanotechnology revolution
Nanotechnology has generated significant public and scientific excitement due our abilities to design and synthesize nanoparticles at the nano scale.
Watch Western’s 298th convocation live
The man credited with conceiving the idea for the Special Olympics, an acclaimed CBC journalist, a leading voice in Canadian arts and an internationally recognized curator and philanthropist will receive honorary degrees when The University of Western Ontario hosts its 298th Convocation Oct. 27-28.
Don’t miss your moment to shine: Hayden
The seeds of the Special Olympics movement were planted in Frank Hayden at The University of Western Ontario.
Innovation is evolution: Hofstetter
“If we could bring together the collective education and wisdom of all the graduates, just imagine what might be accomplished,” says Mary Elizabeth Hofstetter, who received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Western Thursday afternoon.
Police sound alert about home invasions
London Police Service is warning The University of Western Ontario community about a string of break-and-enters in student housing areas around the university and Fanshawe College.
A conversation with Maya Angelou
While the poets of the past were revered by many, few poets today command the level of respect that is awarded Maya Angelou. Her smooth, lyrical way of speaking has turned the ear of millions around the world.
Journal scares up new take on horror
When Steven Bruhm discusses horror, it’s more than a passing Halloween fascination.