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. Schweitzer spoke to graduates from the faculties of …
Month: October 2011
Campus Digest, Oct. 27
Hewitt steps down from research post Ted Hewitt, vice-president (research and international relations), stepped down from his position Tuesday, Oct. 25. Hewitt will transition from this role on Nov. 1, and begin academic leave effective Jan. 1, 2012. This change will...
Immigration defines Canada, not just its politics
At the height of the recent provincial election, the nation’s economic struggles were at the forefront of debate. When an ‘Us vs. Them’ mentality began to rear its head, one student couldn’t help but notice its impact on Canada’s longstanding multicultural identity.
Sharing her passion for the game with others
At 18, Lindsay Doxtator discovered her love for lacrosse at a later age than most. But just because she has graduated university and landed a full-time job, it doesn’t mean Doxtator, now 28, has hung up her lacrosse stick – or ever will.
Don’t try to escape Kevin O’Leary. He won’t let you.
You almost feel sorry for Kevin O’Leary. Almost.
Read All Over reviews, October
Ramus, Pedagogy and the Liberal Arts Co-edited by Emma Wilson, Visiting scholar Department of English Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. 256 pgs, $124.69 In her chapter on Ramist logic, Reading the ‘unseemly logomachy’: Ramist Method in Action in Seventeenth-Century English...
Tim Hortons CEO to discuss brew for success
Former Tim Hortons CEO Don Schroeder will address the Faculty of Law 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the Moot Court Room of the Law Building as part of the school’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
Police warn of break-and-enters
Over the last couple of months there have been approximately 100 break-and-enters into residences near Western. Both campus and community police are warning residents to take precautions.
100 years later IBM still placing big bets
Companies don’t last for 100 years by being stagnant. In order to survive and thrive the changing business environment, companies have be adaptive and be willing to cut loose any ideas or products that are tethering you to the past, says Bruce Ross, president of IBM Canada.
Western rated best student experience for 10th year
For the 10th year in a row, The University of Western Ontario received top marks in the category ‘Most Satisfied Students’ in The Globe and Mail’s annual Canadian University Report.
Student Success Centre hosts Graduate and Professional School Fair
The Student Success Centre at The University of Western Ontario will host a Graduate and Professional School Fair on Thursday, October 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Western Student Recreation Centre.
Panel to highlight digital scholarship
To celebrate International Open Access Week (Oct. 24-30), Western Libraries will host a panel discussion about how researchers use technologies to open up communication with scholars around the world.
Website redesign survey coming
Starting tomorrow, visitors to Western’s homepage will have a chance to contribute to its redesign by filling out a short survey.
Campus Digest, Oct. 27
Hewitt steps down from research post Ted Hewitt, vice-president (research and international relations), stepped down from his position Tuesday, Oct. 25. Hewitt will transition from this role on Nov. 1, and begin academic leave effective Jan. 1, 2012. This change will...
Immigration defines Canada, not just its politics
At the height of the recent provincial election, the nation’s economic struggles were at the forefront of debate. When an ‘Us vs. Them’ mentality began to rear its head, one student couldn’t help but notice its impact on Canada’s longstanding multicultural identity.
Sharing her passion for the game with others
At 18, Lindsay Doxtator discovered her love for lacrosse at a later age than most. But just because she has graduated university and landed a full-time job, it doesn’t mean Doxtator, now 28, has hung up her lacrosse stick – or ever will.
Don’t try to escape Kevin O’Leary. He won’t let you.
You almost feel sorry for Kevin O’Leary. Almost.
Read All Over reviews, October
Ramus, Pedagogy and the Liberal Arts Co-edited by Emma Wilson, Visiting scholar Department of English Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. 256 pgs, $124.69 In her chapter on Ramist logic, Reading the ‘unseemly logomachy’: Ramist Method in Action in Seventeenth-Century English...
Tim Hortons CEO to discuss brew for success
Former Tim Hortons CEO Don Schroeder will address the Faculty of Law 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the Moot Court Room of the Law Building as part of the school’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
Police warn of break-and-enters
Over the last couple of months there have been approximately 100 break-and-enters into residences near Western. Both campus and community police are warning residents to take precautions.
100 years later IBM still placing big bets
Companies don’t last for 100 years by being stagnant. In order to survive and thrive the changing business environment, companies have be adaptive and be willing to cut loose any ideas or products that are tethering you to the past, says Bruce Ross, president of IBM Canada.
Western rated best student experience for 10th year
For the 10th year in a row, The University of Western Ontario received top marks in the category ‘Most Satisfied Students’ in The Globe and Mail’s annual Canadian University Report.
Student Success Centre hosts Graduate and Professional School Fair
The Student Success Centre at The University of Western Ontario will host a Graduate and Professional School Fair on Thursday, October 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Western Student Recreation Centre.
Panel to highlight digital scholarship
To celebrate International Open Access Week (Oct. 24-30), Western Libraries will host a panel discussion about how researchers use technologies to open up communication with scholars around the world.
Website redesign survey coming
Starting tomorrow, visitors to Western’s homepage will have a chance to contribute to its redesign by filling out a short survey.