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Month: October 2011

Locker: Thanks for shining a light on mompreneurs

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). I wanted to write and commend both the topic and thoroughness with which it was written. The statistics in Canada are far outdated,  …

Exploring the motivations of ‘Mompreneurs’

As one of the fastest growing segments of the Canadian small-business landscape, you need only look within the household to find ‘mompreneurs’ taking charge of their newest careers.

Sharing her pain so others can avoid it

Ally Crich has had six concussions in her life and she just turned 19. Now, the second-year kinesiology student hopes to bring attention to concussions and post-concussion syndrome, so others do not go down the painful road she has been on. Six times.

Trainor takes on the world

Conor Trainor is used to being the underdog; in fact, he uses this as motivation to get what he wants.

Revisiting Baroque at international conference

Revisiting Baroque at international conference

The University of Western Ontario welcomes researchers from around the world this weekend for ‘NeoBaroque Revisited,’ an international and interdisciplinary conference on the Baroque.

Police seek assistance following early morning assault

Police seek assistance following early morning assault

London Police Service, with the help of Western’s Campus Community Police Service, continue to investigate the report of a female employee who was accosted at about 6:40 a.m. this morning near the northeast corner of the Huron Flats parking lot, adjacent to TD Waterhouse Stadium.

Scholars’ programs off and running

Scholars’ programs off and running

The Student Success Centre welcomed the high-achieving students of its Scholar’s Electives program, Western Scholars and Western’s Initiative for Scholarly Excellence program to campus this fall.

Law professor at centre of Olympic ruling

Law professor at centre of Olympic ruling

A recent ruling involving Western Law professor Richard McLaren opens the door to dozens of previously banned athletes to be eligible for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England.

Ombudsman to speak at Western Law

Ombudsman to speak at Western Law

One of Canada’s leading minds on government responsibility and transparency will speak on “Opening Doors, Minds and Government” as part of Western Law’s Distinguished Speaker Series.

Women’s softball team wins championship

Women’s softball team wins championship

The University of Western Ontario women’s softball team wrapped up their undefeated season with a 6-0 victory over the University of Calgary Dinos Sunday afternoon in Windsor to capture the National Softball Championship.

Western astronomers celebrate space, Earth

Western astronomers celebrate space, Earth

The University of Western Ontario will host a pair of special events Saturday (Oct. 8) at the London Regional Children’s Museum in celebration of World Space Week and Earth Science Week.

Foster: Thanks from libraries for Homecoming success

Foster: Thanks from libraries for Homecoming success

With the excitement of Western’s Homecoming 2011 still fresh in our hearts, I wish to take a moment to thank friends and donors of Western Libraries for making Libraries’ annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, Oct. 1, an unforgettable experience.

Exploring the motivations of ‘Mompreneurs’

As one of the fastest growing segments of the Canadian small-business landscape, you need only look within the household to find ‘mompreneurs’ taking charge of their newest careers.

Sharing her pain so others can avoid it

Ally Crich has had six concussions in her life and she just turned 19. Now, the second-year kinesiology student hopes to bring attention to concussions and post-concussion syndrome, so others do not go down the painful road she has been on. Six times.

Trainor takes on the world

Conor Trainor is used to being the underdog; in fact, he uses this as motivation to get what he wants.

Revisiting Baroque at international conference

Revisiting Baroque at international conference

The University of Western Ontario welcomes researchers from around the world this weekend for ‘NeoBaroque Revisited,’ an international and interdisciplinary conference on the Baroque.

Police seek assistance following early morning assault

Police seek assistance following early morning assault

London Police Service, with the help of Western’s Campus Community Police Service, continue to investigate the report of a female employee who was accosted at about 6:40 a.m. this morning near the northeast corner of the Huron Flats parking lot, adjacent to TD Waterhouse Stadium.

Scholars’ programs off and running

Scholars’ programs off and running

The Student Success Centre welcomed the high-achieving students of its Scholar’s Electives program, Western Scholars and Western’s Initiative for Scholarly Excellence program to campus this fall.

Law professor at centre of Olympic ruling

Law professor at centre of Olympic ruling

A recent ruling involving Western Law professor Richard McLaren opens the door to dozens of previously banned athletes to be eligible for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England.

Ombudsman to speak at Western Law

Ombudsman to speak at Western Law

One of Canada’s leading minds on government responsibility and transparency will speak on “Opening Doors, Minds and Government” as part of Western Law’s Distinguished Speaker Series.

Women’s softball team wins championship

Women’s softball team wins championship

The University of Western Ontario women’s softball team wrapped up their undefeated season with a 6-0 victory over the University of Calgary Dinos Sunday afternoon in Windsor to capture the National Softball Championship.

Western astronomers celebrate space, Earth

Western astronomers celebrate space, Earth

The University of Western Ontario will host a pair of special events Saturday (Oct. 8) at the London Regional Children’s Museum in celebration of World Space Week and Earth Science Week.

Foster: Thanks from libraries for Homecoming success

Foster: Thanks from libraries for Homecoming success

With the excitement of Western’s Homecoming 2011 still fresh in our hearts, I wish to take a moment to thank friends and donors of Western Libraries for making Libraries’ annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, Oct. 1, an unforgettable experience.