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Year: 2011

Campus Digest, Dec. 1

Campus Digest, Dec. 1

New expense directives start Under the new Procurement and Expenses Directives, the provincial government has established policies for all broader public sector organizations, including The University of Western Ontario. Outlined mandatory changes, effective Jan. 1,...

Western shares vendor processes with COU

Western shares vendor processes with COU

The way The University of Western Ontario does business, particularly in how it engages a vendor, will be the topic of discussion Wednesday, May 25 at the Innovative Ideas Forum of the Council of Ontario Universities.

Conference focuses on music education

Conference focuses on music education

Ruth Wright, Music Education chair at The University of Western Ontario, has organized the Leading Music Education International Conference (LME) from May 29-June 1 at Western to explore how musicians and educators can enable expression through music.

WISE program applications ready

WISE program applications ready

Applications for Western’s Initiative for Scholarly Excellence (WISE) program are open. Now in its 32nd year, this program allows senior high school students to take one tuition-free course at The University of Western Ontario concurrently with their secondary school studies.

Road closure on campus

Road closure on campus

Philip Aziz Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic Thursday (May 19) for the entire day, part of the ongoing construction along Western Road. Adding to the congestion tomorrow will be a Track & Field meet scheduled for TD Waterhouse Stadium.

Carroll named to Laurier dean post

Becca Carroll, assistant director of leadership, learning and programs with the Division of Housing and Ancillary Services at The University of Western Ontario, has been named dean of students at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford campus, effective July 1.

Hellmuth award lectures Friday

Hellmuth award lectures Friday

Lauded for their outstanding contributions to English literature and cancer research, Michael Groden and Ann Chambers will be honored this Friday (May 20) with the Hellmuth Prize, The University of Western Ontario’s highest distinction for sustained excellence in research.

Reviewing WebCT replacement options

Reviewing WebCT replacement options

The OWL Flight Plan Project Team at The University of Western Ontario is looking for your feedback as the OWL comes in for a final landing.

Exhibit focuses on Egyptian revolution

Exhibit focuses on Egyptian revolution

As Egypt welcomes a ‘new dawn,’ the Egyptian Canadian Association of Ontario (ECAO) has organized “Walk Like an Egyptian: An Exhibit on the Egyptian Revolution,” set for 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at the Central London Public Library, 251 Dundas St.

Benedetti wins NNA for short feature

Paul Benedetti, a University of Western Ontario Faculty of Information and Media Studies lecturer, picked up his first-ever National Newspaper Award, Friday in Ottawa.

Western shares vendor processes with COU

Western shares vendor processes with COU

The way The University of Western Ontario does business, particularly in how it engages a vendor, will be the topic of discussion Wednesday, May 25 at the Innovative Ideas Forum of the Council of Ontario Universities.

Conference focuses on music education

Conference focuses on music education

Ruth Wright, Music Education chair at The University of Western Ontario, has organized the Leading Music Education International Conference (LME) from May 29-June 1 at Western to explore how musicians and educators can enable expression through music.

WISE program applications ready

WISE program applications ready

Applications for Western’s Initiative for Scholarly Excellence (WISE) program are open. Now in its 32nd year, this program allows senior high school students to take one tuition-free course at The University of Western Ontario concurrently with their secondary school studies.

Road closure on campus

Road closure on campus

Philip Aziz Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic Thursday (May 19) for the entire day, part of the ongoing construction along Western Road. Adding to the congestion tomorrow will be a Track & Field meet scheduled for TD Waterhouse Stadium.

Carroll named to Laurier dean post

Becca Carroll, assistant director of leadership, learning and programs with the Division of Housing and Ancillary Services at The University of Western Ontario, has been named dean of students at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford campus, effective July 1.

Hellmuth award lectures Friday

Hellmuth award lectures Friday

Lauded for their outstanding contributions to English literature and cancer research, Michael Groden and Ann Chambers will be honored this Friday (May 20) with the Hellmuth Prize, The University of Western Ontario’s highest distinction for sustained excellence in research.

Reviewing WebCT replacement options

Reviewing WebCT replacement options

The OWL Flight Plan Project Team at The University of Western Ontario is looking for your feedback as the OWL comes in for a final landing.

Exhibit focuses on Egyptian revolution

Exhibit focuses on Egyptian revolution

As Egypt welcomes a ‘new dawn,’ the Egyptian Canadian Association of Ontario (ECAO) has organized “Walk Like an Egyptian: An Exhibit on the Egyptian Revolution,” set for 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at the Central London Public Library, 251 Dundas St.

Benedetti wins NNA for short feature

Paul Benedetti, a University of Western Ontario Faculty of Information and Media Studies lecturer, picked up his first-ever National Newspaper Award, Friday in Ottawa.