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Year: 2011

Memorial service set for student

Memorial service set for student

The University of Western Ontario community is mourning the death of Eilidh (Hailey) Maelyn MacIntyre, 19, a second-year Faculty of Arts and Humanities student. MacIntyre died Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Kitchener Grand River Hospitals after an illness. A memo …

Students explore dying in Canada for CBC series

Developed out of a groundbreaking course on dying in the graduate journalism program at The University of Western Ontario – and led by Faculty of Information & Media Studies faculty member Meredith Levine – ‘A Good Death’ gave 16 students an opportunity to explore end-of-life journeys, the evolution of dying and what changes need to be made to put palliative care onto the public agenda.

Discussions of evolution before Darwin

What began as a small group of Arts and Humanities graduate students sharing a passion for the Romantic era has evolved into an international conference that will be held at The University of Western Ontario May 12-14.

Artist knows no other way

As a child on vacations, Eric Simard followed his father – a professional photographer – across Canada, loading film, learning how to operate equipment, acting as an assistant. He has since dipped his toe in portrait photography and weddings with success, although throughout high school, there was little uncertainty. He aspired to be a professional artist – a painter, in fact.

Western helps throw Doors Open

Western helps throw Doors Open

Three sites at The University of Western Ontario are highlighted in this year’s Doors Open London sponsored by the London Heritage Council.

Western unites to battle MS

Western unites to battle MS

Western’s participation in the annual RONA MS Bike Tour has grown with the merging of two teams.

Chancellor nominations open

Chancellor nominations open

All members of the university community are invited to submit nominations for chancellor by May 31.

Lacrosse association turns to Western Law

University lacrosse has grown tremendously the last two decades. So when the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) recognized a need to redraft the league’s constitution, they called on the Sport Solution Clinic at The University of Western Ontario’s Faculty of Law.

Students explore dying in Canada for CBC series

Developed out of a groundbreaking course on dying in the graduate journalism program at The University of Western Ontario – and led by Faculty of Information & Media Studies faculty member Meredith Levine – ‘A Good Death’ gave 16 students an opportunity to explore end-of-life journeys, the evolution of dying and what changes need to be made to put palliative care onto the public agenda.

Discussions of evolution before Darwin

What began as a small group of Arts and Humanities graduate students sharing a passion for the Romantic era has evolved into an international conference that will be held at The University of Western Ontario May 12-14.

Artist knows no other way

As a child on vacations, Eric Simard followed his father – a professional photographer – across Canada, loading film, learning how to operate equipment, acting as an assistant. He has since dipped his toe in portrait photography and weddings with success, although throughout high school, there was little uncertainty. He aspired to be a professional artist – a painter, in fact.

Western helps throw Doors Open

Western helps throw Doors Open

Three sites at The University of Western Ontario are highlighted in this year’s Doors Open London sponsored by the London Heritage Council.

Western unites to battle MS

Western unites to battle MS

Western’s participation in the annual RONA MS Bike Tour has grown with the merging of two teams.

Chancellor nominations open

Chancellor nominations open

All members of the university community are invited to submit nominations for chancellor by May 31.

Lacrosse association turns to Western Law

University lacrosse has grown tremendously the last two decades. So when the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) recognized a need to redraft the league’s constitution, they called on the Sport Solution Clinic at The University of Western Ontario’s Faculty of Law.