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Month: February 2012

Four Mustangs headed to CFL Evaluation Camp

Four Mustangs headed to CFL Evaluation Camp

Four Western Mustangs football players are set to take part in the 2012 CFL Evaluation Camp in Toronto March 2-4, which will host 59 of Canada’s top football prospects eligible for the upcoming draft. Running back Nathan Riva, offensive lineman Matt Norma …

Unplugged offers student a new ‘reality’

Not one to be without his BlackBerry – and a self-proclaimed “high maintenance”-type of guy when it comes to the outdoors – you would expect being unplugged from technology and spending an entire month in the Canadian wilderness would be the last thing on Daniel Paluzzi’s mind. Think again.

2011-12 Awards for Excellence in Teaching

EDWARD G. PLEVA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING CAROL McWILLIAM Arthur Labatt School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences Carol McWilliam has multiplied her impact through hundreds of consultations with colleges and universities, hospitals and health-care...

‘El Cerrito’ challenges filmmakers

‘El Cerrito’ is a documentary by the creative duo, and Western Film Studies faculty members, director Juan Andres Bello and producer Constanza Burucua. The film has had a successful run on the documentary film circuit, capturing nearly a dozen awards from festivals around the world.

Campus Digest, Feb. 16

Campus Digest, Feb. 16

UWOSA celebrates Valentine’s Day Members of the University of Western Ontario Staff Association celebrated Valentine’s Day this week at the group’s annual Valentine’s Luncheon on Tuesday in the Great Hall. In addition to enjoying food, conversation and jazz, the group...

Watsa to receive honorary degree

Prem Watsa, known as the Warren Buffett of the North, will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), as Western University celebrates its annual Richard Ivey School of Business MBA/EMBA convocation on April 4.

Vingilis: Same name game creates confusion

Vingilis: Same name game creates confusion

Unfortunately, a new name and logo do not an international reputation make – especially when there already is a Western University (westernu.edu) in California – Pomona, Cailf., that is.

Unplugged offers student a new ‘reality’

Not one to be without his BlackBerry – and a self-proclaimed “high maintenance”-type of guy when it comes to the outdoors – you would expect being unplugged from technology and spending an entire month in the Canadian wilderness would be the last thing on Daniel Paluzzi’s mind. Think again.

2011-12 Awards for Excellence in Teaching

EDWARD G. PLEVA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING CAROL McWILLIAM Arthur Labatt School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences Carol McWilliam has multiplied her impact through hundreds of consultations with colleges and universities, hospitals and health-care...

‘El Cerrito’ challenges filmmakers

‘El Cerrito’ is a documentary by the creative duo, and Western Film Studies faculty members, director Juan Andres Bello and producer Constanza Burucua. The film has had a successful run on the documentary film circuit, capturing nearly a dozen awards from festivals around the world.

Campus Digest, Feb. 16

Campus Digest, Feb. 16

UWOSA celebrates Valentine’s Day Members of the University of Western Ontario Staff Association celebrated Valentine’s Day this week at the group’s annual Valentine’s Luncheon on Tuesday in the Great Hall. In addition to enjoying food, conversation and jazz, the group...

Watsa to receive honorary degree

Prem Watsa, known as the Warren Buffett of the North, will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), as Western University celebrates its annual Richard Ivey School of Business MBA/EMBA convocation on April 4.

Vingilis: Same name game creates confusion

Vingilis: Same name game creates confusion

Unfortunately, a new name and logo do not an international reputation make – especially when there already is a Western University (westernu.edu) in California – Pomona, Cailf., that is.