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Month: March 2012

McPherson: Mob not of one mind, motivation

McPherson: Mob not of one mind, motivation

Most of what Western News editor Jason Winders wrote makes sense (‘City not in mood for this silliness,’ March 22). Attempting to name a cause for the Fleming Drive riot is impossible. Possible causes mentioned include mob mentality (psychologizing),  …

2012 Western Humanitarian Award Winners

2012 Western Humanitarian Award Winners

It was with great pleasure I learned a few weeks ago Henri Boyi received the Western Humanitarian Award. I nominated Henri for the award last semester during my short stint as acting chair of the Department of French Studies, and unlike the many small and not-so-small duties one has to do in that role, I felt this was one that really meant something, especially if it was going to be successful.

Executives to receive honorary degrees

Executives to receive honorary degrees

Dr. John Noseworthy, Mayo Clinic president and CEO, and Dr. John Cheh, Esquel vice-chair and CEO, will receive honorary degrees from Western at the 2012 convocations for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program and the Richard Ivey School of Business’ Hong Kong campus, respectively.

Harvard hits Western

Harvard University’s Reiner H. Kraakman, one of the world’s most prolific and influential corporate legal academics, has been named Western Law’s inaugural holder of the Richard H. McLaren Visiting Professorship in Business Law.

Western wins environmental honour

Western wins environmental honour

Western’s sustainability efforts reached a “significant milestone” last night as the university took home the Environmental Leadership Award presented by the London Chamber of Commerce at its annual Business Achievement Awards.

Show your support by wearing green

Show your support by wearing green

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, students, staff and faculty are asked to show their support for mental health awareness by wearing something green this Friday (March 23).

CCPS accreditation seeks public input

CCPS accreditation seeks public input

A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) will arrive at Western April 14 to examine all aspects of the Campus Community Police Service (CCPS) and its policy and procedures, management, operation, and support services.

Research takes centre stage

Research takes centre stage

Do you care if your child’s teacher has a visible tattoo? Is Justin Bieber a more significant Canadian than David Suzuki? Have you considered how the alphabet you learned in kindergarten influences your current world views? These and more than 150 other queries currently being studied by Western researchers will be explored at Research Day 2012.

2012 Western Humanitarian Award Winners

2012 Western Humanitarian Award Winners

It was with great pleasure I learned a few weeks ago Henri Boyi received the Western Humanitarian Award. I nominated Henri for the award last semester during my short stint as acting chair of the Department of French Studies, and unlike the many small and not-so-small duties one has to do in that role, I felt this was one that really meant something, especially if it was going to be successful.

Executives to receive honorary degrees

Executives to receive honorary degrees

Dr. John Noseworthy, Mayo Clinic president and CEO, and Dr. John Cheh, Esquel vice-chair and CEO, will receive honorary degrees from Western at the 2012 convocations for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) program and the Richard Ivey School of Business’ Hong Kong campus, respectively.

Harvard hits Western

Harvard University’s Reiner H. Kraakman, one of the world’s most prolific and influential corporate legal academics, has been named Western Law’s inaugural holder of the Richard H. McLaren Visiting Professorship in Business Law.

Western wins environmental honour

Western wins environmental honour

Western’s sustainability efforts reached a “significant milestone” last night as the university took home the Environmental Leadership Award presented by the London Chamber of Commerce at its annual Business Achievement Awards.

Show your support by wearing green

Show your support by wearing green

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, students, staff and faculty are asked to show their support for mental health awareness by wearing something green this Friday (March 23).

CCPS accreditation seeks public input

CCPS accreditation seeks public input

A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) will arrive at Western April 14 to examine all aspects of the Campus Community Police Service (CCPS) and its policy and procedures, management, operation, and support services.

Research takes centre stage

Research takes centre stage

Do you care if your child’s teacher has a visible tattoo? Is Justin Bieber a more significant Canadian than David Suzuki? Have you considered how the alphabet you learned in kindergarten influences your current world views? These and more than 150 other queries currently being studied by Western researchers will be explored at Research Day 2012.