Staff members from the University of Manitoba (U of M) are touring Western today, meeting with university counterparts who do similar jobs, to share information and learn about Western’s approach to support services. An endowment fund was created at U o …
Month: April 2012
Western joins IBM R&D Centre
Joining IBM Canada (contributing $175 million) and the governments of Canada and Ontario (contributing $20 million and $15 million, respectively), Western joins the University of Toronto as a major partner in the new Ontario-based multi-million dollar computing network, announced Tuesday in Toronto.
Turik tapped for CIHR position
Lori Turik, Ivey International Centre for Health Innovation executive director, was appointed to the Governing Council of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for a three-year term, Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq announced this week.
Neuroscientist wins Grammy award
While she didn’t share the stage with Bruce Springsteen or Adele at the 54th annual Grammy Awards, Jessica Grahn is now a Grammy winner.
If class gives you lemons, make money
Braving rain, snow and tests of their business knowledge, Richard Ivey School of Business students raised more than $42,500 in 48 hours for United Way of London & Middlesex’s Matched Savings and Microloan Program via home-made lemonade stands – with a twist.
Ivey makes case for Africa
Prompted by the demand for case-based management education at universities in Africa following the launch of Ivey Publishing’s 39 Country Initiative, Richard Ivey School of Business professor Nicole Haggerty has initiated a new elective course HBA students this spring in hope of shedding light on the rapidly changing African business world and the opportunities there.
Winterburn services scheduled
The Western community continues to mourn the death of Dr. Dana Winterburn, associate professor in Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who was killed Tuesday night in a car accident in London.
Job-seeker evolving beyond the resume
Nevermind trying to spruce up that cover letter to get a potential employer’s attention. Just do what Dennis Mazajlo is doing.
Filmmaker stands ‘Alone’ atop festival
Gianni Bahadoorsingh, a first-year Arts and Humanities student, wrote and co-produced “All Alone_Together,” a short film that recently won the Best Relationship Drama award at the 2012 Ivey Film Festival, for its commentary on the pitfalls of social networking sites like Facebook.
Hellmuth Prizes awarded
Psychology professor John Meyer and Robarts Research Institute scientist Terry Peters have been awarded the 2012 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.
Student throws video lifeline to others
Erin Cowan, a third-year Nursing student, recently shared her story of a battle with mental illness via a YouTube video in which she candidly explains the ups and downs associated with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Kidney donation does not put donor at extra risk
While people with reduced kidney function are more likely to develop cardiovascular conditions, that doesn’t necessarily ring true for those with reduced renal mass from donating a kidney, according to Western Epidemiology & Biostatistics professor Amit Garg.
Campus Digest, April 12
Celebrating Hayden’s Games It was a moment many said was long overdue as former Western Kinesiology professor Frank Hayden was honoured with a plaque commemorating his time at the university, and the exact location the conception and creation of the Special Olympics....
Western joins IBM R&D Centre
Joining IBM Canada (contributing $175 million) and the governments of Canada and Ontario (contributing $20 million and $15 million, respectively), Western joins the University of Toronto as a major partner in the new Ontario-based multi-million dollar computing network, announced Tuesday in Toronto.
Turik tapped for CIHR position
Lori Turik, Ivey International Centre for Health Innovation executive director, was appointed to the Governing Council of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for a three-year term, Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq announced this week.
Neuroscientist wins Grammy award
While she didn’t share the stage with Bruce Springsteen or Adele at the 54th annual Grammy Awards, Jessica Grahn is now a Grammy winner.
If class gives you lemons, make money
Braving rain, snow and tests of their business knowledge, Richard Ivey School of Business students raised more than $42,500 in 48 hours for United Way of London & Middlesex’s Matched Savings and Microloan Program via home-made lemonade stands – with a twist.
Ivey makes case for Africa
Prompted by the demand for case-based management education at universities in Africa following the launch of Ivey Publishing’s 39 Country Initiative, Richard Ivey School of Business professor Nicole Haggerty has initiated a new elective course HBA students this spring in hope of shedding light on the rapidly changing African business world and the opportunities there.
Winterburn services scheduled
The Western community continues to mourn the death of Dr. Dana Winterburn, associate professor in Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who was killed Tuesday night in a car accident in London.
Job-seeker evolving beyond the resume
Nevermind trying to spruce up that cover letter to get a potential employer’s attention. Just do what Dennis Mazajlo is doing.
Filmmaker stands ‘Alone’ atop festival
Gianni Bahadoorsingh, a first-year Arts and Humanities student, wrote and co-produced “All Alone_Together,” a short film that recently won the Best Relationship Drama award at the 2012 Ivey Film Festival, for its commentary on the pitfalls of social networking sites like Facebook.
Hellmuth Prizes awarded
Psychology professor John Meyer and Robarts Research Institute scientist Terry Peters have been awarded the 2012 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research.
Student throws video lifeline to others
Erin Cowan, a third-year Nursing student, recently shared her story of a battle with mental illness via a YouTube video in which she candidly explains the ups and downs associated with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Kidney donation does not put donor at extra risk
While people with reduced kidney function are more likely to develop cardiovascular conditions, that doesn’t necessarily ring true for those with reduced renal mass from donating a kidney, according to Western Epidemiology & Biostatistics professor Amit Garg.
Campus Digest, April 12
Celebrating Hayden’s Games It was a moment many said was long overdue as former Western Kinesiology professor Frank Hayden was honoured with a plaque commemorating his time at the university, and the exact location the conception and creation of the Special Olympics....