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Month: May 2012

Master class plays a ‘key’ role

Master class plays a ‘key’ role

Home to Canada’s only piano technology program, Western plays host to an all-star cast this weekend for a master class in tickling, tuning and teaching the ivories. Featured guests at Tune into Western V, a three-day (June 1-3) piano technician seminar, i …

Wall: Pedal power can drive change

Wall: Pedal power can drive change

Annual Bike to Work Day takes place on Monday, May 28, and the Western community is encouraged to make an eco-friendly commute by biking, walking, taking public transit or even carpooling to work. These options are environmentally preferred because driving consumes fossil fuels and produces greenhouse gases.

Calendar server upgrade

Calendar server upgrade

ITS has scheduled an upgrade to Western’s calendar server Friday-Sunday, May 25-27. Most calendar content will migrate successfully. However, there are a few events in individual calendars will not migrate without some assistance.

Richardson takes place as guest conductor

Western’s Colleen Richardson was guest conductor of the 2012 National Youth Band of Canada, an ensemble of 53 musicians, aged 16-21, which gathered in Manitoba last week for a time of learning, performing and lifelong memories.

Services set for student

Services set for student

The Western community is mourning the death of Joshua Switzer, a 22-year-old King’s University College student, who died Saturday, May 19 as a result of a hit-and-run collision in London’s north end.

Community sport researcher receives international awards

Community sport researcher receives international awards

In recognition of nearly 25 years of research in the field of sport management, Western Kinesiology professor Alison Doherty will receive two awards from the North American Society for Sport Management at its annual conference.

Reid awarded Grand Challenge

Reid awarded Grand Challenge

Western professor Dr. Gregor Reid and his Lawson Health Research Institute team have been named Grand Challenges Explorations winners, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The researchers, one of only three Canadian recipients, are the first London, Ont.-based team ever to receive the award.

University statement on Feb. 1 trespass notices

University statement on Feb. 1 trespass notices

Following an incident that took place on Feb. 1 in the University Community Centre (UCC) Atrium, and in light of concerns raised, Western undertook a review of trespass notices issued to two non-university community members.

Research exchange between Canada, Brazil strengthened

Research exchange between Canada, Brazil strengthened

Five research projects have been chosen to receive joint funding under an innovative research exchange agreement between the Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Western University and the University of Toronto.

Wall: Pedal power can drive change

Wall: Pedal power can drive change

Annual Bike to Work Day takes place on Monday, May 28, and the Western community is encouraged to make an eco-friendly commute by biking, walking, taking public transit or even carpooling to work. These options are environmentally preferred because driving consumes fossil fuels and produces greenhouse gases.

Calendar server upgrade

Calendar server upgrade

ITS has scheduled an upgrade to Western’s calendar server Friday-Sunday, May 25-27. Most calendar content will migrate successfully. However, there are a few events in individual calendars will not migrate without some assistance.

Richardson takes place as guest conductor

Western’s Colleen Richardson was guest conductor of the 2012 National Youth Band of Canada, an ensemble of 53 musicians, aged 16-21, which gathered in Manitoba last week for a time of learning, performing and lifelong memories.

Services set for student

Services set for student

The Western community is mourning the death of Joshua Switzer, a 22-year-old King’s University College student, who died Saturday, May 19 as a result of a hit-and-run collision in London’s north end.

Community sport researcher receives international awards

Community sport researcher receives international awards

In recognition of nearly 25 years of research in the field of sport management, Western Kinesiology professor Alison Doherty will receive two awards from the North American Society for Sport Management at its annual conference.

Reid awarded Grand Challenge

Reid awarded Grand Challenge

Western professor Dr. Gregor Reid and his Lawson Health Research Institute team have been named Grand Challenges Explorations winners, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The researchers, one of only three Canadian recipients, are the first London, Ont.-based team ever to receive the award.

University statement on Feb. 1 trespass notices

University statement on Feb. 1 trespass notices

Following an incident that took place on Feb. 1 in the University Community Centre (UCC) Atrium, and in light of concerns raised, Western undertook a review of trespass notices issued to two non-university community members.

Research exchange between Canada, Brazil strengthened

Research exchange between Canada, Brazil strengthened

Five research projects have been chosen to receive joint funding under an innovative research exchange agreement between the Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Western University and the University of Toronto.