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Month: June 2012

Western geologist assists astronaut on future missions

Western geologist assists astronaut on future missions

Western University planetary geologist Gordon ‘Oz’ Osinski and his research team will be joined by Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen in the Canadian Arctic to investigate a possible new meteorite impact crater which, in turn, will hel …

Stokey asks all to embrace change

Today’s graduates will play a large role in a changing world, said economic growth and development expert Nancy Stokey at the Wednesday, June 13 morning session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Manley calls for new ideas, new energy

Today’s graduates have the potential to make the world a better place, said John Manley, Canadian Council of Chief Executives president, at the Wednesday, June 13 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Power still reduced as repairs continue

Power still reduced as repairs continue

Last month’s power outage across campus has now been stabilized, although extensive damage to the components that feed a transformer means Western will not be operating at full electrical capacity for a number of weeks.

Ivey hosts Governor General’s conference

Ivey hosts Governor General’s conference

Local leaders from a variety of industries gathered at the Richard Ivey School of Business’s new building on June 11 for a session of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference(GGCLC).

MacMillan encourages all to share knowledge

Margaret MacMillan offered no advice for today’s graduates, only hopes for the future at the Tuesday, June 12 morning session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

CPSX  program receives financial boost

CPSX program receives financial boost

Western’s Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration has received a PromoScience grant for a new community outreach initiative called Interactive Mapping of the Planets.

Hill stresses a life guided by principles

Canadian business leader Paul Hill credited the pursuit of principles and self-improvement as keys to achievement at the Tuesday, June 12 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Professors emeriti Laidler, Parkin named CEA Fellows

Professors emeriti Laidler, Parkin named CEA Fellows

Western Economics professors emeriti David Laidler and Michael Parkin have accepted the prestigious title of Fellow of the Canadian Economics Association at the Past Presidents’ Dinner of the association in Calgary on June 7.

Western projects get internal boosts

Western projects get internal boosts

Five Western projects are one step closer to moving their work toward commercialization with awards from the Western Innovation Fund (WIF).

Stokey asks all to embrace change

Today’s graduates will play a large role in a changing world, said economic growth and development expert Nancy Stokey at the Wednesday, June 13 morning session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Manley calls for new ideas, new energy

Today’s graduates have the potential to make the world a better place, said John Manley, Canadian Council of Chief Executives president, at the Wednesday, June 13 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Power still reduced as repairs continue

Power still reduced as repairs continue

Last month’s power outage across campus has now been stabilized, although extensive damage to the components that feed a transformer means Western will not be operating at full electrical capacity for a number of weeks.

Ivey hosts Governor General’s conference

Ivey hosts Governor General’s conference

Local leaders from a variety of industries gathered at the Richard Ivey School of Business’s new building on June 11 for a session of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference(GGCLC).

MacMillan encourages all to share knowledge

Margaret MacMillan offered no advice for today’s graduates, only hopes for the future at the Tuesday, June 12 morning session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

CPSX  program receives financial boost

CPSX program receives financial boost

Western’s Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration has received a PromoScience grant for a new community outreach initiative called Interactive Mapping of the Planets.

Hill stresses a life guided by principles

Canadian business leader Paul Hill credited the pursuit of principles and self-improvement as keys to achievement at the Tuesday, June 12 afternoon session of Western’s 299th Convocation.

Professors emeriti Laidler, Parkin named CEA Fellows

Professors emeriti Laidler, Parkin named CEA Fellows

Western Economics professors emeriti David Laidler and Michael Parkin have accepted the prestigious title of Fellow of the Canadian Economics Association at the Past Presidents’ Dinner of the association in Calgary on June 7.

Western projects get internal boosts

Western projects get internal boosts

Five Western projects are one step closer to moving their work toward commercialization with awards from the Western Innovation Fund (WIF).