Alain Trudel’s early days as a young musician in a community band would define a career dedicated, in many ways, to young musicians. And it’s that passion for connecting youth to music the maestro hopes to bring to Western. “I come from a blue-colla …
Month: July 2012
Hospitality Services job fair scheduled
Hospitality Services will host its annual job fair from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 in London Hall.
Researchers exploring Martian ‘oddities’
By investigating extremely detailed images of Mars, Western researchers have discovered further evidence linking subsurface volatiles, such as water or ice, to previously recognized (but thought to be rare) pits on the Martian surface.
Seeking answers to cancer’s questions
Innovation solutions from two Western scientists have received new funding from the Canadian Cancer Society. The grants were two of 28 representing a $5.4 million investment across the country announced today.
Students’ pitch perfect at competition
A business pitch by Western students Cyrus Nambakhsh and Hassan Ahmed from the Medical Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering programs was right on target at the TechAlliance ’60 second pitch’ competition.
Breakthrough gets funding boost
A cell line being developed by Western musculoskeletal researcher Dr. Cheryle Seguin may hold the key researchers need to unlock the secrets of chordoma.
Come land on the Red Planet
It’s going to be a wild ride on a cosmic scale, so come share the Mars Science Laboratory landing with Western.
Off to Western events coming soon
For first-year university students, those early days can be filled with questions and anxieties as they make the transition to university life. But fear not, Off to Western looks to take some of that apprehension away.
Heat warning in effect
The London-Middlesex Health Unit has issued a new heat alert for Monday July 23, 2012. The forecast high is 35 degrees Celsius, and when combined with high humidity it may create humidex values that will make the temperature feel more like low 40s.
Western boasts eight Vanier winners
Eight Western students have been named recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, Canada’s most prestigious scholarship for doctoral students.
Alumnus inspires prostate cancer fundraiser
Two first-year Western students left London in early May to spend their summer pedalling their way across the country to raise awareness for prostate cancer.
Former Mustangs keep their oars in the water
Former Mustangs Craig McAllister and Glen Burston have since hung up their rowing oars in the competitive sense, but continue to test the business waters at Hudson Boats Works, a London, Ont.-based manufacturer of Olympic-class rowing shells and a world leader in the development of racing hull shapes.
Heat alert issued
The London-Middlesex Health Unit has issued a heat alert for Tuesday, July 17. Precautions are urged for those members of the Western community working outside.
Hospitality Services job fair scheduled
Hospitality Services will host its annual job fair from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 in London Hall.
Researchers exploring Martian ‘oddities’
By investigating extremely detailed images of Mars, Western researchers have discovered further evidence linking subsurface volatiles, such as water or ice, to previously recognized (but thought to be rare) pits on the Martian surface.
Seeking answers to cancer’s questions
Innovation solutions from two Western scientists have received new funding from the Canadian Cancer Society. The grants were two of 28 representing a $5.4 million investment across the country announced today.
Students’ pitch perfect at competition
A business pitch by Western students Cyrus Nambakhsh and Hassan Ahmed from the Medical Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering programs was right on target at the TechAlliance ’60 second pitch’ competition.
Breakthrough gets funding boost
A cell line being developed by Western musculoskeletal researcher Dr. Cheryle Seguin may hold the key researchers need to unlock the secrets of chordoma.
Come land on the Red Planet
It’s going to be a wild ride on a cosmic scale, so come share the Mars Science Laboratory landing with Western.
Off to Western events coming soon
For first-year university students, those early days can be filled with questions and anxieties as they make the transition to university life. But fear not, Off to Western looks to take some of that apprehension away.
Heat warning in effect
The London-Middlesex Health Unit has issued a new heat alert for Monday July 23, 2012. The forecast high is 35 degrees Celsius, and when combined with high humidity it may create humidex values that will make the temperature feel more like low 40s.
Western boasts eight Vanier winners
Eight Western students have been named recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, Canada’s most prestigious scholarship for doctoral students.
Alumnus inspires prostate cancer fundraiser
Two first-year Western students left London in early May to spend their summer pedalling their way across the country to raise awareness for prostate cancer.
Former Mustangs keep their oars in the water
Former Mustangs Craig McAllister and Glen Burston have since hung up their rowing oars in the competitive sense, but continue to test the business waters at Hudson Boats Works, a London, Ont.-based manufacturer of Olympic-class rowing shells and a world leader in the development of racing hull shapes.
Heat alert issued
The London-Middlesex Health Unit has issued a heat alert for Tuesday, July 17. Precautions are urged for those members of the Western community working outside.