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Month: August 2012
Tracking earlier detection of breast cancer
Two Western professors’ research into the early detection of breast cancer are part of eight innovative new projects across the country that will share more than $3.2 million in funding from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Male charged with criminal harassment
London Police Service has charged a 32-year old male with criminal harassment following an incident on campus property Tuesday evening involving a female student. The charge followed an investigation by Western’s Campus Community Police Service (CCPS).
Mosquito control begins Saturday
Abell Pest control of London will be on campus this Saturday (Aug. 18) to treat catch basins for control of mosquito larva.
New treatment target for melanoma skin cancer
New research from Western University has identified a potential new target for the treatment of melanoma, the deadliest of all skin cancers.
In Memoriam – Megan Davey
Megan Davey, associate professor in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, passed away suddenly on Aug. 10.
Canada needs (international) talent
Why must Canada become the 21st century leader in international education? Because the country needs top talent to fuel innovation, drive economic prosperity and propel its society forward.
Research finds egg yolks almost as bad as smoking
Newly published research led by Western’s Dr. David Spence shows that eating egg yolks accelerates atherosclerosis in a manner similar to smoking cigarettes.
Explaining those feelings of deja vu
Most people have been in a situation that suddenly feels strangely familiar, while also realizing that they have never been in that specific place before.
Expect delays along Western Road
Western community members should be advised that access by vehicles to the main campus from Western Road will be interrupted for the next two weeks.
Western alumna grabs Olympic silver
Western staff, students and alumni have been in the limelight – or in the case of rower Lesley Thompson-Willie (BA’82, Bed’83) the silver light – at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.
Ivey students bring case teaching to China
Six students from Ivey’s MBA and MSc programs got to experience a different role in the classroom and gain a glimpse of life half way around the world.
In Memoriam – Dr. Andre Gauthier
Western’s flag will be at half-mast on Friday, Aug. 10, in memory of Dr. Andre Gauthier, who passed away suddenly on July 27.
Tracking earlier detection of breast cancer
Two Western professors’ research into the early detection of breast cancer are part of eight innovative new projects across the country that will share more than $3.2 million in funding from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Male charged with criminal harassment
London Police Service has charged a 32-year old male with criminal harassment following an incident on campus property Tuesday evening involving a female student. The charge followed an investigation by Western’s Campus Community Police Service (CCPS).
Mosquito control begins Saturday
Abell Pest control of London will be on campus this Saturday (Aug. 18) to treat catch basins for control of mosquito larva.
New treatment target for melanoma skin cancer
New research from Western University has identified a potential new target for the treatment of melanoma, the deadliest of all skin cancers.
In Memoriam – Megan Davey
Megan Davey, associate professor in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, passed away suddenly on Aug. 10.
Canada needs (international) talent
Why must Canada become the 21st century leader in international education? Because the country needs top talent to fuel innovation, drive economic prosperity and propel its society forward.
Research finds egg yolks almost as bad as smoking
Newly published research led by Western’s Dr. David Spence shows that eating egg yolks accelerates atherosclerosis in a manner similar to smoking cigarettes.
Explaining those feelings of deja vu
Most people have been in a situation that suddenly feels strangely familiar, while also realizing that they have never been in that specific place before.
Expect delays along Western Road
Western community members should be advised that access by vehicles to the main campus from Western Road will be interrupted for the next two weeks.
Western alumna grabs Olympic silver
Western staff, students and alumni have been in the limelight – or in the case of rower Lesley Thompson-Willie (BA’82, Bed’83) the silver light – at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.
Ivey students bring case teaching to China
Six students from Ivey’s MBA and MSc programs got to experience a different role in the classroom and gain a glimpse of life half way around the world.
In Memoriam – Dr. Andre Gauthier
Western’s flag will be at half-mast on Friday, Aug. 10, in memory of Dr. Andre Gauthier, who passed away suddenly on July 27.