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Month: September 2012

Winders: Wente’s actions a product of a world we created

Winders: Wente’s actions a product of a world we created

Maybe I’ve lost my ability to be shocked. Amid the frenzy around the accusing and, later, double-secret probation of Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente this week, I was struck by one question: Why are we so surprised? I came up under a traditional …

Your website feedback sought

Your website feedback sought

If you’re reading this story, then you’ve likely noticed our new website. In fact, we are launching a number of new sites across several faculties and support units today.

Enjoy a ‘marketable’ idea

Enjoy a ‘marketable’ idea

There’s nothing like picking up some fresh fruit and vegetables, and now you don’t even have to leave campus to get them.

Career Fair scheduled

Career Fair scheduled

The Student Success Centre invites students and alumni from all faculties to attend the annual Western’s Career Fair 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Western Student Recreation Centre.

Study sees decline in post-surgery deaths

Study sees decline in post-surgery deaths

Over the last half century, post-surgery deaths have experienced a dramatic decline, with anaesthetic deaths leading the way with a 90 per cent decline, according to Western research led by Dr. Daniel Bainbridge.

London Police investigating sexual assault at Western

London Police investigating sexual assault at Western

The following message has been sent to all students in each of Western’s eight residences: London Police are investigating a sexual assault that took place in one of our residences, and an investigation is still ongoing.

Skinner: Does Romney’s evangelical dilemma matter?

Skinner: Does Romney’s evangelical dilemma matter?

Mitt Romney is a Mormon, and in the Republican Party where evangelical Christians make up a large portion of the party’s base, they are not necessarily comfortable with having a Mormon as their candidate for the U.S. presidency. A substantial number of evangelicals do not see Mormonism as a legitimate religion, going so far as to label the faith a cult and discount their Christian credentials, even if the official name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dashboard plugs campus into energy data

Starting today, you can monitor in real time the energy use of your campus building – or the use of any building across campus – using Western’s Real Time Energy Dashboard.

Your website feedback sought

Your website feedback sought

If you’re reading this story, then you’ve likely noticed our new website. In fact, we are launching a number of new sites across several faculties and support units today.

Enjoy a ‘marketable’ idea

Enjoy a ‘marketable’ idea

There’s nothing like picking up some fresh fruit and vegetables, and now you don’t even have to leave campus to get them.

Career Fair scheduled

Career Fair scheduled

The Student Success Centre invites students and alumni from all faculties to attend the annual Western’s Career Fair 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Western Student Recreation Centre.

Study sees decline in post-surgery deaths

Study sees decline in post-surgery deaths

Over the last half century, post-surgery deaths have experienced a dramatic decline, with anaesthetic deaths leading the way with a 90 per cent decline, according to Western research led by Dr. Daniel Bainbridge.

London Police investigating sexual assault at Western

London Police investigating sexual assault at Western

The following message has been sent to all students in each of Western’s eight residences: London Police are investigating a sexual assault that took place in one of our residences, and an investigation is still ongoing.

Skinner: Does Romney’s evangelical dilemma matter?

Skinner: Does Romney’s evangelical dilemma matter?

Mitt Romney is a Mormon, and in the Republican Party where evangelical Christians make up a large portion of the party’s base, they are not necessarily comfortable with having a Mormon as their candidate for the U.S. presidency. A substantial number of evangelicals do not see Mormonism as a legitimate religion, going so far as to label the faith a cult and discount their Christian credentials, even if the official name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dashboard plugs campus into energy data

Starting today, you can monitor in real time the energy use of your campus building – or the use of any building across campus – using Western’s Real Time Energy Dashboard.