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 …
Month: September 2012
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.
Western Heads East still answering the call
For Western Heads East, an upcoming 10th anniversary celebration is the fruit of a lamentation that mobilized the campus community to action.
Bipolar, pregnancy link sought
Western professor Verinder Sharma knows the subject needs clarity. So he and his team went looking for it.
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
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
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
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?
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.
Thompson and McKellar: Goodman Lectures create a legacy from tragedy
The Joanne Goodman Lectures, which have been a notable event at Western and the broader community well beyond London for three and a half decades, began in tragedy.
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.
Habitat club builds community beyond The Gates
When it comes to building up communities, one campus group literally has it nailed.
Country music stardom beckons student
Genevieve Fisher is no stranger to the country music scene.
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.
Western Heads East still answering the call
For Western Heads East, an upcoming 10th anniversary celebration is the fruit of a lamentation that mobilized the campus community to action.
Bipolar, pregnancy link sought
Western professor Verinder Sharma knows the subject needs clarity. So he and his team went looking for it.
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
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
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
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?
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.
Thompson and McKellar: Goodman Lectures create a legacy from tragedy
The Joanne Goodman Lectures, which have been a notable event at Western and the broader community well beyond London for three and a half decades, began in tragedy.
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.
Habitat club builds community beyond The Gates
When it comes to building up communities, one campus group literally has it nailed.
Country music stardom beckons student
Genevieve Fisher is no stranger to the country music scene.