Western officials remain on alert for any possible weather-related problems as the remnants of Hurricane Sandy make their way across the region. Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for London-Middlesex, predicting winds of 60 km/hr gusting up to …
Month: October 2012
Professor makes family connection in obesity battle
As alarming as it was, it didn’t come as a surprise to Shauna Burke. The recent Statistics Canada report showing one third of Canadian children are either overweight or obese is symptomatic of a serious, public health concern, said the Health Sciences professor.
Student urges London to ‘get moving’
Kristen Roglasky, a master’s student in Kinesiology at Western, has partnered with Special Olympics London and fitness organizations, such as YMCA London and the Hutton House, to commemorate International Fitness Day on Oct. 13.
New school rethinks arts and humanities education
Next fall, Western will welcome 25 undergraduate students to its new School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH), a unique-to-Canada program offering what organizers call an elite liberal arts education.
Conversation develops in wake of Wente controversy
Sparked by controversy surrounding Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente, discussions about plagiarism are popping up across campus – particularly, and not surprisingly, in journalism classes.
Quinn: Western looks to expand partnership with Africa
On Thursday, Oct. 18, Western will host a number of its African partners from universities and governments across the African continent, along with leaders from government, funding agencies, research partners and other universities across Canada.
Winders: Rankings tell a deeper story about West, not just Western
What we’ll remember is we didn’t fare well. But there is a different lesson, one more broadly about the West than Western, that needs discussed far more.
Traister: University, students lose a ‘champion’
Dr. Lisa Zeitz, who died Saturday, joined the Department of English on July 1, 1989. She held a PhD from Queen’s University, an MA from the University of Virginia and a BA from Queen’s University. Her specialty was Restoration and 18th century English literature, with a particular interest in religious and intellectual history, narrative technique and landscape aesthetics.
Suspect was ‘on the radar’
Last week’s arrest of a serial sex offender who spent one September evening lurking in neighbourhoods adjacent to campus raised concerns among students and organizations who believe the threat should have been made known to them early on by police.
Researcher calls for rethink on farm subsidies
The federal government needs to stop putting money into the past and start thinking about the future when it comes to the billions it pours into the agricultural sector every year, according to one Richard Ivey School of Business professor.
Martian atlas maps what we know about the Red Planet … so far
For this self-described ‘Child of Apollo,’ there was no question where he would land one day.
Campus police reinforce importance of safety
Students living on or off campus should not let down their guard when it comes to safety as the result of police arresting a suspect in series of break-ins in the vicinity of the university, said Elgin Austen, Director of Campus Police Services.
Mandate agreement stresses student success
Students take centre stage in the strategic mandate proposal, which Western delivered to Glen Murray, Ontario’s Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities today. The proposal is part of the minister’s review of the postsecondary education system that began with a discussion paper, Strengthening Ontario’s Centres of Creative, Innovation and Knowledge, released in late June.
Professor makes family connection in obesity battle
As alarming as it was, it didn’t come as a surprise to Shauna Burke. The recent Statistics Canada report showing one third of Canadian children are either overweight or obese is symptomatic of a serious, public health concern, said the Health Sciences professor.
Student urges London to ‘get moving’
Kristen Roglasky, a master’s student in Kinesiology at Western, has partnered with Special Olympics London and fitness organizations, such as YMCA London and the Hutton House, to commemorate International Fitness Day on Oct. 13.
New school rethinks arts and humanities education
Next fall, Western will welcome 25 undergraduate students to its new School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH), a unique-to-Canada program offering what organizers call an elite liberal arts education.
Conversation develops in wake of Wente controversy
Sparked by controversy surrounding Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente, discussions about plagiarism are popping up across campus – particularly, and not surprisingly, in journalism classes.
Quinn: Western looks to expand partnership with Africa
On Thursday, Oct. 18, Western will host a number of its African partners from universities and governments across the African continent, along with leaders from government, funding agencies, research partners and other universities across Canada.
Winders: Rankings tell a deeper story about West, not just Western
What we’ll remember is we didn’t fare well. But there is a different lesson, one more broadly about the West than Western, that needs discussed far more.
Traister: University, students lose a ‘champion’
Dr. Lisa Zeitz, who died Saturday, joined the Department of English on July 1, 1989. She held a PhD from Queen’s University, an MA from the University of Virginia and a BA from Queen’s University. Her specialty was Restoration and 18th century English literature, with a particular interest in religious and intellectual history, narrative technique and landscape aesthetics.
Suspect was ‘on the radar’
Last week’s arrest of a serial sex offender who spent one September evening lurking in neighbourhoods adjacent to campus raised concerns among students and organizations who believe the threat should have been made known to them early on by police.
Researcher calls for rethink on farm subsidies
The federal government needs to stop putting money into the past and start thinking about the future when it comes to the billions it pours into the agricultural sector every year, according to one Richard Ivey School of Business professor.
Martian atlas maps what we know about the Red Planet … so far
For this self-described ‘Child of Apollo,’ there was no question where he would land one day.
Campus police reinforce importance of safety
Students living on or off campus should not let down their guard when it comes to safety as the result of police arresting a suspect in series of break-ins in the vicinity of the university, said Elgin Austen, Director of Campus Police Services.
Mandate agreement stresses student success
Students take centre stage in the strategic mandate proposal, which Western delivered to Glen Murray, Ontario’s Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities today. The proposal is part of the minister’s review of the postsecondary education system that began with a discussion paper, Strengthening Ontario’s Centres of Creative, Innovation and Knowledge, released in late June.