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Month: December 2012

USC, SOGS, Western join on artificial turf fields project

USC, SOGS, Western join on artificial turf fields project

After nearly two years of discussion, including multiple consultations with elected student representatives from the University Students’ Council and the Society of Graduate Students, a proposal has been agreed upon to commission the construction of two  …

Information session for next Western CIM course set for Dec. 11

Information session for next Western CIM course set for Dec. 11

Leaders and staff are invited to an information session to learn about Western's Canadian Institute of Management (CIM) program.  A new class begins in January and new participants are welcome. Classes are held during the day on main campus. The Western CIM program is...

UWOFA scholarships announced

The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) awarded 36 scholarships to students from 11 Western faculties. The awards, funded by the UWOFA membership, were handed out at an event on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the Great Hall, Somerville House.

Ahmed: Get with the Times, New Roman

Here’s a little secret: I mostly judge a book by its cover – despite what I’ve been taught in school. More specifically, I judge the font used on the cover. So trust me when I say that even if a book adorned with Comic Sans is a real page-turner, I just won’t be able to take it seriously.

Western News names Newsmakers 2012

We’ve got ‘Next’ In December, six Western students from three faculties were selected as part of 'The Next 36' – a search for Canada’s most promising and innovative undergraduates. Pictured are, from left, Lauren Hasegawa (Faculty of Engineering); Owen Ou, Ali Jiwani...

Western Libraries creating global space

Western Libraries creating global space

At a time when the university is ramping up its international strategy and turning its gaze outward, it is also looking in – aiming to bring the world to Western by way of renewed library spaces that will foster the sharing of diverse knowledge and culture on campus.

Information session for next Western CIM course set for Dec. 11

Information session for next Western CIM course set for Dec. 11

Leaders and staff are invited to an information session to learn about Western's Canadian Institute of Management (CIM) program.  A new class begins in January and new participants are welcome. Classes are held during the day on main campus. The Western CIM program is...

UWOFA scholarships announced

The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) awarded 36 scholarships to students from 11 Western faculties. The awards, funded by the UWOFA membership, were handed out at an event on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the Great Hall, Somerville House.

Ahmed: Get with the Times, New Roman

Here’s a little secret: I mostly judge a book by its cover – despite what I’ve been taught in school. More specifically, I judge the font used on the cover. So trust me when I say that even if a book adorned with Comic Sans is a real page-turner, I just won’t be able to take it seriously.

Western News names Newsmakers 2012

We’ve got ‘Next’ In December, six Western students from three faculties were selected as part of 'The Next 36' – a search for Canada’s most promising and innovative undergraduates. Pictured are, from left, Lauren Hasegawa (Faculty of Engineering); Owen Ou, Ali Jiwani...

Western Libraries creating global space

Western Libraries creating global space

At a time when the university is ramping up its international strategy and turning its gaze outward, it is also looking in – aiming to bring the world to Western by way of renewed library spaces that will foster the sharing of diverse knowledge and culture on campus.