For Andrew Wade, it was a face-to-face meeting like no other. A postdoctoral fellow in Western’s Anthropology department, he has been working with a forensic artist from John Abbott College reconstructing the identities of three Egyptian mummies, laid t …
Month: January 2013
Winders: Shed a ‘tier,’ don’t add one to postsecondary research
For a newspaper columnist, attention is a divine right. Seriously, even the Gospels – the most look-at-me text I can think of right now – weren’t written with little pictures of the author embedded in the text. (And I say that with all awareness of what lurks above.)
McDayter and Paulson: Teachers, technology come together at symposium
What are the implications for education of the tremendous revolution in new media reshaping our society and culture?
Owen documentary now available in Canada
The BBC-TV program Panorama featured Western neuroscientist Adrian Owen last fall detailing his revolutionary efforts to communicate with severely brain-injured patients.
Stewart, Bone named Mustangs Athletes of the Week
Track and field athletes Robin Bone and Taylor Stewart have been named the Western Mustangs Goodlife Fitness Athletes of the week for Jan. 14-20.
Theatre Western nominated for magazine honours
Theatre Western has been nominated for four Beat DISH Magazine Awards for the group’s productions of Jerome, The Historical Spectacle and Legally Blonde. The annual Beat DISH Awards celebrate the best in London theatre.
Researchers identify new genetic mutation for ALS
Western researchers have identified a new genetic mutation for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), opening the door to future targeted therapies.
Legendary Canadian artists to lecture
Legendary Canadian artists Jane and Tony Urquhart bring lessons from their travels to Western to help celebrate the McIntosh Gallery’s 70th anniversary. Their lecture, Power and Place: Landscape in the Visual and Literary Arts, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 in Conron Hall, University College.
Winders: No answers, only questions and sadness
At times like this, I feel I stand out like a sore thumb in my adopted home.
Basen: Does our future rest in digital boon or doom?
In an increasingly digital world, what fate awaits higher education? Are we destined for a digital boon, or headed rapidly toward digital doom?
University, student groups await final field decision
There may be no more playing dirty – or even waiting to play – for some Western athletes, if a new plan between student groups and the university wins approval later this month.
Western team among unit earning NATO honour
For the last six years, Western faculty members Ray Kao, Brian Church and Vivian McAlister have spent numerous months in Afghanistan providing advanced surgical and medical care to coalition, Afghan civilian and enemy casualties.
PMA celebrates three decades of relationships
For the past three decades, it has been the voice of the university’s managers, professional employees, librarians and police sergeants. Western’s Professional & Managerial Association (PMA) celebrated its 30th anniversary in December, marking a long collegial relationship with both university staff and administration.
Winders: Shed a ‘tier,’ don’t add one to postsecondary research
For a newspaper columnist, attention is a divine right. Seriously, even the Gospels – the most look-at-me text I can think of right now – weren’t written with little pictures of the author embedded in the text. (And I say that with all awareness of what lurks above.)
McDayter and Paulson: Teachers, technology come together at symposium
What are the implications for education of the tremendous revolution in new media reshaping our society and culture?
Owen documentary now available in Canada
The BBC-TV program Panorama featured Western neuroscientist Adrian Owen last fall detailing his revolutionary efforts to communicate with severely brain-injured patients.
Stewart, Bone named Mustangs Athletes of the Week
Track and field athletes Robin Bone and Taylor Stewart have been named the Western Mustangs Goodlife Fitness Athletes of the week for Jan. 14-20.
Theatre Western nominated for magazine honours
Theatre Western has been nominated for four Beat DISH Magazine Awards for the group’s productions of Jerome, The Historical Spectacle and Legally Blonde. The annual Beat DISH Awards celebrate the best in London theatre.
Researchers identify new genetic mutation for ALS
Western researchers have identified a new genetic mutation for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), opening the door to future targeted therapies.
Legendary Canadian artists to lecture
Legendary Canadian artists Jane and Tony Urquhart bring lessons from their travels to Western to help celebrate the McIntosh Gallery’s 70th anniversary. Their lecture, Power and Place: Landscape in the Visual and Literary Arts, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 in Conron Hall, University College.
Winders: No answers, only questions and sadness
At times like this, I feel I stand out like a sore thumb in my adopted home.
Basen: Does our future rest in digital boon or doom?
In an increasingly digital world, what fate awaits higher education? Are we destined for a digital boon, or headed rapidly toward digital doom?
University, student groups await final field decision
There may be no more playing dirty – or even waiting to play – for some Western athletes, if a new plan between student groups and the university wins approval later this month.
Western team among unit earning NATO honour
For the last six years, Western faculty members Ray Kao, Brian Church and Vivian McAlister have spent numerous months in Afghanistan providing advanced surgical and medical care to coalition, Afghan civilian and enemy casualties.
PMA celebrates three decades of relationships
For the past three decades, it has been the voice of the university’s managers, professional employees, librarians and police sergeants. Western’s Professional & Managerial Association (PMA) celebrated its 30th anniversary in December, marking a long collegial relationship with both university staff and administration.