Starting Thursday, May 2, the City of London begins repair work on the southbound lanes of Richmond Street’s Brough Bridge, spanning the Thames River near campus. The project is expected to run through November 2013. Vehicle and foot traffic across t …
Month: April 2013
Tentative agreement reached with CUPE Local 2692
A new two-year tentative agreement was reached on Wednesday, April 24 between Western and CUPE Local 2692, representing approximately 570 food services assistants, food supervisors, cooks, chefs and food stores persons in Western’s Hospitality Services department.
Researchers propose ‘brand new’ way of investigating cancer’s spread
Western researchers may have found another in-road into one day stopping the metastasis (spread) of breast cancer, by targeting the kisspeptin receptor protein (KISS1R), which binds kisspeptins – products of the KISS1 gene.
Leckie: Re-evaluating my definition of a sporting life
Never again would I take Canadian sporting facilities for granted. I never knew you could do so much with so little. These were the thoughts I took away from my visit to Cuba.
Groux: Bringing international hearts closer together
There is an abundance of organizations in western countries like Canada working abroad to help solve perceived problems. Some of these organizations build wells, houses or schools, while others may promote human rights or female education in these developinig countries.
Researchers confirm pine bark extract could reduce cataract risk
A winter after discovering Canada for France, Jacques Cartier’s exploration crew started suffering and dying from the dreadful scurvy disease in 1535. But thanks to an Iroquoian healer, they were miraculously cured by a tea made from pine bark.
Survey shows high engagement, opportunity for improvements
Results from the We Speak faculty and staff survey, conducted last fall, showed room for celebration, but also room for improvement.
Education City conversation continues
No doubt the lines of communication are open between the City of London, Western and Fanshawe College.
Unique assignment inspires Indspire to act
Chantelle Richmond was looking to give her students a fun assignment to wrap up her second-year Indigenous Environment class. Little did she know it would take on a life of its own.
No one way to the top of the charts
The times may be a-changin’, but the recipe for a Top 40 hit, however, has always remained the same, according to Popular Music Studies professor Robert Toft.
Carson steps into top campus police post
For John Carson, it was, quite frankly, an easy decision to make.
We Speak evolves into We Act
We have spoken. So, what now?
Campus Digest: Institute builds statistical mechanics foundations
Each year, the Rotman Summer Institute brings graduate students together with exceptional faculty from around the world to focus on a topic of special interest. The institute will take place Sunday, July 14-Saturday, July 20, on the shores of Lake Huron.
Tentative agreement reached with CUPE Local 2692
A new two-year tentative agreement was reached on Wednesday, April 24 between Western and CUPE Local 2692, representing approximately 570 food services assistants, food supervisors, cooks, chefs and food stores persons in Western’s Hospitality Services department.
Researchers propose ‘brand new’ way of investigating cancer’s spread
Western researchers may have found another in-road into one day stopping the metastasis (spread) of breast cancer, by targeting the kisspeptin receptor protein (KISS1R), which binds kisspeptins – products of the KISS1 gene.
Leckie: Re-evaluating my definition of a sporting life
Never again would I take Canadian sporting facilities for granted. I never knew you could do so much with so little. These were the thoughts I took away from my visit to Cuba.
Groux: Bringing international hearts closer together
There is an abundance of organizations in western countries like Canada working abroad to help solve perceived problems. Some of these organizations build wells, houses or schools, while others may promote human rights or female education in these developinig countries.
Researchers confirm pine bark extract could reduce cataract risk
A winter after discovering Canada for France, Jacques Cartier’s exploration crew started suffering and dying from the dreadful scurvy disease in 1535. But thanks to an Iroquoian healer, they were miraculously cured by a tea made from pine bark.
Survey shows high engagement, opportunity for improvements
Results from the We Speak faculty and staff survey, conducted last fall, showed room for celebration, but also room for improvement.
Education City conversation continues
No doubt the lines of communication are open between the City of London, Western and Fanshawe College.
Unique assignment inspires Indspire to act
Chantelle Richmond was looking to give her students a fun assignment to wrap up her second-year Indigenous Environment class. Little did she know it would take on a life of its own.
No one way to the top of the charts
The times may be a-changin’, but the recipe for a Top 40 hit, however, has always remained the same, according to Popular Music Studies professor Robert Toft.
Carson steps into top campus police post
For John Carson, it was, quite frankly, an easy decision to make.
We Speak evolves into We Act
We have spoken. So, what now?
Campus Digest: Institute builds statistical mechanics foundations
Each year, the Rotman Summer Institute brings graduate students together with exceptional faculty from around the world to focus on a topic of special interest. The institute will take place Sunday, July 14-Saturday, July 20, on the shores of Lake Huron.