The Western community is mourning the death of Wolfgang Vincenti Hagn, 38, a Faculty of Social Science student, who died Thursday, April 18 from colon cancer. Hagn is survived by his wife, Barbara Rose; parents, George and Ana Maria Vincenti; brother, Rin …
Month: April 2013
Giving dance its due review in research
When Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) opened in Paris in 1913, the ballet nearly caused a riot. Now, a century later, Don Wright Faculty of Music lecturer Miranda Wickett’s paper, Spring in Wartime: The Post-War Effects on Bausch’s Le Sacre du Printemps, is causing a similar stir amongst dance researchers.
Competition puts students’ research on the clock
Their research may have taken years to form, but Western graduate students had a mere three minutes to distill the complexities and significance of their work at the second annual 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
Western targets funds on Clusters of Research Excellence
Western officials see a new initiative as a way of bringing the university’s best minds together.
Music Issue: Finding a better fit on a different stage
“If Bob Dylan did it, I could do it.” Western Music professor Jay Hodgson knew a modest voice was not going to stop him from pursuing a career in music.
Mustangs’ Trung named among OUA’s Women of Influence
HAMILTON – Western Mustangs swimmer Jennifer Trung has been named one of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Women of Influence for 2013. The award, now in its 10th year, honours female student-athletes who have excelled in their chosen sports and fields of study.
Music Issue: Playing, studying the world around her
Playing with other musicians and instruments in her spare time inspires Music Education professor Kari Veblen’s academic life. Every Wednesday, Veblen and a group of friends get together to share their love of music.
Meyer: Exploring the science of work engagement
If you have ever ‘gotten lost in your work,’ you know what it feels like to be engaged.
Rollout of We Speak results begins
More than 3,000 of us have spoken. Now, it’s time to find out what we said as the first wave of results from the We Speak faculty and staff survey, conducted last fall, are set for release.
Provost: Budget remains on sound footing
Despite uncertainty regarding provincial government operating grants and lower revenues, Western remains on solid financial footing, said Janice Deakin, provost and vice-president (academic).
Music Issue: Realizing her dream in face of reality
The setting sun on the villa was her stage, seating was in the backyard, and there were rugged mountains in the background of the Tuscan landscape. Kelsey Vicary was ready to step out on the stage in the role of Countess Almaviva last year in Le Nozze di Figaro.
Music Issue: Teaching, singing complete this artist
Throughout his operatic career, baritone Todd Wieczorek has had his fair share of wardrobe malfunctions. But his most embarrassing experience was during a high school summer theatre production when he split his pants while doing what he calls a “spread eagle.”
Music Issue: Physical reminders of music’s power
Fiona Wilkinson’s career as a flutist was just taking off when it almost ended one night on Vancouver Island in 1980.
Giving dance its due review in research
When Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) opened in Paris in 1913, the ballet nearly caused a riot. Now, a century later, Don Wright Faculty of Music lecturer Miranda Wickett’s paper, Spring in Wartime: The Post-War Effects on Bausch’s Le Sacre du Printemps, is causing a similar stir amongst dance researchers.
Competition puts students’ research on the clock
Their research may have taken years to form, but Western graduate students had a mere three minutes to distill the complexities and significance of their work at the second annual 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
Western targets funds on Clusters of Research Excellence
Western officials see a new initiative as a way of bringing the university’s best minds together.
Music Issue: Finding a better fit on a different stage
“If Bob Dylan did it, I could do it.” Western Music professor Jay Hodgson knew a modest voice was not going to stop him from pursuing a career in music.
Mustangs’ Trung named among OUA’s Women of Influence
HAMILTON – Western Mustangs swimmer Jennifer Trung has been named one of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Women of Influence for 2013. The award, now in its 10th year, honours female student-athletes who have excelled in their chosen sports and fields of study.
Music Issue: Playing, studying the world around her
Playing with other musicians and instruments in her spare time inspires Music Education professor Kari Veblen’s academic life. Every Wednesday, Veblen and a group of friends get together to share their love of music.
Meyer: Exploring the science of work engagement
If you have ever ‘gotten lost in your work,’ you know what it feels like to be engaged.
Rollout of We Speak results begins
More than 3,000 of us have spoken. Now, it’s time to find out what we said as the first wave of results from the We Speak faculty and staff survey, conducted last fall, are set for release.
Provost: Budget remains on sound footing
Despite uncertainty regarding provincial government operating grants and lower revenues, Western remains on solid financial footing, said Janice Deakin, provost and vice-president (academic).
Music Issue: Realizing her dream in face of reality
The setting sun on the villa was her stage, seating was in the backyard, and there were rugged mountains in the background of the Tuscan landscape. Kelsey Vicary was ready to step out on the stage in the role of Countess Almaviva last year in Le Nozze di Figaro.
Music Issue: Teaching, singing complete this artist
Throughout his operatic career, baritone Todd Wieczorek has had his fair share of wardrobe malfunctions. But his most embarrassing experience was during a high school summer theatre production when he split his pants while doing what he calls a “spread eagle.”
Music Issue: Physical reminders of music’s power
Fiona Wilkinson’s career as a flutist was just taking off when it almost ended one night on Vancouver Island in 1980.