Western researchers Elizabeth Greene and Alexander Meyer, along with nine Classical Studies students, arrived in Northumberland, England this week. For the next six weeks, Greene and Meyer will lead these students in an archaeological dig at Western’ …
Month: May 2013
Strike affects elevator repair on campus
A strike by the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) is affecting elevator repair and maintenance on campus.
Western to graduate 156 new medical doctors
Graduates Andrea Lo and Michael Verbora of the Meds Class of 2013 exemplify the leadership qualities that Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry strives to instill in each of its students.
Teaching conference explores high-impact practices
Classroom skills and strategies take centre stage today as the Spring Perspectives on Teaching Conference, presented by the Teaching Support Centre, kicks off this morning.
Legendary Mustangs coach Fairs receives McManus Award
Western Mustangs legend Jack Fairs was honoured by Ontario University Athletics (OUA) with the John McManus Award at the OUA Honour Awards banquet Thursday evening in Gravenhurst, Ont.
Western president to accompany Governor General on Africa visit
Western President Amit Chakma will join David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and a delegation of Canadian public and private sector leaders on state visits to the Republic of Ghana, May 13-16, and the Republic of Botswana, May 16-19.
Edmunds: Observations on small research grant changes
Despite the warm spring weather, a research chill has settled on social science and humanities researchers at Western.
Solomon: Celebrating a career unlike any other
I have been on the faculty at the Law School for 41 years. I am still here, not because I am allergic to fun, as one of my colleagues has suggested. Rather, I have remained an academic, because there is simply no other work that I would rather do.
McDayter: MOOCing about with education
The MOOC – or, on the off chance you have been hiding in an attic for the last year or so, the ‘massively open online course’ – is, we have been reliably informed, capable of great feats of pedagogical prowess. It is a transformative application of technology to teaching, a tremendous boon for universities, and a godsend for our hard-pressed students.
Professor explores generic drug effectiveness
It’s likely if you’re sick, your doctor is more inclined to prescribe a brand name drug in place of its generic equivalent. Or maybe you would rather pick up some Advil for that headache, instead of the less expensive pharmacy brand of ibuprofen.
New dean sees a lot of himself in faculty
In the Ivey Business School, Robert (Bob) Kennedy has found an institution that mirrors his career in many ways.
International flair highlights Western’s convocation
Fourteen distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees as Western hosts its 301st Convocation this June.
Gift allows students, researcher to drill down for answers
Burns Cheadle is never short on questions. Now, the Petroleum Geology chair has the capacity to answer a few more of them far faster than before, thanks to a $5 million gift-in-kind from Schlumberger Canada.
Strike affects elevator repair on campus
A strike by the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) is affecting elevator repair and maintenance on campus.
Western to graduate 156 new medical doctors
Graduates Andrea Lo and Michael Verbora of the Meds Class of 2013 exemplify the leadership qualities that Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry strives to instill in each of its students.
Teaching conference explores high-impact practices
Classroom skills and strategies take centre stage today as the Spring Perspectives on Teaching Conference, presented by the Teaching Support Centre, kicks off this morning.
Legendary Mustangs coach Fairs receives McManus Award
Western Mustangs legend Jack Fairs was honoured by Ontario University Athletics (OUA) with the John McManus Award at the OUA Honour Awards banquet Thursday evening in Gravenhurst, Ont.
Western president to accompany Governor General on Africa visit
Western President Amit Chakma will join David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and a delegation of Canadian public and private sector leaders on state visits to the Republic of Ghana, May 13-16, and the Republic of Botswana, May 16-19.
Edmunds: Observations on small research grant changes
Despite the warm spring weather, a research chill has settled on social science and humanities researchers at Western.
Solomon: Celebrating a career unlike any other
I have been on the faculty at the Law School for 41 years. I am still here, not because I am allergic to fun, as one of my colleagues has suggested. Rather, I have remained an academic, because there is simply no other work that I would rather do.
McDayter: MOOCing about with education
The MOOC – or, on the off chance you have been hiding in an attic for the last year or so, the ‘massively open online course’ – is, we have been reliably informed, capable of great feats of pedagogical prowess. It is a transformative application of technology to teaching, a tremendous boon for universities, and a godsend for our hard-pressed students.
Professor explores generic drug effectiveness
It’s likely if you’re sick, your doctor is more inclined to prescribe a brand name drug in place of its generic equivalent. Or maybe you would rather pick up some Advil for that headache, instead of the less expensive pharmacy brand of ibuprofen.
New dean sees a lot of himself in faculty
In the Ivey Business School, Robert (Bob) Kennedy has found an institution that mirrors his career in many ways.
International flair highlights Western’s convocation
Fourteen distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees as Western hosts its 301st Convocation this June.
Gift allows students, researcher to drill down for answers
Burns Cheadle is never short on questions. Now, the Petroleum Geology chair has the capacity to answer a few more of them far faster than before, thanks to a $5 million gift-in-kind from Schlumberger Canada.