Western researchers will receive $20 million dollars as members of the newly formed Heart and Stroke Foundation Research Leadership Circle. The funding, part of a $300 million multi-year commitment to 19 of Canada’s leading research institutions, is des …
Month: June 2013
Salomaa: Rules are made by people and can be changed
Graduates must remember there are more things left to learn and that often “searching is better than finding,” said Arto Salomaa, one of the world’s most influential computer scientists and a key figure in formal language and automata theory.
Trung receives prestigious Howard Ferguson Award
Jennifer Trung has added another honour to her already impressive list of accomplishments as the Western Mustangs swimmer was presented with the Hon. G. Howard Ferguson Award during Western’s Convocation ceremonies held earlier today.
Western receives Fire Safety Award
Western was recognized by the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council with a Fire Safety Award for outstanding contributions to fire protection and prevention, presented at a ceremony on today in Toronto.
Gotlieb calls ‘denizens of a different world’ to public service
In an ever-evolving world, the one thing that shouldn’t change are the values society upholds for a better world, said Alan Gotlieb, prominent lawyer and former Canadian ambassador to the United States.
Janes demands grads ‘do something’ for tomorrow
Graduates must not be preoccupied with ‘priorities of the moment’ while ignoring the consequences of inaction tomorrow, said Robert Janes, museums and important social institutions advocate.
Ivey surpasses Campaign for Leadership fundraising goal
Western’s Ivey Business School wrapped its Campaign for Leadership Monday evening, by announcing the school had exceeded its $200 million goal.
Blair calls on grads to build a global community
Today’s graduates must build global communities in which everyone, regardless of gender, origin or economic status, can make a full contribution, said leading lawyer and women’s rights advocate Cherie Blair.
Richie encourages grads to ‘live interdependently’
Graduates today must figure out how to live and thrive in an interdependent world, said Margo Ritchie, congregational leader of the Sisters of St. Joseph London.
No renewal for current Access Copyright deal
Western officials have given notice to Access Copyright that the university will not be extending its current agreement with the not-for-profit organization representing copyright owners, after the deal expires on Dec. 31.
Cardiac surgeon named to new chair in Surgical Innovation
Dr. Bob Kiaii has been named the inaugural Raymond and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation, Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry announced this morning. He begins the position on July 1.
Student named among Canada’s Top 20 Under 20
TORONTO – You get the feeling we’re going to be hearing a lot from Victoria Chok.
Documentary chronicles threats to Indigenous health
London audiences will get an early look at a powerful new documentary by Western Indigenous Health researcher Chantelle Richmond and Emmy Award-winning Ojibway filmmaker James M. Fortier, in advance of a wider release this fall.
Salomaa: Rules are made by people and can be changed
Graduates must remember there are more things left to learn and that often “searching is better than finding,” said Arto Salomaa, one of the world’s most influential computer scientists and a key figure in formal language and automata theory.
Trung receives prestigious Howard Ferguson Award
Jennifer Trung has added another honour to her already impressive list of accomplishments as the Western Mustangs swimmer was presented with the Hon. G. Howard Ferguson Award during Western’s Convocation ceremonies held earlier today.
Western receives Fire Safety Award
Western was recognized by the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council with a Fire Safety Award for outstanding contributions to fire protection and prevention, presented at a ceremony on today in Toronto.
Gotlieb calls ‘denizens of a different world’ to public service
In an ever-evolving world, the one thing that shouldn’t change are the values society upholds for a better world, said Alan Gotlieb, prominent lawyer and former Canadian ambassador to the United States.
Janes demands grads ‘do something’ for tomorrow
Graduates must not be preoccupied with ‘priorities of the moment’ while ignoring the consequences of inaction tomorrow, said Robert Janes, museums and important social institutions advocate.
Ivey surpasses Campaign for Leadership fundraising goal
Western’s Ivey Business School wrapped its Campaign for Leadership Monday evening, by announcing the school had exceeded its $200 million goal.
Blair calls on grads to build a global community
Today’s graduates must build global communities in which everyone, regardless of gender, origin or economic status, can make a full contribution, said leading lawyer and women’s rights advocate Cherie Blair.
Richie encourages grads to ‘live interdependently’
Graduates today must figure out how to live and thrive in an interdependent world, said Margo Ritchie, congregational leader of the Sisters of St. Joseph London.
No renewal for current Access Copyright deal
Western officials have given notice to Access Copyright that the university will not be extending its current agreement with the not-for-profit organization representing copyright owners, after the deal expires on Dec. 31.
Cardiac surgeon named to new chair in Surgical Innovation
Dr. Bob Kiaii has been named the inaugural Raymond and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation, Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry announced this morning. He begins the position on July 1.
Student named among Canada’s Top 20 Under 20
TORONTO – You get the feeling we’re going to be hearing a lot from Victoria Chok.
Documentary chronicles threats to Indigenous health
London audiences will get an early look at a powerful new documentary by Western Indigenous Health researcher Chantelle Richmond and Emmy Award-winning Ojibway filmmaker James M. Fortier, in advance of a wider release this fall.