An upcoming conference at Western hopes to unlock the formula for improved science education for today’s – and tomorrow’s – students. The Western Conference on Science Education, July 9-11, brings faculty, students and educatio …
Month: June 2013
Western celebrates convocation in Hong Kong
HONG KONG – Forty-two undergraduates and post-graduates, representing six faculties and affiliated colleges, celebrated the culmination of their time at Western as the university held its ninth annual Hong Kong convocation ceremony May 26 in the Grand Ballroom of the Conrad Hong Kong.
Western to enter Communities in Bloom contest
Western is looking to confirm what many of us already know – that it has the most beautiful campus in the country.
Bowles earns Carolinian Canada Lifetime Achievement Award
Jane Bowles was recently presented with a Carolinian Canada Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of an outstanding contribution toward the protection of the natural diversity and natural habitats of Ontario’s Carolinian Life Zone.
Manimala and Wasdani: Lessons from the billion-dollar brand
Google now provides free net-search services in more than 120 languages, with a large number of web-based products in its portfolio and generates about 97 per cent of its revenue through online advertisements. The Google brand is valued at $100 billion, making it the world’s first ‘$100 billion brand.’ In 2009, Fortune magazine ranked it as the best place to work in the United States, which is indeed a tribute to the company’s leadership and people-management practices.
Thompson family gift brings Ivey, Engineering together for students
John Thompson knows a good idea only goes so far. Now, the former Western chancellor hopes to provide Western Engineering students with the skills they need to turn that good idea into a great success story.
Conference to add teeth to dental academia pitch
Walter Siqueira believes it couldn’t have come at a better time.
SPRING CONVOCATION: A life among her characters
Emma Donoghue is here to write.
SPRING CONVOCATION: Job-finding success is a family affair
As the Graham family will tell you, the doors are there. They’re open and it’s up to you to find them and walk through.
SPRING CONVOCATION: Semmens gives ceremony its voice
Most people have a blanket, jumper cables and other miscellaneous items in the trunk of their car. But Rick Semmens is not most people.
Determined learners never done studying
Four Western students were among 16 learners from a variety of educational institutions and agencies who received Adult Learner Awards from the London Council for Adult Education in May.
Final project eyes resonance outside classroom
It might be one final project for one undergraduate class, but the findings could have an impact for years to come.
Family tragedy fuels mental health champion
Barbara Haggarty-Hebert’s message is simple. And heartbreaking.
Western celebrates convocation in Hong Kong
HONG KONG – Forty-two undergraduates and post-graduates, representing six faculties and affiliated colleges, celebrated the culmination of their time at Western as the university held its ninth annual Hong Kong convocation ceremony May 26 in the Grand Ballroom of the Conrad Hong Kong.
Western to enter Communities in Bloom contest
Western is looking to confirm what many of us already know – that it has the most beautiful campus in the country.
Bowles earns Carolinian Canada Lifetime Achievement Award
Jane Bowles was recently presented with a Carolinian Canada Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of an outstanding contribution toward the protection of the natural diversity and natural habitats of Ontario’s Carolinian Life Zone.
Manimala and Wasdani: Lessons from the billion-dollar brand
Google now provides free net-search services in more than 120 languages, with a large number of web-based products in its portfolio and generates about 97 per cent of its revenue through online advertisements. The Google brand is valued at $100 billion, making it the world’s first ‘$100 billion brand.’ In 2009, Fortune magazine ranked it as the best place to work in the United States, which is indeed a tribute to the company’s leadership and people-management practices.
Thompson family gift brings Ivey, Engineering together for students
John Thompson knows a good idea only goes so far. Now, the former Western chancellor hopes to provide Western Engineering students with the skills they need to turn that good idea into a great success story.
Conference to add teeth to dental academia pitch
Walter Siqueira believes it couldn’t have come at a better time.
SPRING CONVOCATION: A life among her characters
Emma Donoghue is here to write.
SPRING CONVOCATION: Job-finding success is a family affair
As the Graham family will tell you, the doors are there. They’re open and it’s up to you to find them and walk through.
SPRING CONVOCATION: Semmens gives ceremony its voice
Most people have a blanket, jumper cables and other miscellaneous items in the trunk of their car. But Rick Semmens is not most people.
Determined learners never done studying
Four Western students were among 16 learners from a variety of educational institutions and agencies who received Adult Learner Awards from the London Council for Adult Education in May.
Final project eyes resonance outside classroom
It might be one final project for one undergraduate class, but the findings could have an impact for years to come.
Family tragedy fuels mental health champion
Barbara Haggarty-Hebert’s message is simple. And heartbreaking.