Jack Fairs, legendary Western squash coach, sits with his wife, Peg, at a dedication ceremony held in his honour at the Western Student Recreation Centre Wednesday. The centre's squash courts were named after Fairs, who led the men's teams to dozens of Ontario...
Month: August 2013
UCC tunnel and stairwell closed due to broken sprinkler
The campus community is advised that there are a number of areas in the University Community Centre (UCC) under repair Tuesday morning due to a broken sprinkler. The tunnel between UCC and Weldon Library and the stairwell leading down from the concrete beach to The...
Someone you know looking for a part-time job?
Hospitality Services is hosting a Job Fair in Room 100, London Hall (1140 Western Road, near Sarnia Road) on Wednesday, August 7th, from 9 am - 11:30 am and 12 noon - 3 pm. They are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals to join their team. Experience in the...
McLaughlin helps Western turn over a new ‘Leaf’
Rob McLaughlin had a good life in England.
Western wasn’t always on the menu for Blois
When Stacey Blois first arrived at Western in 1997, the plan was to take a temporary, part-time job as a server on campus. She was just 17 and still in high school.
Chef enjoys fueling students’ – culinary – adventure
For more than two decades, Tim D’Souza’s kitchen creations have been known, both at home and abroad, for their quality blend of international flair and fresh, local ingredients.
Man of many hats settles for a big one this fall
At one point in his life, Matthew Yeo wore two hats.
Fall Perspectives on Teaching Conference set
Organized by Western’s Teaching Support Centre, a one-day Fall Perspectives on Teaching Conference takes place Tuesday, Aug. 27, for faculty, graduate students, postdocs and staff dealing with topics relating to university teaching and learning.
Study: Antibody treats Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis
An international clinical trial led by Western Epidemiology and Biostatistics professor Dr. Brian Feagan has found the antibody vedolizumab is an effective treatment for those suffering from ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Martin Sheen to headline Leaders in Innovation Dinner
Award-winning actor, social activist and humanitarian Martin Sheen will headline the annual Leaders in Innovation Dinner celebrating research excellence at Western’s Robarts Research Institute on Nov. 18 at the London Convention Centre.
Western monitoring situation in Egypt
Western officials are attempting to gather more information regarding the well-being of Dr. Tarek Loubani, an Emergency Medicine professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, following his recent detainment in Cairo, Egypt.
Mustangs prepare for season opener in Toronto
The Western Mustangs quest for the seventh Vanier Cup title in school history has begun as the purple and white hit the field for 2013 training camp.
Western to honour squash legend Fairs at dedication
Legendary Western Mustangs squash coach Jack Fairs will add one more item to his lengthy list of accomplishments when the university holds a special ceremony to name its squash courts in his honour.
UCC tunnel and stairwell closed due to broken sprinkler
The campus community is advised that there are a number of areas in the University Community Centre (UCC) under repair Tuesday morning due to a broken sprinkler. The tunnel between UCC and Weldon Library and the stairwell leading down from the concrete beach to The...
Someone you know looking for a part-time job?
Hospitality Services is hosting a Job Fair in Room 100, London Hall (1140 Western Road, near Sarnia Road) on Wednesday, August 7th, from 9 am - 11:30 am and 12 noon - 3 pm. They are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals to join their team. Experience in the...
McLaughlin helps Western turn over a new ‘Leaf’
Rob McLaughlin had a good life in England.
Western wasn’t always on the menu for Blois
When Stacey Blois first arrived at Western in 1997, the plan was to take a temporary, part-time job as a server on campus. She was just 17 and still in high school.
Chef enjoys fueling students’ – culinary – adventure
For more than two decades, Tim D’Souza’s kitchen creations have been known, both at home and abroad, for their quality blend of international flair and fresh, local ingredients.
Man of many hats settles for a big one this fall
At one point in his life, Matthew Yeo wore two hats.
Fall Perspectives on Teaching Conference set
Organized by Western’s Teaching Support Centre, a one-day Fall Perspectives on Teaching Conference takes place Tuesday, Aug. 27, for faculty, graduate students, postdocs and staff dealing with topics relating to university teaching and learning.
Study: Antibody treats Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis
An international clinical trial led by Western Epidemiology and Biostatistics professor Dr. Brian Feagan has found the antibody vedolizumab is an effective treatment for those suffering from ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Martin Sheen to headline Leaders in Innovation Dinner
Award-winning actor, social activist and humanitarian Martin Sheen will headline the annual Leaders in Innovation Dinner celebrating research excellence at Western’s Robarts Research Institute on Nov. 18 at the London Convention Centre.
Western monitoring situation in Egypt
Western officials are attempting to gather more information regarding the well-being of Dr. Tarek Loubani, an Emergency Medicine professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, following his recent detainment in Cairo, Egypt.
Mustangs prepare for season opener in Toronto
The Western Mustangs quest for the seventh Vanier Cup title in school history has begun as the purple and white hit the field for 2013 training camp.
Western to honour squash legend Fairs at dedication
Legendary Western Mustangs squash coach Jack Fairs will add one more item to his lengthy list of accomplishments when the university holds a special ceremony to name its squash courts in his honour.