Emerson’s book, An Enlightened Duke: The Life of Archibald Campbell (1682-1761), Earl of Ilay and 3rd Duke of Argyll (Humming Earth Press, Glasgow, 2013), is the first biography to be written on one of the great 18th century British politicians, a man …
Month: November 2013
Former, current chairs have names written among the stars
Western’s Physics & Astronomy Department has always had an eye to the sky, and now some faculty are part of that vast galaxy.
Western, postdocs reach tentative deal
Western and Public Service Alliance Canada (PSAC) Local 610 have reached a tentative agreement. The union represents approximately 27 of Western’s postdoctoral associates. Their contract expired Sept. 30.
New CRC looks to bridge science-philosophy divide
Western professor Stathis Psillos, recruited from the University of Athens, has been named the Rotman Canada Research Chair in Philosophy of Science. Part of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, Psillos is a leading philosopher in examining aspects of scientific realism.
Hrymak reappointed Engineering dean
Andrew Hrymak has been re-appointed to a five-year term as dean of the Faculty of Engineering. His first term concludes June 30, 2014.
Police continue hunt for vehicle that struck cyclist
Western’s Campus Community Police Service and London Police Service continue to seek the public’s assistance with a hit-and-run collision that took place on campus in the early morning hours of Nov. 3.
Western goes global with first International Week
Western students, faculty and staff will celebrate diversity and learn more about the many international opportunities available to them as the university’s inaugural International Week gets underway, Nov. 12-15.
Measles outbreak triggers travel concern
Following a measles outbreak in southern Alberta, Western officials are heeding a call by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and advising members of the university community who are traveling to Alberta to check their immunization status prior to leaving.
Mustangs top Queen’s 51-22, claim 30th Yates Cup
After win, Mustangs head west next weekend to take on the Hardy Cup champion Calgary Dinos in the Mitchell Bowl.
PM brings economic, job force messages to Ivey
Among the benefits of the new Canada-Europe Trade Agreement is an opportunity for Canadian universities to collaborate and compete with their European partners, said Amit Chakma, Western president, as he welcomed Prime Minister Stephen Harper to the Toronto campus the Ivey School of Business.
Winders: Positive town-gown relations are about ongoing conversations – and action
We love to talk about what we’re going to do next in London.
Prajapati: What’s the matter with MOOCs? Everything – and nothing at all.
Last year, I stumbled on something called Massive Open Online Courses (colloquially referred to as MOOCs). The immediate appeal of taking free open classes through world-class institutions like Harvard aroused my curiosity. I was intrigued and mystified.
London, Western ‘Engage’ over town-gown relations
Is Western engaged in the community? Does the university create positive social change? If so, how are these impacts measured and where is there room for improvement?
Former, current chairs have names written among the stars
Western’s Physics & Astronomy Department has always had an eye to the sky, and now some faculty are part of that vast galaxy.
Western, postdocs reach tentative deal
Western and Public Service Alliance Canada (PSAC) Local 610 have reached a tentative agreement. The union represents approximately 27 of Western’s postdoctoral associates. Their contract expired Sept. 30.
New CRC looks to bridge science-philosophy divide
Western professor Stathis Psillos, recruited from the University of Athens, has been named the Rotman Canada Research Chair in Philosophy of Science. Part of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, Psillos is a leading philosopher in examining aspects of scientific realism.
Hrymak reappointed Engineering dean
Andrew Hrymak has been re-appointed to a five-year term as dean of the Faculty of Engineering. His first term concludes June 30, 2014.
Police continue hunt for vehicle that struck cyclist
Western’s Campus Community Police Service and London Police Service continue to seek the public’s assistance with a hit-and-run collision that took place on campus in the early morning hours of Nov. 3.
Western goes global with first International Week
Western students, faculty and staff will celebrate diversity and learn more about the many international opportunities available to them as the university’s inaugural International Week gets underway, Nov. 12-15.
Measles outbreak triggers travel concern
Following a measles outbreak in southern Alberta, Western officials are heeding a call by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and advising members of the university community who are traveling to Alberta to check their immunization status prior to leaving.
Mustangs top Queen’s 51-22, claim 30th Yates Cup
After win, Mustangs head west next weekend to take on the Hardy Cup champion Calgary Dinos in the Mitchell Bowl.
PM brings economic, job force messages to Ivey
Among the benefits of the new Canada-Europe Trade Agreement is an opportunity for Canadian universities to collaborate and compete with their European partners, said Amit Chakma, Western president, as he welcomed Prime Minister Stephen Harper to the Toronto campus the Ivey School of Business.
Winders: Positive town-gown relations are about ongoing conversations – and action
We love to talk about what we’re going to do next in London.
Prajapati: What’s the matter with MOOCs? Everything – and nothing at all.
Last year, I stumbled on something called Massive Open Online Courses (colloquially referred to as MOOCs). The immediate appeal of taking free open classes through world-class institutions like Harvard aroused my curiosity. I was intrigued and mystified.
London, Western ‘Engage’ over town-gown relations
Is Western engaged in the community? Does the university create positive social change? If so, how are these impacts measured and where is there room for improvement?