We walk right by them along the busy city streets as we go about our daily business. They sit on the cold, hard sidewalk, unnoticed. They are the homeless. And some of their stories are heartbreaking. “These personal stories can really hit close to home,” said Abe...
Month: February 2014
Student’s indie music site grabbing attention
Lueda Alia found more than just her voice online.
Proving memes more than digital distractions
You may think they’re funny. Or witty. Or maybe, you think they’re a plague of today’s online culture. It’s also possible you don’t know what an ‘Internet meme’ even is.
Medical resident puts expertise to work with Honduras Project
Alisha Gabriel doesn’t mind logging a few kilometers to further her education.
Between a rock and an artistic place
Kamilo Beach is, arguably, the world’s dirtiest beach. Located on the southeastern coast on the island of Hawaii, the beach’s sands are littered with marine debris – most of it plastic waste washed up from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Western names Humanitarian Award winners
Established in 2011, the Western Humanitarian Award recognizes faculty, staff and students who are engaged in a range of efforts directed toward improving the quality of life for individuals and communities around the world.
Tsujita named 3M National Teaching Fellow
Earth Sciences professor Cameron Tsujita has been recognized by 3M Canada and the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) as a 3M National Teaching Fellow, widely seen as the top national award for teaching leadership at the postsecondary level. Tsujita is one of 10 fellows named for 2014, and the 24th in Western’s history.
Western applauds research fund in federal budget
Western President Amit Chakma applauded the Canadian government for creating a $1.5 billion plan to bolster innovative research at Canada’s universities as part of the 2014 federal budget.
Western mourns loss of former dean Desbarats
The Western community is mourning the death of Peter Desbarats, former dean of Western’s Graduate School of Journalism from 1981-97, who died Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Ivey, WindEEE named among city’s best
Western nabbed two of nine honours last week at the Don Smith Commercial Building Awards.
Green Award nominations open
Nominations are now being sought for the Western Green Awards to recognize contributions to sustainability on campus.
Brooks named Ivey Business Leader of the Year
Bonnie Brooks, MBA’08, vice-chair Hudson’s Bay Company, has been named the winner of the Ivey Business Leader Award. Brooks, the first woman to receive award, will address Canada’s most prominent business leaders on Oct. 30 at a gala dinner in Toronto.
Western, Environment Canada provide a model to rescue the past
In 2008, I had a meeting at the Environment Canada headquarters in Downsview, Ont. Other visitors probably get to see where they make the weather, but because I’m a historian, they showed me the old stuff.
Student’s indie music site grabbing attention
Lueda Alia found more than just her voice online.
Proving memes more than digital distractions
You may think they’re funny. Or witty. Or maybe, you think they’re a plague of today’s online culture. It’s also possible you don’t know what an ‘Internet meme’ even is.
Medical resident puts expertise to work with Honduras Project
Alisha Gabriel doesn’t mind logging a few kilometers to further her education.
Between a rock and an artistic place
Kamilo Beach is, arguably, the world’s dirtiest beach. Located on the southeastern coast on the island of Hawaii, the beach’s sands are littered with marine debris – most of it plastic waste washed up from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Western names Humanitarian Award winners
Established in 2011, the Western Humanitarian Award recognizes faculty, staff and students who are engaged in a range of efforts directed toward improving the quality of life for individuals and communities around the world.
Tsujita named 3M National Teaching Fellow
Earth Sciences professor Cameron Tsujita has been recognized by 3M Canada and the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) as a 3M National Teaching Fellow, widely seen as the top national award for teaching leadership at the postsecondary level. Tsujita is one of 10 fellows named for 2014, and the 24th in Western’s history.
Western applauds research fund in federal budget
Western President Amit Chakma applauded the Canadian government for creating a $1.5 billion plan to bolster innovative research at Canada’s universities as part of the 2014 federal budget.
Western mourns loss of former dean Desbarats
The Western community is mourning the death of Peter Desbarats, former dean of Western’s Graduate School of Journalism from 1981-97, who died Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Ivey, WindEEE named among city’s best
Western nabbed two of nine honours last week at the Don Smith Commercial Building Awards.
Green Award nominations open
Nominations are now being sought for the Western Green Awards to recognize contributions to sustainability on campus.
Brooks named Ivey Business Leader of the Year
Bonnie Brooks, MBA’08, vice-chair Hudson’s Bay Company, has been named the winner of the Ivey Business Leader Award. Brooks, the first woman to receive award, will address Canada’s most prominent business leaders on Oct. 30 at a gala dinner in Toronto.
Western, Environment Canada provide a model to rescue the past
In 2008, I had a meeting at the Environment Canada headquarters in Downsview, Ont. Other visitors probably get to see where they make the weather, but because I’m a historian, they showed me the old stuff.