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Month: August 2014

Springett lot access shifts from Brescia to Huron Friday

Click here to download a larger version of this map.. Western commuters may need to turn off their autopilots this week as a major change to how vehicles enter the Springett Parking Lot starts Friday morning. At 7 a.m. Friday, the Brescia Lane entrance t …

Tune in, turn on to ‘Western Revealed’

Tune in, turn on to ‘Western Revealed’

The latest episode of Western Revealed, a show that provides a closer look at the personalities, projects and programs that connect Western to London and the world, premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. on Rogers Cable 13 (London).

Award-winning neuroscientist named first Western Research Chair

Award-winning neuroscientist named first Western Research Chair

One of Canada’s most innovative neuroscientists is coming to Western to further her research into understanding human behaviour through speech, language and hearing. Ingrid Johnsrude has been named a Western Research Chair, the first of its kind announced since the...

See the Line symposium targets concussion prevalence

See the Line symposium targets concussion prevalence

Concussions will be the hot topic next week as the second annual See the Line symposium will shine the spotlight on the dangers of these sports-related injuries. The awareness and fundraising event, which includes education sessions for medical professionals, a free...

International conference looks to the stars

International conference looks to the stars

There’ll be plenty of talk about stars next week at Western as the Bright Emissaries Conference will bring together a preeminent group of 70 astrophysicists from six continents to share their most current research related to all observational and theoretical aspects...

Temerty Foundation gift offers hope to millions

Temerty Foundation gift offers hope to millions

Jim and Louise Temerty understand the power of the math involved. That’s why the Canadian philanthropists couldn’t pass up supporting a Western-led research collaboration seeking to unlock the secrets of neurodegenerative diseases. “We’ve got all these people doing...

Funeral services set for Social Science student

Funeral services set for Social Science student

The Western community is mourning the death of Imran Jaffer, 19, a Faculty of Social Science student, who died Sunday, Aug. 10. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, 695 Middlefield Road, Toronto....

Huron Drive closed on Thursday

Huron Drive closed on Thursday

Huron Drive, located between Lambton Drive and Western Road on Western’s campus, will be closed to all through traffic for one day on Thursday, Aug. 14. The Huron Flats parking lot (Lot S) will be accessible only from Phillip Aziz Avenue off of Western Road. Parents...

Western chef helps OGVG serve up best in show

Western Residence Dining chef Andrew DuHasky worked up something special south of the border last month at the Produce Marketing Associations’ Foodservice Conference in Monterey, Calif.

Homecoming provides hope for HIV/AIDS patients

Homecoming provides hope for HIV/AIDS patients

Eric Arts’ arrival isn’t about nostalgia; it’s about combating one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Nearly 30 years ago, Arts, BSc’90 (Microbiology and Immunology), walked into Western professor Anthony Ridgway’s lab looking to volunteer for the summer. Little did...

Tune in, turn on to ‘Western Revealed’

Tune in, turn on to ‘Western Revealed’

The latest episode of Western Revealed, a show that provides a closer look at the personalities, projects and programs that connect Western to London and the world, premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. on Rogers Cable 13 (London).

Award-winning neuroscientist named first Western Research Chair

Award-winning neuroscientist named first Western Research Chair

One of Canada’s most innovative neuroscientists is coming to Western to further her research into understanding human behaviour through speech, language and hearing. Ingrid Johnsrude has been named a Western Research Chair, the first of its kind announced since the...

See the Line symposium targets concussion prevalence

See the Line symposium targets concussion prevalence

Concussions will be the hot topic next week as the second annual See the Line symposium will shine the spotlight on the dangers of these sports-related injuries. The awareness and fundraising event, which includes education sessions for medical professionals, a free...

International conference looks to the stars

International conference looks to the stars

There’ll be plenty of talk about stars next week at Western as the Bright Emissaries Conference will bring together a preeminent group of 70 astrophysicists from six continents to share their most current research related to all observational and theoretical aspects...

Temerty Foundation gift offers hope to millions

Temerty Foundation gift offers hope to millions

Jim and Louise Temerty understand the power of the math involved. That’s why the Canadian philanthropists couldn’t pass up supporting a Western-led research collaboration seeking to unlock the secrets of neurodegenerative diseases. “We’ve got all these people doing...

Funeral services set for Social Science student

Funeral services set for Social Science student

The Western community is mourning the death of Imran Jaffer, 19, a Faculty of Social Science student, who died Sunday, Aug. 10. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, 695 Middlefield Road, Toronto....

Huron Drive closed on Thursday

Huron Drive closed on Thursday

Huron Drive, located between Lambton Drive and Western Road on Western’s campus, will be closed to all through traffic for one day on Thursday, Aug. 14. The Huron Flats parking lot (Lot S) will be accessible only from Phillip Aziz Avenue off of Western Road. Parents...

Western chef helps OGVG serve up best in show

Western Residence Dining chef Andrew DuHasky worked up something special south of the border last month at the Produce Marketing Associations’ Foodservice Conference in Monterey, Calif.

Homecoming provides hope for HIV/AIDS patients

Homecoming provides hope for HIV/AIDS patients

Eric Arts’ arrival isn’t about nostalgia; it’s about combating one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Nearly 30 years ago, Arts, BSc’90 (Microbiology and Immunology), walked into Western professor Anthony Ridgway’s lab looking to volunteer for the summer. Little did...