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Month: April 2015

New program looks to keep Western ‘living well’

New program looks to keep Western ‘living well’

For Kevin Wamsley, there is only one key to ‘Living Well.’ “Success is simple,” said the Health Sciences associate dean. “We want to see a higher percentage of people who look forward to their day – every day.” To do just that, the university recently launched Living...

Violence prevention campaign honoured

Violence prevention campaign honoured

The Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) recently won a top honour in the fourth annual Avon Global Communications Awards, which recognize outstanding communications campaigns designed to help end violence against women....

Berman honoured by Nursing Network

Berman honoured by Nursing Network

Arthur Labatt School of Nursing professor Helene Berman recently received the Nursing Network on Violence against Women International (NNVAWI) 2015 Excellence in Research Award at the 20th conference in Atlanta, Ga. Berman, Health Sciences associate dean (research),...

Alumnus Fernandes tapped for Sobey

Alumnus Fernandes tapped for Sobey

Brendan Fernandes, MFA’05, has been longlisted for the Sobey Art Award, among the most prestigious honours for young artists in the country. Born in Kenya of Indian heritage, Fernandes immigrated to Canada in the 1990s. He completed the Independent Study Program of...

Senate votes down non-confidence motions

Senate votes down non-confidence motions

University Senate members voted down separate motions of non-confidence in Western President Amit Chakma and Board of Governors’ Chair Chirag Shah at a specially called meeting Friday.

President responds to UWOFA statement

President responds to UWOFA statement

I welcome the thoughtful and constructive statement issued by the UWOFA Board of Directors on April 14 and I thank them for their concrete proposals.

McClatchie will not seek second term as Huron principal

McClatchie will not seek second term as Huron principal

Huron University College Principal Stephen McClatchie will not seek a second term as principal following the conclusion of his term on June 30, 2016, Huron officials announced Thursday. After almost 15 years as a senior academic administrator at three different...

Sewer work to impact Huron Drive, Philip Aziz

Sewer work to impact Huron Drive, Philip Aziz

Starting Monday, May 4, sections along Huron Drive and Philip Aziz Avenue will see intermittent closures to roadways, pedestrian paths and the practice fields due to sewer upgrades in the Huron Flats and South Valley area. The work is expected to be completed by early...

UWOSA: Looking forward to the conversation

UWOSA: Looking forward to the conversation

Dear Dr. Chakma, Thank you for your public apology for accepting payment in lieu of administrative leave, and also for the repayment to Western. We know you have done this with the best interests of the university in mind. That said, your negotiated contract is not...

Stephenson: Join the president in the journey forward

Stephenson: Join the president in the journey forward

I keep coming back to the same 15 words. “I will acknowledge my limitations and my mistakes so that I may learn from them.” These words – simple, yet potent – come from the Ivey Pledge, a recitation every Ivey Business School graduate takes to remind them about their...

Conway and Clark: Nothing personal, but it’s time to go

Conway and Clark: Nothing personal, but it’s time to go

Dear President Chakma, At Friday’s Senate meeting, you repeatedly addressed us as ‘friends.’ We are not your friends. Friend is a special word we save for each of those who share our values, who support us in difficult times, who communicate openly and without...

Daley, et. al: Let us engage with President Chakma

Daley, et. al: Let us engage with President Chakma

The current controversy regarding Western’s President Amit Chakma has the potential to be destabilizing to the university; however, it also presents us with an opportunity for open dialogue with a leader who has publicly committed to listen. President Chakma has...

Violence prevention campaign honoured

Violence prevention campaign honoured

The Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) recently won a top honour in the fourth annual Avon Global Communications Awards, which recognize outstanding communications campaigns designed to help end violence against women....

Berman honoured by Nursing Network

Berman honoured by Nursing Network

Arthur Labatt School of Nursing professor Helene Berman recently received the Nursing Network on Violence against Women International (NNVAWI) 2015 Excellence in Research Award at the 20th conference in Atlanta, Ga. Berman, Health Sciences associate dean (research),...

Alumnus Fernandes tapped for Sobey

Alumnus Fernandes tapped for Sobey

Brendan Fernandes, MFA’05, has been longlisted for the Sobey Art Award, among the most prestigious honours for young artists in the country. Born in Kenya of Indian heritage, Fernandes immigrated to Canada in the 1990s. He completed the Independent Study Program of...

Senate votes down non-confidence motions

Senate votes down non-confidence motions

University Senate members voted down separate motions of non-confidence in Western President Amit Chakma and Board of Governors’ Chair Chirag Shah at a specially called meeting Friday.

President responds to UWOFA statement

President responds to UWOFA statement

I welcome the thoughtful and constructive statement issued by the UWOFA Board of Directors on April 14 and I thank them for their concrete proposals.

McClatchie will not seek second term as Huron principal

McClatchie will not seek second term as Huron principal

Huron University College Principal Stephen McClatchie will not seek a second term as principal following the conclusion of his term on June 30, 2016, Huron officials announced Thursday. After almost 15 years as a senior academic administrator at three different...

Sewer work to impact Huron Drive, Philip Aziz

Sewer work to impact Huron Drive, Philip Aziz

Starting Monday, May 4, sections along Huron Drive and Philip Aziz Avenue will see intermittent closures to roadways, pedestrian paths and the practice fields due to sewer upgrades in the Huron Flats and South Valley area. The work is expected to be completed by early...

UWOSA: Looking forward to the conversation

UWOSA: Looking forward to the conversation

Dear Dr. Chakma, Thank you for your public apology for accepting payment in lieu of administrative leave, and also for the repayment to Western. We know you have done this with the best interests of the university in mind. That said, your negotiated contract is not...

Stephenson: Join the president in the journey forward

Stephenson: Join the president in the journey forward

I keep coming back to the same 15 words. “I will acknowledge my limitations and my mistakes so that I may learn from them.” These words – simple, yet potent – come from the Ivey Pledge, a recitation every Ivey Business School graduate takes to remind them about their...

Conway and Clark: Nothing personal, but it’s time to go

Conway and Clark: Nothing personal, but it’s time to go

Dear President Chakma, At Friday’s Senate meeting, you repeatedly addressed us as ‘friends.’ We are not your friends. Friend is a special word we save for each of those who share our values, who support us in difficult times, who communicate openly and without...

Daley, et. al: Let us engage with President Chakma

Daley, et. al: Let us engage with President Chakma

The current controversy regarding Western’s President Amit Chakma has the potential to be destabilizing to the university; however, it also presents us with an opportunity for open dialogue with a leader who has publicly committed to listen. President Chakma has...