While reason for celebration, accreditation isn’t the finish line for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, stressed Dean Michael Strong. It is only an important stop along the way. “We don’t see this accreditation process as once every few years we’re...
Month: October 2015
University Drive Bridge to close for weekend
The University Drive Bridge across the Thames River will be closed to traffic Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, to accommodate inspection and assessment of the bridge. No vehicular traffic will be permitted during this period. Pedestrian traffic will be allowed at...
Forum focuses on French language for area students
On Friday, 280 students from 11 schools in the London area will gather at the Department of French Studies for the French for the Future local forum. This annual event puts the French language in the spotlight for a day of fun and learning about the advantages of...
Western, Ivey celebrate visionary Western grad, philanthropist
On Monday, Western and the Ivey School of Business celebrated the 90th birthday of Richard M. Ivey, the visionary Western grad, philanthropist and university champion who helped elevate the university’s business school to international prominence. As part of that...
Jamieson: All things, all people have a role
Today’s graduates have great potential to realize a collective responsibility and leave a legacy of hope for future Canadians, said Rebecca Jamieson, President and CEO of Six Nations Polytechnic.
Prichard: Choose thoughtfully, wisely and to make a difference
On the road to living a good life, there should be no delay, said J. Robert S. Prichard, non-executive chair of Torys LLP, an international business law firm.
Chancellor Jack Cowin, Convocation address text
Jack Cowin, BA’64, LLD’00, the founder and Executive Chairman of Competitive Foods Australia Ltd., was installed as the university’s 22nd Chancellor, at the Thursday, Oct. 22, morning session of Western’s 306th Convocation ceremonies. The text of his address follows:...
Krebs: Defend the Enlightenment values
Remember and adhere to the values of the Enlightenment while striving to better the world around you, said John Krebs, former Principal of Jesus College at the University of Oxford.
Senators quiz Board rep on Gouge Report findings
Western’s Board of Governors is not playing semantics with the university community in its response to the Goudge Report and remains committed to implementing its findings, assured Matthew Wilson, one of two Board representatives on university Senate. “The words used...
Lambier: Words turns the page on misconceptions of region
Words, a London literary and creative arts festival, returns next month for its second year of activities at Museum London. The festival offers a unique opportunity to focus our attention on the creative hubs of London, while experiencing the works of some of our most...
Rotman Institute director building new bridges
Once people discover what philosophers are working on, Christopher Smeenk believes they’ll see that these scholars are exploring the fundamental questions of everyday life.
Winders: Your 10-step program toward better transparency
Listen, I get it. Transparency is tough. Yet, the need for more of it in our governing bodies appears to be the top takeaway for this community from the events of the last few months. There is a reason transparency is worth 19 points in Scrabble, 22 points in Words...
Cowin installed as university’s 22nd Chancellor
Nobody ever expected a former wrestler, defensive tackle and door-to-door tree and shrub salesman to be installed one day as a university chancellor. But Jack Cowin, BA’64, LLD’00, accomplished just that a half century after his own Convocation .
University Drive Bridge to close for weekend
The University Drive Bridge across the Thames River will be closed to traffic Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, to accommodate inspection and assessment of the bridge. No vehicular traffic will be permitted during this period. Pedestrian traffic will be allowed at...
Forum focuses on French language for area students
On Friday, 280 students from 11 schools in the London area will gather at the Department of French Studies for the French for the Future local forum. This annual event puts the French language in the spotlight for a day of fun and learning about the advantages of...
Western, Ivey celebrate visionary Western grad, philanthropist
On Monday, Western and the Ivey School of Business celebrated the 90th birthday of Richard M. Ivey, the visionary Western grad, philanthropist and university champion who helped elevate the university’s business school to international prominence. As part of that...
Jamieson: All things, all people have a role
Today’s graduates have great potential to realize a collective responsibility and leave a legacy of hope for future Canadians, said Rebecca Jamieson, President and CEO of Six Nations Polytechnic.
Prichard: Choose thoughtfully, wisely and to make a difference
On the road to living a good life, there should be no delay, said J. Robert S. Prichard, non-executive chair of Torys LLP, an international business law firm.
Chancellor Jack Cowin, Convocation address text
Jack Cowin, BA’64, LLD’00, the founder and Executive Chairman of Competitive Foods Australia Ltd., was installed as the university’s 22nd Chancellor, at the Thursday, Oct. 22, morning session of Western’s 306th Convocation ceremonies. The text of his address follows:...
Krebs: Defend the Enlightenment values
Remember and adhere to the values of the Enlightenment while striving to better the world around you, said John Krebs, former Principal of Jesus College at the University of Oxford.
Senators quiz Board rep on Gouge Report findings
Western’s Board of Governors is not playing semantics with the university community in its response to the Goudge Report and remains committed to implementing its findings, assured Matthew Wilson, one of two Board representatives on university Senate. “The words used...
Lambier: Words turns the page on misconceptions of region
Words, a London literary and creative arts festival, returns next month for its second year of activities at Museum London. The festival offers a unique opportunity to focus our attention on the creative hubs of London, while experiencing the works of some of our most...
Rotman Institute director building new bridges
Once people discover what philosophers are working on, Christopher Smeenk believes they’ll see that these scholars are exploring the fundamental questions of everyday life.
Winders: Your 10-step program toward better transparency
Listen, I get it. Transparency is tough. Yet, the need for more of it in our governing bodies appears to be the top takeaway for this community from the events of the last few months. There is a reason transparency is worth 19 points in Scrabble, 22 points in Words...
Cowin installed as university’s 22nd Chancellor
Nobody ever expected a former wrestler, defensive tackle and door-to-door tree and shrub salesman to be installed one day as a university chancellor. But Jack Cowin, BA’64, LLD’00, accomplished just that a half century after his own Convocation .