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Month: June 2016

Andy Sun named CAE Fellow

Andy Sun named CAE Fellow

Western professor Andy Sun has been named a Fellow the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) for his distinguished achievements and career-long service to the engineering profession. The CAE, an independent, self-governing and non-profit organization established in...

Award to stoke imagination of young research mind

Award to stoke imagination of young research mind

Sandra Sabongui loves the elegance of biology and chemistry. And now, after earning a $60,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship, the Grade 12 Toronto Montessori School (TMS) student will study the disciplines she says have the “potential to improve the lives of billions and...

Fridman: Go forth and fulfill your duty

Fridman: Go forth and fulfill your duty

The next generation of nurses and lawyers has a duty to carry on the storied histories of proud professions, Gerald Fridman told graduates at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.

Blackstock: Love is more powerful than hate

Blackstock: Love is more powerful than hate

The world can be a complicated, intolerant and trying place, but you must carry the love of this day forward with you, Cindy Blackstock told graduates at the Wednesday morning session of Western’s 307th Convocation.

Howman: Do not be tempted to seek shortcuts

Howman: Do not be tempted to seek shortcuts

If you lose your reputation, it’s very difficult, if not impossible to get it back, David Howman told graduates at the Tuesday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.

Rowe: Use your critical thinking and knowledge

Rowe: Use your critical thinking and knowledge

Listen. Consult. Explain. Genuinely care. These four keys to success are as simple as they are difficult, Kerry Rowe told graduates at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.

Award to stoke imagination of young research mind

Award to stoke imagination of young research mind

Sandra Sabongui loves the elegance of biology and chemistry. And now, after earning a $60,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship, the Grade 12 Toronto Montessori School (TMS) student will study the disciplines she says have the “potential to improve the lives of billions and...

Fridman: Go forth and fulfill your duty

Fridman: Go forth and fulfill your duty

The next generation of nurses and lawyers has a duty to carry on the storied histories of proud professions, Gerald Fridman told graduates at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.

Blackstock: Love is more powerful than hate

Blackstock: Love is more powerful than hate

The world can be a complicated, intolerant and trying place, but you must carry the love of this day forward with you, Cindy Blackstock told graduates at the Wednesday morning session of Western’s 307th Convocation.

Howman: Do not be tempted to seek shortcuts

Howman: Do not be tempted to seek shortcuts

If you lose your reputation, it’s very difficult, if not impossible to get it back, David Howman told graduates at the Tuesday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.

Rowe: Use your critical thinking and knowledge

Rowe: Use your critical thinking and knowledge

Listen. Consult. Explain. Genuinely care. These four keys to success are as simple as they are difficult, Kerry Rowe told graduates at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 307th Convocation.