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Month: August 2016

Seeking opinions on Code of Student Conduct

Seeking opinions on Code of Student Conduct

Western officials are seeking opinions regarding the content within and implementation of the university’s Code of Student Conduct, as part of a periodic review process mandated by the Board of Governors. The Code of Student Conduct defines the standa …

Fellowship fuels researcher’s new way

Fellowship fuels researcher’s new way

A racquetball. A condom. A plastic cup. To Dr. Nicholas Power, these random objects may help urostomy patients find a better quality of life. And now, thanks to a new Western innovation fellowship program, his idea may soon be reality.

Friedman embraces career as ‘a grinder’

Friedman embraces career as ‘a grinder’

It was the call heard ’round the world; it just wasn’t the call he wanted to make. But his mistake in front of millions has served as a reminder of how much the world loves Elliotte Friedman.

Professor keeps family, ethnic traditions alive

Professor keeps family, ethnic traditions alive

Western professor Daniel Hardy, the 139th President of The Irish Benevolent Society of London and Area, hopes his organization can serve as a positive exemplar of immigration and integration for a new generation of immigrants.

Unlocking the appeal of the escape room

Unlocking the appeal of the escape room

The teamwork required to work yourself through an ‘escape room’ is providing an alumnus with a growing business opportunity and a professor with a powerful training tool. “Most people just want to come and have fun and they are buzzing when they leave,” said Shawn...

Alumna ‘Pressed’ into changing news delivery

Alumna ‘Pressed’ into changing news delivery

Admittedly, it was a bit too much for Jacqueline Leung. While the Media, Information & Technoculture (MIT) graduate knew she should be watching and reading the news – especially as her career in marketing and media started to take off – she had no desire to wade...

Sparling mourned by Western community

Sparling mourned by Western community

The Western community is mourning the death of David Sparling, Ivey Business School professor emeritus and Ontario agriculture champion, who died after a 22-month battle against brain cancer on Sunday, July 31. He was 64. Sparling’s working life began on a farm in...

Fellowship fuels researcher’s new way

Fellowship fuels researcher’s new way

A racquetball. A condom. A plastic cup. To Dr. Nicholas Power, these random objects may help urostomy patients find a better quality of life. And now, thanks to a new Western innovation fellowship program, his idea may soon be reality.

Friedman embraces career as ‘a grinder’

Friedman embraces career as ‘a grinder’

It was the call heard ’round the world; it just wasn’t the call he wanted to make. But his mistake in front of millions has served as a reminder of how much the world loves Elliotte Friedman.

Professor keeps family, ethnic traditions alive

Professor keeps family, ethnic traditions alive

Western professor Daniel Hardy, the 139th President of The Irish Benevolent Society of London and Area, hopes his organization can serve as a positive exemplar of immigration and integration for a new generation of immigrants.

Unlocking the appeal of the escape room

Unlocking the appeal of the escape room

The teamwork required to work yourself through an ‘escape room’ is providing an alumnus with a growing business opportunity and a professor with a powerful training tool. “Most people just want to come and have fun and they are buzzing when they leave,” said Shawn...

Alumna ‘Pressed’ into changing news delivery

Alumna ‘Pressed’ into changing news delivery

Admittedly, it was a bit too much for Jacqueline Leung. While the Media, Information & Technoculture (MIT) graduate knew she should be watching and reading the news – especially as her career in marketing and media started to take off – she had no desire to wade...

Sparling mourned by Western community

Sparling mourned by Western community

The Western community is mourning the death of David Sparling, Ivey Business School professor emeritus and Ontario agriculture champion, who died after a 22-month battle against brain cancer on Sunday, July 31. He was 64. Sparling’s working life began on a farm in...