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Month: July 2017

Western assists Vindolanda in revealing its past

Western assists Vindolanda in revealing its past

For Western students studying Roman history, Vindolanda is the site that keeps on giving. Last month, Classical Studies students and researchers from Western were part of an international team that discovered a cache of 25 Roman letters at the first cen …

ASB trip to explore religion’s role in cities

ASB trip to explore religion’s role in cities

This year, Western Chaplain Michael Wagenman will offer Alternative Spring Break participants a trip to Bristol, U.K., where students will explore the role of Christianity in sustainable cities, urban development and cultural renewal.

Written word bridges gap in understanding

Written word bridges gap in understanding

In September, fourth-year Arts & Humanities student Sydney Brooman begins her term as the 2017 Student Writer-in-Residence, a unique to North America position developed by the University Students’ Council and Department of English and Writing Studies.

Art donation makes East-West connection

Art donation makes East-West connection

As Jamelie Hassan sees it, libraries are a hub where research, conversation and culture intersect to inspire human connection. And it’s precisely why the London-based artist selected two library spaces – on opposite ends of the world – to display one of her most personal works.

Severe Weather Siren tests moved to Wednesdays

Severe Weather Siren tests moved to Wednesdays

Weekly testing of Western’s Severe Weather Siren will occur at noon Wednesdays starting this week, Western officials announced today. Testing had been conducted at noon Fridays since the university activated its first siren in 2012. Western has two weather sirens on...

Postdoc bringing historic neighbourhood to life

Postdoc bringing historic neighbourhood to life

By the time Mark Tovey is finished, you will be able to take a stroll in one of London’s foundational neighbourhoods, virtually guided by its residents sharing stories of their community in their own words.

Sneak peek showcases construction on campus

Sneak peek showcases construction on campus

A pair of construction projects – valued at about $45 million each — were host to a sneak peek summer preview on Thursday with visits by MPs Kate Young (London West) and Peter Fragiskatos (London North Centre).

Ingratta, Shah named Schulich Leader Scholars

Ingratta, Shah named Schulich Leader Scholars

Luke Ingratta and Joy Shah, two of the nation’s highest achieving secondary students, will begin their undergraduate studies at Western this fall as recipients of prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships.

I am Adrian Owen. Ask me anything.

I am Adrian Owen. Ask me anything.

Western neuroscientist Adrian Owen, along with some of his team from the Brain and Mind Institute, took on the best questions the Internet could muster during an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit Tuesday afternoon.

ASB trip to explore religion’s role in cities

ASB trip to explore religion’s role in cities

This year, Western Chaplain Michael Wagenman will offer Alternative Spring Break participants a trip to Bristol, U.K., where students will explore the role of Christianity in sustainable cities, urban development and cultural renewal.

Written word bridges gap in understanding

Written word bridges gap in understanding

In September, fourth-year Arts & Humanities student Sydney Brooman begins her term as the 2017 Student Writer-in-Residence, a unique to North America position developed by the University Students’ Council and Department of English and Writing Studies.

Art donation makes East-West connection

Art donation makes East-West connection

As Jamelie Hassan sees it, libraries are a hub where research, conversation and culture intersect to inspire human connection. And it’s precisely why the London-based artist selected two library spaces – on opposite ends of the world – to display one of her most personal works.

Severe Weather Siren tests moved to Wednesdays

Severe Weather Siren tests moved to Wednesdays

Weekly testing of Western’s Severe Weather Siren will occur at noon Wednesdays starting this week, Western officials announced today. Testing had been conducted at noon Fridays since the university activated its first siren in 2012. Western has two weather sirens on...

Postdoc bringing historic neighbourhood to life

Postdoc bringing historic neighbourhood to life

By the time Mark Tovey is finished, you will be able to take a stroll in one of London’s foundational neighbourhoods, virtually guided by its residents sharing stories of their community in their own words.

Sneak peek showcases construction on campus

Sneak peek showcases construction on campus

A pair of construction projects – valued at about $45 million each — were host to a sneak peek summer preview on Thursday with visits by MPs Kate Young (London West) and Peter Fragiskatos (London North Centre).

Ingratta, Shah named Schulich Leader Scholars

Ingratta, Shah named Schulich Leader Scholars

Luke Ingratta and Joy Shah, two of the nation’s highest achieving secondary students, will begin their undergraduate studies at Western this fall as recipients of prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships.

I am Adrian Owen. Ask me anything.

I am Adrian Owen. Ask me anything.

Western neuroscientist Adrian Owen, along with some of his team from the Brain and Mind Institute, took on the best questions the Internet could muster during an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit Tuesday afternoon.