Six Western alumni have been named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2018, awards officials announced Thursday. Founded in 1995 by Caldwell Partners, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 is an awards program that identifies “young achievers in Canadian business, visionaries and...
Month: June 2018
Leavey: Become the best ‘non-fitter’ you can be
Jo-Ann Leavey, a psychologist, nurse practitioner, writer, poet, musician and pilot, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 311th Convocation.
Klawe: Work hard when success is doubtful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVRpUeYKTYM&feature=youtu.be A renowned computer scientist and scholar, Maria Klawe, President of Harvey Mudd College, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 311th...
Western awarded funding for cannabis education
The Faculty of Education has received $99,000 from the Public Health Agency of Canada to inform educators about the health and safety risks associated with cannabis use, prevent problematic substance use and promote healthy choices for Canadian youth.
Scherer: Embrace the similarities within us all
In recognition of his career as a scientific world leader in the study of human genomics, Dr. Stephen Scherer, GlaxoSmithKline-Canadian Institutes of Health Research Chair in Genetics and Genomics at The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc) at the Thursday afternoon session of Western’s 311th Convocation.
Salamander Foundation backs advances in environmental engineering
Western Engineering will continue to lead the charge in mitigating the effects of pollution on the environment and public health with today’s announcement of a $1-million donation from The Salamander Foundation.
Kelton: Accomplishments should not define you
In recognition of his career as a physician, scientist, teacher, administrator and fundraiser, John Kelton, Executive Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Initiative for Innovation in Healthcare at McMaster University, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc) at the Thursday morning session of Western’s 311th Convocation.
Hebert: Go forth and make magic
In recognition of his work in DNA sequencing, Paul Hebert, Canada Research Chair in Molecular Biodiversity, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc) at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 311th Convocation.
Beattie: More than one path to success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVWgce7Vs_g&feature=youtu.be Geoff Beattie, chairman and chief executive officer of Generation Capital, a Toronto investment company, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Wednesday morning session of...
Spriet: Always have hope, never forget charity
In recognition of their success in entrepreneurship and community building, Helen and Andy Spriet were awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Tuesday afternoon session of Western’s 311th Convocation.
University honours a quarter century of their service
Western honoured its long-serving employees (both full- and part-time) at recent celebrations for faculty and staff who have been working at the university for 25 years or more.
Study: School cliques don’t always click
Psychology professor Lynne Zarbatany, along with colleagues, are exploring how peer groups of children shape the behaviour and personality of each individual member of the group.
Landscape Services gets charge from new tools
This summer, Landscape Services takes its first foray into battery-powered equipment. Two grass trimmers, a push mower and two leaf blowers have been added to the team’s tool crib.
Leavey: Become the best ‘non-fitter’ you can be
Jo-Ann Leavey, a psychologist, nurse practitioner, writer, poet, musician and pilot, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday afternoon session of Western’s 311th Convocation.
Klawe: Work hard when success is doubtful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVRpUeYKTYM&feature=youtu.be A renowned computer scientist and scholar, Maria Klawe, President of Harvey Mudd College, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 311th...
Western awarded funding for cannabis education
The Faculty of Education has received $99,000 from the Public Health Agency of Canada to inform educators about the health and safety risks associated with cannabis use, prevent problematic substance use and promote healthy choices for Canadian youth.
Scherer: Embrace the similarities within us all
In recognition of his career as a scientific world leader in the study of human genomics, Dr. Stephen Scherer, GlaxoSmithKline-Canadian Institutes of Health Research Chair in Genetics and Genomics at The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc) at the Thursday afternoon session of Western’s 311th Convocation.
Salamander Foundation backs advances in environmental engineering
Western Engineering will continue to lead the charge in mitigating the effects of pollution on the environment and public health with today’s announcement of a $1-million donation from The Salamander Foundation.
Kelton: Accomplishments should not define you
In recognition of his career as a physician, scientist, teacher, administrator and fundraiser, John Kelton, Executive Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Initiative for Innovation in Healthcare at McMaster University, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc) at the Thursday morning session of Western’s 311th Convocation.
Hebert: Go forth and make magic
In recognition of his work in DNA sequencing, Paul Hebert, Canada Research Chair in Molecular Biodiversity, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (DSc) at the Wednesday afternoon session of Western’s 311th Convocation.
Beattie: More than one path to success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVWgce7Vs_g&feature=youtu.be Geoff Beattie, chairman and chief executive officer of Generation Capital, a Toronto investment company, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Wednesday morning session of...
Spriet: Always have hope, never forget charity
In recognition of their success in entrepreneurship and community building, Helen and Andy Spriet were awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Tuesday afternoon session of Western’s 311th Convocation.
University honours a quarter century of their service
Western honoured its long-serving employees (both full- and part-time) at recent celebrations for faculty and staff who have been working at the university for 25 years or more.
Study: School cliques don’t always click
Psychology professor Lynne Zarbatany, along with colleagues, are exploring how peer groups of children shape the behaviour and personality of each individual member of the group.
Landscape Services gets charge from new tools
This summer, Landscape Services takes its first foray into battery-powered equipment. Two grass trimmers, a push mower and two leaf blowers have been added to the team’s tool crib.