A cancer diagnosis is tough enough to hear, but a diagnosis that cancer has spread through the body has often been considered a death sentence. Now an international study, led by Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Oncology) professor David Palma …
Month: October 2018
Caring staff are Housing’s ‘special sauce’: Alleyne
Chris Alleyne was a student in residence at Western and, today, is Associate Vice-President of Housing and Ancillary Services. From singer Rick McGhie to bubble tea, he shares his memories and vision.
Western issues statement on Convocation remarks
Western issued the following statement today regarding remarks made at the Convocation afternoon session on Oct. 26.
Wartime experiences a slice of Canadiana
One rural community, like thousands across Canada – forever changed by the Great War. One hundred years later, renowned historian Jonathan Vance chronicles war’s impact on a small town.
Adventure draws alumnus to Ukraine
Felix Tam, BA’77, at age 64 and professional police officer for more than three decades, has recently returned home to Canada from a one-year stint helping train police officers in Ukraine.
Stuebing Centre to propel students to new heights
Ivey unofficially opened the Robert Stuebing Recruiting Centre Monday, when Robert (Bob) Stuebing, MBA ’74, and Eileen Stuebing toured the new dedicated space for the School’s unique Career Management programming and extensive interview schedules.
New mothers’ breastfeeding pain can affect infant health
A new Western study has discovered that the pain experienced by some breastfeeding mothers can lead to avoidance of breastfeeding, which may have health implications for their infants.
King’s expands in size and vision
The King’s University College campus, an affiliate of Western, has doubled in size after acquiring a little more than 18 acres of land from the Catholic Diocese of London.
Annual Words festival to capture our stories
“I love regional literary festivals. When I’m in a town or a city, and there is one happening, I will go,” says Western Writer-in-Residence Cherie Dimaline, among the featured authors at Words: London’s Literary and Creative Arts Festival.
‘Miracle’ spice turmeric ‘no better than nothing’: study
Curcumin – the active ingredient in turmeric spice – is sometimes touted as having ‘miracle’ medicinal qualities for those who consume it.
But the largest human-focused study done to date, led by Amit Garg, Professor of Medicine at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, shows curcumin is “no better than nothing” in preventing inflammation and complications.
Dan: Pay it back, pay it forward
Canadian businessman and philanthropist Aubrey Dan wants you to remember where you came from and to pay it forward as a means of paying back.
Western mourns passing of first-year student
The Western community is mourning the death, on October 24, of 18-year-old Samuel Baker of Toronto, a first-year Faculty of Arts and Humanities student who lived in residence at Essex Hall.
Ivey: Welcomes graduates at Convocation
Rosamond Ivey, Managing Partner of JRS Group, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 312thConvocation.
Caring staff are Housing’s ‘special sauce’: Alleyne
Chris Alleyne was a student in residence at Western and, today, is Associate Vice-President of Housing and Ancillary Services. From singer Rick McGhie to bubble tea, he shares his memories and vision.
Western issues statement on Convocation remarks
Western issued the following statement today regarding remarks made at the Convocation afternoon session on Oct. 26.
Wartime experiences a slice of Canadiana
One rural community, like thousands across Canada – forever changed by the Great War. One hundred years later, renowned historian Jonathan Vance chronicles war’s impact on a small town.
Adventure draws alumnus to Ukraine
Felix Tam, BA’77, at age 64 and professional police officer for more than three decades, has recently returned home to Canada from a one-year stint helping train police officers in Ukraine.
Stuebing Centre to propel students to new heights
Ivey unofficially opened the Robert Stuebing Recruiting Centre Monday, when Robert (Bob) Stuebing, MBA ’74, and Eileen Stuebing toured the new dedicated space for the School’s unique Career Management programming and extensive interview schedules.
New mothers’ breastfeeding pain can affect infant health
A new Western study has discovered that the pain experienced by some breastfeeding mothers can lead to avoidance of breastfeeding, which may have health implications for their infants.
King’s expands in size and vision
The King’s University College campus, an affiliate of Western, has doubled in size after acquiring a little more than 18 acres of land from the Catholic Diocese of London.
Annual Words festival to capture our stories
“I love regional literary festivals. When I’m in a town or a city, and there is one happening, I will go,” says Western Writer-in-Residence Cherie Dimaline, among the featured authors at Words: London’s Literary and Creative Arts Festival.
‘Miracle’ spice turmeric ‘no better than nothing’: study
Curcumin – the active ingredient in turmeric spice – is sometimes touted as having ‘miracle’ medicinal qualities for those who consume it.
But the largest human-focused study done to date, led by Amit Garg, Professor of Medicine at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, shows curcumin is “no better than nothing” in preventing inflammation and complications.
Dan: Pay it back, pay it forward
Canadian businessman and philanthropist Aubrey Dan wants you to remember where you came from and to pay it forward as a means of paying back.
Western mourns passing of first-year student
The Western community is mourning the death, on October 24, of 18-year-old Samuel Baker of Toronto, a first-year Faculty of Arts and Humanities student who lived in residence at Essex Hall.
Ivey: Welcomes graduates at Convocation
Rosamond Ivey, Managing Partner of JRS Group, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 312thConvocation.