Western's Board of Governors has ratified a new four-year collective agreement with the University’s Faculty Association (UWOFA) – which represents about 1,564 faculty members, of whom 1,001 are full-time probationary or tenured, 255 are full-time limited-term and...
Month: November 2018
Embracing hope, hardship, purpose
Matthew Mills answers three simple questions about his reading, viewing and listening habits by taking his turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Mustangs rout Guelph to win Yates Cup
The Western Mustangs seized control of the game early and cruised to a 63-14 win over Guelph Gryphons to capture back-to-back Yates Cup titles – their 32nd in team history.
Mapping memories nets team Humanitarian award
A Western-led team is helping El Salvadorans share and archive their stories of genocide and massacre during the country’s civil war.
Program gives faculty the ‘write’ stuff
Competing demands for time sometimes makes it challenging for faculty to find time and space for writing. Now, a new program out of Research Western aims to help faculty members un-block, and improve upon, their academic writing.
South Korea deal seals materials research with Western, Fraunhofer
Western University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) at a special ceremony to launch Fraunhofer Project Centre for Composites Research @ UNIST. The...
International travel opens new world of learning
Robert Celik, BSc’16, has helped build a school in India, taken a last-minute trip to the Swiss Alps and studied in Germany – all in the process of being an international learner.
Inspection work to restrict bridge traffic Monday
Pedestrians crossing University Drive Bridge will be restricted to one sidewalk on Monday only, while detailed inspection of the 95-year-old structure takes place.
Fulbright scholar eyes Indigenous voice in Arctic
Indigenous People have a voice in Arctic affairs, but how that voice translates into influence will be central to Brescia University College professor Andrew Chater’s work during his five-month stint at the University of Washington as a 2018 Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Arctic Studies.
Research shows cities take long road to recycling
Among municipalities recycling and re-using construction waste, including gravel, concrete, sand and asphalt, Ontario has its ‘leaders’ and its ‘laggards,’ explained Kate Graham, a Political Science professor at King’s and Brescia University Colleges.
Helping students thrive drives new centre
A single point of entry and one ultimate goal – create a campus where all students thrive – are central to the vision of an integrated Health and Wellness Centre, slated to open summer 2021in a newly renovated Thames Hall.
Western forges links to UN sustainability goals
Western has become one of two universities in Canada as signatories to United Nations-linked group to support sustainable development through education and research.
Statue echoes lessons of bravery, compassion
A larger-than-life bronze sculpture by Western alumnus Wynn Walters has revived the memory of a Canadian First World War hero – and started a conversation about so much more.
Embracing hope, hardship, purpose
Matthew Mills answers three simple questions about his reading, viewing and listening habits by taking his turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Mustangs rout Guelph to win Yates Cup
The Western Mustangs seized control of the game early and cruised to a 63-14 win over Guelph Gryphons to capture back-to-back Yates Cup titles – their 32nd in team history.
Mapping memories nets team Humanitarian award
A Western-led team is helping El Salvadorans share and archive their stories of genocide and massacre during the country’s civil war.
Program gives faculty the ‘write’ stuff
Competing demands for time sometimes makes it challenging for faculty to find time and space for writing. Now, a new program out of Research Western aims to help faculty members un-block, and improve upon, their academic writing.
South Korea deal seals materials research with Western, Fraunhofer
Western University has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) at a special ceremony to launch Fraunhofer Project Centre for Composites Research @ UNIST. The...
International travel opens new world of learning
Robert Celik, BSc’16, has helped build a school in India, taken a last-minute trip to the Swiss Alps and studied in Germany – all in the process of being an international learner.
Inspection work to restrict bridge traffic Monday
Pedestrians crossing University Drive Bridge will be restricted to one sidewalk on Monday only, while detailed inspection of the 95-year-old structure takes place.
Fulbright scholar eyes Indigenous voice in Arctic
Indigenous People have a voice in Arctic affairs, but how that voice translates into influence will be central to Brescia University College professor Andrew Chater’s work during his five-month stint at the University of Washington as a 2018 Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Arctic Studies.
Research shows cities take long road to recycling
Among municipalities recycling and re-using construction waste, including gravel, concrete, sand and asphalt, Ontario has its ‘leaders’ and its ‘laggards,’ explained Kate Graham, a Political Science professor at King’s and Brescia University Colleges.
Helping students thrive drives new centre
A single point of entry and one ultimate goal – create a campus where all students thrive – are central to the vision of an integrated Health and Wellness Centre, slated to open summer 2021in a newly renovated Thames Hall.
Western forges links to UN sustainability goals
Western has become one of two universities in Canada as signatories to United Nations-linked group to support sustainable development through education and research.
Statue echoes lessons of bravery, compassion
A larger-than-life bronze sculpture by Western alumnus Wynn Walters has revived the memory of a Canadian First World War hero – and started a conversation about so much more.