Cherie Dimaline, an award-winning writer and editor from Ontario’s Georgian Bay Métis community, is the 2018-19 Writer-In-Residence at Western. She has seen great success with her latest book, The Marrow Thieves. The book won the 2017 Governor General …
Year: 2018
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.
FRESH-branded food a hot seller
If you brand it, they will eat it, says one Brescia University College researcher who has found highlighting nutritious food items across Western’s residences leads to increased sales – and, more importantly, healthier food purchases for students. The FRESH-approved...
Researchers uncover gene that regulates fat, obesity
A new study from Western University shows that – regardless of diet – genetics play a role in obesity. A protein called Pannexin 1 significantly regulates the accumulation of fat in mice.
Tentative UWOFA/Western deal reached – 2:05 a.m. Nov. 9
Western issued the following statement Nov. 5 in connection with ongoing contract talks with the Western Faculty Association (UWOFA).
Chakma building wins ‘green’ award
Western’s newest facility – the Amit Chakma Engineering Building – has won a provincial award of excellence for new green buildings.
Short stories … and sumo wrestlers
Lavish wordplay, good conversation – and sumo wrestling. These are what Jennifer Slauenwhite, digital media technician in the Department of Visual Arts, highlights during her turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Connor awarded Ivey Business Leader honour
The accolades have been rolling in for Dean Connor, HBA ’78, who is President and CEO of Sun Life Financial and who received the Ivey Business Leader Award Nov. 1.
Poverty’s toll ‘unignorable’: United Way rep
As a kid, she used to hide the fact her lunchbag, and her belly, were empty. Now Jasmine Ball shares how the United Way is bringing hope to London’s hidden poor – and how you can help.
‘Own Your Future’ helps doctoral students find new paths
A doctoral degree is no longer a ticket leading only to an academic career. ‘Own Your Future’ helps doctoral students prepare for multiple career paths.
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.
FRESH-branded food a hot seller
If you brand it, they will eat it, says one Brescia University College researcher who has found highlighting nutritious food items across Western’s residences leads to increased sales – and, more importantly, healthier food purchases for students. The FRESH-approved...
Researchers uncover gene that regulates fat, obesity
A new study from Western University shows that – regardless of diet – genetics play a role in obesity. A protein called Pannexin 1 significantly regulates the accumulation of fat in mice.
Tentative UWOFA/Western deal reached – 2:05 a.m. Nov. 9
Western issued the following statement Nov. 5 in connection with ongoing contract talks with the Western Faculty Association (UWOFA).
Chakma building wins ‘green’ award
Western’s newest facility – the Amit Chakma Engineering Building – has won a provincial award of excellence for new green buildings.
Short stories … and sumo wrestlers
Lavish wordplay, good conversation – and sumo wrestling. These are what Jennifer Slauenwhite, digital media technician in the Department of Visual Arts, highlights during her turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Connor awarded Ivey Business Leader honour
The accolades have been rolling in for Dean Connor, HBA ’78, who is President and CEO of Sun Life Financial and who received the Ivey Business Leader Award Nov. 1.
Poverty’s toll ‘unignorable’: United Way rep
As a kid, she used to hide the fact her lunchbag, and her belly, were empty. Now Jasmine Ball shares how the United Way is bringing hope to London’s hidden poor – and how you can help.
‘Own Your Future’ helps doctoral students find new paths
A doctoral degree is no longer a ticket leading only to an academic career. ‘Own Your Future’ helps doctoral students prepare for multiple career paths.