Western Biology postdoctoral scholar Meghan Duell and professor Brent Sinclair are researching cold tolerance in a voracious insect called the emerald ash borer, recently discovered in Winnipe …
Month: January 2019
Hats and chats mark Bell Let’s Talk
Blue toques and speech bubbles on Wednesday, Jan. 30, will mark an important opportunity for conversation – a day dedicated to checking in on each other’s mental health.
Mayor: Come together to combat Broughdale party
London Mayor Ed Holder announced today the formation of a Broughdale Task Force – charging community leaders with combating the annual street party near the university campus he described as an “increasingly dangerous and disruptive weekend.”
Western gives nod to preferred name use
Western students who use a name other than their legal name will soon be allowed to use that preference on everything from campus email to their diploma. It is a move, university officials say, that promotes a more inclusive community. “This is an issue that has been...
Meeting the challenge of the future
The sky above the port may be the colour of television, tuned to a dead channel, but that won’t stop Matthew Waddell from taking his turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
New food guide rightly eschews serving sizes: Western expert
The evolution of Canada’s Food Guide to a plate full of three food categories – plus a glass of water – represents a positive step towards healthy, ‘flexetarian’ eating, says a leading Western expert on diet and nutrition.
Hear Here team turns ear to SoHo memories
Chroniclers of one of London’s most storied neighbourhoods could use a few more true tales for an oral-history project to honour the area’s landmarks.
Western Opera brings ‘Figaro’ to stage
Western’s Opera program kicks off 2019 with one of the most beloved and performed of all Mozart operas – ‘The Marriage of Figaro.’
Western employees top $600K in United Way effort
Western employees and retirees raised more than $600,000 in the university’s annual effort to support the United Way Elgin Middlesex campaign.
Western gives CSA astronaut’s mission a boost
During a space-to-Earth connection today, Saint-Jacques launched Exploring Earth, a web-based initiative in cooperation with Western researchers that uses photos he is taking in orbit to explain the amazing science of how Earth works.
Professor’s work looks to celebrate difference
Today, Kinesiology professor David Howe, a four-time Paralympian-turned-academic, recalls the fork in the road for his family, one that set him on a path to athletics, academia and advocacy.
New book tunes into music role in modern world
Bookmarks spotlights the personalities and published books of faculty, staff and alumni. Today, Paul Woodford, professor and former Chair of the Department of Music Education at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, answers questions on his ‘bookishness’ and writing.
Faculty, staff wellbeing at heart of Western plan
While student mental health and wellness efforts have grabbed headlines in recent months, programs like Living Well @ Western showcase how the well-being of faculty and staff remains a priority for the university.
Hats and chats mark Bell Let’s Talk
Blue toques and speech bubbles on Wednesday, Jan. 30, will mark an important opportunity for conversation – a day dedicated to checking in on each other’s mental health.
Mayor: Come together to combat Broughdale party
London Mayor Ed Holder announced today the formation of a Broughdale Task Force – charging community leaders with combating the annual street party near the university campus he described as an “increasingly dangerous and disruptive weekend.”
Western gives nod to preferred name use
Western students who use a name other than their legal name will soon be allowed to use that preference on everything from campus email to their diploma. It is a move, university officials say, that promotes a more inclusive community. “This is an issue that has been...
Meeting the challenge of the future
The sky above the port may be the colour of television, tuned to a dead channel, but that won’t stop Matthew Waddell from taking his turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
New food guide rightly eschews serving sizes: Western expert
The evolution of Canada’s Food Guide to a plate full of three food categories – plus a glass of water – represents a positive step towards healthy, ‘flexetarian’ eating, says a leading Western expert on diet and nutrition.
Hear Here team turns ear to SoHo memories
Chroniclers of one of London’s most storied neighbourhoods could use a few more true tales for an oral-history project to honour the area’s landmarks.
Western Opera brings ‘Figaro’ to stage
Western’s Opera program kicks off 2019 with one of the most beloved and performed of all Mozart operas – ‘The Marriage of Figaro.’
Western employees top $600K in United Way effort
Western employees and retirees raised more than $600,000 in the university’s annual effort to support the United Way Elgin Middlesex campaign.
Western gives CSA astronaut’s mission a boost
During a space-to-Earth connection today, Saint-Jacques launched Exploring Earth, a web-based initiative in cooperation with Western researchers that uses photos he is taking in orbit to explain the amazing science of how Earth works.
Professor’s work looks to celebrate difference
Today, Kinesiology professor David Howe, a four-time Paralympian-turned-academic, recalls the fork in the road for his family, one that set him on a path to athletics, academia and advocacy.
New book tunes into music role in modern world
Bookmarks spotlights the personalities and published books of faculty, staff and alumni. Today, Paul Woodford, professor and former Chair of the Department of Music Education at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, answers questions on his ‘bookishness’ and writing.
Faculty, staff wellbeing at heart of Western plan
While student mental health and wellness efforts have grabbed headlines in recent months, programs like Living Well @ Western showcase how the well-being of faculty and staff remains a priority for the university.