Older adults who engage in short bursts of physical activity can experience a boost in brain health even if the activity is carried out at a reasonably low intensity, according to a new Western study. Researchers from School of Kinesiology and Graduate …
Month: February 2019
Survey calls us to ‘do better’ for students
Education PhD candidate Jenny Kassen sees a recent TVDSB student survey as the latest opportunity for school boards to “do better” by all students, particularly those who identify as transgender or outside of the gender binary.
Pilot program fills gaps in researcher training
In a political climate where division seems to be the norm and facts debatable, Western has gathered a group of 20 researchers to build rapport among each other whiling polishing the skills necessary to be global thought leaders.
Tuning into Canadian music artists
Discover the tempos that keep her toes tapping and mind engaged when Carolyn Young of Western Continuing Studies takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Western mourning death of Science student
The Western community is mourning the death of Kenneth Mathews Oommen, a third-year Biological Science student, who died Sunday, Feb. 17. He was 23.
Study eyes cannabis oil impact on seizures
An upcoming study looks to explore if cannabis oil can provide much-needed relief to epileptic seizure sufferers – especially those for whom previous medications have failed.
Alumna turns French dreams into a travel reality
Jan Chung was chatting about the 32 trips she’s taken to France and thinking ahead to No. 33. “OK, it’s an obsession. But it’s a happy obsession.”
Entrance standards continue to remain high
Western expects incoming students in September to have high school graduating averages no lower than 83.5 per cent. That threshold, similar to last September’s, will continue to make Western’s admission standards one of the highest in the country.
Provost: Tuition cuts to pack a budget punch
Lower base spending will have to take place at Western – both institutionally and at the unit level – as the impact of tuition rollbacks ripples through campus budget planning, Andrew Hrymak, Provost and Vice-President Academic, told university Senate Friday.
Professor brings ‘epic scope’ vision to stage
Come behind the scenes as Don Wright Faculty of Music professor Michael Cavanagh prepares to bring his never-before-seen vision for a trio of beloved operas to the San Francisco Opera stage
Faculty employment equity ‘making gains’
Western continues to move in the right direction in carrying out its commitment to employment equity in faculty hiring, Karen Campbell, Vice-Provost (Academic Planning, Policy and Faculty), told university Senate Friday.
Provost: Closing decisions ‘not made lightly’
Weather-related university closings – like weather forecasting itself – is not an exact science, Andrew Hrymak, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), told university Senate Friday.
Childhood battle inspires undergrad’s cancer research
Medical Sciences student Colette Benkosaw saw beyond the hardship she faced, allowing her experience battling cancer to possibly lead to a less toxic treatment for neuroblastoma.
Survey calls us to ‘do better’ for students
Education PhD candidate Jenny Kassen sees a recent TVDSB student survey as the latest opportunity for school boards to “do better” by all students, particularly those who identify as transgender or outside of the gender binary.
Pilot program fills gaps in researcher training
In a political climate where division seems to be the norm and facts debatable, Western has gathered a group of 20 researchers to build rapport among each other whiling polishing the skills necessary to be global thought leaders.
Tuning into Canadian music artists
Discover the tempos that keep her toes tapping and mind engaged when Carolyn Young of Western Continuing Studies takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Western mourning death of Science student
The Western community is mourning the death of Kenneth Mathews Oommen, a third-year Biological Science student, who died Sunday, Feb. 17. He was 23.
Study eyes cannabis oil impact on seizures
An upcoming study looks to explore if cannabis oil can provide much-needed relief to epileptic seizure sufferers – especially those for whom previous medications have failed.
Alumna turns French dreams into a travel reality
Jan Chung was chatting about the 32 trips she’s taken to France and thinking ahead to No. 33. “OK, it’s an obsession. But it’s a happy obsession.”
Entrance standards continue to remain high
Western expects incoming students in September to have high school graduating averages no lower than 83.5 per cent. That threshold, similar to last September’s, will continue to make Western’s admission standards one of the highest in the country.
Provost: Tuition cuts to pack a budget punch
Lower base spending will have to take place at Western – both institutionally and at the unit level – as the impact of tuition rollbacks ripples through campus budget planning, Andrew Hrymak, Provost and Vice-President Academic, told university Senate Friday.
Professor brings ‘epic scope’ vision to stage
Come behind the scenes as Don Wright Faculty of Music professor Michael Cavanagh prepares to bring his never-before-seen vision for a trio of beloved operas to the San Francisco Opera stage
Faculty employment equity ‘making gains’
Western continues to move in the right direction in carrying out its commitment to employment equity in faculty hiring, Karen Campbell, Vice-Provost (Academic Planning, Policy and Faculty), told university Senate Friday.
Provost: Closing decisions ‘not made lightly’
Weather-related university closings – like weather forecasting itself – is not an exact science, Andrew Hrymak, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), told university Senate Friday.
Childhood battle inspires undergrad’s cancer research
Medical Sciences student Colette Benkosaw saw beyond the hardship she faced, allowing her experience battling cancer to possibly lead to a less toxic treatment for neuroblastoma.