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McKee, Ouellette named Athletes of the Week
Hockey player Adam McKee and wrestler Valerie Ouellette have been named the Western Mustangs Athletes of the Week. McKee, a first-year Graduate Studies student from London, recorded three goals and three assists to help the Mustangs defeat both Concordia and UQTR this...
Western takes proactive stance on sexual violence education, victim support
Educating students about sexual violence is a topic Western refuses to shy away from – instead, university officials say, they confront the topic from Day One. “We start right away. Our demographics are such that we feel we need to provide a lot of education and...
Sule: Summit opens eyes to scope of problems, but also to potential solutions
Last month, I attended the pre-World Health Summit (a student-run preparation workshop) and the World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany. It was a truly humbling experience to be surrounded by a thousand renowned leaders from academia, politics, industry, the private...
Winders: Province can put Ontario universities on right side of history with smoking
I was on the wrong side of history. During a high-profile public smoking fight years ago, I came out against a proposed ban in my home state by suggesting the measure was an overreach. Why should the state blunt my choice in using a perfectly legal substance, one that...
UWOFA members reviewing deal; PMA awaits Board OK
A pair of labour agreements inched closer to completion this week as the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) began its membership ratification vote, while the Professional and Managerial Association (PMA) awaited final word from Western’s Board...
Mustang Band plays way into pop sensation’s video
Earlier this fall, when Connell Miller saw an email soliciting for a local marching band to be featured in a music video starring teen pop star Shawn Mendes, he saw an opportunity. So did his 17-year-old sister, Molly.
Revival takes students beyond the stage
English and Writing Studies professor Kim Solga, along with an interdisciplinary team of colleagues, has revived the theatre on campus through the launch of Theatre Studies in the faculty.
Class looks to make campus kindness contagious
Last week, students in Health Sciences professor Jennifer Irwin’s Health Promotions class went on an unusual field trip – one they asked for, planned and executed on their own. With a goal of spreading compassion across campus, the class – comprised of 350 second-year...
Young alumnus employs creativity in job campaign
After graduating from Western this past April, Justin Bansal found it difficult to find a job. It’s now November, and the search continues. “I didn’t know how bad the situation was until I graduated. I don’t think anyone can really understand all the things we have to...
Study confirms dangers of fetal alcohol exposure
Research led by Biology PhD student Ben Laufer, under the supervision of Biology professor Shiva Singh, has confirmed earlier findings that exposure to even low levels of alcohol during pregnancy impacts gene expression in the brains of newborns.
Idea to revolutionize yogurt distribution seeking funding
Microbiology and Immunology professor Gregor Reid wants to revolutionize the way Western Heads East delivers its life-saving yogurt to the people who need it most. Since 2004, Western Heads East has been a grassroots Western-based program focusing on health and...
Western’s research finding new life across the globe
A recent mission to China provided a backdrop for Western to sign a handful of deals for commercializing technologies developed in Canada. Western’s delegation created a new company with Sinobioway Group to bring to market results of several joint projects. “I believe...
Researchers to refocus public’s attention for World AIDS Day
More people die from HIV/AIDS in a 48-hour period than have died in the entire Ebola epidemic, so far. With 27 million people infected worldwide, HIV/AIDS continues to be the world’s No. 1 killer. These statistics are part of what drives researchers at the Schulich...
McKee, Ouellette named Athletes of the Week
Hockey player Adam McKee and wrestler Valerie Ouellette have been named the Western Mustangs Athletes of the Week. McKee, a first-year Graduate Studies student from London, recorded three goals and three assists to help the Mustangs defeat both Concordia and UQTR this...
Western takes proactive stance on sexual violence education, victim support
Educating students about sexual violence is a topic Western refuses to shy away from – instead, university officials say, they confront the topic from Day One. “We start right away. Our demographics are such that we feel we need to provide a lot of education and...
Sule: Summit opens eyes to scope of problems, but also to potential solutions
Last month, I attended the pre-World Health Summit (a student-run preparation workshop) and the World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany. It was a truly humbling experience to be surrounded by a thousand renowned leaders from academia, politics, industry, the private...
Winders: Province can put Ontario universities on right side of history with smoking
I was on the wrong side of history. During a high-profile public smoking fight years ago, I came out against a proposed ban in my home state by suggesting the measure was an overreach. Why should the state blunt my choice in using a perfectly legal substance, one that...
UWOFA members reviewing deal; PMA awaits Board OK
A pair of labour agreements inched closer to completion this week as the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) began its membership ratification vote, while the Professional and Managerial Association (PMA) awaited final word from Western’s Board...
Mustang Band plays way into pop sensation’s video
Earlier this fall, when Connell Miller saw an email soliciting for a local marching band to be featured in a music video starring teen pop star Shawn Mendes, he saw an opportunity. So did his 17-year-old sister, Molly.
Revival takes students beyond the stage
English and Writing Studies professor Kim Solga, along with an interdisciplinary team of colleagues, has revived the theatre on campus through the launch of Theatre Studies in the faculty.
Class looks to make campus kindness contagious
Last week, students in Health Sciences professor Jennifer Irwin’s Health Promotions class went on an unusual field trip – one they asked for, planned and executed on their own. With a goal of spreading compassion across campus, the class – comprised of 350 second-year...
Young alumnus employs creativity in job campaign
After graduating from Western this past April, Justin Bansal found it difficult to find a job. It’s now November, and the search continues. “I didn’t know how bad the situation was until I graduated. I don’t think anyone can really understand all the things we have to...
Study confirms dangers of fetal alcohol exposure
Research led by Biology PhD student Ben Laufer, under the supervision of Biology professor Shiva Singh, has confirmed earlier findings that exposure to even low levels of alcohol during pregnancy impacts gene expression in the brains of newborns.
Idea to revolutionize yogurt distribution seeking funding
Microbiology and Immunology professor Gregor Reid wants to revolutionize the way Western Heads East delivers its life-saving yogurt to the people who need it most. Since 2004, Western Heads East has been a grassroots Western-based program focusing on health and...