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Here is the latest news about Western University.
Conference focuses on music education
Ruth Wright, Music Education chair at The University of Western Ontario, has organized the Leading Music Education International Conference (LME) from May 29-June 1 at Western to explore how musicians and educators can enable expression through music.
WISE program applications ready
Applications for Western’s Initiative for Scholarly Excellence (WISE) program are open. Now in its 32nd year, this program allows senior high school students to take one tuition-free course at The University of Western Ontario concurrently with their secondary school studies.
Road closure on campus
Philip Aziz Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic Thursday (May 19) for the entire day, part of the ongoing construction along Western Road. Adding to the congestion tomorrow will be a Track & Field meet scheduled for TD Waterhouse Stadium.
Carroll named to Laurier dean post
Becca Carroll, assistant director of leadership, learning and programs with the Division of Housing and Ancillary Services at The University of Western Ontario, has been named dean of students at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford campus, effective July 1.
Friends of the Garden plant sale
The annual Friends of the Garden plant sale is scheduled for today from noon to 2:30 p.m.
Canadian quilters celebrated on campus
The Canadian Quilters’ Association will hold its annual conference, Quilt Ontario 2011, at The University of Western Ontario May 25-28.
Hellmuth award lectures Friday
Lauded for their outstanding contributions to English literature and cancer research, Michael Groden and Ann Chambers will be honored this Friday (May 20) with the Hellmuth Prize, The University of Western Ontario’s highest distinction for sustained excellence in research.
Reviewing WebCT replacement options
The OWL Flight Plan Project Team at The University of Western Ontario is looking for your feedback as the OWL comes in for a final landing.
Exhibit focuses on Egyptian revolution
As Egypt welcomes a ‘new dawn,’ the Egyptian Canadian Association of Ontario (ECAO) has organized “Walk Like an Egyptian: An Exhibit on the Egyptian Revolution,” set for 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at the Central London Public Library, 251 Dundas St.
Benedetti wins NNA for short feature
Paul Benedetti, a University of Western Ontario Faculty of Information and Media Studies lecturer, picked up his first-ever National Newspaper Award, Friday in Ottawa.
Western Film closed Wednesday
Western Film will be closed Wednesday, May 18 due to construction in the University Community Centre.
CBC’s Ideas spotlights professor
Juan Luis Suarez, University of Western Ontario Hispanic studies professor, brings his ideas to Ideas this week.