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Cardiovascular researcher wins Taylor Prize
The J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine has been
awarded to the University of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Garret FitzGerald
who contributed to the development of low-dose aspirin for the
prevention of heart disease.
Reminder: CIM program session
Leaders and staff working in administrative roles have been invited
to an information session Tuesday to learn about Western’s Canadian
Institute of Management (CIM) program. Courses begin in September.
Can dogs detect human deception?
While many dog owners contend their pooch is a great judge of
character, new research at The University of Western Ontario shows
dogs may not actually attribute good or bad intentions to people,
but rather may simply be quick learners.
In memoriam – Henning Rasmussen
Henning Rasmussen, 70, an emeritus professor in the Department of
Applied Mathematics, died suddenly from a heart attack on Aug. 11
while visiting family members in New Jersey.
In Memoriam – Norma Grant
The flag will be at half-mast Monday, Aug. 17 until 1 p.m. for
former Political Science staff member Norma Grant, who retired in
1980 with 18 years of service.
Wanted: Pregnant and postnatal smokers
Pregnant and postnatal women are butting out in favour of firing up
the treadmill as part of a new study at The University of Western
Ontario.
Video: Caring for people
Lawrence Gregory has been working at The University of Western
Ontario for 19 years and his friendly, affable nature has made him
one of the more recognizable faces on campus.
In Memoriam – David Meaney
Campus Community Police Service, along with The University of
Western Ontario community, mourns the loss of former dispatcher
David Meaney, who died Sunday, Aug. 9 at Victoria Hospital.
New Ivey faculty bring diverse expertise
Academic programs and research initiatives at the Richard Ivey
School of Business will get a boost from a new roll of experts this
year, including an agricultural specialist to focus on the
agri-sector.
Ongoing problem with Western phone lines
Due to an ongoing technical problem with Rogers Communications, the
inbound and outbound telecommunications connection to The
University of Western Ontario has been temporarily lost. Western
phones are unable to receive incoming calls from outside university
lines or to make outgoing calls.
UPDATE: Problem with Western phone lines
UPDATED TUESDAY, AUG. 11, 1:15 p.m.
Due to an ongoing technical problem with Rogers
Communications, the inbound and outbound telecommunications
connection to The University of Western Ontario has been
temporarily lost.
Communications, the inbound and outbound telecommunications
connection to The University of Western Ontario has been
temporarily lost.
Western phones are unable to receive incoming calls from outside
university lines or to make outgoing calls.
CCAA takes research on the road
The Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) is offering
workshops in London and Ottawa for professionals working with aging
adults.
Warning about codeine use after tonsillectomy
A University of Western Ontario report being published in the New
England Journal of Medicine warns the use of codeine to treat pain
following a tonsillectomy could be fatal for some children.
Cardiovascular researcher wins Taylor Prize
The J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine has been
awarded to the University of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Garret FitzGerald
who contributed to the development of low-dose aspirin for the
prevention of heart disease.
Reminder: CIM program session
Leaders and staff working in administrative roles have been invited
to an information session Tuesday to learn about Western’s Canadian
Institute of Management (CIM) program. Courses begin in September.
Can dogs detect human deception?
While many dog owners contend their pooch is a great judge of
character, new research at The University of Western Ontario shows
dogs may not actually attribute good or bad intentions to people,
but rather may simply be quick learners.
In memoriam – Henning Rasmussen
Henning Rasmussen, 70, an emeritus professor in the Department of
Applied Mathematics, died suddenly from a heart attack on Aug. 11
while visiting family members in New Jersey.
In Memoriam – Norma Grant
The flag will be at half-mast Monday, Aug. 17 until 1 p.m. for
former Political Science staff member Norma Grant, who retired in
1980 with 18 years of service.
Wanted: Pregnant and postnatal smokers
Pregnant and postnatal women are butting out in favour of firing up
the treadmill as part of a new study at The University of Western
Ontario.
Video: Caring for people
Lawrence Gregory has been working at The University of Western
Ontario for 19 years and his friendly, affable nature has made him
one of the more recognizable faces on campus.
In Memoriam – David Meaney
Campus Community Police Service, along with The University of
Western Ontario community, mourns the loss of former dispatcher
David Meaney, who died Sunday, Aug. 9 at Victoria Hospital.
New Ivey faculty bring diverse expertise
Academic programs and research initiatives at the Richard Ivey
School of Business will get a boost from a new roll of experts this
year, including an agricultural specialist to focus on the
agri-sector.
Ongoing problem with Western phone lines
Due to an ongoing technical problem with Rogers Communications, the
inbound and outbound telecommunications connection to The
University of Western Ontario has been temporarily lost. Western
phones are unable to receive incoming calls from outside university
lines or to make outgoing calls.
UPDATE: Problem with Western phone lines
UPDATED TUESDAY, AUG. 11, 1:15 p.m.
Due to an ongoing technical problem with Rogers
Communications, the inbound and outbound telecommunications
connection to The University of Western Ontario has been
temporarily lost.
Communications, the inbound and outbound telecommunications
connection to The University of Western Ontario has been
temporarily lost.
Western phones are unable to receive incoming calls from outside
university lines or to make outgoing calls.