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Martin inks four-year deal with Chargers

Martin inks four-year deal with Chargers

The Sports Network is reporting that former University of Western
Ontario defensive lineman Vaughn Martin has signed a four-year
contract with the San Diego Chargers.

In Memoriam – John Gehman

In Memoriam – John Gehman

John Gehman, one of the founders of the Department of Anthropology
at The University of Western Ontario, died July 17 from
complications due to congestive heart failure.

New Chair of Music Education

New Chair of Music Education

Expert in music pedagogy Ruth Wright has been appointed Chair of
Music Education in the Don Wright Faculty of Music starting August
1.

Western adopts London’s recycling model

Western adopts London’s recycling model

Milk cartons and drink boxes no longer have to be pitched into the
garbage on The University of Western Ontario campus; they will find
a new home and purpose in recycling blue boxes.

Stephenson to sit on GM board

Stephenson to sit on GM board

Richard Ivey School of Business Dean Carol Stephenson has been
named to General Motors Company board of directors.

In Memoriam – Robert Uffen

In Memoriam – Robert Uffen

The University of Western Ontario mourns the loss of professor
emeritus Robert Uffen, the first dean of Western’s new Faculty of
Science in 1965, who died July 18 after a long battle with cancer.

NYOC first performance July 23 Alumni Hall

NYOC first performance July 23 Alumni Hall

Come out for a rare opportunity to hear a unique repertoire of
music performed by the National Youth Orchestra of Canada at The
University of Western Ontario on Thursday, July 23 and Saturday,
July 25.

Rooftop garden helps with heating, drainage

Rooftop garden helps with heating, drainage

The roof of the Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion is taking on a
greenish hue these days as flats of garden plants are assembled to
help the so-called Green building live up to its name.

In Memoriam – Alan Davenport

In Memoriam – Alan Davenport

Engineering professor emeritus Alan Davenport, whose love of flying
and fascination with the wind led to many scientific breakthroughs,
has died at the age of 76 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s
disease.

On the move – Student Services

On the move – Student Services

Student Services at The University of Western Ontario is moving
into its new home in the Student Services Building adjacent to the
University Community Centre (UCC).

CIHR funds research to prevent adult obesity

CIHR funds research to prevent adult obesity

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research has announced funding
for a three-year project at The University of Western Ontario aimed
at finding ways to prevent adult obesity.

In Memoriam – Feike Prins

In Memoriam – Feike Prins

Former University of Western Ontario Physical Plant staff member,
Feike Prins, died July 10 at the age of 86.

Martin inks four-year deal with Chargers

Martin inks four-year deal with Chargers

The Sports Network is reporting that former University of Western
Ontario defensive lineman Vaughn Martin has signed a four-year
contract with the San Diego Chargers.

In Memoriam – John Gehman

In Memoriam – John Gehman

John Gehman, one of the founders of the Department of Anthropology
at The University of Western Ontario, died July 17 from
complications due to congestive heart failure.

New Chair of Music Education

New Chair of Music Education

Expert in music pedagogy Ruth Wright has been appointed Chair of
Music Education in the Don Wright Faculty of Music starting August
1.

Western adopts London’s recycling model

Western adopts London’s recycling model

Milk cartons and drink boxes no longer have to be pitched into the
garbage on The University of Western Ontario campus; they will find
a new home and purpose in recycling blue boxes.

Stephenson to sit on GM board

Stephenson to sit on GM board

Richard Ivey School of Business Dean Carol Stephenson has been
named to General Motors Company board of directors.

In Memoriam – Robert Uffen

In Memoriam – Robert Uffen

The University of Western Ontario mourns the loss of professor
emeritus Robert Uffen, the first dean of Western’s new Faculty of
Science in 1965, who died July 18 after a long battle with cancer.

NYOC first performance July 23 Alumni Hall

NYOC first performance July 23 Alumni Hall

Come out for a rare opportunity to hear a unique repertoire of
music performed by the National Youth Orchestra of Canada at The
University of Western Ontario on Thursday, July 23 and Saturday,
July 25.

Rooftop garden helps with heating, drainage

Rooftop garden helps with heating, drainage

The roof of the Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion is taking on a
greenish hue these days as flats of garden plants are assembled to
help the so-called Green building live up to its name.

In Memoriam – Alan Davenport

In Memoriam – Alan Davenport

Engineering professor emeritus Alan Davenport, whose love of flying
and fascination with the wind led to many scientific breakthroughs,
has died at the age of 76 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s
disease.

On the move – Student Services

On the move – Student Services

Student Services at The University of Western Ontario is moving
into its new home in the Student Services Building adjacent to the
University Community Centre (UCC).