The graduate students’ Western home became a focal point for a community remembering their lives and grieving their loss.
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Here is the latest news about Western University.
London Reads – Big and satisfying, novel a national epic
Gratitude is a big, epic and satisfying experience and a worthy
contender for the London Reads 2008-2009 title.
In Memoriam
The flag will be at half-mast Thursday until 1:30 p.m. for Mary
Alexander, a retired staff member from Dentistry (Schulich School
of Medicine & Dentistry). Alexander, 71, had 29 years of
service at Western before retiring in 1998.
Registration opens Jan. 21 for staff and leaders conference
University of Western Ontario alumnus and Global National host
Kevin Newman, comedian Brett Leake, and Food Network chef David
Adjey are part of the lineup of guest speakers for the 2009 Western
Staff & Leaders’ Conference during reading week.
CIHR Operating Grant info sessions
Research Western and the Lawson Health Research Institute are
hosting three ResearchNet information sessions this month to
provide information for the CIHR Operating Grant Competition in
March.
Palestinian, Israeli supporters demonstrate peacefully
More than 400 Palestinian supporters and close to 200 Israeli
supporters lined Oxford Drive Wednesday on The University of
Western Ontario campus, as the two sides aired concerns over the
current conflict in the Middle East.
In Memoriam – Stanley Bain
Former University of Western Ontario Physical Plant staff member,
Stanley Bain, died Dec. 21, 2008 at the age of 64.
CFL commissioner speaking at Mustang fundraiser
Canadian Football League (CFL) commissioner Mark Cohon will deliver
the keynote speech at the 2009 Mustangs Scholarship Breakfast on
March 24.
Western staffers, student make Mayors’ honours list
The Western Libraries archives assistant Theresa Regnier and
Western Community Legal Services staff member Margaret Capes, along
with graduate student Jeff Preston, were named among the 2009 Mayor
of London’s annual Honours List for their contributions to London’s
heritage and housing.
Western Chancellor on TVO tonight
University of Western Ontario Chancellor John Thompson will appear
on the TVO program The Agenda Tuesday night (Jan. 6) to discuss the
opportunities and challenges facing Ontario universities in the
coming years.
Rec centre opens for tours, gym and fitness activities
Fitness enthusiasts can put their New Year’s resolutions into
practice in the new Western Student Recreation Centre this week.
Western professors named to Order of Canada
A University of Western Ontario geographer and surgeon can now add
Order of Canada to their long list of accomplishments.
Flood advisory issued for Western campus
Warm temperatures in recent days have fueled melting that is
causing some flooding on campus. It is anticipated that water
levels will continue to rise slowly and peak Sunday afternoon, with
the high flow of water continuing well into Monday.
London Reads – Big and satisfying, novel a national epic
Gratitude is a big, epic and satisfying experience and a worthy
contender for the London Reads 2008-2009 title.
In Memoriam
The flag will be at half-mast Thursday until 1:30 p.m. for Mary
Alexander, a retired staff member from Dentistry (Schulich School
of Medicine & Dentistry). Alexander, 71, had 29 years of
service at Western before retiring in 1998.
Registration opens Jan. 21 for staff and leaders conference
University of Western Ontario alumnus and Global National host
Kevin Newman, comedian Brett Leake, and Food Network chef David
Adjey are part of the lineup of guest speakers for the 2009 Western
Staff & Leaders’ Conference during reading week.
CIHR Operating Grant info sessions
Research Western and the Lawson Health Research Institute are
hosting three ResearchNet information sessions this month to
provide information for the CIHR Operating Grant Competition in
March.
Palestinian, Israeli supporters demonstrate peacefully
More than 400 Palestinian supporters and close to 200 Israeli
supporters lined Oxford Drive Wednesday on The University of
Western Ontario campus, as the two sides aired concerns over the
current conflict in the Middle East.
In Memoriam – Stanley Bain
Former University of Western Ontario Physical Plant staff member,
Stanley Bain, died Dec. 21, 2008 at the age of 64.
CFL commissioner speaking at Mustang fundraiser
Canadian Football League (CFL) commissioner Mark Cohon will deliver
the keynote speech at the 2009 Mustangs Scholarship Breakfast on
March 24.
Western staffers, student make Mayors’ honours list
The Western Libraries archives assistant Theresa Regnier and
Western Community Legal Services staff member Margaret Capes, along
with graduate student Jeff Preston, were named among the 2009 Mayor
of London’s annual Honours List for their contributions to London’s
heritage and housing.
Western Chancellor on TVO tonight
University of Western Ontario Chancellor John Thompson will appear
on the TVO program The Agenda Tuesday night (Jan. 6) to discuss the
opportunities and challenges facing Ontario universities in the
coming years.
Rec centre opens for tours, gym and fitness activities
Fitness enthusiasts can put their New Year’s resolutions into
practice in the new Western Student Recreation Centre this week.
Western professors named to Order of Canada
A University of Western Ontario geographer and surgeon can now add
Order of Canada to their long list of accomplishments.
Flood advisory issued for Western campus
Warm temperatures in recent days have fueled melting that is
causing some flooding on campus. It is anticipated that water
levels will continue to rise slowly and peak Sunday afternoon, with
the high flow of water continuing well into Monday.