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Here is the latest news about Western University.
In Memoriam – Hannah Gordon-Roche and Jeffery Roche
The flag will be at half-mast on Thursday until 11 a.m. in memory
of graduate student Hannah Gordon-Roche and her husband, Jeffery
Roche, a Western alumnus.
Summer hours for McIntosh Gallery
Western’s McIntosh Gallery begins its new summer hours Thursday
(July 2) – open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed weekends
and holidays.
Western joins OAS Consortium of Universities
The University of Western Ontario signed a cooperation agreement
last week in Washington, D.C., joining the Organization of American
States (OAS) Consortium of Universities.
New Horizons Band Baltic bound
Countries around the Baltic Sea are the next musical horizon for an
adult concert band from London with strong ties to Western.
In Memoriam – June Denomy
The University of Western Ontario community remembers former Food
Services staff member June Denomy, who died June 20 at the age of
83.
Board approves Strategic Plan for Internationalization
University of Western Ontario incoming president Amit Chakma has
strongly voiced his desire to internationalize the university and
now Western has a strategic plan for putting his goal into action.
What makes an exceptional occupational therapist?
A pioneer of occupational therapy, former University of Western
Ontario professor Barbara Sexton was an exceptional practitioner
who can provide inspiration for graduating students, says
occupational therapist Elizabeth McKay.
Ticats fever invades Western
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have planted their flag in London,
announcing several new initiatives in the community – and some that
involve The University of Western Ontario.
Researchers partner with First Nations community
A Memorandum of Understanding between Walpole Island First Nation
(WIFN) and The University of Western Ontario has established a
policy for all Western researchers who are currently working on
collaborative research projects with the WIFN Health Centre, and
Heritage Centre, as well as for those university faculty members
who are interested in future community-based research.
Students combine business and legal expertise
Local non-profits reeling from this recession can come back
fighting thanks to a one-two punch provided by law and business
students at The University of Western Ontario.
The Impresario tackles London’s Fringe Festival
The glamorous world of opera; where egos are abundant and profits
are plunging. What is an opera Impresario to do?
Western says goodbye to Garrard
The University of Western Ontario paid tribute to fundraising
leader Ted Garrard, who after 13 years at the university will be
assuming the role of President and CEO of Toronto’s SickKids
Foundation.
Chakma begins five-year term on July 1
Taking over the reins of one of Canada’s largest research-intensive
universities requires a plan and the newly minted University of
Western Ontario President Amit Chakma has many.
In Memoriam – Hannah Gordon-Roche and Jeffery Roche
The flag will be at half-mast on Thursday until 11 a.m. in memory
of graduate student Hannah Gordon-Roche and her husband, Jeffery
Roche, a Western alumnus.
Summer hours for McIntosh Gallery
Western’s McIntosh Gallery begins its new summer hours Thursday
(July 2) – open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed weekends
and holidays.
Western joins OAS Consortium of Universities
The University of Western Ontario signed a cooperation agreement
last week in Washington, D.C., joining the Organization of American
States (OAS) Consortium of Universities.
New Horizons Band Baltic bound
Countries around the Baltic Sea are the next musical horizon for an
adult concert band from London with strong ties to Western.
In Memoriam – June Denomy
The University of Western Ontario community remembers former Food
Services staff member June Denomy, who died June 20 at the age of
83.
Board approves Strategic Plan for Internationalization
University of Western Ontario incoming president Amit Chakma has
strongly voiced his desire to internationalize the university and
now Western has a strategic plan for putting his goal into action.
What makes an exceptional occupational therapist?
A pioneer of occupational therapy, former University of Western
Ontario professor Barbara Sexton was an exceptional practitioner
who can provide inspiration for graduating students, says
occupational therapist Elizabeth McKay.
Ticats fever invades Western
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have planted their flag in London,
announcing several new initiatives in the community – and some that
involve The University of Western Ontario.
Researchers partner with First Nations community
A Memorandum of Understanding between Walpole Island First Nation
(WIFN) and The University of Western Ontario has established a
policy for all Western researchers who are currently working on
collaborative research projects with the WIFN Health Centre, and
Heritage Centre, as well as for those university faculty members
who are interested in future community-based research.
Students combine business and legal expertise
Local non-profits reeling from this recession can come back
fighting thanks to a one-two punch provided by law and business
students at The University of Western Ontario.
The Impresario tackles London’s Fringe Festival
The glamorous world of opera; where egos are abundant and profits
are plunging. What is an opera Impresario to do?