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Here is the latest news about Western University.
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.
Floating butterflies may be stung by winter
New research by University of Western Ontario PhD student Caroline
Williams suggests that the effect of climate change may vary
between different species, even among those that are closely
related, such as two specific species of butterfly.
**UPDATE** Western-branded Greyhound bus involved in crash in Indiana
STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. – A Western-branded Greyhound bus carrying a
semi-pro football team from London crashed on I-69 in Steuben
County near Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sunday morning.
Chemistry professor wins Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award
Paul Ragogna, assistant professor of Inorganic Chemistry at The
University of Western Ontario, has been named the 2009 Petro-Canada
Young Innovator, an award promoting outstanding research by new
faculty.
Awards bring three projects closer to commercialization
The University of Western Ontario has given three research projects
a financial boost to expedite efforts towards commercialization
through the Western Innovation Fund.
H1N1 becoming more widespread in Middlesex-London
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting a more widespread
circulation of the H1N1 influenza virus in the community, with
seven laboratory-confirmed cases since May 6.
Senate briefs
Western’s Senate met June 19, passing a number of new programs,
including a new combined program with the University of Auckland in
New Zealand.
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.
Floating butterflies may be stung by winter
New research by University of Western Ontario PhD student Caroline
Williams suggests that the effect of climate change may vary
between different species, even among those that are closely
related, such as two specific species of butterfly.
**UPDATE** Western-branded Greyhound bus involved in crash in Indiana
STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. – A Western-branded Greyhound bus carrying a
semi-pro football team from London crashed on I-69 in Steuben
County near Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sunday morning.
Chemistry professor wins Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award
Paul Ragogna, assistant professor of Inorganic Chemistry at The
University of Western Ontario, has been named the 2009 Petro-Canada
Young Innovator, an award promoting outstanding research by new
faculty.
Awards bring three projects closer to commercialization
The University of Western Ontario has given three research projects
a financial boost to expedite efforts towards commercialization
through the Western Innovation Fund.
H1N1 becoming more widespread in Middlesex-London
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting a more widespread
circulation of the H1N1 influenza virus in the community, with
seven laboratory-confirmed cases since May 6.