Grant will expand Western-developed PSW training for dementia care
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Here is the latest news about Western University.
Solutions for pest control
A team from The University of Western Ontario is one of two groups
of Ontario researchers awarded nearly $8 million in funding for
environmental genomic research from the Ontario Genomics Institute
(OGI).
Chargers take Martin in NFL draft
Western Mustangs defensive lineman Vaughn Martin is one step closer
to his dream of a pro football career after being drafted by the
San Diego Chargers in this weekend’s NFL draft.
Centre for Public Theology inaugural conference
The Centre for Public Theology at Huron University College will
hold its inaugural conference on May 8-9 titled “War, Human Dignity
and Nation Building: Theological Perspectives on Canada’s Role in
Afghanistan.”
Music professor wins three research awards
Professor James Grier, of the Don Wright Faculty of Music at The
University of Western Ontario, was awarded a Killam Research
Fellowship for Musicology.
Western student dies in Nicaragua
A 37-year-old father of six and student from the Faculty of
Education at The University of Western Ontario has died in
Nicaragua. Darren Davis, of Mount Pleasant, Ontario drowned April
22 while in that country on a Western service-learning experience.
Expert in famous water contamination case to lecture
A Western graduate who was an expert witness in a complex U.S.
legal case involving water contamination alleged to have caused
cancer in children – a situation portrayed in the 1998 movie Civil
Action – will speak at Western on May 1.
Warecki to receive Brescia’s teaching excellence award
George Warecki, associate professor of history, is this year’s
recipient of the Brescia University College Award for Excellence in
Teaching. The award will be presented at convocation on June 8.
Doug Ferguson lauded as alumnus of distinction
More than 250 guests gathered to celebrate the kick-off to Western
Law’s 50th anniversary year at the Western Law Alumni Dinner on
April 14 at London’s convention centre.
Physics pioneers ‘scratch-and-win’ tests
Scratch tickets are not just for the lottery, they could play a
part in the future of university testing.
Equity essential during difficult times
With The University of Western Ontario facing the possibility of
layoffs, a fear that women may feel the brunt of such a move is
creating stress on campus, according to speakers at a campus
meeting.
University budget heads to Board of Governors
After months of deliberation, The University of Western
Ontario’s operating and capital budget received a
near-unanimous vote of recommendation at the Senate meeting on
April 17 and now rests in the hands of the Board of Governors.
Student aid guarantee maintained
The University of Western Ontario budget maintains funding for
need-based student scholarships, in spite of investment income
losses on endowments.
Martin to start NFL career in San Diego
University of Western Ontario Mustang Vaughn Martin says “it feels
good to be drafted” by the San Diego Chargers.
Solutions for pest control
A team from The University of Western Ontario is one of two groups
of Ontario researchers awarded nearly $8 million in funding for
environmental genomic research from the Ontario Genomics Institute
(OGI).
Chargers take Martin in NFL draft
Western Mustangs defensive lineman Vaughn Martin is one step closer
to his dream of a pro football career after being drafted by the
San Diego Chargers in this weekend’s NFL draft.
Centre for Public Theology inaugural conference
The Centre for Public Theology at Huron University College will
hold its inaugural conference on May 8-9 titled “War, Human Dignity
and Nation Building: Theological Perspectives on Canada’s Role in
Afghanistan.”
Music professor wins three research awards
Professor James Grier, of the Don Wright Faculty of Music at The
University of Western Ontario, was awarded a Killam Research
Fellowship for Musicology.
Western student dies in Nicaragua
A 37-year-old father of six and student from the Faculty of
Education at The University of Western Ontario has died in
Nicaragua. Darren Davis, of Mount Pleasant, Ontario drowned April
22 while in that country on a Western service-learning experience.
Expert in famous water contamination case to lecture
A Western graduate who was an expert witness in a complex U.S.
legal case involving water contamination alleged to have caused
cancer in children – a situation portrayed in the 1998 movie Civil
Action – will speak at Western on May 1.
Warecki to receive Brescia’s teaching excellence award
George Warecki, associate professor of history, is this year’s
recipient of the Brescia University College Award for Excellence in
Teaching. The award will be presented at convocation on June 8.
Doug Ferguson lauded as alumnus of distinction
More than 250 guests gathered to celebrate the kick-off to Western
Law’s 50th anniversary year at the Western Law Alumni Dinner on
April 14 at London’s convention centre.
Physics pioneers ‘scratch-and-win’ tests
Scratch tickets are not just for the lottery, they could play a
part in the future of university testing.
Equity essential during difficult times
With The University of Western Ontario facing the possibility of
layoffs, a fear that women may feel the brunt of such a move is
creating stress on campus, according to speakers at a campus
meeting.
University budget heads to Board of Governors
After months of deliberation, The University of Western
Ontario’s operating and capital budget received a
near-unanimous vote of recommendation at the Senate meeting on
April 17 and now rests in the hands of the Board of Governors.