Performance major values ‘sense of community’ in faculty
ALL NEWS
Here is the latest news about Western University.
Retirement plan meetings
All retirement plan members and member spouses are welcome to
attend one of the three information sessions offered by the Joint
Pension Board.
Fanshawe students turn up the volume at McIntosh Gallery
A new art exhibit opening Thursday at The University of Western
Ontario’s McIntosh Gallery showcases the talents of the graduating
class of Fanshawe College’s Fine Art Program.
Stem cell therapy grows new blood vessels
Research led by David Hess of the Robarts Research Institute at The
University of Western Ontario has identified how to use selected
stem cells from bone marrow to grow new blood vessels to treat
diseases such as peripheral artery disease, which is a severe
complication of diabetes.
Posters join ROM’s design collection
Three University of Western Ontario posters have been added to the
Royal Ontario Museum’s (ROM) permanent design collection.
Green party leader discusses the politics of the environment
Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May will be talking about
the politics of the environment at The University of Western
Ontario’s Faculty of Law Tuesday, April 7.
Western hosts local science and technology fair April 3-5
More than 100 bright, young scientists in Grades 6-12 from more
than 20 schools across the London region will participate in the
39th annual London District Science and Technology Fair (LDSTF)
April 3-5, hosted by The University of Western Ontario.
Students compete for free tuition at Brescia
Thirty-one female students from Ontario high schools are registered
to compete for one year’s free tuition at Brescia University
College in the Take the Lead public speaking contest to be held on
Saturday, April 4.
Sussman steps down as Economics chair
Nathan Sussman, chair of the Department of Economics at The
University of Western Ontario, has resigned from his post, citing
the university’s financial investment methods and personal ethical
principles as his reasoning.
South African social activist to speak at Huron
Michael Lapsley, an Anglican priest and social activist from South
Africa, will lecture on his work as a facilitator of healing and
reconciliation in a talk today titled “Breaking the cycles of war
and terror in nations and individuals.”
Redefining the Canada-U.S. partnership in the Obama era
The election of United States President Barack Obama and the world
economic turmoil have transformed the United States, so Canada must
move quickly to adopt new strategies to work with its neighbour and
largest trading partner.
Western CIM introduces new course
The University of Western Ontario’s Canadian Institute of
Management (CIM) program is introducing a new course on
organizational behaviour beginning the end of April.
Museum hosts underwater heritage event
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology, an affiliate of The University
of Western Ontario, is presenting the 8th annual Underwater
Heritage Event this Saturday (April 4), featuring noted underwater
photographer Emory Kristof.
University reduces budget pain
The average budgetary reduction previously recommended to faculties
is being reduced by one percentage point this year – and perhaps
next year as well – following a combination of spending reductions
and new one-time revenue.
Retirement plan meetings
All retirement plan members and member spouses are welcome to
attend one of the three information sessions offered by the Joint
Pension Board.
Fanshawe students turn up the volume at McIntosh Gallery
A new art exhibit opening Thursday at The University of Western
Ontario’s McIntosh Gallery showcases the talents of the graduating
class of Fanshawe College’s Fine Art Program.
Stem cell therapy grows new blood vessels
Research led by David Hess of the Robarts Research Institute at The
University of Western Ontario has identified how to use selected
stem cells from bone marrow to grow new blood vessels to treat
diseases such as peripheral artery disease, which is a severe
complication of diabetes.
Posters join ROM’s design collection
Three University of Western Ontario posters have been added to the
Royal Ontario Museum’s (ROM) permanent design collection.
Green party leader discusses the politics of the environment
Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May will be talking about
the politics of the environment at The University of Western
Ontario’s Faculty of Law Tuesday, April 7.
Western hosts local science and technology fair April 3-5
More than 100 bright, young scientists in Grades 6-12 from more
than 20 schools across the London region will participate in the
39th annual London District Science and Technology Fair (LDSTF)
April 3-5, hosted by The University of Western Ontario.
Students compete for free tuition at Brescia
Thirty-one female students from Ontario high schools are registered
to compete for one year’s free tuition at Brescia University
College in the Take the Lead public speaking contest to be held on
Saturday, April 4.
Sussman steps down as Economics chair
Nathan Sussman, chair of the Department of Economics at The
University of Western Ontario, has resigned from his post, citing
the university’s financial investment methods and personal ethical
principles as his reasoning.
South African social activist to speak at Huron
Michael Lapsley, an Anglican priest and social activist from South
Africa, will lecture on his work as a facilitator of healing and
reconciliation in a talk today titled “Breaking the cycles of war
and terror in nations and individuals.”
Redefining the Canada-U.S. partnership in the Obama era
The election of United States President Barack Obama and the world
economic turmoil have transformed the United States, so Canada must
move quickly to adopt new strategies to work with its neighbour and
largest trading partner.
Western CIM introduces new course
The University of Western Ontario’s Canadian Institute of
Management (CIM) program is introducing a new course on
organizational behaviour beginning the end of April.