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Here is the latest news about Western University.
Gene study earns new research chairs
The genetic formations of new animal species and the identification
and interpretation of genetic variations in humans are just some of
the innovative research being done by Western’s latest Canada
Research Chairs (CRC).
Young minds turning to science
The next generation of scientists was out flexing its academic
muscle this past weekend as The University of Western Ontario
played host to the 39th annual London District Science and
Technology Fair (LDSTF).
Professors extolled for well-rounded careers
From medicine to politics, Western’s latest honorees of
Distinguished University Professorships join a select group of
faculty members recognized for exceptional scholarly careers.
Distinguished University Professorship – Public Lectures
Everyone is invited to the public lectures being presented by this
year’s recipients of the Distinguished University
Professorship Award.
Western News
With the end of the academic year, Western News is near a change in
its distribution routine.
Employee plan accepting staff, faculty donations
A donation plan allowing faculty and staff to contribute to their
faculties or support units is in place and ready for use.
Retirement plan meetings offer updates, information
All retirement plan members and spouses are invited to attend one
of the information sessions offered by the Joint Pension Board this
month.
Re-engineering a faculty
A major curriculum overhaul and tapping into the interests of
elementary students are just some of the ways to address a
diversity problem in the field of engineering, in particular the
lack of female students.
Study hard, the end is near
The academic year is drawing to an end and exams are just around
the corner from April 11-30. To help students through the home
stretch, Western News has assembled a guide of studying and
exam-related information and useful websites to help ease the
pressure of the final days on campus.
Campus police seek accreditation
A $20,000-process that began almost four years ago is nearing
completion for Campus Community Police Service (CCPS) as it seeks
to become the first Canadian force to receive international
accreditation.
Leitch to carry torch
Kellie Leitch, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s
chair of paediatric surgery, has been selected as one of the
Olympic torchbearers for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Want to audition?
Auditions and crew sign up are being held in the Faculty of Arts
and Humanities for two future staged projects.