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Here is the latest news about Western University.
‘Medicine and History’ lectures begin this week
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department
of History will be sponsoring a free lecture series entitled
“Medicine and History: World leaders and events for the medically
minded” on Wednesday evenings during March.
Ivey Film Festival creates vehicle for social awareness
Establishing a medium for students to address social, economic, and
political issues – while promoting creativity and expression – has
resulted in the Ivey Film Festival (IFF).
Nuclear lies, green truths: an evening on climate solutions
What is the quickest way to stop a wind turbine? Build a nuclear
reactor, according to environmentalists. Join Executive Director
Bruce Cox of Greenpeace Canada and the Centre for Social Concern
for an evening on climate change solutions.
Western Student Recreation Centre up and running at full speed
The University of Western Ontario’s brand new Western Student
Recreation Centre officially opened today with a celebration and
the unveiling of a commemorative tribute to the students who made
the centre possible.
Recreation Centre officially opened today with a celebration and
the unveiling of a commemorative tribute to the students who made
the centre possible.
Province boosts graduate enrolment
With cutbacks, downturns and layoffs leading most daily newscasts,
The University of Western Ontario received positive financial news
today in the form of increased funding for 504 new graduate student
spaces.
Engineering to launch ‘green’ program
This September will be just a bit more exciting than normal for the
Faculty of Engineering.
Bold steps toward planetary science and exploration
With the objective of making The University of Western Ontario a
major centre for planetary science and exploration, the Centre for
Planetary Science and Exploration (CPSX) and the Canadian Lunar
Research Network (CLRN) were launched today with lectures and
celebrations on campus.
Faculty of Music free concert
The Don Wright Faculty of Music’s regular Friday concert series
continues Feb. 27 with a bit of a departure – chamber jazz.
Sharp pension drop delaying retirements
The market crisis and lost pension investment revenues is forcing
more faculty members to delay retirement, says University of
Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) President Mike Carroll.
Play tackles ethics of palliative care
London Community Players is presenting “The Shadow
Box,” an award-winning meditation on death and life under
palliative care.
Town hall to tackle budget issues
The University of Western Ontario will host a town hall meeting
next week for faculty, staff and students to discuss preliminary
budget recommendations, which include proposed tuition hikes,
continued graduate growth and reduced operating budgets.
Cost major factor in failed UCC reno vote
A failed referendum vote has sent the University Students’
Council (USC) back to the drawing board to design a new proposal
for renovations to the University Community Centre.