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Here is the latest news about Western University.
It takes brains to flex economic braun
If Richard Florida ever finds himself out of work as an
academic/author he should have no problem making a living as a TV
evangelist.
In Memoriam – Josephine Moore
Former University of Western Ontario Computer Science staff member,
Josephine Moore, died Feb. 13 at the age of 79. Moore retired in
1988 with 19 years of service.
Forum on ‘transmedia’
The Department of English and the Faculty of Media Studies at The
University of Western Ontario are hosting a unique,
cross-disciplinary forum on ‘transmedia’ on Friday, March 6.
Western goes boldly into space
In a bold venture uniting scientists who study space with engineers
who design space systems and robotics, The University of Western
Ontario is launching the Centre for Planetary Science and
Exploration (CPSX) and the Canadian Lunar Research Network (CLRN).
Study: Why is Ontario ‘risky’ for wind energy investments?
A new study of Ontario wind power by Richard Ivey School of
Business researchers Guy Holburn and Charles Morand suggests the
provincial government should enact bold legislation on renewable
energy, with long-term capacity targets, to attract cautious
investors.
Allahar’s Best Lecturer video airs Sunday
Western Sociology professor Anton Allahar’s lecture, part of the
Top 10 for TVO’s Big Ideas Best Lecturer Competition, is scheduled
to air this Sunday (Mar. 1) at 4 p.m. on TVO (Channel 2 in London).
Alumni spearhead Founder’s Day initiative
The University of Western Ontario Alumni Association is launching a
new initiative to celebrate the historic roots of the university.
Numerous teams among tops in Ontario, Canada
From the Mustangs football team making a run at the Vanier cup and
the men’s squash team earning its 26th consecutive provincial title
to basketball phenomenon Amanda Anderson capturing Western’s
all-time scoring record, it has been a banner year for University
of Western Ontario athletes.
South Asian Health Symposium
The South Asian Medical Students’ Association is hosting the second
annual South Asian Health Symposium on March 8.
In Memoriam – Dorna Davies
The flag will be at half-mast Wednesday, Feb. 25 until 11 a.m. for
former Physical Plant employee Dorna Davies, who retired in 1986
with 13 years of service.
Western to host 2009 East-West Bowl
The University of Western Ontario Mustangs football team will host
the 2009 East-West Bowl on May 9 at TD Waterhouse Stadium.
Mustangs playoff fever
It’s playoff season for many University of Western Ontario Mustang
teams and they all have their sights set on a championship.