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A new technology that could help physicians screen pregnant women
at risk of developing a prenatal and potentially fatal complication
called preeclampsia has been developed at The University of Western
Ontario and the Children’s Health Research Institute of Lawson
Health Research Institute.

Western’s Financial Services department has a reputation of being
all about the money. Well, this time of year they’re all about the
generosity of giving.

The deadline to advertise or submit letters to the editor for the
Jan. 8 issue of Western News is noon, Monday, Dec. 22. To
advertise, please contact Advertising Coordinator Denise Jones by
email at [email protected].
To submit editorial features or letters, contact Editor David
Dauphinee at [email protected].

Former FIMS Dean Catherine Ross will serve as Vice-Provost
(Planning, Policy & Faculty) for a fourth-month period
beginning Jan. 1 as Alan Weedon will take a study leave.

University of Western Ontario faculty will be participating in an
anti-harassment workshop today coordinated by local acting group,
Supporting Roles.

King’s University College has announced the appointment of David
Sylvester as its new principal, effective July 2009. Sylvester will
replace the retiring Gerry Killan, who has served as King’s
principal for 11 years.

Dental researcher Dr. Douglas Hamilton has received funding from
The Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to engineer stronger
bone and cartilage tissue to treat patients with traumatic injuries
or bone disease.

University of Western Ontario Campus Community Police say the
arrest of an alleged intruder offers some relief for students.

The University of Western Ontario has reached a tentative agreement
with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local
772 avoiding a possible labour disruption.

Armed with suggestions for promotional materials, newsletter and
website improvements and sustainability plans, 12 London non-profit
organizations are better poised to face the challenges ahead thanks
to free business consulting from students at the Richard Ivey
School of Business.

A self-proclaimed political junkie, George Sipsis is often the
first to chime in when it comes talking politics.

As Western’s United Way campaign rounds the corner for the
homestretch, the campus community is looking for a strong finish
towards meeting its goal of $550,000.