ALL NEWS

A new web page developed by the University of Western Ontario
Research Development & Services brings researchers a short
click away from accessing critical funding.

The new president of The University of Western Ontario is a dynamic
and gifted academic leader committed to taking Western to the next
level in terms of internationally recognized excellence in research
and education.

With the operating hours set for when students return from the
holidays, Campus Recreation staff prepares to open the new Western
Student Recreation Centre for use of fitness equipment and drop-in
gym activities on Jan. 5.

The University of Western Ontario has contracted with the world’s
most dominant web search company to index and provide search engine
services for the hundreds of thousands of pages making up the
university’s web world.

The University of Western Ontario is closely monitoring winter
storm conditions with offices remaining open until further notice.
Please monitor the homepage for updates. Campus safety personnel
urge caution in walking and driving on campus in the face of
challenging snow clearance conditions.

The Faculty of Engineering at The University of Western Ontario has
added an eighth program to its undergraduate engineering
curriculum.

Six-time Grey Cup winner Joe (King) Krol, who led The University of
Western Ontario to an intercollegiate title in 1939, has died at
the age of 89.

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.