Health Studies professor Aleksandra Zecevic has been named among the newest cohort of international fellows for the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging.
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Library scrambles to nab moon egg
Philip Stooke has heard them all. But the Western Geography professor probably never ‘egg’-spected the Library of Congress to come calling for one of his whimsical creations – a 38-year-old egg painted as one of the moons of Mars.
Western students to benefit from Jubilee bids
OTTAWA – A pair of Western projects are among 46 from 34 Canadian universities to share $40 million in funding through the new Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships program, announced earlier this week. In total, these projects will offer...
Margaritis delivers keynote to NOSM
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering professor Argyrios Margaritis was invited by the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Division of Medical Sciences, to present a seminar entitled, The use of Biopolymer Nanoparticles for the Encapsulation and Controlled Release of...
Lost in ‘Transition’: Poetry finds humour in ‘bitter, ugly things’
Sonia Halpern’s poems have been compared to those of Dorothy Parker. She likes that comparison. And who wouldn’t? If you pick up a copy of Halpern’s new poetry collection, a revised edition of The Life and Times of Transition Girl, you’ll see why. There’s a similarity...
New site brings together awareness, information on sexual violence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epznxZp-Jcg Sexual violence is not tolerated at Western. If you see something, do something. These are the messages behind a new website and video launched this week at Western meant to highlight actions taken within the campus...
Visiting professor hopes to continue connections
Stefan Creuzberger is not only a believer in the power of international academic connections – he is a proud example of it. Creuzberger, a Contemporary History professor at the University of Rostock (Germany), visited Western last week as part of a week-long academic...
University urges care as extreme cold returns
A period of cold wind chills is expected in the next 24 hours in London and the surrounding region. Bitterly cold arctic air will return tonight in the wake of a sharp arctic cold front. Stiff northwesterly winds, combining with cold, possibly record-setting low...
Trio tapped for NSERC Strategic Project Grants
Three Western Engineering researchers have been recognized with Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Strategic Project Grants. Professors Hugo De Lasa, Andy Sun and Denis O’Carroll were three of 78 grant recipients announced Tuesday at...
Western Operating Today (February 2nd, 2015) – Updated 8AM
Western is operating today, including classes. Make sure to check travel conditions on your route and give yourself extra time to allow to get to and from campus. Campus crews have been clearing roads and parking overnight. Sidewalks and entrances will continue to be...
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Western mourns the passing of Chancellor Joseph L. Rotman
The Western University community joined others across Canada and around the world today in mourning the passing of Canadian businessman, philanthropist and Western’s Chancellor Joseph L. Rotman. Earning his BA from Western in 1957, Rotman was a long-time supporter of...