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Learn the ABCs of medical science
The popular Cafe Scientifique public lecture series begins Jan. 7
with a “magnetic mystery tour” of the human body and an exploration
of MRIs.
New ‘green’ program for Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering at The University of Western Ontario has
added an eighth program to its undergraduate engineering
curriculum.
Winter storm information
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.
Google contracted as web search engine
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.
Fitness equipment accessible Jan. 5
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.
Technology seeks to reduce pregnancy risks
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.
Mustang, CFL great Joe Krol dies
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.
Western News deadline
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 advertise@uwo.ca.
To submit editorial features or letters, contact Editor David
Dauphinee at newseditor@uwo.ca.
Helping others year-round
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.
King’s appoints new principal
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.
Teaching a culture of respect
University of Western Ontario faculty will be participating in an
anti-harassment workshop today coordinated by local acting group,
Supporting Roles.
Ross to cover Weedon’s study leave
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.
Learn the ABCs of medical science
The popular Cafe Scientifique public lecture series begins Jan. 7
with a “magnetic mystery tour” of the human body and an exploration
of MRIs.
New ‘green’ program for Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering at The University of Western Ontario has
added an eighth program to its undergraduate engineering
curriculum.
Winter storm information
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.
Google contracted as web search engine
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.
Fitness equipment accessible Jan. 5
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.
Technology seeks to reduce pregnancy risks
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.
Mustang, CFL great Joe Krol dies
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.
Western News deadline
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 advertise@uwo.ca.
To submit editorial features or letters, contact Editor David
Dauphinee at newseditor@uwo.ca.
Helping others year-round
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.
King’s appoints new principal
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.
Teaching a culture of respect
University of Western Ontario faculty will be participating in an
anti-harassment workshop today coordinated by local acting group,
Supporting Roles.
Ross to cover Weedon’s study leave
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.