Academic health institutions, including medical schools in Canada are agreeing that while caring for human health is a priority, it’s equally important to “do no harm” to the health of the planet. Building on Western’s commitment to sustainabili …
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Western taps Calgary’s Stapleton to lead Mustangs
Christine Stapleton, Director of Athletics at the University of Calgary, has been named Western’s new Director of Sport and Recreation Services, Western Mustangs officials announced today.
Partnership eyes preservation of Canadian heritage
Western University and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) announced a partnership earlier this week that will see LAC working closely with researchers and students from the Faculty of Media and Information Studies as well as Western Libraries, one of the largest research library systems in Canada.
Writer-in-Residence looks to marry different voices in role
For Daniel MacIvor, the creative process doesn’t germinate from an idea. His process is gradual and instinctual and, if he heeds to the feeling, the idea will come – eventually.
Premier makes budget pitch during whistle stop on campus
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne visited Western last week to share news from her recently released provincial budget, which included $6 million in additional funding, over the next three...
UWOFA celebrates Ratcliffe’s lasting legacy of unity
Shortly after her arrival as a tenured professor in the late 1990s, Marjorie Ratcliffe took up the cause to unionize Western’s faculty. It was at that time the late Allan Heinicke, a Math professor and former Chair and President of the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA), told her she was making a big mistake.
Smith: Not just the students who get stressed out
8:45 a.m. Fifteen minutes until go time. More than 1,100 exams and score sheets are neatly stacked and patiently waiting in 10 different classrooms to be distributed by an army of proctors. Large swarms of second-year genetics students anxiously migrate to their...
Provost to step down in 2018; search to begin immediately
Western Provost & Vice-President (Academic) Janice Deakin, one of the longest-serving provosts among Canada’s U15 universities, will step down from her role July 31, 2018, Western President Amit Chakma announced today.
Flood warning issued for Medway, Talbot parking lots
With Environment Canada advising that London may experience total rainfall amounts of 40-70mm between today and tomorrow, there is potential for flooding, including the Medway Parking Lot (located behind Elgin Hall) and Talbot Parking Lot (located across from Talbot...
Western marks Mental Health Week
Western’s Alumni Hall will glow green this week, part of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s initiative to Shine Green for Mental Health Week. While other universities, including McMaster, Toronto and Lakehead, are also taking part, Western is the only...
Police investigating campus incident
An 18-year-old Western student was sent to a London hospital for assessment following an incident on campus this afternoon. London Police Services (LPS) are continuing their investigation, with support of Campus Community Police Services. This is an isolated incident;...
Flag lowered for Worker’s Memorial Day
The flag on University College will be lower to half-mast today for Worker’s Memorial Day, an international day of remembrance and action for workers who died or were injured on the job. Worker’s Memorial Day also encourages members of the community to think of ways...
Mapping the uncharted territory of social cues
A smile is a simple form of social interaction. Yet, there are absolutely no two the same, says Erin Heerey. “If I give you a genuine smile, you’ll give me a genuine smile back. If I give you a polite smile, you’ll give me a polite smile back and we do this in real...
Western taps Calgary’s Stapleton to lead Mustangs
Christine Stapleton, Director of Athletics at the University of Calgary, has been named Western’s new Director of Sport and Recreation Services, Western Mustangs officials announced today.
Partnership eyes preservation of Canadian heritage
Western University and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) announced a partnership earlier this week that will see LAC working closely with researchers and students from the Faculty of Media and Information Studies as well as Western Libraries, one of the largest research library systems in Canada.
Writer-in-Residence looks to marry different voices in role
For Daniel MacIvor, the creative process doesn’t germinate from an idea. His process is gradual and instinctual and, if he heeds to the feeling, the idea will come – eventually.
Premier makes budget pitch during whistle stop on campus
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne visited Western last week to share news from her recently released provincial budget, which included $6 million in additional funding, over the next three...
UWOFA celebrates Ratcliffe’s lasting legacy of unity
Shortly after her arrival as a tenured professor in the late 1990s, Marjorie Ratcliffe took up the cause to unionize Western’s faculty. It was at that time the late Allan Heinicke, a Math professor and former Chair and President of the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA), told her she was making a big mistake.
Smith: Not just the students who get stressed out
8:45 a.m. Fifteen minutes until go time. More than 1,100 exams and score sheets are neatly stacked and patiently waiting in 10 different classrooms to be distributed by an army of proctors. Large swarms of second-year genetics students anxiously migrate to their...
Provost to step down in 2018; search to begin immediately
Western Provost & Vice-President (Academic) Janice Deakin, one of the longest-serving provosts among Canada’s U15 universities, will step down from her role July 31, 2018, Western President Amit Chakma announced today.
Flood warning issued for Medway, Talbot parking lots
With Environment Canada advising that London may experience total rainfall amounts of 40-70mm between today and tomorrow, there is potential for flooding, including the Medway Parking Lot (located behind Elgin Hall) and Talbot Parking Lot (located across from Talbot...
Western marks Mental Health Week
Western’s Alumni Hall will glow green this week, part of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s initiative to Shine Green for Mental Health Week. While other universities, including McMaster, Toronto and Lakehead, are also taking part, Western is the only...
Police investigating campus incident
An 18-year-old Western student was sent to a London hospital for assessment following an incident on campus this afternoon. London Police Services (LPS) are continuing their investigation, with support of Campus Community Police Services. This is an isolated incident;...
Flag lowered for Worker’s Memorial Day
The flag on University College will be lower to half-mast today for Worker’s Memorial Day, an international day of remembrance and action for workers who died or were injured on the job. Worker’s Memorial Day also encourages members of the community to think of ways...
Mapping the uncharted territory of social cues
A smile is a simple form of social interaction. Yet, there are absolutely no two the same, says Erin Heerey. “If I give you a genuine smile, you’ll give me a genuine smile back. If I give you a polite smile, you’ll give me a polite smile back and we do this in real...