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Denis Jiron joins Western as professor of trombone

Denis Jiron joins Western as professor of trombone

From West Coast to Western, trombone player Denis Jiron’s musical road has been long — and also high and wide. Along the way, the newly minted professor in the Don Wright Faculty of Music has formed his own Afro-Cuban salsa orchestra, played with the L …

One cool CAT: Mini-machine broadens teaching opportunities

The brainchild of Western Medical Biophysics professors Jerry Battista and Kevin Jordan, the DeskCAT – a miniature CT (Computed Tomography) scanner small enough to sit on a counter – brings a novel and interactive method to teach CT imaging techniques to a wide range of students.

‘Summer’ warms business startup

Jennifer Broxterman has a full schedule. Not only is she a master’s student in Brescia University College’s Food and Nutrition program (edging toward her third degree), the 27-year-old also teaches a couple of courses at the university. And, she runs her own business, too.

Versaevel: Moving beyond Mental Health Awareness Week

Versaevel: Moving beyond Mental Health Awareness Week

Western provides good service; however, we need to address awareness of these service and access to them. Therein lies a tremendous opportunity to expand mental health prevention, early intervention and skill development.

Giudice-Tompson: Always keep in mind who benefits

Giudice-Tompson: Always keep in mind who benefits

Dr. Dwight Moulin’s views expressed in your article are predicated on drug company propaganda and misinformation and underscores the need for proper medical education on the topics of addiction and appropriate opioid prescribing (‘Doctor: CBC’s Oxy message dangerous,’ March 22).

Winders: Generation Why? Federal budget backs Boomers

Winders: Generation Why? Federal budget backs Boomers

If you were mistaken about who the rules are made for, and who is going to be asked to cover the costs of the Age of Austerity, the federal budget did a whole lot about clearing that up. Too bad you were too busy talking about the penny.

Western, NASA partner on exploration

Western, NASA partner on exploration

The Canadian Astrobiology Network (CAN), centered at Western, has been elevated to affiliate status within the NASA Astrobiology Network.

Whalley receives Killam Award

No stranger to accolades during his storied career, Western Economics professor John Whalley has added a top Canadian research honour to his portfolio – the 2012 Killam Prize.

Community Service Learning spotlighted

Community Service Learning spotlighted

The Student Success Centre has extended the deadline to apply for 2012-13 Faculty Community Service Learning (CSL) Awards until Friday, April 13.

Alumna eyes Juno Award – UPDATED

Western’s Don Wright Faculty of Music alumna Kerri Ough, BMus’03, and her Good Lovelies mates are up this weekend for a Juno Award in the Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Group category.

One cool CAT: Mini-machine broadens teaching opportunities

The brainchild of Western Medical Biophysics professors Jerry Battista and Kevin Jordan, the DeskCAT – a miniature CT (Computed Tomography) scanner small enough to sit on a counter – brings a novel and interactive method to teach CT imaging techniques to a wide range of students.

‘Summer’ warms business startup

Jennifer Broxterman has a full schedule. Not only is she a master’s student in Brescia University College’s Food and Nutrition program (edging toward her third degree), the 27-year-old also teaches a couple of courses at the university. And, she runs her own business, too.

Versaevel: Moving beyond Mental Health Awareness Week

Versaevel: Moving beyond Mental Health Awareness Week

Western provides good service; however, we need to address awareness of these service and access to them. Therein lies a tremendous opportunity to expand mental health prevention, early intervention and skill development.

Giudice-Tompson: Always keep in mind who benefits

Giudice-Tompson: Always keep in mind who benefits

Dr. Dwight Moulin’s views expressed in your article are predicated on drug company propaganda and misinformation and underscores the need for proper medical education on the topics of addiction and appropriate opioid prescribing (‘Doctor: CBC’s Oxy message dangerous,’ March 22).

Winders: Generation Why? Federal budget backs Boomers

Winders: Generation Why? Federal budget backs Boomers

If you were mistaken about who the rules are made for, and who is going to be asked to cover the costs of the Age of Austerity, the federal budget did a whole lot about clearing that up. Too bad you were too busy talking about the penny.

Western, NASA partner on exploration

Western, NASA partner on exploration

The Canadian Astrobiology Network (CAN), centered at Western, has been elevated to affiliate status within the NASA Astrobiology Network.

Whalley receives Killam Award

No stranger to accolades during his storied career, Western Economics professor John Whalley has added a top Canadian research honour to his portfolio – the 2012 Killam Prize.

Community Service Learning spotlighted

Community Service Learning spotlighted

The Student Success Centre has extended the deadline to apply for 2012-13 Faculty Community Service Learning (CSL) Awards until Friday, April 13.

Alumna eyes Juno Award – UPDATED

Western’s Don Wright Faculty of Music alumna Kerri Ough, BMus’03, and her Good Lovelies mates are up this weekend for a Juno Award in the Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Group category.