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Western welcomes new vice-provost for academic programs

Western welcomes new vice-provost for academic programs

Accomplished academic and administrative leader Susan Lewis joins Western as vice-provost (academic programs) on Sept. 2 for a five-year term.  “Susan has an impressive track record of leadership in advancing the principles of equity, diversity, incl …

CCPS accreditation seeks public input

CCPS accreditation seeks public input

A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) will arrive at Western April 14 to examine all aspects of the Campus Community Police Service (CCPS) and its policy and procedures, management, operation, and support services.

Ambassador addresses ‘dilemma of NATO enlargement’

Ambassador addresses ‘dilemma of NATO enlargement’

With the Republic of Macedonia’s pending accession to NATO, Canada should stand up as a strong supporter of the Balkan nation, said Ambassador Ljuben Tevdovski, who visits Western’s campus this week.

Research takes centre stage

Research takes centre stage

Do you care if your child’s teacher has a visible tattoo? Is Justin Bieber a more significant Canadian than David Suzuki? Have you considered how the alphabet you learned in kindergarten influences your current world views? These and more than 150 other queries currently being studied by Western researchers will be explored at Research Day 2012.

Campus Digest, March 15

Arts, Ed and FIMS plan Research Day 2012 Three Western faculties – Arts and Humanities, Education and Information and Media Studies – will come together next week for one celebration of their collective work at Research Day 2012, scheduled for 3-5:30 p.m. Monday,...

Education at heart of global partnership

When Don Barclay met up with his brother, Bob, for a few beers last April, the outcome was quite remarkable. Not only did the two share stories of their recent trip to Togo in West Africa, where Barclay aided his brother in distributing 5,000 beds kids with Sleeping...

Miss Canada turns spotlight on abuse

For years, Jaclyn Miles was afraid to share her story. But today, the Faculty of Education student is using her new role as Miss Canada to speak out against abuse – in all its forms.

CCPS accreditation seeks public input

CCPS accreditation seeks public input

A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) will arrive at Western April 14 to examine all aspects of the Campus Community Police Service (CCPS) and its policy and procedures, management, operation, and support services.

Ambassador addresses ‘dilemma of NATO enlargement’

Ambassador addresses ‘dilemma of NATO enlargement’

With the Republic of Macedonia’s pending accession to NATO, Canada should stand up as a strong supporter of the Balkan nation, said Ambassador Ljuben Tevdovski, who visits Western’s campus this week.

Research takes centre stage

Research takes centre stage

Do you care if your child’s teacher has a visible tattoo? Is Justin Bieber a more significant Canadian than David Suzuki? Have you considered how the alphabet you learned in kindergarten influences your current world views? These and more than 150 other queries currently being studied by Western researchers will be explored at Research Day 2012.

Campus Digest, March 15

Arts, Ed and FIMS plan Research Day 2012 Three Western faculties – Arts and Humanities, Education and Information and Media Studies – will come together next week for one celebration of their collective work at Research Day 2012, scheduled for 3-5:30 p.m. Monday,...

Education at heart of global partnership

When Don Barclay met up with his brother, Bob, for a few beers last April, the outcome was quite remarkable. Not only did the two share stories of their recent trip to Togo in West Africa, where Barclay aided his brother in distributing 5,000 beds kids with Sleeping...

Miss Canada turns spotlight on abuse

For years, Jaclyn Miles was afraid to share her story. But today, the Faculty of Education student is using her new role as Miss Canada to speak out against abuse – in all its forms.