As students start university, many of them have had more media and educational exposure to Indigenous issues than in the past, and for Cody Groat that presents both an opportunity and a challenge. Groat, an assistant professor in Western’s departmen …
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Winders: Let’s embrace who we are
In the weeks since Western News ran its “How to make London super!” article, where engaged members of the university community offered advice on keeping Western grads in London, I have enjoyed several conversations with folks – both on and off campus – about the topic.
Preston: Students need to make London ‘our city’
As an undergraduate at Western, I never much cared for local politics, in part because the politicians never seemed to be talking about things that mattered to life as a student.
Quigley: Coming together to make London Super
I have always believed conversations that lead to relationships lead to actions and, after reading “How to make London super” by Western News reporter Adela Talbot (Feb. 9), I recognized there was an opportunity to have a conversation that may lead to a relationship that will, I hope, lead to action.
Health unit releases meningococcal advisory
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reminding residents how to reduce the risk of becoming sick as viruses and bacteria, including meningococcal disease, may be more likely to circulate at this time of year. The advice comes after the health unit was notified of a case of meningococcal disease in a Western University student late last week.
Gourley remembered for ‘extraordinary career’
The Western community is mourning the loss of Michael Gourley, 65, a former university vice-president (finance and administration), who died Friday, March 2 at Toronto General Hospital.
Jian Ghomeshi Q&A at Western University
London-area fans who were unable to get tickets to Q’s live show at The Grand Theatre on Thursday, March 8 are invited to gather at Western University the following day (Friday, March 9) to listen to the broadcast as it airs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on CBC Radio One. A special Q&A with host Jian Ghomeshi follows from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Funeral services set for student
The Western community is mourning the death of John Petros Stathopoulos, a Faculty of Social Science student, who died Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Ivey student earns elite leadership honour
Richard Ivey School of Business student Genevieve Eccleston has been awarded the HSBC Women in Business Leadership Award.
Founder’s Day sprouting from the grassroots
Don’t worry if you’re having difficulty nailing down exact plans for Founder’s Day 2012. Even the top cheerleader of this re-emerging holiday has difficulty defining Western University’s newest tradition. And that doesn’t worry him one bit.
Painting a bigger picture with microalgae
The digestive problems of a pet goldfish have opened the door to a new world of non-toxic paint supplies.
Campus Digest, March 1
Cassels Brock digs deep for Western Law Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP has staked a significant claim in mining law education at Western University. The firm’s gift of $750,000 will support a unique mining law program at Western Law as well as initiatives to...
Putting ‘you’ back into diagnosis, treatment
Forget allergic reactions and taking countless medications that don’t do what they’re supposed to do. Imagine going to the doctor or pharmacist and getting treatment tailored to your needs, the first time, every time. The work of Dr. Richard Kim of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is heading in that direction.
Winders: Let’s embrace who we are
In the weeks since Western News ran its “How to make London super!” article, where engaged members of the university community offered advice on keeping Western grads in London, I have enjoyed several conversations with folks – both on and off campus – about the topic.
Preston: Students need to make London ‘our city’
As an undergraduate at Western, I never much cared for local politics, in part because the politicians never seemed to be talking about things that mattered to life as a student.
Quigley: Coming together to make London Super
I have always believed conversations that lead to relationships lead to actions and, after reading “How to make London super” by Western News reporter Adela Talbot (Feb. 9), I recognized there was an opportunity to have a conversation that may lead to a relationship that will, I hope, lead to action.
Health unit releases meningococcal advisory
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reminding residents how to reduce the risk of becoming sick as viruses and bacteria, including meningococcal disease, may be more likely to circulate at this time of year. The advice comes after the health unit was notified of a case of meningococcal disease in a Western University student late last week.
Gourley remembered for ‘extraordinary career’
The Western community is mourning the loss of Michael Gourley, 65, a former university vice-president (finance and administration), who died Friday, March 2 at Toronto General Hospital.
Jian Ghomeshi Q&A at Western University
London-area fans who were unable to get tickets to Q’s live show at The Grand Theatre on Thursday, March 8 are invited to gather at Western University the following day (Friday, March 9) to listen to the broadcast as it airs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on CBC Radio One. A special Q&A with host Jian Ghomeshi follows from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Funeral services set for student
The Western community is mourning the death of John Petros Stathopoulos, a Faculty of Social Science student, who died Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Ivey student earns elite leadership honour
Richard Ivey School of Business student Genevieve Eccleston has been awarded the HSBC Women in Business Leadership Award.
Founder’s Day sprouting from the grassroots
Don’t worry if you’re having difficulty nailing down exact plans for Founder’s Day 2012. Even the top cheerleader of this re-emerging holiday has difficulty defining Western University’s newest tradition. And that doesn’t worry him one bit.
Painting a bigger picture with microalgae
The digestive problems of a pet goldfish have opened the door to a new world of non-toxic paint supplies.
Campus Digest, March 1
Cassels Brock digs deep for Western Law Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP has staked a significant claim in mining law education at Western University. The firm’s gift of $750,000 will support a unique mining law program at Western Law as well as initiatives to...
Putting ‘you’ back into diagnosis, treatment
Forget allergic reactions and taking countless medications that don’t do what they’re supposed to do. Imagine going to the doctor or pharmacist and getting treatment tailored to your needs, the first time, every time. The work of Dr. Richard Kim of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is heading in that direction.