Bryan Neff, associate vice-president (research), has been appointed acting vice-president (research) effective Oct. 1, 2022, for a period of up to June 30, 2023. He replaces Lesley Rigg who is stepping down to assume the presidency at Brock University. …
Campus & Community
Professor finds divine design inspiration
Wei Jing Loo doesn’t teach fine art, interior decorating or historical preservation even though she likely could. But the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry adjunct professor in dermatology used all three skills in creating her new clinic in the former Hyde Park United Church.
Vote back on; hacker charges looming
As Western University students return to the polls to vote, for the second time, in the 2012 University Students’ Council (USC) elections, criminal charges are pending for the accused recent grad who hacked the server and invalidated roughly 10,000 student votes – believed to be the highest turnout in a USC election to date.
University offers copyright deal clarity
Despite being a done deal, some campus community members continue to protest a new Access Copyright agreement – one Western University, the University of Toronto and the copyright licensing agency reached in January. Now, Western officials are attempting to offer some clarity to the issue.
Mustangs TV links fans to games
Armed with only a camcorder, microphone and a desire to be sportscasters, Christine Clark along with fellow student Kat Campbell set out to bring Western University athletics to the world. But even they couldn’t foresee the explosion in popularity – and technology – of Mustangs TV.
Downtown plans gain traction
While the idea remains in a relatively distant realm of possibility, the prospect of a downtown campus is generating excitement at Western University.
Barr: Join the conversation, London
After reading Western News editor Jason Winders’ recent piece (“Try Something New, London,” Feb. 9), I was both impressed with his position and inspired.
Farag: Smuggler bill misses target, damages Canada
I am writing to express my opposition to the passage of Bill C-31, the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act.
Landstreet: Study should focus on reducing parking need
Regarding the study of Western’s long-term parking needs, it does not appear from Jason Winders’ article (“Parking study to help drive campus plan,” Feb. 16) that environmental responsibility is a major criterion of this study.
Bronaugh: Best brand on the horse
Every university wants to make a name for itself.
Kharrat: Solutions for teaching Arabic at Canadian universities
Currently, many departments offering Arabic courses are facing problems. Based on my experience teaching Arabic at Western during the past eight years, I have compiled the following list of problems and I offer possible solutions.
Four Mustangs headed to CFL Evaluation Camp
Four Western Mustangs football players are set to take part in the 2012 CFL Evaluation Camp in Toronto March 2-4, which will host 59 of Canada’s top football prospects eligible for the upcoming draft.
FedDev contributes $1.8M to Research Park
The federal government recently announced an investment of up to $1,798,500 for Western University’s Research and Development Park.
Professor finds divine design inspiration
Wei Jing Loo doesn’t teach fine art, interior decorating or historical preservation even though she likely could. But the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry adjunct professor in dermatology used all three skills in creating her new clinic in the former Hyde Park United Church.
Vote back on; hacker charges looming
As Western University students return to the polls to vote, for the second time, in the 2012 University Students’ Council (USC) elections, criminal charges are pending for the accused recent grad who hacked the server and invalidated roughly 10,000 student votes – believed to be the highest turnout in a USC election to date.
University offers copyright deal clarity
Despite being a done deal, some campus community members continue to protest a new Access Copyright agreement – one Western University, the University of Toronto and the copyright licensing agency reached in January. Now, Western officials are attempting to offer some clarity to the issue.
Mustangs TV links fans to games
Armed with only a camcorder, microphone and a desire to be sportscasters, Christine Clark along with fellow student Kat Campbell set out to bring Western University athletics to the world. But even they couldn’t foresee the explosion in popularity – and technology – of Mustangs TV.
Downtown plans gain traction
While the idea remains in a relatively distant realm of possibility, the prospect of a downtown campus is generating excitement at Western University.
Barr: Join the conversation, London
After reading Western News editor Jason Winders’ recent piece (“Try Something New, London,” Feb. 9), I was both impressed with his position and inspired.
Farag: Smuggler bill misses target, damages Canada
I am writing to express my opposition to the passage of Bill C-31, the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act.
Landstreet: Study should focus on reducing parking need
Regarding the study of Western’s long-term parking needs, it does not appear from Jason Winders’ article (“Parking study to help drive campus plan,” Feb. 16) that environmental responsibility is a major criterion of this study.
Bronaugh: Best brand on the horse
Every university wants to make a name for itself.
Kharrat: Solutions for teaching Arabic at Canadian universities
Currently, many departments offering Arabic courses are facing problems. Based on my experience teaching Arabic at Western during the past eight years, I have compiled the following list of problems and I offer possible solutions.
Four Mustangs headed to CFL Evaluation Camp
Four Western Mustangs football players are set to take part in the 2012 CFL Evaluation Camp in Toronto March 2-4, which will host 59 of Canada’s top football prospects eligible for the upcoming draft.
FedDev contributes $1.8M to Research Park
The federal government recently announced an investment of up to $1,798,500 for Western University’s Research and Development Park.