Oleksii Kocheriev thought his biggest fears in life were behind him – coming to Canada on his own at age 17 and landing an internship were among his greatest concerns – but Russia’s recent invasion of his homeland of Ukraine has brought a chilling pe …
Lighting the lamp for Locks of Love When the 2011-12 women’s OUA hockey season comes to a close, a pair of Western Mustangs will be losing more than their equipment. Tawn Rellinger and Katie Dillon, both fourth-year players, have decided to cut off their hair and...
I nearly choked on my sandwich when I read that interest in cosmetics is a good motivation for girls to study science, because cosmetics is “sexy” and “sexy” is what the girls are interested in (“Make science fun, not sexist, for all,” Jan. 12).
In “Not a matter of generation, but understanding” (Jan 12), Jason Winders gives his take on Steve Paikin’s Anxiety on Campus episode of The Agenda. I thought, too, on watching this program, that it must have something to do with a younger generation’s revised understanding of ‘mental illness,’ a term used often during the program, though the actual problem being discussed seemed to be anxiety only.
Professor Matthew Rowlinson’s commentary on the Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) lockout was an excellent summary of the plight of workers at the London plant, and an important call to action for university faculty, staff and students (“No social value without social responsibility,” Jan. 12).
Checking out the university homepage this morning, what in the world did I see plastered on the front page for all to gape at but this story (“Archbishop Thomas Collins, MA’73, elevated to cardinal,” Jan. 12)
Solar farms are sprouting up across the country at an exponential pace and this push for harvesting greener energy has prompted a Western Engineering researcher to figure out a way capitalize on daylight hours.
Personal fitness and nutrition expert Harley Pasternak has written two best-selling books, produced a series of workout DVDs, launched a line of snack chips, and counts celebrities like Lady Gaga and Robert Downey Jr. as clients. As if that’s not enough, he’s taking on the television world, co-hosting The Revolution, a new ABC TV/CityTV daytime talk show that debuts 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16.
University of Western Ontario researchers Gavin Buckingham and Melvyn A. Goodale, both of the Western’s Brain and Mind Institute, recently received a one-year $48,000 Health Research Grant from the Physicians’ Services Incorporated Foundation.
While some university students eagerly will welcome the extra money toward their education, others are upset by the narrow eligibility criteria of a new tuition grant – introduced by the provincial government this month and meant to cover 30 per cent of undergraduate tuition costs.
Radoslav Dimitrov was there the day Canada became a “rogue state” in the eyes of the world.
For some, a GPS is an invaluable part of a lengthy commute, helping drivers navigate unfamiliar cities. For others – and seniors, in particular – a GPS, along with a number of other automotive gadgets, often proves a distraction, doing more harm than good.
Although some students rely on ‘best guesses’ concerning choices of study at university, research indicates many select academics based on interests and skill sets. Interest, however, is related to experience and exposure.
Lighting the lamp for Locks of Love When the 2011-12 women’s OUA hockey season comes to a close, a pair of Western Mustangs will be losing more than their equipment. Tawn Rellinger and Katie Dillon, both fourth-year players, have decided to cut off their hair and...
I nearly choked on my sandwich when I read that interest in cosmetics is a good motivation for girls to study science, because cosmetics is “sexy” and “sexy” is what the girls are interested in (“Make science fun, not sexist, for all,” Jan. 12).
In “Not a matter of generation, but understanding” (Jan 12), Jason Winders gives his take on Steve Paikin’s Anxiety on Campus episode of The Agenda. I thought, too, on watching this program, that it must have something to do with a younger generation’s revised understanding of ‘mental illness,’ a term used often during the program, though the actual problem being discussed seemed to be anxiety only.
Professor Matthew Rowlinson’s commentary on the Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) lockout was an excellent summary of the plight of workers at the London plant, and an important call to action for university faculty, staff and students (“No social value without social responsibility,” Jan. 12).
Checking out the university homepage this morning, what in the world did I see plastered on the front page for all to gape at but this story (“Archbishop Thomas Collins, MA’73, elevated to cardinal,” Jan. 12)
Solar farms are sprouting up across the country at an exponential pace and this push for harvesting greener energy has prompted a Western Engineering researcher to figure out a way capitalize on daylight hours.
Personal fitness and nutrition expert Harley Pasternak has written two best-selling books, produced a series of workout DVDs, launched a line of snack chips, and counts celebrities like Lady Gaga and Robert Downey Jr. as clients. As if that’s not enough, he’s taking on the television world, co-hosting The Revolution, a new ABC TV/CityTV daytime talk show that debuts 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16.
University of Western Ontario researchers Gavin Buckingham and Melvyn A. Goodale, both of the Western’s Brain and Mind Institute, recently received a one-year $48,000 Health Research Grant from the Physicians’ Services Incorporated Foundation.
While some university students eagerly will welcome the extra money toward their education, others are upset by the narrow eligibility criteria of a new tuition grant – introduced by the provincial government this month and meant to cover 30 per cent of undergraduate tuition costs.
Radoslav Dimitrov was there the day Canada became a “rogue state” in the eyes of the world.
For some, a GPS is an invaluable part of a lengthy commute, helping drivers navigate unfamiliar cities. For others – and seniors, in particular – a GPS, along with a number of other automotive gadgets, often proves a distraction, doing more harm than good.
Although some students rely on ‘best guesses’ concerning choices of study at university, research indicates many select academics based on interests and skill sets. Interest, however, is related to experience and exposure.