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Western Heads East: From grassroots to global impact

Western Heads East: From grassroots to global impact

Twenty years ago, a powerful speech inspired a small group of Western faculty and staff to find a way to help communities facing a staggering HIV/AIDS crisis on the other side of the globe. Building on the work of Western researchers, the group connecte …

Watsa to receive honorary degree

Prem Watsa, known as the Warren Buffett of the North, will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), as Western University celebrates its annual Richard Ivey School of Business MBA/EMBA convocation on April 4.

Campus Digest, Feb. 16

Campus Digest, Feb. 16

UWOSA celebrates Valentine’s Day Members of the University of Western Ontario Staff Association celebrated Valentine’s Day this week at the group’s annual Valentine’s Luncheon on Tuesday in the Great Hall. In addition to enjoying food, conversation and jazz, the group...

‘El Cerrito’ challenges filmmakers

‘El Cerrito’ is a documentary by the creative duo, and Western Film Studies faculty members, director Juan Andres Bello and producer Constanza Burucua. The film has had a successful run on the documentary film circuit, capturing nearly a dozen awards from festivals around the world.

2011-12 Awards for Excellence in Teaching

EDWARD G. PLEVA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING CAROL McWILLIAM Arthur Labatt School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences Carol McWilliam has multiplied her impact through hundreds of consultations with colleges and universities, hospitals and health-care...

Unplugged offers student a new ‘reality’

Not one to be without his BlackBerry – and a self-proclaimed “high maintenance”-type of guy when it comes to the outdoors – you would expect being unplugged from technology and spending an entire month in the Canadian wilderness would be the last thing on Daniel Paluzzi’s mind. Think again.

‘Dr. J’ steps into the spotlight

Mention Marjorie Johnson’s name in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Western University professor’s students and colleagues will eagerly share stories of her teaching, guidance and leadership.

Huron tops student experience rankings

Huron tops student experience rankings

Huron University College students think the Western University affiliate is tops, according to the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), released in week’s Maclean’s magazine’s Student Issue.

Parking study to help drive campus plan

Parking study to help drive campus plan

When Western University commissioned its first-ever parking study, designed to evaluate nearly every aspect of the issue, Mark Van Den Bossche knew there would be no shortage of opinions.

Website documents world wars

Website documents world wars

A website launched by Western University and King’s University College is believed to be the first to document popular culture artifacts and ephemera from the First and Second World Wars.

Watsa to receive honorary degree

Prem Watsa, known as the Warren Buffett of the North, will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD), as Western University celebrates its annual Richard Ivey School of Business MBA/EMBA convocation on April 4.

Campus Digest, Feb. 16

Campus Digest, Feb. 16

UWOSA celebrates Valentine’s Day Members of the University of Western Ontario Staff Association celebrated Valentine’s Day this week at the group’s annual Valentine’s Luncheon on Tuesday in the Great Hall. In addition to enjoying food, conversation and jazz, the group...

‘El Cerrito’ challenges filmmakers

‘El Cerrito’ is a documentary by the creative duo, and Western Film Studies faculty members, director Juan Andres Bello and producer Constanza Burucua. The film has had a successful run on the documentary film circuit, capturing nearly a dozen awards from festivals around the world.

2011-12 Awards for Excellence in Teaching

EDWARD G. PLEVA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING CAROL McWILLIAM Arthur Labatt School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences Carol McWilliam has multiplied her impact through hundreds of consultations with colleges and universities, hospitals and health-care...

Unplugged offers student a new ‘reality’

Not one to be without his BlackBerry – and a self-proclaimed “high maintenance”-type of guy when it comes to the outdoors – you would expect being unplugged from technology and spending an entire month in the Canadian wilderness would be the last thing on Daniel Paluzzi’s mind. Think again.

‘Dr. J’ steps into the spotlight

Mention Marjorie Johnson’s name in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Western University professor’s students and colleagues will eagerly share stories of her teaching, guidance and leadership.

Huron tops student experience rankings

Huron tops student experience rankings

Huron University College students think the Western University affiliate is tops, according to the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), released in week’s Maclean’s magazine’s Student Issue.

Parking study to help drive campus plan

Parking study to help drive campus plan

When Western University commissioned its first-ever parking study, designed to evaluate nearly every aspect of the issue, Mark Van Den Bossche knew there would be no shortage of opinions.

Website documents world wars

Website documents world wars

A website launched by Western University and King’s University College is believed to be the first to document popular culture artifacts and ephemera from the First and Second World Wars.