The Western Mustangs took home their second Yates Cup in as many years, with a 44-16 victory over Queen’s at Western Alumni Stadium on Nov. 12. The Mustangs were hosting the 114th edition of the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) football championship. …
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Locker: Thanks for shining a light on mompreneurs
I recently read the feature article by Paul Mayne titled, Exploring the Motivations of Mompreneurs (Western News, Oct. 13).
Winders: Here’s a ‘tip’. Question it all
Sure, Ariff Kachra may need a little help honing his narrative, as not everyone got the point of his recent in-class social experiment. But the lessons remain.
Tim Hortons CEO to discuss brew for success
Former Tim Hortons CEO Don Schroeder will address the Faculty of Law 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the Moot Court Room of the Law Building as part of the school’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
Western rated best student experience for 10th year
For the 10th year in a row, The University of Western Ontario received top marks in the category ‘Most Satisfied Students’ in The Globe and Mail’s annual Canadian University Report.
Panel to highlight digital scholarship
To celebrate International Open Access Week (Oct. 24-30), Western Libraries will host a panel discussion about how researchers use technologies to open up communication with scholars around the world.
Agrawal to headline engineering conference
An American researcher, who will receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Barack Obama later today in a White House ceremony, headlines the 61st Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE2011), which will be hosted by The University of Western Ontario at the London Convention Centre Oct. 23-26.
Revolutionary toilet could change the world
It hasn’t been reinvented in ages – until now. While available to many, the flush toilet remains non-existent to a vast majority of the developing world. Jason Gerhard, associate professor in civil and environmental engineering, hopes to play a key role in bringing safe, reliable and sanitary toilets to billions around the world.
United Way effort kicks off
Andrew Lockie knows what London is facing. As executive director of United Way London & Middlesex, he has seen demand for United Way-funded services skyrocket as the city faces one of the highest unemployment rates in the country.
Defining ‘beautiful’ in the passions of an oboe professor
Ian Franklin thinks the modern oboe isn’t supposed to be heard up close.
Mustangs take to the world stage
Several University of Western Ontario athletes – both current and former – are representing Canada at the 2011 Pan/Para Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Western hosts international traumatic stress conference
Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma experienced by psychiatrists, psychologists and other helping professionals can actually be an occupational hazard.
Winders: More than banks Occupy the minds of protestors
You realize we’re next, right? While the financial sector’s robber barons have taken the brunt of the Occupy Wall Street movement’s wrath, many of these protestors would be just as comfortable outside the gates of universities across the globe. To their eyes, we’re part of the problem as well.
Locker: Thanks for shining a light on mompreneurs
I recently read the feature article by Paul Mayne titled, Exploring the Motivations of Mompreneurs (Western News, Oct. 13).
Winders: Here’s a ‘tip’. Question it all
Sure, Ariff Kachra may need a little help honing his narrative, as not everyone got the point of his recent in-class social experiment. But the lessons remain.
Tim Hortons CEO to discuss brew for success
Former Tim Hortons CEO Don Schroeder will address the Faculty of Law 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the Moot Court Room of the Law Building as part of the school’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
Western rated best student experience for 10th year
For the 10th year in a row, The University of Western Ontario received top marks in the category ‘Most Satisfied Students’ in The Globe and Mail’s annual Canadian University Report.
Panel to highlight digital scholarship
To celebrate International Open Access Week (Oct. 24-30), Western Libraries will host a panel discussion about how researchers use technologies to open up communication with scholars around the world.
Agrawal to headline engineering conference
An American researcher, who will receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Barack Obama later today in a White House ceremony, headlines the 61st Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE2011), which will be hosted by The University of Western Ontario at the London Convention Centre Oct. 23-26.
Revolutionary toilet could change the world
It hasn’t been reinvented in ages – until now. While available to many, the flush toilet remains non-existent to a vast majority of the developing world. Jason Gerhard, associate professor in civil and environmental engineering, hopes to play a key role in bringing safe, reliable and sanitary toilets to billions around the world.
United Way effort kicks off
Andrew Lockie knows what London is facing. As executive director of United Way London & Middlesex, he has seen demand for United Way-funded services skyrocket as the city faces one of the highest unemployment rates in the country.
Defining ‘beautiful’ in the passions of an oboe professor
Ian Franklin thinks the modern oboe isn’t supposed to be heard up close.
Mustangs take to the world stage
Several University of Western Ontario athletes – both current and former – are representing Canada at the 2011 Pan/Para Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Western hosts international traumatic stress conference
Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma experienced by psychiatrists, psychologists and other helping professionals can actually be an occupational hazard.
Winders: More than banks Occupy the minds of protestors
You realize we’re next, right? While the financial sector’s robber barons have taken the brunt of the Occupy Wall Street movement’s wrath, many of these protestors would be just as comfortable outside the gates of universities across the globe. To their eyes, we’re part of the problem as well.