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A conversation with Maya Angelou

While the poets of the past were revered by many, few poets today command the level of respect that is awarded Maya Angelou. Her smooth, lyrical way of speaking has turned the ear of millions around the world.

Police sound alert about home invasions

Police sound alert about home invasions

London Police Service is warning The University of Western Ontario community about a string of break-and-enters in student housing areas around the university and Fanshawe College.

Najajreh: Celebrating Al-Quds, Western partnership

Najajreh: Celebrating Al-Quds, Western partnership

Al-Quds University in Palestine and Western, realizing the advantages of expanded international co-operation for research and education, signed an agreement to promote a joint effort in 2009.

Tim Hortons CEO to discuss brew for success

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.

Panel to highlight digital scholarship

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

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

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.

A conversation with Maya Angelou

While the poets of the past were revered by many, few poets today command the level of respect that is awarded Maya Angelou. Her smooth, lyrical way of speaking has turned the ear of millions around the world.

Police sound alert about home invasions

Police sound alert about home invasions

London Police Service is warning The University of Western Ontario community about a string of break-and-enters in student housing areas around the university and Fanshawe College.

Najajreh: Celebrating Al-Quds, Western partnership

Najajreh: Celebrating Al-Quds, Western partnership

Al-Quds University in Palestine and Western, realizing the advantages of expanded international co-operation for research and education, signed an agreement to promote a joint effort in 2009.

Tim Hortons CEO to discuss brew for success

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.

Panel to highlight digital scholarship

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

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

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.