Winifred Twum-Ampofo has a heightened sense of purpose, nurtured by her childhood experiences and strengthened during her physician training. Born in the small Ghanian village of Asuom, Twum-Ampofo is the daughter of a teacher: her mother who challenged …
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Edwards to coach women’s volleyball
The University of Western Ontario has appointed Dave Edwards as the head coach of the Western Mustangs women’s volleyball team.
Olsen to deliver Bernier lecture
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry welcomes Dr. Bjorn R. Olsen of Harvard Medical School for the fourth annual Suzanne Bernier Lecture in Skeletal Biology.
Discovery Days at Western Friday
Approximately 450 high school students and teachers from London and surrounding areas will have an opportunity to explore careers in medicine and other sciences at The University of Western Ontario this Friday.
Lacrosse association turns to Western Law
University lacrosse has grown tremendously the last two decades. So when the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) recognized a need to redraft the league’s constitution, they called on the Sport Solution Clinic at The University of Western Ontario’s Faculty of Law.
Western students mentoring London youth
At risk youth in the London community will be the centre of attention this weekend as The University of Western Ontario’s Early Outreach Committee is organizing its annual Choose Your Own Adventure May 6-8.
Western hosts young science enthusiasts
The All Science Challenge will hit the Western campus Thursday for a day-long science competition for nearly 200 Grade 6, 7 and 8 students from more than 15 London-area schools.
Budget sets tone for universities
University officials across the province were quick to praise Ontario’s 2011 budget rolled out by Finance Minister Dwight Duncan on Tuesday.
Universities pleased with budget as election looms
In the minutes after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled the budget in the House of Commons and before opposition leaders rejected it, universities found reason for optimism in the 2011 federal budget. As talk soon turned to a possible election Tuesday, university officials were parsing through the good news the budget contained for them – at least for now.
Stanford, Zaric, Carter: Downstream bottlenecks – the hidden cause of ER congestion
What happens when a busy 16-lane highway funnels into something half its size? Anyone who drives regularly on the 401 knows. Backups extend far from the point of lane reduction into the 16-lane stretch. No one would suggest adding more lanes to the 16 already in...
Western appoints Dean of Education
The University of Western Ontario has announced the appointment of Vicki Schwean as Dean of the Faculty of Education, beginning a five-year term on July 1.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister to visit Western
Dr. Dipu Moni, the first woman to be appointed Bangladesh Foreign
Minister, will hold a public lecture Monday (Feb. 14) in the Social
Sciences Centre (Room 9420) from 2 to 4 p.m.
Western teams up on unique wastewater project
The University of Western Ontario, City of London and local
industry are partnering on what may be a global-leading site for
water treatment technology development, commercialization,
validation and testing.
Edwards to coach women’s volleyball
The University of Western Ontario has appointed Dave Edwards as the head coach of the Western Mustangs women’s volleyball team.
Olsen to deliver Bernier lecture
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry welcomes Dr. Bjorn R. Olsen of Harvard Medical School for the fourth annual Suzanne Bernier Lecture in Skeletal Biology.
Discovery Days at Western Friday
Approximately 450 high school students and teachers from London and surrounding areas will have an opportunity to explore careers in medicine and other sciences at The University of Western Ontario this Friday.
Lacrosse association turns to Western Law
University lacrosse has grown tremendously the last two decades. So when the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) recognized a need to redraft the league’s constitution, they called on the Sport Solution Clinic at The University of Western Ontario’s Faculty of Law.
Western students mentoring London youth
At risk youth in the London community will be the centre of attention this weekend as The University of Western Ontario’s Early Outreach Committee is organizing its annual Choose Your Own Adventure May 6-8.
Western hosts young science enthusiasts
The All Science Challenge will hit the Western campus Thursday for a day-long science competition for nearly 200 Grade 6, 7 and 8 students from more than 15 London-area schools.
Budget sets tone for universities
University officials across the province were quick to praise Ontario’s 2011 budget rolled out by Finance Minister Dwight Duncan on Tuesday.
Universities pleased with budget as election looms
In the minutes after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled the budget in the House of Commons and before opposition leaders rejected it, universities found reason for optimism in the 2011 federal budget. As talk soon turned to a possible election Tuesday, university officials were parsing through the good news the budget contained for them – at least for now.
Stanford, Zaric, Carter: Downstream bottlenecks – the hidden cause of ER congestion
What happens when a busy 16-lane highway funnels into something half its size? Anyone who drives regularly on the 401 knows. Backups extend far from the point of lane reduction into the 16-lane stretch. No one would suggest adding more lanes to the 16 already in...
Western appoints Dean of Education
The University of Western Ontario has announced the appointment of Vicki Schwean as Dean of the Faculty of Education, beginning a five-year term on July 1.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister to visit Western
Dr. Dipu Moni, the first woman to be appointed Bangladesh Foreign
Minister, will hold a public lecture Monday (Feb. 14) in the Social
Sciences Centre (Room 9420) from 2 to 4 p.m.
Western teams up on unique wastewater project
The University of Western Ontario, City of London and local
industry are partnering on what may be a global-leading site for
water treatment technology development, commercialization,
validation and testing.