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Western student honoured with Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholarship

Western student honoured with Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholarship

As a young high-school student, Jessica Singer was already passionate about discussing current affairs with her classmates. By her second year at Western, she’d hit upon a way to combine that interest with her love of storytelling and reading – a care …

Info session set for Rwanda course

Info session set for Rwanda course

All students are invited to an information session on the ‘Rwanda: Culture, Society and Reconstruction’ course at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 in University Community Centre, room 210.

Reflecting on medical school’s history

On May 26 1881, an agreement was signed to establish a medical school at The University of Western Ontario. Putting pen to paper was all the impetus needed to unleash 130 years of groundbreaking research, exceptional medical education and the development of an elaborate health care community in London.

Class opens eyes to a new world

The Rwanda: Culture, Society and Reconstruction course in the Department of French Studies, taught by Professor Henri Boyi, involves a 5-week international service-learning experience in Rwanda. Western News asked three students from that class - Tara Dupuis, Patricia...

Diverse skillset leading English to music success

Richie English says he is blessed with a lot of amazing performing opportunities. While some of The University of Western Ontario doctoral candidate’s success may be attributed to good luck, credit a lot to a good attitude and loads of talent.

Keeping mental health in mind

Keeping mental health in mind

Western has increased its efforts to support mental health and increase services available on campus.

Postdoctoral Research Day slated

Postdoctoral Research Day slated

Postdoctoral scholars at Western are invited to participate in the first Postdoctoral Research Day, showcasing the breadth and depth of the research done by postdocs.

Alternative Spring Break leaders sought

Alternative Spring Break leaders sought

ASB, facilitated by the Student Success Centre and Western Residence Life, takes place over Reading Week (Feb. 20-24, 2012) and offers seven different locales: London, Winnipeg, Louisiana, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.

Researchers eye stress, breast cancer links

Researchers eye stress, breast cancer links

It’s a common belief that there’s a link between chronic stress and an increased risk of cancer. In new research published online by the International Journal of Cancer, scientists at The University of Western Ontario have taken a step toward confirming that belief.

University needs to dig deep to be global-ready

University needs to dig deep to be global-ready

As a business student, Melyssa Kerr worried she wouldn’t be able “to do good” when she joined a working world focused on the bottom line. But an experience abroad showed her passion for community service did not have to be relegated to a weekend hobby.

Program provides entrepreneurial power to students

About eight months ago, University of Western Ontario student Saumya Krishna was awarded $25,000 to attend a summer-long program, partner with three fellow – yet unknown – undergrads from across the country and told to launch a business with $50,000 by the end of the summer.

Info session set for Rwanda course

Info session set for Rwanda course

All students are invited to an information session on the ‘Rwanda: Culture, Society and Reconstruction’ course at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 in University Community Centre, room 210.

Reflecting on medical school’s history

On May 26 1881, an agreement was signed to establish a medical school at The University of Western Ontario. Putting pen to paper was all the impetus needed to unleash 130 years of groundbreaking research, exceptional medical education and the development of an elaborate health care community in London.

Class opens eyes to a new world

The Rwanda: Culture, Society and Reconstruction course in the Department of French Studies, taught by Professor Henri Boyi, involves a 5-week international service-learning experience in Rwanda. Western News asked three students from that class - Tara Dupuis, Patricia...

Diverse skillset leading English to music success

Richie English says he is blessed with a lot of amazing performing opportunities. While some of The University of Western Ontario doctoral candidate’s success may be attributed to good luck, credit a lot to a good attitude and loads of talent.

Keeping mental health in mind

Keeping mental health in mind

Western has increased its efforts to support mental health and increase services available on campus.

Postdoctoral Research Day slated

Postdoctoral Research Day slated

Postdoctoral scholars at Western are invited to participate in the first Postdoctoral Research Day, showcasing the breadth and depth of the research done by postdocs.

Alternative Spring Break leaders sought

Alternative Spring Break leaders sought

ASB, facilitated by the Student Success Centre and Western Residence Life, takes place over Reading Week (Feb. 20-24, 2012) and offers seven different locales: London, Winnipeg, Louisiana, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.

Researchers eye stress, breast cancer links

Researchers eye stress, breast cancer links

It’s a common belief that there’s a link between chronic stress and an increased risk of cancer. In new research published online by the International Journal of Cancer, scientists at The University of Western Ontario have taken a step toward confirming that belief.

University needs to dig deep to be global-ready

University needs to dig deep to be global-ready

As a business student, Melyssa Kerr worried she wouldn’t be able “to do good” when she joined a working world focused on the bottom line. But an experience abroad showed her passion for community service did not have to be relegated to a weekend hobby.

Program provides entrepreneurial power to students

About eight months ago, University of Western Ontario student Saumya Krishna was awarded $25,000 to attend a summer-long program, partner with three fellow – yet unknown – undergrads from across the country and told to launch a business with $50,000 by the end of the summer.