Five Western faculty members are embracing the use of open education resource course materials thanks to a pilot initiative spearheaded by Western Libraries. The open education resources (OER) grant and support program offers instructor funding and in …
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Krebs: Defend the Enlightenment values
Remember and adhere to the values of the Enlightenment while striving to better the world around you, said John Krebs, former Principal of Jesus College at the University of Oxford.
Audiology work earns researcher Vanguard Award
When Susan Scollie says millions, she means millions. The Communications Sciences and Disorders professor’s work inside Western’s National Centre for Audiology is helping millions of infants, children and adults hear a brand new world. “People needed a good solution...
Organizers look to get students InMotion
You don’t have to change much or do a lot to take part – every small step counts, said Josh Archer, MA’13 (Kinesiology), a co-organizer of the Middlesex-London InMotion Community Challenge. During the month of October, the InMotion Community Challenge asks...
Postdoctoral scholar looks to ease pain of millions
Amanda Ali doesn’t mince words when it comes to her work within the Faculty of Health Sciences. “The goal is to reduce the burden of osteoarthritis.”
Garland appointed new Health Sciences dean
Western alumna Jayne Garland arrives to head the growing faculty from the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she currently serves as professor and head of the Department of Physical Therapy.
Research floats revolutionary idea on rowing
Brock Laschowski sums up his graduate career with a simple programming note. “When I explain to people what I did for my masters, I typically referred to it as a MythBusters episode,” said the Kinesiology graduate. Like the popular a Discovery Channel show, Laschowski...
Former Mustangs heading to Pan Am Games
Three years after spending time on the Purple and White roster together, current London Western Track and Field Club training partners Caroline Ehrhardt and Alicia Smith will represent Canada at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto. Both compete in triple jump on July 21....
Research teams backed with nearly $20 million
Western and Lawson Health Research Institute researchers recently received a financial boost from the Government of Ontario as 20 projects are now being backed by the Ontario Research Fund (ORF).
Weese reflects on a legacy of connections
Jim Weese never expected to be here forever. “I have always viewed these jobs as temporary,” said the outgoing Health Sciences dean. This month, Weese leaves the post he has held since 2004.
Dinsdale tapped for Onley Leadership Award
Nursing student Sarah Dinsdale was recently named one of four recipients of the inaugural David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility. The award recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in creating awareness of...
Wamsley named St. Francis Xavier provost
Kevin Wamsley, Health Sciences associate dean (programs), has been named academic vice-president and provost of St. Francis Xavier University. Wamsley, a Kinesiology professor, has held his current administrative position since 2005. He is recognized as one of the...
Sugiyama: Remember, it’s not always about you
“Hubris and dogma are the enemies of professionalism. Avoid both, if possible,” Constance Sugiyama, president of ConMark Strategy Inc., told graduates at the Wednesday, June 17, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Krebs: Defend the Enlightenment values
Remember and adhere to the values of the Enlightenment while striving to better the world around you, said John Krebs, former Principal of Jesus College at the University of Oxford.
Audiology work earns researcher Vanguard Award
When Susan Scollie says millions, she means millions. The Communications Sciences and Disorders professor’s work inside Western’s National Centre for Audiology is helping millions of infants, children and adults hear a brand new world. “People needed a good solution...
Organizers look to get students InMotion
You don’t have to change much or do a lot to take part – every small step counts, said Josh Archer, MA’13 (Kinesiology), a co-organizer of the Middlesex-London InMotion Community Challenge. During the month of October, the InMotion Community Challenge asks...
Postdoctoral scholar looks to ease pain of millions
Amanda Ali doesn’t mince words when it comes to her work within the Faculty of Health Sciences. “The goal is to reduce the burden of osteoarthritis.”
Garland appointed new Health Sciences dean
Western alumna Jayne Garland arrives to head the growing faculty from the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she currently serves as professor and head of the Department of Physical Therapy.
Research floats revolutionary idea on rowing
Brock Laschowski sums up his graduate career with a simple programming note. “When I explain to people what I did for my masters, I typically referred to it as a MythBusters episode,” said the Kinesiology graduate. Like the popular a Discovery Channel show, Laschowski...
Former Mustangs heading to Pan Am Games
Three years after spending time on the Purple and White roster together, current London Western Track and Field Club training partners Caroline Ehrhardt and Alicia Smith will represent Canada at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto. Both compete in triple jump on July 21....
Research teams backed with nearly $20 million
Western and Lawson Health Research Institute researchers recently received a financial boost from the Government of Ontario as 20 projects are now being backed by the Ontario Research Fund (ORF).
Weese reflects on a legacy of connections
Jim Weese never expected to be here forever. “I have always viewed these jobs as temporary,” said the outgoing Health Sciences dean. This month, Weese leaves the post he has held since 2004.
Dinsdale tapped for Onley Leadership Award
Nursing student Sarah Dinsdale was recently named one of four recipients of the inaugural David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility. The award recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in creating awareness of...
Wamsley named St. Francis Xavier provost
Kevin Wamsley, Health Sciences associate dean (programs), has been named academic vice-president and provost of St. Francis Xavier University. Wamsley, a Kinesiology professor, has held his current administrative position since 2005. He is recognized as one of the...
Sugiyama: Remember, it’s not always about you
“Hubris and dogma are the enemies of professionalism. Avoid both, if possible,” Constance Sugiyama, president of ConMark Strategy Inc., told graduates at the Wednesday, June 17, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.