As participants in this year’s edition of the World’s Challenge Challenge competition, Western students are showing their acute understanding of problems related to sustainability and are putting their best efforts together to suggest solutions. …
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Ricks: Small words are powerful
Prepositions and conjunctions – seemingly small and humble words – play a significant role in language and communication, said renowned literary critic and editor Christopher Ricks.
Craig to shout Huron story from the rooftops
Barry Craig looks for the same moment in others that was once sparked in him. “Nothing is more exciting than seeing that moment when an 18- or 19-year-old undergraduate student – you know the one who cruised through high school trying to get marks, but not being...
Celebrating Shakespeare 400
Western News joins the celebration of the most recognized English language playwright. We recruited this institution’s finest Shakespeare scholars to share their insights into The Bard – and play a little dress-up.
Title page offers as many questions as answers
Imagine for a moment that we are in London, the year is 1622, and we have just entered the premises of the printer-publisher William Jaggard. Five printed books are in production. One, a dictionary of Christian words, is nearly complete. Three others, all large books...
‘Embedded librarian’ lends a hand to learning
When Bill Irwin originally created the syllabus for his Evidence-Based Management class, he didn’t anticipate needing assistance in the classroom. “It’s a resource-intensive course and it’s a little different than some other MOS (Management and Organizational Studies)...
Western affiliates tap two new leaders
Susan Mumm and Barry L. Craig have been named to head Brescia University College and Huron University College, respectively, leading the two Western affiliates into new eras. Mumm was appointed the 12th Principal of Brescia, effective July 2016, the Brescia Board of...
Schofield: Revisiting ‘The Bard’ 400 years later
Scholars, theatre practitioners and curators around the world are readying themselves for a huge global celebration of Williams Shakespeare and his drama. Commemorating 400 years since the death of The Bard in 1616, Shakespeare 400 has inspired Vintage Books to launch...
Author fully present for discussion of ‘Absence’
It was like a big book club meeting – with the author in attendance. Students, staff and faculty from Huron University College, as well as members of the broader Western community, had an opportunity last week to present reflections and questions to writer and...
Huron names St. Thomas’ Craig as its new Principal
Barry L. Craig has been appointed the 17th Principal of Huron University College, effective July 1, the Huron Executive Board announced today. Craig, currently Vice-President (Academic and Research) at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, N.B., follows Stephen...
Collector brings Western Archives into the Golden Age
Over the years, Eddy Smet’s comic book collection grew so fast, he couldn’t keep up with it. Of the thousands he once owned, he’s only read a small portion. “I had my first comic book collection when I was a young boy in the mid-1950s. I don’t know how many I had, but...
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.
Huron touts community in new ad campaign
Looking to tout its undergraduate research intensity, professor mentorship and the value of a liberal arts education, Huron University College is rolling out a major ad campaign showing the niche that is ‘the Huron experience.” Huron Principal Stephen McClatchie said...
Ricks: Small words are powerful
Prepositions and conjunctions – seemingly small and humble words – play a significant role in language and communication, said renowned literary critic and editor Christopher Ricks.
Craig to shout Huron story from the rooftops
Barry Craig looks for the same moment in others that was once sparked in him. “Nothing is more exciting than seeing that moment when an 18- or 19-year-old undergraduate student – you know the one who cruised through high school trying to get marks, but not being...
Celebrating Shakespeare 400
Western News joins the celebration of the most recognized English language playwright. We recruited this institution’s finest Shakespeare scholars to share their insights into The Bard – and play a little dress-up.
Title page offers as many questions as answers
Imagine for a moment that we are in London, the year is 1622, and we have just entered the premises of the printer-publisher William Jaggard. Five printed books are in production. One, a dictionary of Christian words, is nearly complete. Three others, all large books...
‘Embedded librarian’ lends a hand to learning
When Bill Irwin originally created the syllabus for his Evidence-Based Management class, he didn’t anticipate needing assistance in the classroom. “It’s a resource-intensive course and it’s a little different than some other MOS (Management and Organizational Studies)...
Western affiliates tap two new leaders
Susan Mumm and Barry L. Craig have been named to head Brescia University College and Huron University College, respectively, leading the two Western affiliates into new eras. Mumm was appointed the 12th Principal of Brescia, effective July 2016, the Brescia Board of...
Schofield: Revisiting ‘The Bard’ 400 years later
Scholars, theatre practitioners and curators around the world are readying themselves for a huge global celebration of Williams Shakespeare and his drama. Commemorating 400 years since the death of The Bard in 1616, Shakespeare 400 has inspired Vintage Books to launch...
Author fully present for discussion of ‘Absence’
It was like a big book club meeting – with the author in attendance. Students, staff and faculty from Huron University College, as well as members of the broader Western community, had an opportunity last week to present reflections and questions to writer and...
Huron names St. Thomas’ Craig as its new Principal
Barry L. Craig has been appointed the 17th Principal of Huron University College, effective July 1, the Huron Executive Board announced today. Craig, currently Vice-President (Academic and Research) at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, N.B., follows Stephen...
Collector brings Western Archives into the Golden Age
Over the years, Eddy Smet’s comic book collection grew so fast, he couldn’t keep up with it. Of the thousands he once owned, he’s only read a small portion. “I had my first comic book collection when I was a young boy in the mid-1950s. I don’t know how many I had, but...
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.
Huron touts community in new ad campaign
Looking to tout its undergraduate research intensity, professor mentorship and the value of a liberal arts education, Huron University College is rolling out a major ad campaign showing the niche that is ‘the Huron experience.” Huron Principal Stephen McClatchie said...