When Ethan Li arrives at Western this fall, he’ll bring a peace of mind and confidence he gained attending Community Connections, an optional, immersive experience for incoming students. Et …
Kinesiology
Unintentional EMF breakthrough may offer hope
While the debate rages over the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF), found in everything from cell phones, medical imaging devices and power lines, one Western researcher sees potential beyond the controversy.
Grad student helps build community through sport
Daniel Nabben will hit the beach again this weekend. But fun in the sun is serious business for this first-year Sport Management masters student, who is among the founders of a South Korean charity dedicated to raising money for a local community in memory of a fallen friend.
Student urges London to ‘get moving’
Kristen Roglasky, a master’s student in Kinesiology at Western, has partnered with Special Olympics London and fitness organizations, such as YMCA London and the Hutton House, to commemorate International Fitness Day on Oct. 13.
Community sport researcher receives international awards
In recognition of nearly 25 years of research in the field of sport management, Western Kinesiology professor Alison Doherty will receive two awards from the North American Society for Sport Management at its annual conference.
Campus Digest, April 12
Celebrating Hayden’s Games It was a moment many said was long overdue as former Western Kinesiology professor Frank Hayden was honoured with a plaque commemorating his time at the university, and the exact location the conception and creation of the Special Olympics....
PalmPass gets your ticket to ride
Forgot your bus pass? Not a problem.
Campus Digest, Dec. 1
New expense directives start Under the new Procurement and Expenses Directives, the provincial government has established policies for all broader public sector organizations, including The University of Western Ontario. Outlined mandatory changes, effective Jan. 1,...
Maika: Finding value in the tangible experience
During a recent trip to Amsterdam with a group of sport management students, I had the unique opportunity to experience sport in another country. Thanks to our gracious hosts at our partner institution, Johan Cruyff University, we were exposed to high-performance sport in the Netherlands in a variety of areas.
Sharing her pain so others can avoid it
Ally Crich has had six concussions in her life and she just turned 19. Now, the second-year kinesiology student hopes to bring attention to concussions and post-concussion syndrome, so others do not go down the painful road she has been on. Six times.
Graduate students, Western retirees work out the neuromuscular system
There’s no doubt about it. Exercise is like medicine for aging Canadians. Thanks to a team of graduate students at Western’s Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) Neuromuscular Lab, the Research Retirement Association (RRA) can tailor their fitness program not...
Melling opens eyes to diabetes, exercise
Jamie Melling, University of Western Ontario kinesiology assistant professor (anatomy), won’t be the first person to tell you to exercise. He just wants you – especially those with diabetes – to be safe while doing so.
Sandy Kirkley receives Hall of Fame nod
Western alumnae Sandy Kirkley (MD’86) will be posthumously inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame July 8 during its Annual Meeting in California, honouring her work in the field of sports medicine.
Unintentional EMF breakthrough may offer hope
While the debate rages over the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF), found in everything from cell phones, medical imaging devices and power lines, one Western researcher sees potential beyond the controversy.
Grad student helps build community through sport
Daniel Nabben will hit the beach again this weekend. But fun in the sun is serious business for this first-year Sport Management masters student, who is among the founders of a South Korean charity dedicated to raising money for a local community in memory of a fallen friend.
Student urges London to ‘get moving’
Kristen Roglasky, a master’s student in Kinesiology at Western, has partnered with Special Olympics London and fitness organizations, such as YMCA London and the Hutton House, to commemorate International Fitness Day on Oct. 13.
Community sport researcher receives international awards
In recognition of nearly 25 years of research in the field of sport management, Western Kinesiology professor Alison Doherty will receive two awards from the North American Society for Sport Management at its annual conference.
Campus Digest, April 12
Celebrating Hayden’s Games It was a moment many said was long overdue as former Western Kinesiology professor Frank Hayden was honoured with a plaque commemorating his time at the university, and the exact location the conception and creation of the Special Olympics....
PalmPass gets your ticket to ride
Forgot your bus pass? Not a problem.
Campus Digest, Dec. 1
New expense directives start Under the new Procurement and Expenses Directives, the provincial government has established policies for all broader public sector organizations, including The University of Western Ontario. Outlined mandatory changes, effective Jan. 1,...
Maika: Finding value in the tangible experience
During a recent trip to Amsterdam with a group of sport management students, I had the unique opportunity to experience sport in another country. Thanks to our gracious hosts at our partner institution, Johan Cruyff University, we were exposed to high-performance sport in the Netherlands in a variety of areas.
Sharing her pain so others can avoid it
Ally Crich has had six concussions in her life and she just turned 19. Now, the second-year kinesiology student hopes to bring attention to concussions and post-concussion syndrome, so others do not go down the painful road she has been on. Six times.
Graduate students, Western retirees work out the neuromuscular system
There’s no doubt about it. Exercise is like medicine for aging Canadians. Thanks to a team of graduate students at Western’s Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) Neuromuscular Lab, the Research Retirement Association (RRA) can tailor their fitness program not...
Melling opens eyes to diabetes, exercise
Jamie Melling, University of Western Ontario kinesiology assistant professor (anatomy), won’t be the first person to tell you to exercise. He just wants you – especially those with diabetes – to be safe while doing so.
Sandy Kirkley receives Hall of Fame nod
Western alumnae Sandy Kirkley (MD’86) will be posthumously inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame July 8 during its Annual Meeting in California, honouring her work in the field of sports medicine.