Two Western faculty members have received prestigious honours from the Royal Society of Canada. Philosophy professor and chair Carolyn McLeod has been named a fellow of the society, and Earth Sciences professor Catherine Neish, a member of the College o …
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Future of veterans
How do we care for the growing population of young military veterans after they return from combat deployment? An answer to this question is not as simple as one might presume.
Future of privacy
You’ve been called in for a second interview for that job you really want.
Professors redefining fitness, feminism and 50
It’s not just the numbers – that number on the scale, number of calories you eat or the size of your jeans. It can’t be your shape, your image or even a label you ascribe to your body – or any body, for that matter.
Two professors named to Royal Society
Western professors Robert Stainton and Tsun-Kong Sham have been named among the 71 newly elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
Philosopher named among year’s best
A paper by Western Philosophy professor Wayne Myrvold has been named among the 10 Best Papers of 2011 by Philosopher’s Annual.
Myrvold: Finding Bradbury’s timeless spirit in the 21st Century
Ray Bradbury began writing in the 1940s, at a time when science fiction and fantasy were relegated to pulp magazines with lurid covers, and were looked on with contempt in literary circles. Bradbury, who died June 5, ended up one of the most venerated figures in American letters.
Student has no ‘butts’ about quitting
For Sonja Fernandes, a text message from her boyfriend would, eventually, help her kick a smoking habit.
Stepping into the Ivy League
Matthew Leisinger came more than 4,000 kms from his hometown of Prince George, B.C., to earn an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Western. So what’s another 1,000 kms.
Head start, hard work pay off in Ivy League bid
Imagine being able to write your own academic ticket to an Ivy League school of your choice. That’s just what Emily Kress was able to do.
‘Almost Einstein’: One professor’s journey from prodigy to philosophy
John Bell has been described as ‘potentially one step below Einstein.’
Bell to deliver Philosophical Association keynote
Western philosophy professor John Bell will deliver the keynote address to the Western Canadian Philosophical Association Conference 2011 on Friday, Oct. 21 at the University of Lethbridge.
Six named as Vanier honorees
Western students Ahmed Hamada, Katie Kryski, Donald Lafreniere, Matthew Quinn, Fabrice Szabo and Jodie Whelan have been named recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, the country’s most prestigious scholarships for doctoral students.
Future of veterans
How do we care for the growing population of young military veterans after they return from combat deployment? An answer to this question is not as simple as one might presume.
Future of privacy
You’ve been called in for a second interview for that job you really want.
Professors redefining fitness, feminism and 50
It’s not just the numbers – that number on the scale, number of calories you eat or the size of your jeans. It can’t be your shape, your image or even a label you ascribe to your body – or any body, for that matter.
Two professors named to Royal Society
Western professors Robert Stainton and Tsun-Kong Sham have been named among the 71 newly elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
Philosopher named among year’s best
A paper by Western Philosophy professor Wayne Myrvold has been named among the 10 Best Papers of 2011 by Philosopher’s Annual.
Myrvold: Finding Bradbury’s timeless spirit in the 21st Century
Ray Bradbury began writing in the 1940s, at a time when science fiction and fantasy were relegated to pulp magazines with lurid covers, and were looked on with contempt in literary circles. Bradbury, who died June 5, ended up one of the most venerated figures in American letters.
Student has no ‘butts’ about quitting
For Sonja Fernandes, a text message from her boyfriend would, eventually, help her kick a smoking habit.
Stepping into the Ivy League
Matthew Leisinger came more than 4,000 kms from his hometown of Prince George, B.C., to earn an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Western. So what’s another 1,000 kms.
Head start, hard work pay off in Ivy League bid
Imagine being able to write your own academic ticket to an Ivy League school of your choice. That’s just what Emily Kress was able to do.
‘Almost Einstein’: One professor’s journey from prodigy to philosophy
John Bell has been described as ‘potentially one step below Einstein.’
Bell to deliver Philosophical Association keynote
Western philosophy professor John Bell will deliver the keynote address to the Western Canadian Philosophical Association Conference 2011 on Friday, Oct. 21 at the University of Lethbridge.
Six named as Vanier honorees
Western students Ahmed Hamada, Katie Kryski, Donald Lafreniere, Matthew Quinn, Fabrice Szabo and Jodie Whelan have been named recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, the country’s most prestigious scholarships for doctoral students.