Environmental historian Kenny Reilly’s MA thesis examines the shift in perceptions about kudzu during the past 144 years. He is writing a chapter about the plant in a soon-to-be-published an …
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Addressing mental health in the classroom
Thanks to a donation from former University of Western Ontario graduate student and elementary teacher Walter M. Lobb, the Faculty of Education begins a crucial step in developing a new mental health program and scholarship fund to address the needs of teachers who deal with students’ mental health issues every day.
Artist-in-residence pioneers the process
Sean Smith says it’s important to “leave some air” in your plans to make room for what may emerge on the way to accomplishing your goals. And certainly don’t focus on the finish line.
Attawapiskat crisis offers a teaching moment
While media and government officials have been drawing attention to the state of Attawapiskat, it’s almost impossible for a resident of southwestern Ontario to understand the issues at hand, say two graduate students at The University of Western Ontario.
‘Almost Einstein’: One professor’s journey from prodigy to philosophy
John Bell has been described as ‘potentially one step below Einstein.’
New building gives home to family medicine
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Department of Family Medicine will have new digs to call its own by 2013.
Western researcher hops ride to Red Planet
It’s bigger, better and fully-loaded. And, its mission has the work of a University of Western Ontario scientist on board.
Varga named CIS Rookie of the Year
Western Mustangs running back Tyler Varga was named Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Rookie of the Year, while four of his teammates earned All-Canadian honours, as the CIS announced its major award winners prior to the 47th Vanier Cup final.
Five Answers from Robert Babe
Media, Structures, and Power: The Robert Babe Collection (University of Toronto Press, 432 pgs, $37.95) is a collection of the scholarly writing of Canada’s leading communication and media studies scholar, Faculty of Information and Media Studies professor Robert E. Babe. Edited by fellow FIMS professor Edward Comor, the volume spans almost four decades of scholarship and reflects the breadth of Babe’s work, from media and economics to communications history and political economy.
‘Very Small’ trailer makes a very big impact
With a little creativity, and a whole lot of co-operation, English grad student David Hickey has made a very big deal out of A Very Small Something.
Summers delivers Beattie Lecture
Lawrence H. Summers, one of the most influential and outspoken economists in the world today, spoke at Western Law on Tuesday, Nov. 22 as the Fourth Annual Beattie Family Business and Law Speaker.
Ivey students step into a mock Den
“I hate it.”
The man who won’t go away
The first thing you notice about David Heap is he doesn’t look like a revolutionary.
Addressing mental health in the classroom
Thanks to a donation from former University of Western Ontario graduate student and elementary teacher Walter M. Lobb, the Faculty of Education begins a crucial step in developing a new mental health program and scholarship fund to address the needs of teachers who deal with students’ mental health issues every day.
Artist-in-residence pioneers the process
Sean Smith says it’s important to “leave some air” in your plans to make room for what may emerge on the way to accomplishing your goals. And certainly don’t focus on the finish line.
Attawapiskat crisis offers a teaching moment
While media and government officials have been drawing attention to the state of Attawapiskat, it’s almost impossible for a resident of southwestern Ontario to understand the issues at hand, say two graduate students at The University of Western Ontario.
‘Almost Einstein’: One professor’s journey from prodigy to philosophy
John Bell has been described as ‘potentially one step below Einstein.’
New building gives home to family medicine
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Department of Family Medicine will have new digs to call its own by 2013.
Western researcher hops ride to Red Planet
It’s bigger, better and fully-loaded. And, its mission has the work of a University of Western Ontario scientist on board.
Varga named CIS Rookie of the Year
Western Mustangs running back Tyler Varga was named Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Rookie of the Year, while four of his teammates earned All-Canadian honours, as the CIS announced its major award winners prior to the 47th Vanier Cup final.
Five Answers from Robert Babe
Media, Structures, and Power: The Robert Babe Collection (University of Toronto Press, 432 pgs, $37.95) is a collection of the scholarly writing of Canada’s leading communication and media studies scholar, Faculty of Information and Media Studies professor Robert E. Babe. Edited by fellow FIMS professor Edward Comor, the volume spans almost four decades of scholarship and reflects the breadth of Babe’s work, from media and economics to communications history and political economy.
‘Very Small’ trailer makes a very big impact
With a little creativity, and a whole lot of co-operation, English grad student David Hickey has made a very big deal out of A Very Small Something.
Summers delivers Beattie Lecture
Lawrence H. Summers, one of the most influential and outspoken economists in the world today, spoke at Western Law on Tuesday, Nov. 22 as the Fourth Annual Beattie Family Business and Law Speaker.
Ivey students step into a mock Den
“I hate it.”
The man who won’t go away
The first thing you notice about David Heap is he doesn’t look like a revolutionary.