Media Releases Archives: June 2012
CSA astronaut to join Western planetary geologist on “moon” mission
June 28, 2012
In order to prepare Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen for future international missions to the Moon or Mars, he joins Western University planetary geologist Gordon “Oz” Osinski and his research team to the Canadian Arctic July 1-12 to investigate a possible new meteorite impact crater.
Western announces inaugural Schulich Leaders
June 22, 2012
Grace Wang and Gurleen Chahal have been named Western University’s recipients of inaugural Schulich Leader Scholarships.
Western University to celebrate landmark 300th convocation
June 21, 2012
Western University’s landmark 300th convocation features the installation of Joseph Rotman as the new chancellor as well as honorary degrees being bestowed upon four exceptional Canadians.
Dental graduate promotes oral health whether in rural Guatemala or rural Ontario
June 19, 2012
Dental graduate Kayleigh MacIntosh encourages total oral health in underserviced populations where access to care is limited.
Western Nursing takes innovative approach to mental health training
June 13, 2012
Western University’s Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing is taking an innovate approach to ensuring its student practitioners are prepared to provide patients with the help they need.
Why aren’t boys participating in gym?
June 11, 2012
Findings from Western University have led researchers to ask questions about adolescent body image issues that are increasingly being traced to unhealthy behaviors and ultimately affecting adolescent male youth’s desire to participate or avoid exercise.
Western alumnus named new Vice-President (Research)
June 5, 2012
Western University has announced John Capone as its new Vice-President (Research).