Western University will celebrate the success of its Indigenous students Tuesday (April 1) at a special ceremony featuring a traditional opening and closing, musical performances and a number of special guest appearances. The second annual Indigenous Graduation...
Month: March 2014
Research provides new insight into rural versus urban causes of childhood concussion
Researchers at Western University have found youth living in rural areas are more likely to sustain concussions from injuries involving motorized vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes, whereas youth living in urban areas suffer concussions mostly as a...
Bringing space to life on Earth: Two planetary scientists among four new Chairs at Western
London, ON – Call it a new era in the space race. With Canadian interest in space at an all-time high following Chris Hadfield’s leadership of the International Space Station, Western University’s Centre for Planetary Science &...
Annual Salary Disclosures from Western
In keeping with the Public Sector Disclosure Act, Western University is releasing an annual list of employees whose 2013 income met or exceeded $100,000, as reflected on their T4 slips. Also outlined on the list are taxable benefits for the year 2013....
Western’s TIES 2.0 symposium explores technology’s role in education
Western's Technology in Education Symposium (TIES 2.0) is back on March 27-28, bringing together faculty, staff and students to learn about the latest in instructional technology. TIES 2.0: Engaging the Community is open to faculty, librarians, staff, and graduate...
Western President among finalists for RBC Top 25 immigrants in Canada honour
Western University President Amit Chakma has been chosen as a finalist for the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award for 2014. The annual awards, given out by Canadian Immigrant Magazine in partnership with RBC Royal Bank since 2009, is the first Canadian national award...
Trudeau Lecture at Western explores The Individualization of War
Jennifer Welsh, professor of international relations at the University of Oxford, will present a Trudeau Lecture titled, The Individualization of War: Protection, Liability and Accountability on March 25 at 5:00p.m. in Western University’s Conron Hall....
Western University astronomers seeking meteorites that may have crashed near St. Thomas, Ontario
Researchers from Western University have released footage of a basketball-sized meteor that was almost as bright as the full moon. The meteor lit up the skies of southwestern Ontario earlier this week and Western astronomers are now hoping to enlist the help of local...
Western to honour international players at 303rd convocation
Fourteen distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees when Western University hosts its 303rd Convocation this June.The ceremonies, featuring convocation addresses by the honorary degree recipients, are scheduled for the following days:Shawn Atleo Tuesday,...
Western hosts International Math Kangaroo Contest for students in grades 1-12
Western University’s Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences is hosting the London edition of the 2014 International Math Kangaroo Contest, a game-styled math contest for students from grade one to twelve on Sunday, March 23 at 11:00am. In 2013,...
Bob Rae discusses Ring of Fire mining development at Western Law
The Hon. Bob Rae, former Premier of Ontario and former leader of the federal Liberal party, will speak about the widely publicized Northern Ontario Ring of Fire mining development on Thursday, March 20 at Western University. The event, presented by Western's Mining...
Classes Without Quizzes explores asteroids, comets and collisions with Earth
Western University’s popular complimentary lecture series, Classes Without Quizzes, will provide a view from space on Thursday, March 20, exploring the constant bombardment of Earth by meteor storms and asteroids.Western Astronomy professor Margaret...