The legacy of renowned child psychologist and early education pioneer Dr. Mary Wright will begin a new chapter next year. A lifelong advocate for children’s welfare, the late Dr. Wright founded the Mary J. Wright University Laboratory School at Western in 1973. Her...
Month: January 2015
Western and Fanshawe Team Up with Pillar to Support Training and Education for London’s Nonprofit Community
Pillar Nonprofit Network announced today its partnership with Western Continuing Studies and Fanshawe Continuing Education, both of which will co-sponsor Pillar's Professional Development program. London is home to over 1,200 charities and nonprofit organizations –...
Western scientists predict mass “heart attacks” for Canada’s Pacific salmon population
Pacific salmon feed millions of people around the world each year. With numbers already drastically on the decline, rising temperatures caused by climate change now further threaten the sustainability of this vitally important fish and it remains unknown how well...
Western’s annual economic impact pegged at $11.3 billion
Western University released the results of a comprehensive study today, assessing the University’s total annual economic impact at $11.3 billion, of which $3.6 billion was realized in London, Ontario where the university is located. The study also found that 15,480...
Western’s United Way Campaign tops $10 Million mark for all-time contributions
Western University announced the grand total of its 2014 campus-wide fundraising campaign benefiting the United Way of London & Middlesex today. The campaign raised $745,014 this year, bringing Western’s total contribution since its first organized campaigns –...
Former London Mayor Joni Baechler joins Western as Distinguished Practitioner in Residence
Joni Baechler, the former Mayor of the City of London, has joined Western University as the first-ever Distinguished Practitioner in Residence for its Local Government Program. Before being appointed the Mayor of London by City Council on June 24, 2014, Baechler...
Eureka moment leads to new theory on how to fight Alzheimer’s disease
While research shows that the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease increases with age, the big question for a biologist at Western University is why some people get the disease and others don't. Current experimental therapies for Alzheimer's disease focus on...
New ‘big data’ study aims to unlock clues about neurodegeneration
Dementia is the single greatest cause of disability and debilitation in Canada’s senior population. It costs Canadians billions of dollars per year – a figure expected to grow tenfold over the next 20 years including a tenfold increase in demand for long-term care....
Andersen named Western University’s new Social Science dean
Robert (Bob) Andersen has been appointed to a five-year term as Western University's dean of the Faculty of Social Science, beginning July 1. He will join Western June 1 and serve in a temporary role as special advisor to the provost. Andersen arrives from the...
Classes Without Quizzes talks the walk on sedentary behaviour
Western University’s popular complimentary lecture series, Classes Without Quizzes, returns on January 15 to explore the question, “Sitting: How can something that feels so good be so bad?” Studies indicate adults spend most of their waking time being sedentary, which...