For 10 years, Dr. Mark Awuku has been at the heart of Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry – Windsor Program, a passionate and dedicated educator and leader committed to the School and the local community itself. On September 2, 2015,...
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New Scientific and Executive Director announced for Robarts Research Institute at Western University
Marlys L. Koschinsky, PhD, is the new Scientific and Executive Director for Western University’s Robarts Research Institute. Established in 1986, Robarts Research Institute at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is a world leader in biomedical knowledge –...
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry welcomes 250 students to its first combined White Coat Ceremony
Western University’s 19th White Coat Ceremony has a special significance for the Habib family of Oakville. On August 25, 2015, siblings, Eric, Medicine Class of 2019, and Dora, Dentistry Class of 2019, will receive their White Coats together at the first combined White Coat Ceremony at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
Martin Short headlines Leaders in Innovation Dinner at Western University
Celebrated Canadian actor and comedy legend Martin Short is the keynote speaker for the 2015 Leaders in Innovation Dinner, hosted by Western University’s Robarts Research Institute. This year’s dinner celebrates research excellence in the field of cellular and...
Western University researcher plays key role in planetary discovery
The first planet detected by the Gemini Planet Imager is 100 light years away but shares many of the characteristics of an early Jupiter. The out-of-this-world discovery, which generated international media headlines, was revealed last month and a new paper outlining the findings in full detail was published in the current issue of Science.
NHLPA gift to support concussion research announced at See the Line
Western University announced today that the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) is making a challenge gift of $500,000 to support concussion research at Western.
DVBBS to headline one of two major concerts at Western Homecoming
As part of Homecoming 2015 festivities, Western is teaming with University Students’ Council (USC), PremierLife and Western Alumni to launch #HOCOonthehill – a full day of programming on Saturday, September 26 that starts at 9 a.m. with an electronic dance concert headlined by DVBBS.
Discovery Western celebrates 25th anniversary at summer camp
Discovery Western will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Friday as summer campers demonstrate their engineering projects to special guests, including London MP for North Centre Susan Truppe and a panel of judges. As a not-for-profit organization run by Western...
M. Karen Campbell appointed Western’s Vice-Provost (Academic Planning, Policy & Faculty)
M. Karen Campbell has been appointed to a four-year term as Vice-Provost (Academic Planning, Policy & Faculty) effective July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2020.
Jayne Garland named Western’s new Health Sciences dean
Jayne Garland has been appointed to a five-and-a-half year term as Western University’s Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective January 1, 2016.
Discovery Week provides Western University’s medical students with the foundation to begin their careers in health care
First-year medical students from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry are about to experience the most important week of their careers. More than 170 first year undergraduate medical students will spend one week in 50 rural, regional and...
Western University’s Intergenerational Gala encourages medical students to explore a career in underserved area of geriatric medicine
Western University’s eleventh annual Intergenerational Gala pairs first and second year medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry with “dates” from Grand Wood Park Apartments & Retirement Residence, giving students unique insight into...