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WEBWestern News Interactive. Western professor Gordon “Oz” Osinski brought astronauts from the Canadian Space Agency and NASA to Kamestastin, also called Mistastin, in northern Labrador for planetary science and lunar geology training. It’s the perfect learning site because the crater and its rock formations – formed by the heat and impact ...
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WEB4 days ago · The Nathoo legacy: Western-trained teachers reflect on power of education. Three generations of the Nathoo family honed their passion for teaching at Western. Royal Society of Canada honours three Western scholars. Dr. Richard Kim, professors Emma Duerden and Gordon Osinski recognized as leaders helping to …
Building better batteries key to Western’s role in growing electric ...
WEB4 days ago · A colossal change, both literally and figuratively, is on the horizon for southwestern Ontario’s economic landscape, and Western is set to play a pivotal role. Volkswagen, the world’s largest automaker, is preparing to build a massive, $20-billion electric vehicle (EV) battery cell gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ont., just 30 kms from campus.
Western’s notable, quotable year in review - Western News
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Each December, Western News hearkens back to the year-that-was through the people and events that made their mark on Western’s history in the previous 12 months. But 2021 was a decidedly different year and its sweeping themes, more than specific events, will make it memorable. Below, we’ve gathered some of the image fragments and ...
Prioritizing student safety on and off campus - Western News
WEBSep 23, 2021 · For serious incidents off campus, Western’s complaint-driven Code of Student Conduct can be applied. Sanctioned Homecoming events this weekend are almost exclusively online, to respect the provincial rules around public gatherings. “Unsanctioned parties are inherently unsafe spaces, where real harm happens,” said Shepard.
A bold future together - Western News
WEBJun 23, 2021 · Western’s new strategic plan was approved by the Board of Governors on June 17, 2021. Following months of consultation, Western has released its new strategic plan, Towards Western at 150. President Alan Shepard sat down with Western News to discuss the plan and what it means for the university. In …
New program fast-tracks pathway to nursing degree
WEBJan 14, 2022 · The new pathway is timely, with the pandemic having exacerbated Ontario’s nursing shortage, Smye said. “We are in a shortage crisis and I think this is one of the worst we’ve seen in a long time. We need nurses – all nurses – but in particular we’re concerned with the shortage of RNs,” she said. “Given the shortage and given ...
Western delaying start of winter term, shifting to virtual classes
WEBDec 17, 2021 · By Western Communications, Western is delaying the start of the winter term and moving classes online as the university continues to take safety precautions in light of increasing concerns around COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. Following consultations with health experts and campus leaders, and with the approval of Western’s Senate, Western ...
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WEBSep 3, 2024. Three Western scholars are being recognized for their outstanding achievements and leadership by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Dr. Richard Kim and professor Gordon Osinski are being inducted as RSC Fellows, and professor Emma Duerden is being induc ….
Western, Brescia begin plans to integrate
WEBSep 21, 2023 · Western University and Brescia University College have begun a process that will see Brescia fully integrate with Western as of May 2024, at which point it will wind down operations as an affiliated university college.. The move was initiated by Brescia’s president, Lauretta Frederking, with endorsement from Brescia’s Board of Trustees, who saw an opportunity to extend Brescia’s legacy ...
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