November, 2007

Getting to know you

Friday, November 30, 2007

Dean Carol Herbert discusses progress in the integration of Schulich and Robarts … (Read More)

Food for Thought -cookbooks now available

Thursday, November 29, 2007

"Cooking, like Medicine, is an art as well as a science," observes Carol Herbert, Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, in her Foreword to Food for Thought, a collection of recipes for students from Schulich Faculty and Staff. "What w … (Read More)

Campus Rec offers free use for December

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Are you already planning your New Year's resolutions to get in shape and shed a few pounds? Why wait until the New Year? Get a head start and take advantage of Campus Recreation's offer of free use of its facilities through the month of December. … (Read More)

Western, Belarus relationship turns 12

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

The University of Western Ontario celebrates its long-standing medical and dental exchange program with the country of Belarus on Wednesday, November 21 as the transatlantic collaboration enters it 12th year. … (Read More)

Schulich United Way campaign nearing 50%

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Schulich Medicine & Dentistry has raised $33,261 for the United Way so far! Our goal is $75,000. Thank you to all those who have already contributed. … (Read More)

UC Tower awash in blue

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Tonight, Western's trademark UC Tower will be one of over 200 landmarks that will light up in blue to mark the first United Nations-observed World Diabetes Day. … (Read More)

Western assisting staff and students following salmonella contamination

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

The University of Western Ontario is working closely with the Middlesex-London Health Unit and students and staff affected by the recent salmonella contamination on campus by providing assistance through health services and, in the case of students, … (Read More)

Robarts to honour heart disease expert

Monday, November 12, 2007

A British health expert estimated by BBC News to have saved "tens of thousands of lives" will be awarded the J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine Wednesday, November 14 at the 21st Annual Dinner for Robarts Research Institute being held at … (Read More)

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Please join us for a Remembrance Day Ceremony, presented by the Meds class of 2011, with a performance by VocalMeds, Monday, November 12, 11:10 a.m. in DS 1002. … (Read More)

Over a third of the way to our United Way goal

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

The United Way Campaign for Schulich Medicine & Dentistry has reached 36% of its goal. So far, we've raised $27,136. Our goal is to collect $75,000. … (Read More)

Infection and Immunity Research Forum

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is pleased to announce the Second Annual Infection and Immunity Research Forum. This event will be held on November 16, 2007 at University Hospital in Auditorium A. … (Read More)

London-led team to study cardiovascular complications of diabetes

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Cardiovascular complications (CVCs) account for more than 70% of deaths in people with diabetes, but what role could exercise play in reducing that risk? The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced funding totaling nearly $1.9 mi … (Read More)