October, 2011

Charles W. Gowdey Lecture and Research Day

Monday, October 31, 2011

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 - The Charles W. Gowdey Distinguished Lecture Series features scientists from Canada and abroad who have made distinguished contributions to research in pharmacology and toxicology. … (Read More)

Don't miss your moment to shine: Hayden

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Frank Hayden spoke to graduates from the faculties of Health Sciences, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies at Western's 298th Convocation. … (Read More)

United Way Blitz - October 31st to November 3rd

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Get involved and show your support for the United Way. Here is a list of the events on tap during our United Way Blitz: Cupcake day for United Way, Coffee day for United Way, Pizza Day for United Way and United Way Stair Climb! … (Read More)

Western thanks VP Research for contributions

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

A message from Western President Amit Chakma: It is with regret that I inform you that after many years of excellent service in this and other portfolios, Dr. Ted Hewitt has decided to step down … (Read More)

Western hosts international traumatic stress conference

Thursday, October 20, 2011

"Brain, Mind & Body: Trauma, Neurobiology and The Healing Relationship," is the second conference in a bi-annual series sponsored by the Harris-Woodman Chair in Psyche-Soma at Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. … (Read More)

PhD student Melanie Kok earns Pan Am silver medal

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Melanie Kok, a PhD Student in the Graduate Neuroscience Program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry rows to a Silver Medal at the Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. … (Read More)

Ivey centre awarded $240,000 to train life scientists

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

As part of Genome Canada's Entrepreneurship Education in Genomics competition, the Ivey International Centre for Health Innovation at The University of Western Ontario has been awarded $240,000 to run a business-training course for life scientists. … (Read More)

18th Annual Murray Barr Lecture

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Dr. Brigid Hogan of Duke University Medical Centre is the featured speaker for the 18th Annual Murray Barr Lecture presented by The Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology on Thursday, October 27, at 9:30 a.m. in University Hospital's Auditorium A. … (Read More)

Schulich's vision and strategic plan

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

This year Schulich undertook a strategic planning process which will lead the School in becoming a global leader in optimizing life-long health through innovations in research, education and active engagement with the community. … (Read More)

Western, PSAC reach tentative agreement

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

The University of Western Ontario and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), representing approximately 40 Post Doctoral Associates (PDAs) at the university, have reached a tentative agreement on terms of their employment conditions. … (Read More)