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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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WEBSep 19, 2024 · Western Research Excellence Awards recognize leading scholars. Western researchers improve strawberry cultivation with machine learning. AI and computer vision achieves near-perfect accuracy in detecting ripeness, disease. Western announces James and Eva Good Chair in English Literature. New $1.5 M gift funds post to attract top talent ...
Western opens Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for …
WEB2 hours ago · The Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is officially open for business, welcoming all aspiring innovators from across Western’s campus, providing the resources to turn ideas into action and challenges into opportunities. The new state-of-the-art facility is named in recognition of a $10-million gift from Western ...
Schulich researchers tackle antibiotic resistance - Western News
WEB12 hours ago · Schulich master's student and antibiotic resistance researcher Alex Sheikh says there's always "more to uncover because bacteria are always adapting." (Pietro Jeng/Pexels) It’s a tug of war – a constantly evolving battle between antibiotics and the bacteria they are designed to kill. And experts say bacteria are winning.
"A sense of belonging”: 38,000 students set to return for the new ...
WEBSeptember 01, 2022. Explore All News. There’s excitement in the air as Western prepares to welcome more than 38,000 students back to main campus and the Forest City for the 2022-23 academic year. “The start of a new school year is such a special time,” said President Alan Shepard. “You can feel the enthusiasm on campus, the sense of ...
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.
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 ...
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 …
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 ...
President Alan Shepard appointed to second term - Western News
WEBDecember 05, 2022. Professor Alan Shepard has been appointed to a second term as president of Western University – a unanimous decision by the University’s Board of Governors. Shepard will lead the University until June 30, 2029. Board of Governors Chair Keith Gibbons said Shepard’s reappointment positions Western exceptionally well for ...
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