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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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WEB3 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 …
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 ...
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 ...
"A sense of belonging”: 38,000 students set to return for the new ...
WEBSep 1, 2022 · Highlights from this year’s OWeek program include the o pening ceremonies concert on Sept. 5 featuring dance/electronic duo (and alumni) Loud Luxury; the One Love rally on Sept. 7, a powerful celebration of diversity and inclusion and a staple of OWeek for more than a decade; Global Village on Sept. 9, a multi-cultural event to celebrate and highlight various cultural groups within the ...
Safety first: Western mandates vaccinations for students in residence
WEBMay 27, 2021 · The university and its affiliated university colleges (Brescia, Huron and King’s) will require students living in residence to have received their first dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine within one week following their move-in date, or no later than Monday, September 13, 2021. They are also required to …
President Alan Shepard appointed to second term - Western News
WEBDec 5, 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 the future.
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 strengthens COVID-19 vaccine policy - Western News
WEBAug 25, 2021 · Western and its affiliated university colleges, Brescia, Huron and King’s are strengthening their COVID-19 vaccination policy by eliminating the option for regular testing except under rare exemptions. This update to the policy, to be released later this week, follows a recent Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health (COMOH) letter ...
Western announces phased approach to return-to-class
WEBJan 14, 2022 · By Western Communications, Western is adopting a phased approach to the return to in-person learning, a precautionary move to ensure the health and safety of the campus community. Beginning Jan. 31, all second-, third- and fourth-year undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as second-entry professional programs, will …