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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 …
WEB12 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 ...
Western to require proof of vaccination for campus community
WEBAug 11, 2021 · Western University and affiliated colleges Brescia, Huron and King’s are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students, staff and faculty, as part of a new policy to further protect the campus community. The university made the move after careful consultation with public health partners and faculty experts in medicine, law and ethics.
"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 ...
Western launches new LMS to power its core learning platform OWL
WEBMay 31, 2023 · The new LMS replaces Sakai, the platform which has powered OWL at Western for over a decade. Western uses OWL to manage and deliver undergraduate, graduate, continuing studies and human resources courses for the entire Western community. The development follows a year-long search for a new LMS. The move to remote learning during the COVID-19 ...
Western moves up in QS World University Rankings
WEBJun 9, 2021 · The 2022 Quacquarelli Symonds Limited (QS) Rankings, released June 8, place Western at 170 th worldwide – advancing by 33 spots from its previous position among more than 1,300 universities from 90 countries. At home, the university placed 8 th in Canada and 4 th in Ontario. “We are delighted to be in the top 200 of a …
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 ...
Plans for a safe return to residence - Western News
WEBSep 2, 2021 · Western is preparing to welcome 5,300 first-year students to nine campus residences over four days – Sept. 3 to 6. Helping the university fulfill its guarantee of residence space to all first-year students who want it, Lambton Hall, an upper-year student apartment, was converted into a suite-style residence for first-year students earlier ...