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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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WEB6 days ago — 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 ...
"A sense of belonging”: 38,000 students set to return for the new ...
WEBSep 1, 2022 — 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 eagerness and anticipation students have ...
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 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 …
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 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 …
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 ...
New program fast-tracks pathway to nursing degree
WEBJan 14, 2022 — The new pathway is timely, with the pandemic having exacerbated Ontario’s nursing shortage, Smye said. “We are in a shortage crisis and I think this is one of the worst we’ve seen in a long time. We need nurses – all nurses – but in particular we’re concerned with the shortage of RNs,” she said. “Given the shortage and given ...
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