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Western professor appointed to Order of Canada

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Faculty of Education professor Peter Jaffe, who holds cross appointments in the departments of Psychiatry and Psychology, has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada. [ read more ]

In Memoriam - Dr. Frank Rutledge

Thursday, July 2, 2009

The flag will be at half-mast on Friday (July 3) in memory of Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Frank Rutledge. [ read more ]

HIV/AIDS vaccine reaches milestone

Thursday, July 2, 2009

An HIV/AIDS vaccine developed by University of Western Ontario professor Chil-Yong Kang has reached "an important milestone" as it pushes towards the first phase of human trials. [ read more ]

Dash for Diabetes supports Robarts

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Dash for Diabetes, an annual walk/run to raising funds to support diabetes research at Robarts Research Institute, is scheduled or Saturday (July 4) in Goderich. [ read more ]

Connell appointed Acting Vice-President External

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Helen Connell, Associate Vice-President, Communications and Public Affairs, has been appointed Acting Vice-President, External, at The University of Western Ontario. [ read more ]

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