Faculty of Education - Story Index
Christy Bressette
Thursday July 3, 2008
On June 23, Christy Bressette successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, Understanding Success in Community First Nation Education Through Anishinabe Meno-Bimaadziwin Action Research. [more]
Convocation Celebration
Thursday June 23, 2008
June 13 was a great day of celebration for the Faculty of Education. Our B.Ed., M.A. and Ph.D. graduates attended their convocation in record numbers at Western’s Alumni Hall. [more]
Faculty welcomes Summer Scholar, Dr. Martin Mills
Thursday June 19, 2008
Dr. Martin Mills, Associate Professor, The University of Queensland, Australia is this year's Summer Scholar. [more]
Western helps lead two 'knowledge clusters'
Friday, June 13, 2008
The University of Western Ontario is taking leadership roles in two international research networks that recently received $4.2 million from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). [more]
Simms tells grads to 'play their part'
Friday, June 13, 2008
A powerful and inspiring speaker who does not shy away from tough issues, Glenda Simms told graduates Friday morning they must tackle head-on issues related to poverty, the environment and health. [more]
‘Greenies’ put spotlight on environment
April 17 2008
Sometimes Lois Armstrong wonders what the big deal is. [more]
Faculty of Education grads take on service learning
April 14, 2008
Starting today, April 14, this year’s graduating class from the Faculty of Education at The University of Western Ontario starts a week of service-learning in the community. [more]
Jessica Jean Campbell Coulson Research Award Winner Presents in New York City
April 8, 2008
Hila Balilty, winner of this research award in 2007, was selected to present a research paper at the American Educational Research Association conference in New York City last month. [more]
Education Research Day – Wednesday April 9, 2008
March 18, 2008
Mark your calendars and be at Great Hall on Wednesday, April 9, 3-5 pm for the Faculty of Education Research Day and wine and cheese reception... [more]
Why do high school boys dodge phys-ed?
March 31, 2008
As obesity and inactivity among youth becomes a growing concern for North American families, new research based at The University of Western Ontario is asking why some high school boys are reluctant to participate in Grade 9 health and physical education classes. [more]
Rwandan internship was a life-changing experience
October 27, 2007
Rwanda hosts a nation of people still capable of embracing the laughter, sorrow, and song that comes with living... [more]
AQ Course Winner!
February 8, 2008
Over the sound of a drum roll courtesy of her colleagues’ hands pounding on the cafeteria tables, Becky Bowman heard...[more]
Seussical Wins the Brickenden Award for Outstanding Production of a Musical in 2007!
January 29, 2008
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Faculty of Education’s 2007 production of “Seussical...[more]
Faculty of Education Musical Production – “Seussical” – nominated for Brickenden Awards
January 3, 2008
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Faculty of Education’s 2007 production of “Seussical.” They have been nominated for 4 Brickenden...[more]
Mentoring on the Move: Western Educators travel to Bruce-Grey District
November 30, 2007
November snowsqualls were no match for the warm welcome extended to Jennifer Hunter and Kathy Hibbert by the Bruce Grey...[more]
Education Faculty unveils ‘global citizen’ kit
By Paul Mayne, Western NewsNovember 1, 2007
With the initiative of creating global citizens, the Faculty of Education has created a kit to provide Grade 6 teachers with a cutting-edge...[more]
Rwandan internship was a life-changing experience
October 25, 2007
Rwanda hosts a nation of people still capable of embracing the laughter, sorrow, and song that comes with living. This is probably the most...[more]
New research finds way to improve your golf scores
October 23, 2007
Is it the swing that creates great golf scores? The stance? The power? The technology? According to research... [more]
Olive Young
October 22, 2007
Miss Young, as she was known by generations of her students, created a legacy for tomorrow for the Faculty of Education at Western.... [more]
London Teachers' Wall of Fame
October 10, 2007
Two of London finest teachers were honored on Friday October 5, 2007. Monique Mailloux and Shelley Kostecki were named this year's recipients of the Teachers' Wall of Fame...[more]
AQ Fall In-Service
September 8, 2007
On Saturday, September 8, 2007, the Continuing Teacher Education office held its fall session for AQ instructors. The session was well attended and included time to play... [more]
AQ Award of Excellence
September 8, 2007
Congratulations to UWO's Outstanding Continuing Teacher Educators, Polly Stringle (Visual Arts) and Linda McKee (School... [more]
International Radiology Conference
August 24, 2007
In the fall of 2006, shortly after a partnership was established between the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Schulich... [more]
New Dean at the Faculty of Education
August 1, 2007
In the summer of 2007, the new Dean of the Faculty of Education was welcomed to Western. Julia O'Sullivan has succeeded Allen Pearson... [more]
