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A revolution in education
Paperless textbooks and virtual classrooms — the digital era of education is in full swing and it’s stirring a revolution in how students learn. “The reality is we live in a wonderful time,” says cultural anthropologist Michael Wesch. “There are at least three billion people connecting and collaborating in the air all around us, and…
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Engineers use art auction to support international development
Alex Hockin knew something about international development before going on a volunteer trip to Malawi two summers ago. But the Western University engineering student’s knowledge was mainly academic and abstract. What she got in the southeast African country was first-hand experience of third-world problems, and it changed her. “You hear a lot about different theories…
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A Day in the Life of Western
Is there such a thing as a typical day at Western? Earlier this month, Western print journalism students spent a day on campus interviewing students, staff and faculty to bring you a behind-the scenes look at what goes on over a 24-hour period here at Western. Click on the Day in the Life button to…
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Thursday night fights, Japanese style
For many Western students, Thursday night is a time to watch TV or start looking ahead to weekend plans. But for members of the Western Kendo Club, Thursday night is for sparring practice. At 7 p.m. the recreational centre’s Orange Gym is home to the centuries old Japanese martial art. As the fighters approach the…