January
University of Windsor President Alan Wildeman to step down effective June 2018
January 30, 2017
Alan Wildeman announced late last week that he will be stepping down from his position as President and Vice Chancellor at the University of Windsor. During his tenure, Wildeman has been a strong supporter of the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry -Windsor Campus.
Announcement: Dr. David Holdsworth re-appointed as the Dr. Sandy Kirkley Chair in Musculoskeletal Research
January 28, 2017
Dr. David Holdsworth has been re-appointed as the Dr. Sandy Kirkley Chair in Musculoskeletal Research, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry effective July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021.
Medical student chases her international dreams at Universiade
January 27, 2017
First-year medical student Kyla Vanderzwet will be trading in her backpack and textbooks for ski goggles and poles this week as she represents Canada in Nordic Skiing at the Winter Universiade in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Universiade is a multi-sport event that brings together thousands of University athletes from around the globe.
Applications open for the 2017 Global MINDS @ Western Summer Institute
January 20, 2017
Travel to Machakos Town, Kenya from May 21 to June 3, 2017 with Global MINDS @ Western this summer! In its first year of operation, the Summer Institute will focus on finding new and disruptive solutions to mental health challenges in East Africa.
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs introduces Dean’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (DUROP)
January 17, 2017
A new undergraduate research training program called the Dean’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (DUROP) will be launched in summer 2017. The deadline for interested supervisors to submit a project description is Thursday, January 26, 2017.
Announcement: Dr. Jeffrey Reiss appointed Interim Chair/Chief, Department of Psychiatry
January 11, 2017
Dr. Jeffrey Reiss has been appointed Interim Chair/Chief, Department of Psychiatry in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and its teaching hospitals effective January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
Ting-Yim Lee awarded the Meritorious Service Cross by the Governor General of Canada
January 10, 2017
The Meritorious Service Decorations recognize Canadians for exceptional deeds that bring honour to the country. Lee pioneered the development of CT Perfusion technology, which has transformed the way stroke is assessed and treated around the globe.
