September 2, 2005 Source: University of Western Ontario:
http://communications.uwo.ca/media_newsroom/story.html?listing_id=19721&PHPSESSID=03da0bad1a58bdf45bc5e12fd0dc7c66 Canada's Largest Orientation Week Begins London, ON. - About 32,000 students, including 6,000 first-year students have started to descend upon the campus of The University of Western Ontario as the new academic year begins. Please see below for events and issues that may be OF INTEREST. Largest Orientation of all Canadian Universities...
Coordinated by Western's University Student Council (USC) and its 850 Orientation Leaders, Orientation Week at Western is the largest of all Canadian universities. It runs from September 4 to 10 and promises to introduce new students to the physical, social, cultural and academic environments at Western during an action packed week. Highlights include fundraising for Shinerama and Terry Fox, seminars on how to write multiple choice exams, and a Sam Roberts concert on University Hill. For a full schedule of events go to www.usc.uwo.ca/oweek or contact Laura Burke, USC Orientation Coordinator, at (519) 661-3574. Move-in Days...
Students will say goodbye to parents and families when more than 4,000 of them move into Western's nine campus residences on Sunday, September 4 and Monday, September 5, beginning at 8 a.m. each day. For more information, please contact Susan Grindrod, Associate Vice-President, Housing & Ancillary Services, at (519) 661-3549 (office) or (519) 630-5585 (cell). Information on Western's residences can be found at www.uwo.ca/hfs/housing/residence/. "Get it on"...
As first year students learn to manage their new found independence they're being urged to make good choices. With sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on the rise, especially among young adults, they're being urged to "Get it on..." Bonnie Lynn Wright, Associate Professor at Western's School of Nursing, and Manager of Sexual Health at the Middlesex London Health Unit says "Get it on" is a new campaign that encourages those who are sexually active to wear a condom. It's also the message that is being delivered in 10,000 frosh kits in London to promote safe sex. Wright can be reached at (519) 663-5317, ext. 2210 (office); (519) 657-5202 (home); or (519) 670-4969 (weekend). Battling the Bulge...
Students gain on average five pounds during their first term at university according to Jennifer Irwin, Assistant Professor in Western's Bachelor of Health Sciences Program. She says the weight gain is avoidable. For tips on how to avoid the coined "freshman 15," contact Irwin at (519) 661-2111 ext. 88367 or jenirwin@uwo.ca on September 2 and 6. - 30 - Media contact: Ruta Pocius, Communications & Public Affairs, Communications and Public Affairs, The University of Western Ontario, (519) 661-2111 ext. 85468 (office) or
(519) 495-7717 (cell). Media Newsroom is updated daily by the Media Relations staff at the Department of Communications and Public Affairs.
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