Amit Chakma
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Former Western University president to take on new role in AustraliaAmit Chakma will be taking over as the next vice-chancellor of the University of Western Australia starting in July 2020.EducationDec 10, 2019
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Students at Western University welcome new academic year, new presidentIowa-born Alan Shepard is Western University's 11th presidentCanadaSep 3, 2019
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Convocation speaker’s controversial comments prompt apology from Western UniversityThis is the second time in less than a year that the university has apologized for comments made in an honouree's speech.CanadaJun 18, 2019
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Outgoing president Amit Chakma tops Sunshine List for Western UniversityPresident and vice-chancellor Amit Chakma made $484,000 last year — one of three employees at the university to make more than $400,000.CanadaMar 28, 2019
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Alan Shepard named as Western University’s next presidentShepard takes over the post from Amit Chakma when his second term ends in June.EducationNov 29, 2018
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New Western university engineering building named in honour of outgoing presidentWestern university's 22nd chancellor Jack Cowin donated $5-million dollars to name the facility after his colleague and long time friend.CanadaOct 12, 2018
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Proposed pay increase for Western execs blasted at Queen’s ParkWestern University is proposing pay raises that would result in over $400,000 in increased wages between give senior executives whose current compensation totals $1.7 million.EducationMay 3, 2018
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Outgoing Western University president passed over for top job at University of MaineWestern University's outgoing president was in the running to the American school's next president, but earlier this month officials announced Joan Ferrini-Mundy was selected from the pool of candidates instead.EducationApr 25, 2018
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Western president on the short-list to lead University of MaineWestern president Amit Chakma is in the running to become the next president of the University of Maine.EducationFeb 16, 2018
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No third term for Western president Amit ChakmaChakma's second term ends on June 30, 2019. He has served as the university's 10th president since 2009.CanadaNov 23, 2017
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