October 28, 2022
Middlesex College (Photo source: Western Communications)
For the second time this year, Western has ranked in the top tier of universities around the world for sustainability. Released Oct. 26, the first edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability ranked Western 17th out of 700 universities from around the world for social and environmental impact.
(Left to right) Bruce Gillespie, Adam Kidd, Bailey Thompson and Parth Vachharajani, global winners for their research paper in engineering. (Submitted photo)
With topics ranging from cancer to high-speed transportation, research papers by seven undergraduate students were named best in the world from more than 2,800 submissions in the Global Undergraduate Awards.
London, Ont. (Photo source: Ken Lund/Wikimedia Commons)
Led by nursing professor Abe Oudshoorn and in collaboration with an Indigenous youth council and Youth Opportunities Unlimited, the EQUIP Housing Research Project will bring critical supports to Indigenous youth transitioning from homelessness.
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A new pan-Canadian collaboration including Western researchers will measure aerosols, water vapour and clouds, and how they interact to impact Earth’s weather and climate as part of NASA’s Atmosphere Observing System mission.
(Left to right) Jaky Kueper, Brianne Bruijns, Chloe Lau (Submitted photos)
Recent PhD graduates Brianne Bruijns, Jaky Kueper and Chloe Lau are among the 2022 recipients of the Governor General’s Gold Medal given for academic excellence at the graduate level. Since 1873, the awards have recognized outstanding students across Canada.
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A new study led by Schulich School of Medicine, ICES Ontario and Lawson Health Research Institute finds continued use of virtual healthcare significantly reduces carbon emissions and travel expenses, especially for patients in remote areas.
Working at Western
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Building inclusivity through anti-racism
A new e-learning introductory module called Building Inclusivity Through Anti-Racism is being offered by the Office of EDI. The required, self-directed module takes 30 to 45 minutes and counts toward a certificate in Anti-Racism Foundations. Please complete the module by March 1.
Sustainability Pulse survey
Take part in the annual Sustainability Pulse survey and help determine Western’s sustainability initiatives. The survey is open until Nov. 25 and is approximately 10 minutes long. Respondents will have the opportunity to be entered in a draw
for one of three $100 gift cards to The Book Store.
Take Care Western – flu clinics
Cold and flu season is upon us. Beginning Nov. 1, the campus flu immunization clinic is open to faculty, staff and students at the vaccination and testing centre in Thames Hall, Rm. 3189. No appointment necessary.
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Photo of the Week
The Allan & Betty Taylor Library, which serves the Faculties of Engineering, Science, Health Sciences and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Allan Taylor was Western's chancellor from 1976 to 1980. (Photo source: @KarasLab on Twitter)
Coming Up
Student Olivia Waugh organizes materials prior to the opening of the Artist Material Fund. (Photo source: Jennifer Martin)
October 27 to November 20 (5 to 7 p.m.)
Artist Material Fund
Students in museum and curatorial studies are working with artist and curator Suzanne Carte to divert materials from museums and galleries across southwestern Ontario away from landfills. Items such as plinths, lighting, paint, crates and furniture are available free of charge. Located at the artLAB Gallery, John Labatt Visual Arts Centre.
November 1 (7 to 9 p.m.)
Cronyn Observatory - Public Night
View the skies through the Cronyn Observatory telescopes and pose questions to astronomers. Objects viewed vary with the season, but may include the Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, binary stars, star clusters, planetary nebula, or galaxies. Admission is free.
November 10 (6 p.m. reception, 7:20 p.m. program begins)
50th anniversary of the writer-in-residence program
Join Ivan Coyote, Alice Munro Chair in Creativity; Matthew Dawkins, student writer-in-residence; and January Rogers, writer-in-residence, at Museum London for an evening of stories, recollections and performances. Hosted by the department of English and writing studies. Space is limited. RSVP to attend.
November 25 (2 to 5
p.m.)
Lecture: Children bereaved by domestic homicide
John Devaney, University of Edinburgh, will speak on the implications for home, relationships and identity when a child is bereaved by domestic homicide. Presented by the Peter Jaffe Lectures on Ending Domestic Violence. Livestream and in-person options available.
Western in the News
Joseph Lyons (Submitted photo)
TVO The Agenda
Why are acclamations on the rise in Ontario?
More and more municipal elections in Ontario are going uncontested. Political science professor Joseph Lyons helps explain some of the factors that may be at play.
The Globe and Mail
Olivia Lutfallah’s TikTok videos are helping destigmatize ADHD, one post at a time
Western student Olivia Lutfallah has garnered over 250,000 followers on TikTok by helping to destigmatize ADHD. She says her hope is to have a platform where people who are different can feel safe.
Newsweek
Two sungrazer comets being devoured by the sun captured by NASA probe
Physics and astronomy professor Paul Weigert comments on the rare footage of two comets plunging into the surface of the sun taken by a NASA probe on Oct. 22.
The Toronto Star
Ontario big city mayors set to test out strong mayor powers within a year
Now that mayoral seats have been decided in Ontario’s biggest cities, King’s professor Andrea Lawlor says Toronto and Ottawa could serve as a blueprint for the use of new ‘strong mayor’ powers for other cities like Mississauga, Brampton and Hamilton.
Commentary
Team Canada women's hockey, 2014 Olympic gold medalists (Photo source: Wikimedia Commons)
It is imperative that both women’s and para ice hockey be equally valued by new board members, sponsors and all key stakeholders, says kinesiology director and professor Laura Misener and PhD candidate Erin Pearson.
