September 22, 2023
Ursuline Hall, Brescia University College (Photo source: Brescia Communications)
Western and Brescia have begun a process that will see Brescia fully integrate with Western as of May 2024, creating new pathways and helping more students access and prepare for a university education.
(Left) Professor Lesley Gittings and student opportunities coordinator with the Indigenous Student Centre Ashley Kewayosh Samuel (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Riverfest, a celebration of the Deshkan Ziibi (Thames River) and what it represents for the communities that live in London, Ont., is back for its second year with a focus on water justice.
Western nursing graduates from the class of 1973 (Photo source: Mary. T Reid)
Friends for 50 years, Fran Coward and a group of tight-knit nursing grads are gathering for their 50th anniversary this Homecoming weekend.
(From left) Terry Sheehan, parliamentary secretary to the minister of labour; Nicole Neil, Faculty of Education associate dean of research; Seamus O'Regan Jr., federal minister of labour; Barb MacQuarrie, community director for CREVAWC; and Adriana Berlingieri, research partner with CREVAWC (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
A Western-led project that sets out to create safer workplaces for employees working in the air transportation, railway, telecommunication and communication sectors is receiving nearly $2 million in funding through the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund.
(Left) Dr. Hugh Allen and Omar Nawara (Photo source: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
It has been 75 years since Dr. Hugh Allen graduated from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. The internationally recognized surgeon recently sat down with medical student Omar Nawara to discuss his early memories in medicine, career highlights and advice for students.
Students gain insider experience at TIFF
(From left) Students in the Film Critics Lab Farah Shohib, Jouzian Wahhab, Samantha Cox, Eduard Sviridenko and Santasil Mallik (Photo source: Nataleah Hunter-Young/Faculty of Media and Information Studies)
FIMS professor and TIFF international programmer Nataleah Hunter-Young is leading a Film Festival Critics Lab to introduce students to the film industry. This year, students attended TIFF to watch and review movies from all over the world.
Working at Western
Western Alumni Stadium and Huron Flats parking lot (Photo source: Western Communications)
Campus roadway closures during Homecoming
To help with pedestrian safety as our community celebrates Homecoming, University Drive Bridge and some campus roadways will be closed to vehicle traffic Saturday, Sept. 23 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. London Transit routes will be detoured. Expect delays.
Supports for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community
There is no space for hate at Western. Some members of our community may be feeling particularly vulnerable following the anti-trans and anti-2SLGBTQIA+ protest and demonstrations that took place across our country earlier this week. Western continues to prioritize the well-being and safety of our students and employees. If you need support, please reach out by calling LifeWorks (1-855-597-2105) or visiting the Human Resources website.
EDI certificate programs
Become a champion for equity and inclusion at Western. Complete the Anti-Racism Foundations Certificate and Anti-Oppression Certificate programs offered by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Photo of the Week
Western's 15-member Power Plant team was presented with a Safety Award from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) during its annual public meeting. The team manages Western's power plant that supports buildings across campus and were recognized for maintaining a record of zero-lost-time incidents for 20 years and for their "working alone" program, which leverages technology and automation to improve safety for lone workers. (Photo source: TSSA)
Coming Up
JW at Homecoming 2022 (Photo source: Frank Neufeld/Western Communications)
September 22-24
Homecoming
Watch the Western Mustangs vs. Ottawa Gee-Gees football game, connect with classmates, attend an event from your faculty and more.
September 25 to October 5
Observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (various events)
Sept. 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Beginning Sept. 25, several special activities and events will be held across campus, including a flag raising ceremony at Concrete Beach led by Western’s Indigenous Student Association, a reconciliACTION discussion panel at the Wampum Learning Lodge, and a screening of The Nature of Healing, followed by a Q&A session with filmmaker Faith Howe and three survivors of the Mohawk Institute. Visit Indigenous Initiatives for a listing of events.
September 27 (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Get started with Gradescope
This virtual session will introduce you to Gradescope and how you can use this tool to deliver and grade paper-based and online assignments, providing you valuable insights into your students’ learning.
September 28 (3 to 4 p.m.)
Balakrishnan Distinguished Lecture in Population Dynamics and Inequality
Shelley Clark, a professor of sociology at McGill, will discuss how family structures, union formation and fertility in rural and urban areas in Canada and the U.S. have changed over the last 30 years. Weldon Library Community Room.
October to November (12 to 1:30 p.m. weekly sessions)
Intellectual Property Strategy Boot Camp
Unlock the potential of Intellectual Property (IP) through the free third annual IP Strategy Boot Camp program. Delve into IP protection and commercialization in six virtual sessions and learn how to develop an IP strategy for your projects. Secure your spot before Oct. 6.
Western in the News
Dr. Naveen Poonai (Photo source: Dr. Naveen Poonai)
The Toronto Star
Pandemic saw huge rise in younger adolescents, particularly girls, visiting hospital for mental health crises
New research from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and Lawson Health Research Institute, led by Dr. Naveen Poonai, found an increase in the number of Canadian adolescents who needed hospital treatment for self-harm or suicidal thoughts during the pandemic.
The Globe and Mail
Researchers have created a camera system to track the ever-increasing satellites lighting up our night skies
Physics and Astronomy professor Peter Brown is working in collaboration with Canada’s Department of National Defence to track the satellites orbiting in space and the potential hazards they may pose.
CBC Ontario Today
How hard is it to fix your stuff?
FIMS professor Alissa Centivany discusses the right-to-repair movement and implications of potential amendments to the copyright act to make it easier for consumers to fix their products.
The London Free Press
Refocused climate course at Western University stresses value of action
The Climate Change Action Course blends climate science with Indigenous knowledge to help empower students to take action against climate change. Sara Mai Chitty, curriculum and pedagogy adviser with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, stresses the importance of students understanding their relationship with the land.
Commentary
Mother Teresa at the Nobel Prize ceremony with chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Prize Committee, John Sanness, 1979 (Photo source: Laurent Maous/Gamma Liaison)
In this article republished from The Conversation, history professor Francine McKenzie discusses the sometimes-political annals of the Nobel Peace Prize and what they tell us about the many forms of peace.
