April 1, 2022
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As the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues, Western has announced new direct financial support for students and scholars facing disruption and displacement due to conflict or war in their home countries.
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In a special graduation ceremony today, Indigenous students will receive stoles with embroidery specific to Western and to Indigenous Services, with its representation of a strong tree atop a turtle underlined by a purple wampum belt.
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Ten faculty, staff and students were feted this week as Green Award recipients and WISE (Western Ideas for Sustainability and the Environment) competition winners.
Shadi McIsaac, BA'08, Denis Nagasaki, HBA'11, Sarah Landstreet, MBA'13 (Photo collage by Western Communications)
Three alumni – Shadi McIsaac, BA'08, Denis Nagasaki, HBA'11, Sarah Landstreet, MBA'13 – are among the innovative leaders named in the Globe and Mail’s 2022 Report on Business Changemakers list.
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Youth are one of the most sedentary groups in society, yet little study has been done on physical activity in adolescent classrooms according to new research co-led by education professor Barbara Fenesi.
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In a new survey developed with the support of Western researchers, nearly 72 per cent of workers have experienced some form of harassment in the workplace.
Working at Western
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Western Continuing Studies
Refresh your skillset this spring with professional development courses. No matter where you are in your career, you can improve your existing knowledge or branch out into a new subject area.
Supporting disclosures of gender-based and sexual violence
Employees who have not yet completed the new required gender-based and sexual violence training module are reminded to do so no later than April 30, 2022. Learn how you can support a survivor of gender-based and sexual violence should you receive a disclosure from a student or colleague.
Student questionnaires on courses and teaching
One of the most effective ways to support a high response rate for SQCTs is instructor encouragement. Western has created a list of strategies from which instructors might draw to encourage students to complete the SQCTs.
Photo of the Week
The iron ring was back on campus as part of a photo opportunity for engineering graduates who took part in the 62nd iron ring ceremony. (Photo source: Western Communications)
Coming Up
Tuesday, April 5 (12:10 p.m.)
Mobility for mentality
Join a 40-minute online class that combines methods of stretching and movement patterns to increase flexibility, stability, core strength and improve pain management.
Wednesday, April 6 (11 a.m.)
Katherine McKitterick: Black Studies Is...
Katherine McKittrick, Queens University professor, will offer her vision for the future of Black studies in Canada and beyond, in a webinar presented by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the department of gender, sexuality, and women's studies, as well as the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Wednesday, April 6 (11 a.m.)
Western Teaching Technologies Showcase
Are you aware of Western's free, digital teaching tools? Join representatives from WTS and Western Libraries on Zoom as they introduce four innovative teaching technologies to help engage students.
Friday, April 8 (6 p.m.)
Songs for Ukraine concert
Listen to the voices of students in James Westman’s studio, and friends, as they perform Ukrainian art songs in support of the Ukrainian people and those affected by the war. The event will begin with the Ukrainian anthem and end with choir piece "Prayer for Ukraine".
Western in the News
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CTV National News
Indigenous artifacts in Vatican collection 'need to come home,' advocates say
History and Indigenous studies professor Cody Groat says there are still many unknowns about the Indigenous cultural items that are part of the Vatican’s collection.
The Globe and Mail
Homelessness is most visceral in our local communities. But it demands an ambitious national perspective
When addressing homelessness, nursing professor Cheryl Forchuk writes that local action is still needed to implement programs in a way that is logical and sensitive to the community, but bigger, bolder action is also required on a national scale.
The Toronto Star
Online-only mortgage services often seem to have better rates — but can you trust them like you can trust a bank?
DAN management professor Diana Mok explains online mortgage services don’t impact the fundamental way mortgages are underwritten. It’s just the front end that’s different.
CBC London
'Doctors just keep working': 2 London, Ont., physicians battle burnout
The Peers for Peers Program developed at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is helping to address burnout and encourages doctors to seek the help they need.
Commentary
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To reduce the growing problem of food waste disposal, Engineering research associate Salvador Escobedo Salas is developing new technologies that use food waste to generate clean energy.
