June 28, 2024
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From suspense and swipe culture to significant figures in Canadian history, Western News suggests these summer reads written by faculty and alumni for the beach, backyard or your bedside table.
(From left) Darr Sands, Sara Mai Chitty, Tammy Johnson, Candace Brunette-Debassige, Jennifer Komorowski and Cindy Smithers Graeme are part of the award-winning Sharing our Gifts team (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
In just three years, "Maatookiiying gaa-miinigoowiziying" (also known as Sharing Our Gifts) has educated over 4,000 people, won the 2024 D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning and contributed to a rare triple win at the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education annual conference.
Dr. Jane Thornton (Submitted photo)
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor and Olympian Dr. Jane Thornton has been named the International Olympic Committee's medical and scientific director.
Covered by: The London Free Press
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Western News looks back on spring convocation, June 10 to 21. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the 21 ceremonies and events a success!
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Kalley Armstrong (Image source: Julide Cakiroglu/Western Communications)
Kalley Armstrong: How to encourage Indigenous youth through sport.
Coming Up
June 29 (8:30 to 11 p.m.)
Summer public night at the Observatory
Interested in learning more about the Canadarm on the space station? Expert Maxwell Welyhorsky will discuss Canada's contribution to the NASA-led Gateway and Artemis mission during the next Cronyn Observatory public night.
July 3 (2:45 to 3 p.m.)
Gentle mindful moments
Relax, recharge, refocus with weekly drop-in mindfulness practices live on Zoom with Emily Downes. Register online.
Working at Western
Staff and Leader Spring Learning Day attendees (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
On-demand video: Staff and Leader Spring Learning Day
Didn’t get a chance to attend the Staff and Leader Spring Learning Day? Enjoyed the day and want to re-live the experience? Videos of the two keynote presentations are available on-demand until July 24.
Emergency weather siren testing
Live testing of Western’s emergency weather siren will take place July 3 at 12 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, this is only a test. No action is required.
Canada Day holiday
Western is observing Canada Day on Monday, July 1.
Photo of the Week
Spotted! Staff and faculty celebrating our 2SLGBTQIA+ community during the Out at the Atrium event held on campus this week. Join Western in continuing the celebration during the London Pride Parade on July 21. (Photo source: Steve Anderson/Western Communications)
Western in the News
Hayley Thorpe (Photo source: Megan Morris/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry)
Toronto Star
Is coffee good or bad for you? It all depends on your DNA, Ontario researchers discover
Hayley Thorpe, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry postdoctoral fellow, discusses her new research showing the links between genetics and our penchant for coffee consumption.
Canadian Press
She's still busy at 105. What secrets and science are behind Canada's 'super agers'?
Health studies and computer science professor Angela Roberts studies the long, healthy lives of Canada’s "super agers,” and explains that these individuals, aged 80 and older, often have strong social connections and resilient personalities.
The Globe and Mail
Canada’s anti-greenwashing rules are good business. Critics exaggerate the dangers
Bill C-59 introduces new anti-greenwashing rules in Canada. Ivey professor Wren Montgomery discusses the positive implications of the bill in this opinion article.
