April 2, 2026
NASA's Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft (Photo source: Sam Lott/NASA)
Earth sciences professor Gordon Osinski helped train astronauts for NASA’s Artemis II mission, which launched this week, sending humans to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Also covered by: CBC London Morning
Powwow dancer, Colin Cameron, performing the prairie chicken dance at the annual powwow on March 29 (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
The annual powwow organized by the Indigenous Students’ Association is celebrating its 20th anniversary, drawing hundreds to the Mustang Lounge for dancing, singing, drumming and cultural connection.
Health sciences professor and lead investigator on the ALLEars project Susan Scollie (Photo source: Iulia Costache/Faculty of Health Sciences)
An innovative audiology project, ALLEars, uses artificial intelligence and 3D printing to help create custom earmolds for children who use hearing aids, predicting ear growth and improving access to care.
Also covered by: The Globe and Mail
Laura Misener (Photo source: Western Communications)
School of Kinesiology director and professor Laura Misener breaks down recommendations from the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s final report, which calls for coordinated national action, stronger oversight and sustained funding to drive meaningful, systemic change.
Also covered by: CBC Sports
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Sheri Osden Nault (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Sheri Osden Nault: How to build community through art.
Coming Up
April 6 and 8 (6:30 to 7 a.m.)
Virtual: Rise and shine yoga
Build a simple self-care routine and boost your energy before the workday. This 30-minute Living Well @ Western class is available virtually so you can participate from home or on campus. Register today.
April 8 (2 to 3 p.m.)
WTS technology training: Microsoft Teams
New to Microsoft Teams? Learn how to create and manage teams, share files, communicate and customize settings to support your workflow. Registration required.
April 10 (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
Campus Clean & Green
Join the Sustainability Office for a hands-on campus clean-up during Earth Month. Drop by the tent near the top of UC Hill for as little as 20 minutes and help care for shared green spaces. Supplies provided. Register online.
April 20 (5:45 to 7:30 p.m.)
In conversation with Peter Howitt
Hear from Nobel laureate and past Western professor Peter Howitt, MA'69 (Economics), in a fireside chat exploring how innovation drives economic growth. Schmeichel Building, Grand Hall. Register online.
Working at Western
University College (Photo source: Western Communications)
Community Garden plots
Interested in growing your own food and connecting with the campus community? Sign up April 7 for a Community Garden plot.
Updated Co-Curricular Record now available
Faculty and staff can validate positions through the newly updated Western Co-Curricular Record (WCCR), now aligned with the Conference Board of Canada’s employability skills. Support student participation in experiential learning by adding activities and approving submissions by May 31.
Changes to Alert WesternU – effective April 10
Western is making it faster and easier for you to learn about emergency situations on campus with changes to Alert WesternU. While alerts will continue to be sent to your Western email, you’ll need to download the new Alertable app to keep receiving mobile app notifications. This update will help ensure you get timely information during emergencies.
Photo of the Week
Members of the Mustangs Women’s Rowing team became world record holders after completing a one-million-metre “Row to Grow” challenge from March 26 to 29. Athletes rotated through shifts to achieve nearly 75 continuous hours of rowing and raised funds for charities close to their hearts. (Back row, L to R) Nadia Junyk, Liv Calbeck, Kira Mels-Williams, Kya Mason-Wetherill, Dani Hart and Ella Gemin; (front row, L to R) Elaine Liding, Sydney McArthur, Caitlin Shouldice and Arwyn Gouadec. (Photo source: Western Mustangs)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Cristián Bravo (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
CBC’s Weekend Business Panel
Ontario schools suing social platforms over allegations that the apps are designed for compulsive use
Statistical and actuarial sciences professor Cristián Bravo discusses how a landmark U.S. social media addiction trial might impact social platforms and streaming services in Canada.
The Globe and Mail
Why you need an emergency fund more than ever
A report from Western’s Financial Wellness Lab found more than 60 per cent of working-age Canadians couldn’t cover a $1,000 emergency without going into debt.
CBC The Current
Screen use in classrooms
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Michelle Ponti discusses screen use in classrooms and what we know about the impact of extended screen time on developing brains.
