April 12, 2024
(From left) Carolyn McLeod, Frank Beier and Michelle Mottola (Image source: Rob Potter/Western Communications)
Three renowned faculty members have been named Distinguished University Professors in recognition of their leadership, research excellence and community service.
Karen Bertrand (Submitted photo)
Karen Bertrand has been appointed vice-president (university advancement) effective Aug. 1. She'll lead the team dedicated to engaging alumni and donors, raising funds to support students and priority areas of excellence.
Members of the 2023-24 Western Student Emergency Response Team (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Robert Garland initiated Western’s Student Emergency Response Team (SERT) as a first-year student in 1987. Today SERT continues to operate as a student-run volunteer organization, providing frontline care to the campus community.
Idowu Olawoye (Photo source: Megan Morris/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry)
Postdoctoral associate Idowu Olawoye is using advanced DNA sequencing and AI to combat antimicrobial resistance, developing faster diagnostic methods and effective treatments for marginalized populations.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
(Photo source: Crystal Carter/Western Communications)
Katreena Scott: How to identify and address gender-based violence.
Coming Up
April 12 (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
“Writing in the in-between” by Ian Cusson
Join composer Ian Cusson to learn how being part of different communities and cultures boosts his creativity. He'll use examples from his compositions to demonstrate how community influences art, especially through Indigenized perspectives.
April 14 (3 to 5 p.m.)
Vancouver Recital Society visiting artist series
Enjoy concerts by the world’s most celebrated performing artists through a new and unique partnership with the Vancouver Recital Society. Canadian-Macedonian mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska and pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin will perform in von Kuster Hall, followed by a Q&A.
April 16 (2 to 2:20 p.m.)
Zen meditation break
Take an afternoon break and relax during this 20-minute Living Well @Western mediation session. Chairs, yoga mats and cushions are available. Arts & Humanities Building, Room 2B15. Register today.
April 19 (9 to 11:30 a.m.)
Earth observations research showcase
Join a discussion about the role of Earth observation as it relates to a changing environment, chaired by physics and astronomy professor and Western Space director Sarah Gallagher. Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, Room 1170. RSVP today.
Working at Western
(Photo source: Chris Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Join the spring 2024 academic procession
Spring Convocation is June 10 to 21. Members of faculty, Senate, the Board of Governors and emeriti professors/archivists/librarians are invited to take part. Please email convosec@uwo.ca for more information.
Summer camp registration
Western offers a variety of summer camps for kids, including sports, academics and skill-building programs. Visit the summer camps website for more information.
Western Libraries undergraduate research awards
Know a stand-out student? Recognize their work by encouraging them to apply for a Western Libraries undergraduate research award. Deadline is April 30.
Photo of the Week
Indigenous Student Centre Elder Myrna Kicknosway and her granddaughter Misko Kicknosway of Qamani'tuaq and Bkejwanong celebrated together at this year’s Indigenous Student Graduation Ceremony. Misko is receiving a BA in Criminology, with a double minor in dance and Indigenous Studies from King's University College. (Source: @westernu_indigenous and @wampumlearninglodge)
Western in the News
(From left) Pauline Barmby and CBC News Channel's Andrew Nichols (Photo source: Justin Zadorsky/Western Communications)
CBC News Channel
Watch as the solar eclipse passes totality
Pauline Barmby, physics and astronomy professor and chair, provides insights alongside host Andrew Nichols during CBC News Channel’s live coverage of the eclipse.
The Telegraph (U.K)
Could South Korea’s maternity retreats solve its population crisis?
Kate Choi, sociology professor and director of the Centre for Research on Social Inequality, discusses the challenges contributing to South Korea's declining birthrate and population crisis.
Toronto Star
A far-right movement claims the eclipse is a sign of the end of days. Why these seemingly fringe beliefs are more ominous than you think
Classical studies professor Kyle Gervais explains some of the historical and cultural beliefs surrounding eclipses.
