December 15, 2023
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From little-known facts about musicians and a local moviemaker to the intriguing life and loves of Anne Lister, a.k.a. ‘Gentleman Jack,’ Western News suggests these winter reads authored by Western community members to take you through the holidays and into the new year.
Gregor Reid (Photo source: Mac Lai/Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
Professor emeritus Gregor Reid was recognized for his impressive career in AIDS and probiotics research, and his global work through Western Heads East, with the establishment of an award in his name, The Gregor Reid Award for Outstanding Scholars in Developing Nations.
Shokoufeh Modanloo (Photo source: Kim McCready/Faculty of Health Sciences)
Nursing professor Shokoufeh Modanloo is leading a project studying how newcomer women from the Middle East interact with the health-care system while pregnant and after giving birth.
University Community Centre (Photo source: Western Communications)
Togetherall and Wellness Navigator are two new digital mental health supports designed to help students manage their well-being remotely, while also directing them to in-person resources when they need them.
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The Western Academy for Advanced Research recently brought together experts from across sectors to discuss disaster recovery, mitigation planning and climate resilience.
(From left to right) Dental students Wahaj Alam, Rafi Ahmed, Laura Estrada, Daniel Han, Ariel Oren, Negar Nasirzadeh and Mahsa Paydarnia (Photo source: Daniel Han)
Student-led initiative ACCESS Inc. (Admissions Counselling and Coaching for Equitable Students Success) offers free application and interview guidance to under-represented students applying to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry.
Working at Western
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Help keep campus safe this winter: Report snow-related hazards
With the cold weather upon us, paths and stairs may become icy and snow-covered. Report slippery and inaccessible areas to ext. 83304 or fmhelp@uwo.ca with the following details: building name, exit/entrance number or description, the hazard and a photo when possible.
Preparing campus buildings for the holiday break
Please remember to close office and classroom windows when you leave campus for the holiday break. This helps conserve energy and may also prevent pipes from freezing which can lead to flooding.
Photo of the Week
Give your tree a special Western touch this holiday season with ornaments offered by the Rotary Club of London South. These pewter ornaments are part of the Rotary Club’s heritage-building collection. Proceeds support local youth programs. Order yours today. (Photo source: @rotaryclublondonsouth)
Coming Up
Thompson Arena (Photo source: Western Mustangs)
December 18 to 22 (various times)
Skating at Thompson Recreation & Athletic Centre (TRAC)
Stop by TRAC for drop-in skating. Bring your own skates. Helmets required.
December 20 (12:10 to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 to 12:50 p.m.)
Body weight workout with Living Well @ Western
Join fitness instructor JJ Keck for a 20-minute body weight workout. There are two 20-minute classes back-to-back. Come for one or stay for both. Held in the Arts & Humanities Building, Rm 2B15.
December 21 (3:30 to 3:45 p.m.)
Gentle mindful moments
Relax, recharge, refocus with weekly drop-in mindfulness practices live on Zoom with Emily Downes.
Western in the News
Dr. Penny MacDonald (Photo source: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
New Scientist
We now know why we find some jokes funny - thanks to Seinfeld
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Penny MacDonald was part of a research team that explored the areas of the brain responsible for appreciating and understanding humour by monitoring brain activity while study participants watched the comedy Seinfeld.
CNN
These early red flags predict a partner’s likelihood to become abusive, study finds
New Western-led research shows there are red flags that precede and predict intimate partner violence. Former law and psychology researcher Nicolyn Charlot explains the list of 16 warning signs that predicted violence that occurred within six months.
CBC Science
Bundle up and look to the sky: It's time for one of the best meteor showers of the year
As the Geminid meteor shower peaked this week, physics and astronomy professor Paul Wiegert discusses why this anticipated event happens every year, and the best conditions to view it.
CBC Afternoon Drive
Western researchers develop physical activity toolkit for the classroom
When it comes to kids getting enough physical activity at school, the latest figures show levels are in decline. Education professor Barbara Fenesi has developed a free toolkit for teachers with the aim of turning this around.
Commentary
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"When it comes to accessibility in gaming, Microsoft takes two steps forward with the Xbox Adaptive Controller, but a giant leap back with its ban on third-party devices," says FIMS PhD candidate Juan Escobar-Lamanna in this article republished from The Conversation.
