November 11, 2022
Wampum Learning Lodge (Photo source: Western Communications)
After years of planning and community consultation, Western’s new Indigenous learning space opened this week. A home for Indigenous initiatives, the Wampum Learning Lodge is a touchstone for all people, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to gather, learn together and build relationships in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation.
Rose Lipszyc embraces her granddaughter, Tara Hofbauer, in Poland where they traced Lipszyc's journey to the Majdanek and Sobibor concentration camps. (submitted photo)
For second-year teacher candidate Tara Hofbauer, her grandmother’s story of survival during the Holocaust is influencing how she will teach in the classroom.
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The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing is offering Ontario’s first 19-month program for registered practical nurses to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
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Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry researcher Janet Martin and a team of experts from around the world have developed a new tool that helps hospitals prepare for “system stressors” by improving resilience against surgical cancellations and backlogs.
Maz Raz, MBA'05, PhD'14, assistant professor of strategy, is co-teaching a new course called Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Practice. (Photo source: Ivey Communications)
A new Ivey Academy course called Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Practice goes beyond the common EDI offerings by helping participants develop the critical thinking and perspective needed to make structural change in their organizations.
Mustangs running back Keon Edwards rushes up field in win against Windsor Lancers on Oct. 15. (Photo source: Brandon VandeCaveye)
Led by newly crowned Larry Haylor Award winner Keon Edwards, the Mustangs square off against the Queen's Gaels in the 114th Yates Cup on Saturday at Western Alumni Stadium. This is Western's seventh straight appearance in the OUA football championship.
Working at Western
Tracy Isaacs, professor and associate dean, arts and humanities (Image source: Western Communications)
Tracy Isaacs appointed special advisor to the provost on gender-based and sexual violence
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023 until Dec. 31, 2024, Tracy Isaacs will establish and lead a gender-based and sexual violence (GBSV) advisory committee and work with stakeholders to review and renew policies and procedures and advance Western’s goal of becoming a national leader in GBSV prevention.
Western Equity Census
The equity census continues to be an important tool for Western to collect demographic data from members of the community to help inform decisions related to organizational strategies, policies and planning. Please complete or update your data through MyHR today.
Call for proposals – Centre for Teaching and Learning teaching fellowships
Applications are now being accepted from full-time faculty for a three-year teaching fellowship, starting May 1, 2023. One position is open in each of the following faculties: education, health sciences, information and media studies.
Pie day for United Way
Today is your last day to order a freshly baked apple pie in support of Western’s United Way campaign. Pies are $20 each and pickup is Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Somerville House. Order today!
Photo of the Week
Dr. Zachary Androschuk, a member of the Air Force, is in anesthesiology residency training at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. On Remembrance Day, he thinks of his grandfather who died during his service in the Canadian Air Force, and the sacrifices he and many others have made in serving their country. “I am so grateful to be continuing my training at Schulich. There’s an amazing military medical community here and I feel very fortunate to be part of it.” (Photo source: Mac Lai/Schulich Communications)
Coming Up
Carol Off, BA'81, LLD'17 (Photo source: Geoff Robins)
November 16 (4:30 p.m.)
Carol Off: The autocrats are at the gate! And we’re busy watching cat videos
Listen to award-winning journalist, author and alum Carol Off, BA’81, LLD’17, as she discusses disinformation on social media, the future of democracy and the breakdown in trust in our civil society. Everyone is welcome to attend the event in person at University College, Rm. 3110. You can also register to attend the event on Zoom.
November 17 to 20 (2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows)
Opera at Western presents: Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel
This retelling of the classic children’s tale is for the entire family. Enjoy the story of Hansel and Gretel, lost in the woods, coming upon a house made of their favourite candies. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Don Wright Faculty of Music. Purchase your tickets today.
November 20 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Fall Preview Day
Know someone who is preparing to start their university journey? Invite them to explore campus on Nov. 20 and take part in guided tours, program information sessions and a services fair. Registration is now open.
November 22 (1 to 3 p.m.)
How to write an effective pitch workshop
Join the editor-in-chief of The Conversation Canada, Scott White as he leads an interactive, hands-on workshop on how to write an effective pitch. The Conversation publishes news and views from the academic and research community. Participants are encouraged to bring story ideas to work on and develop into a pitch. Open to faculty and postdocs. RSVP to media relations officer Justin Zadorsky at jzadorsk@uwo.ca to confirm your attendance. Space is limited.
November 28 and 29
CleanTech conference
Hear from industry insiders, government officials and Western’s leading researchers as they discuss strategies that will further develop clean technology opportunities. During this two-day event at RBC Place London, learn more about sustainable development, bio-industrial innovation and electrified mobility. Registration required.
Western in the News
Matthew Dawkins (Photo source: Jack Bradley Photography)
CBC q with Tom Power
How writing on Wattpad helped Matthew Dawkins get his first book published
Student writer-in-residence Matthew Dawkins talks about how sharing his writing on the online literature platform Wattpad led to the publication of his debut novel, Until We Break.
Global National
History suggests Democrats face tough fight in midterms
Political science professor and chair Matthew Lebo provided midterm election night commentary about the expected changes to the U.S. political landscape.
The Globe and Mail
Moon struck: How one Canadian company is helping to drive humanity’s lunar journey
With NASA’s Artemis program around the corner, an Ontario-based company is tooling up for the new moon rush in partnership with physics and astronomy professor Gordon Osinski.
Global News
London, Ont. researchers perform largest dialysis temperature trial for kidney patients
Findings from a new trial led by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Amit Garg suggest lowering dialysis temperatures does not lead to improved patient outcomes, despite previous studies suggesting otherwise.
Commentary
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When determining support for policies in a crisis, an individual’s compassion for others takes precedent over political affiliations or their own needs, according to research findings from King’s professor Andrea Lawlor, Ivey professor Miranda Goode and Ivey PhD student Philippe Wodnicki.
