Feb. 7, 2025
(L to R) Remi Warner, interim executive director of the Human Rights Legal Support Centre; Patricia DeGuire, chief commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission; Alexandra Kane, music director, Grand Theatre of London; and Oghenetega (Tega) Glory Odjevwedje, co-president of Western's Black Law Students' Association. (Submitted photo)
Take part in a series of events under the theme "Black Resistance," featuring speakers, panels, movie screenings and exhibits that highlight the strength and contributions of Black communities.
Thomas Irish (Photo source: Colleen MacDonald/Western Communications)
Thomas Irish, a deaf PhD candidate, is studying the ways race and disability intersect to shape access and opportunities in sports. He’s researching deaf athletes' experiences under the supervision of kinesiology professor David Howe.
Economics and Ivey students met Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem, MA’84, PhD’89, at the Governor's Challenge finals on Feb. 1. (L to R) Ronan Mahaffy, economics professor Stephen Williamson, Lis Hoxha, Macklem, Kaan Alpli, Sofia Tischler, Andrew Kerr. (Submitted photo)
A team of Western students made it to the final round of a Bank of Canada competition, the first time since the Governor’s Challenge was launched 10 years ago.
Amanda Friesen (Photo source: Western Communications)
Political science professor and Canada Research Chair in Political Psychology Amanda Friesen offers tips on how to manage and reduce the negative effects of political information overload.
Also covered by: CBC London Morning
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Brie O'Sullivan (Photo source: Steve Anderson/Western Communications)
Brie O'Sullivan: How drones are improving global access to health care.
Coming Up
Feb. 8 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Valentine's Rocks
Get creative and make your own geology-themed valentines at the Richard W. Hutchinson Geoscience Collaborative Suite, North Campus Building, Rm.120. This event will feature mineral displays and exhibitions of rocks, fossils and meteorites.
Feb. 10 to 21
Winter wellness weeks
From skating and track walking at Thompson Arena to a campus sustainability tour, enjoy a variety of activities, including a new Random Acts of Kindness challenge, plus special workshops and presentations to help you thrive during winter.
Feb. 10, 14 and 20 (various times)
EDIDA Strategic Planning workshops
These workshops will help participants review the EDIDA Strategic Plan Companion Guide and learn how to make Western a more inclusive place together.
Feb. 11 (9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
ReconciliACTION: Speaker series
Join Atlohsa and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Wampum Learning Lodge for a day-long forum focused on homelessness and MMIWG2S+ calls to justice, featuring speakers, cultural teachings and discussions.
Working at Western
Staff who participated in Western’s Operational Excellence program. (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Operational Excellence program honours staff achievements
Western’s Operational Excellence program is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. The program, offered by Human Resources, provides practical, "how to” workshops for administrative staff. Last week, more than 70 staff were recognized with program certificates at the annual ceremony in the Great Hall.
Canadian Graduate and Professional Students survey
Graduate program faculty and staff are invited to encourage graduate students to complete the survey by Feb. 28. Those who complete the survey will be eligible for one of three cash prizes.
WesternEats app
Order ahead, skip the line and enjoy tasty treats from participating eateries on campus. Receive $5 off your first order when you download the app before Feb. 14.
Photo of the Week
Western kicked off Black History Month hosting alum Cameron Bailey, BA'87, LLD'18, a member of the Board of Governors and CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival, to speak on the topic of Black excellence. (Photo source: Colleen MacDonald/Western Communications)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Dr. Jane Thornton (Submitted photo)
CBC Fresh Air
New report recommends exercise for seniors
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Jane Thornton discusses her new review paper on the benefits of physical activity for older adults.
The Toronto Star
Can human researchers flourish in the age of intelligent machines?
An opinion piece co-authored by chief AI officer and computer science professor Mark Daley explores how researchers can meaningfully integrate AI into their work while emphasizing the human aspects of science.
BBC
Five ways China is hitting back against U.S. tariffs
Ivey professor Andreas Schotter shares expert commentary regarding China’s response to U.S. tariffs.
