Jan. 16, 2026
Chanele Rioux-McCormick, JD'22, co-founded LISA when she was a third-year law student at Western. (Crystal Mackay/Western Communications)
Western’s Legal Information for Sexual Assault (LISA) program has expanded eligibility to serve sexual assault survivors across London and Middlesex County, offering free, confidential, trauma-informed support to navigate legal options. Volunteer lawyers and law students run the program in partnership with Community Legal Services.
Clinical training environments at Schulich Dentistry are designed to support student learning and community needs. (Photo source: Megan Morris/Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is receiving up to $2.9 million in federal funding to boost oral health access, strengthen community partnerships and enhance dental education, preparing future dentists to deliver care to those who face barriers.
Janice Byrne (Photo source: Ivey Communications)
Ivey professor Janice Byrne analyzed more than 2,600 news stories to examine the media’s role in shaping public perceptions of women founders and leaders. Her research shows gendered narratives both elevate and undermine founders, contributing to the “hype cycle.”
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Ten Western alumni, three faculty members and one staff member were named to London Inc.'s 20 Under 40 list, recognizing their leadership, innovation and community impact in London.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Caroline Ehrhardt (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Caroline Ehrhardt: How to help athletes reach their full potential.
Coming Up
Jan. 19 (12:15 to 1 p.m.)
Mindful Mondays
Pause and recharge during a guided mindfulness session held monthly in the McIntosh Gallery. This session will encourage participants to look deeply, engage multiple senses and explore new perspectives.
Registration required.
Jan. 20 (7 to 9 p.m.)
Building bridges
Co-authors Raja G. Khouri and Jeffrey J. Wilkinson discuss The Wall Between, exploring Jewish and Palestinian perspectives, allyship and dialogue in a moderated community conversation. Registration required.
Working at Western
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Weather updates
With winter weather upon us, before you head to campus, check uwo.ca/weather for operational updates. This page is updated daily by 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Nominations open: Climate & Sustainability Awards
Help raise awareness of sustainability at Western by recognizing a student, staff or faculty member who has made a positive contribution on campus. Submit your nomination by Jan. 30.
Registration open: Sport Western March break camps
Sport Western is accepting registrations for March break camps. The program offers a wide range of fun, active and educational activities for kids. Register your camper today. Registration for Sport Western summer camps starts mid-February.
Photo of the Week
London Centre MP Peter Fragiskatos stopped by the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration on Jan. 14 to learn more about Western's strengths in tracking satellites and space debris, as well as planetary observation. (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Western in the News
Stephen Barr (Photo source: Frank Neufeld)
CBC Quirks and Quarks
Shining a light on where viruses hide out in our bodies, and how they make us sick
This episode features research from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Stephen Barr, exploring how HIV hides in the body.
CBC The National
New Health Canada guidelines double the amount of vitamin D in milk
Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences professor Brenda Hartman discusses the challenge of getting enough vitamin D from the sun in Canada.
The Washington Post
The race to make AI adorable was on full display at CES
FIMS professor Luke Stark explains how AI companies are tapping into the cultural power of cuteness as a way to build emotional connection.
