July 7, 2023 Kelly Meighen (Photo source: V. Tony Hauser) Kelly Meighen, BA’71, LLD’13, has been named the university’s 24th Chancellor. Through both the Meighen Family Foundation and her individual efforts, she has made a profound impact on youth mental health, the arts and non-profit governance in Canada. Damage from an EF4-rated tornado (Photo source: Northern Tornadoes Project) Researchers with the Northern Tornadoes Project have determined the tornado that sliced through Alberta on July 1 is among the most powerful ever recorded in Canada, with an EF4 rating. Study author and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor, Dr. Doug Fraser (Photo source: Children’s Health Research Institute) New research has found patients with long COVID have unique blood plasma patterns which could lead to a potential drug target for treatment. Order of Canada medal (Photo source: Governor General of Canada) Five alumni and an honorary degree recipient were recently recognized for their extraordinary contributions and named to the Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest honours. Natalie Thirsk (Photo source: Kosuke Media) Mustangs sprinter and third-year nursing student Natalie Thirsk is in Paris as a member of the Canadian team at the World Para Athletics Championships. Labatt Memorial Park, London, Ont. (Photo source: Steve Anderson; Graphic design: Rob Potter/Western Communications) In his new book Bright Lights, Black Stars, alum Paul Allen recounts the stories and athletes of Canada’s oldest semi-pro league, including the late professor and coach Jack Fairs. Working at Western(Image source: Rob Potter/ Western Communications) Complete the Inside Western survey by July 15 Western’s Farmers market on campus Photo of the WeekStudents, faculty and staff gathered at Concrete Beach for a lively celebration of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community on Wednesday in celebration of Pride month. A highlight of the event was a performance by third-year creative arts and gender, sexuality and women’s studies student Drag Queen Zaira Cruz. (Photo source: Darryl Lahteenmaa/Western Communications) Coming UpKristian Crossen (Photo source: Western Communications) July 12 (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) July 13 (12:10 to 12:50 p.m.) July 14 (12 to 1:15 p.m.) Western in the NewsDavid Sills, executive director of the Northern Tornadoes Project (Photo source: Frank Neufeld) The Globe and Mail (front page) CBC The National The National Post CTV National CommentaryMarket Lane Park in Toronto, Ont. (Photo source: André Ribeiro/Wikimedia Commons) In The Conversation, Western researchers discuss five characteristics deemed most important to make a community more welcoming to newcomers. |