November 1, 2024
Greg Kopp, ImpactWX Chair in Severe Storms Engineering and CSSL founding director, and David Sills, Northern Tornadoes Project executive director (Photo source: Brett Gundlock/The Globe and Mail)
Backed by 60 years of expertise in wind engineering and climate resiliency and a $20-million investment from ImpactWX, Western’s Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory will revolutionize how we understand and prepare for Canada’s most extreme weather.
Also covered by: The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, The London Free Press, CTV London and CBC London
(From left): Chief AI Officer Mark Daley, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Douglas Fraser and kinesiology professor Kevin Shoemaker (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
A team led by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Douglas Fraser is conducting the first multi-continental study on long COVID with sites across Africa and the Americas. Their research aims to identify patient subtypes and repurpose existing drugs, in hopes of providing low-cost treatment solutions.
Also covered by: CTV London
A group of friends pose outside University College after graduating during autumn convocation ceremonies. (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Western News looks back on autumn convocation, Oct. 23 to 25. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make it a success!
Undergraduate student researchers (from left): Diana Urian, James Kenneth and Christy Xie (Submitted photos)
From ancient literature studies to brain functionality testing and bioscience, a number of undergraduate student researchers were recognized for their outstanding coursework and named among the best in the world by The Global Undergraduate Awards.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Sheri Osden Nault (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Sheri Osden Nault: How to build community through art.
Coming Up
November 2 (3 to 5 p.m.)
Symphony orchestra: Halloween concert
Enjoy a spooky repertoire with a Halloween-themed concert from Western’s symphony orchestra. Performers will swap out concert attire for Halloween costumes. Talbot College, Paul Davenport Theatre.
Nov. 4 and 7 (6:30 to 7 a.m.)
Virtual: Rise and shine yoga
Ease into the workday with a little self-care. This 30-minute Living Well @ Western yoga class is available virtually so you can participate from home or campus. Register today.
November 4 (noon to 1 p.m.)
Speaker series: Environmental injustice and health
Join colleagues on Zoom for a panel discussion featuring Schulich Medicine & Dentistry postdoctoral associate Danya Carroll, McMaster professor Ingrid Waldron and Shaquille Sealy with ReForest London. A Q&A session will follow the panel. Register online.
November 6 (7 p.m.)
The Making of Alma Rosé
Experience a conversation with filmmaker Francine Zuckerman led by Huron professor Hernan Tesler-Mabé, as part of Holocaust Education Week. Francine will share her insights on the making of her film Alma Rosé, including her interview with Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, a surviving member of the Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz. Register online.
Working at Western
Thames Hall (Photo source: Western Student Experience)
Employee flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic: Nov. 11 to 14
Cold and flu season is upon us. Beginning Nov. 11, Workplace Health is offering a vaccination clinic for all employees from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Thames Hall Atrium. No appointment necessary. Details can be found on the Human Resources website.
Office 365 storage reduction information
Microsoft is reducing storage for Western's Office 365. Over the next few months, Western Technology Services (WTS) will implement changes across Office 365 applications, including reductions in storage for email, OneDrive and Microsoft Teams. Visit the WTS website for more information.
Track Day for United Way
Walk the purple track, play some lawn games on the stadium turf and join colleagues in support of United Way Elgin Middlesex on Nov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alumni Stadium (rain or shine). Enjoy a coffee or hot chocolate and a donut with a $5 donation.
Photo of the Week
Leaders from the Student Experience Leadership and Learning team channeled their Olympic spirit for Halloween this week. (From left): Shona Casserly, Leslie Gloor Duncan, Michele Anderson, Heather Wakely and Stephanie Hayne Beatty (Photo source: Student Experience Leadership and Learning team)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Matthew Lebo (Photo source: Western Communications)
The Toronto Star
Keys to the White House: A breakdown of the battleground states in the U.S. election
Political science professor Matthew Lebo provides analysis of the battleground states ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
The New York Times
Can crosswords and games prevent dementia?
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Adrian Owen explains why playing games can improve cognitive abilities.
The Conversation
New insights from Shakespeare’s England reveal striking parallels to contemporary climate change
What can historical literary accounts of the ‘Little Ice Age’ reveal about modern-day climate change? Arts and humanities professor Madeline Bassnett explains.
