Aug. 9, 2024
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In this latest installment from the Western News “Our Warming Planet” series, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Anna Gunz and health studies professor Lesley Gittings explore the direct and indirect effects of climate change on our health.
Julian Birkinshaw (Photo source: Luis Mora)
For new Ivey Business School Dean Julian Birkinshaw, returning to campus this month is like coming home. A proud Ivey graduate (MBA’91, PhD’95), Birkinshaw vividly recalls his life-changing first case class more than 30 years ago.
Florentine Strzelczyk (Submitted)
Originally from Germany, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Florentine Strzelczyk has been named a recipient of this year’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, which honour inspirational immigrants who've made a positive impact.
Michael Newark’s hand-drawn analysis of the tracks of Stratford and Woodstock F4 tornadoes (Submitted)
Western has launched The Michael Newark Digitized Tornado Archive, a partnership between the Northern Tornadoes Project and Western Libraries to preserve Canada's tornado history.
Also covered by: The Weather Network, CBC London and Academica’s Top Ten newsletter
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Tima Bansal (Image source: Western Communications)
Tima Bansal: How a sustainable future relies on collective engagement.
Coming Up
August 16 to 18
Summer Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Immerse yourself in Shakespeare's enchanting tale of love and mischief under the stars in the Beryl Ivey Garden behind University College. Purchase tickets and learn more online.
August 26 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Fall Perspectives on Teaching
Hear a keynote address from chief AI officer Mark Daley on AI and the Future of Higher Education, followed by a panel on generative AI in the morning. Stay for additional sessions and an open educational resource showcase in the afternoon. Participants can join in-person or online.
Working at Western
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Apply as a host for the Black Leadership University Experience (Western B.L.U.E.) program
Western B.L.U.E. is designed to empower and support 20 Black students during their university journey by providing paid part-time work and leadership experiences. Western’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion invites you to consider participating as a mentor. To express interest in hosting a student, please apply by Aug. 19.
2024 Western Award of Excellence
This award is the highest level of recognition for staff members and teams who demonstrate dedication, talent, innovation and initiative. Nominations are welcome from Western faculty, staff, students and alumni. Please visit the website for more information on the award and to download a nomination form. Submission deadline is Sept. 20.
Photo of the Week
Students from Kyung Hee University in South Korea are visiting Western from August 3 to 17 for an intensive experiential learning program focused on human rights in Canada. (Tony Bi/Western International)
Western in the News
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Luke Stark (Photo source: Western Communications)
The Globe and Mail
Ottawa becomes the latest city to turn to AI to help it predict chronic homelessness
As the City of Ottawa begins to use an AI tool to assess homelessness risk, FIMS professor Luke Stark shares insights from his project on using data and AI to shape homelessness policy in Canada.
Global News
Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’s running mate
Political science professor Matt Lebo offers analysis as American voters get to know Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, tapped by Vice-President Kamala Harris as her running mate this week.
CTV's The Social
'Sticky, Sexy, Sad'
Health studies professor Treena Orchard, the author of Sticky, Sexy, and Sad: Swipe Culture and the Darker Side of Dating Apps, discusses the challenges of finding love online.
