June 23, 2023 Wampum Learning Lodge (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications) The Office of Indigenous Initiatives will run the eighth annual Building Reconciliation Forum next week in the new Wampum Learning Lodge, bringing together Indigenous and academic leaders from across Canada to learn through oral histories, workshops and artistic performances. Justin Zhuang, BMOS graduate (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications) International student Justin Zhuang has built relationships across campus and in London during his four years at Western, including with people experiencing homelessness. He started chatting and bringing food to people he met on the street, resulting in meaningful connections all over the city. (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications) As co-founder of Western’s Queer Caucus, FIMS professor and associate dean Susan Knabe reflects on its history over the past 15 years and the importance of celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ faculty, staff and students. (Photo source: Geoff Robins) A new program, offered by Human Resources and the Office of EDI, is helping to equip leaders with the skills and perspectives to cultivate greater inclusion on their teams. Emma Pennell, BMus graduate (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications) New graduate Emma Pennell raised their voice ─ as a lead in Opera at Western’s production of Falstaff and as a two-spirit Mi’kmaw of Ktaqmkuk, advocating for increased Indigenous inclusion. Professor Matthew Teeter, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry (Photo source: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry) Researchers at Western and Lawson are examining whether the use of a daily probiotic can improve outcomes in patients who undergo total knee replacement surgery. Working at Western(Image source: Rob Potter/Western Communications) Complete the Inside Western survey Eid al-Adha: Parking lot and road closures Photo of the WeekCheck out the Pride book display at Weldon Library throughout June and July, featuring recent publications by popular queer authors from around the world with a wide variety of identities and perspectives. A central theme of the display is queer joy, which is reflected in the colourful decorations library staff came together to make. (Photo source: Weldon Library) Coming Up(Photo source: Western Sustainability) June 23 (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) June 24 (12 to 1 p.m.) July 5 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Western in the NewsDemo Kaltabanis (Submitted photo) The London Free Press CBC Fresh Air CTV Your Morning CBC The Current CommentaryA neighbourhood in Toronto (Photo source: Wikimedia Commons) To address chronic homelessness, the federal government needs to include funding for longer-term supportive housing in its National Housing Strategy, says nursing professor Abe Oudshoorn. |