Nov. 15, 2024
Joan Ang, manager of energy and carbon for Western Sustainability, and Bryan Lootsma, project coordinator, Facilities Management (Photo source: Brandon Watson/Facilities Management)
The Siebens Drake Research Institute is the latest campus building to undergo retrofitting through Western’s Deep Energy Retrofit Program, enhancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and connecting to the university’s energy loop.
Also covered by: Academica’s Top Ten.
Academic procession (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
To address accessibility and capacity challenges at Alumni Hall, convocation ceremonies will move to Canada Life Place for the next five years while a long-term on-campus solution is explored.
Also covered by: The London Free Press.
Jonathan Vance (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
History professor Jonathan Vance’s First World War postcard project has sent over 10,000 replica postcards to schools across Canada, helping students connect with local wartime history.
Emma Horowitz, a performer at the 2024 High School Vocal Competition in von Kuster Hall (Photo source: Colleen MacDonald/Western Communications)
Twenty-six talented high school students participated in the Don Wright Faculty of Music's vocal competition, gaining valuable insights from faculty members, students and visiting musicians.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Katreena Scott (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Katreena Scott: How to identify and address gender-based violence.
Coming Up
November 17 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Fall Preview Day
Know someone who is preparing to start their university journey? Invite them to explore campus on Nov. 17 and take part in guided tours, program information sessions and a services fair.
November 18 to 22
International Week
Take part in events and activities focused on diversity, intercultural learning and global perspectives. From discussions on timely topics, to cultural performances, International Week offers options for everyone to learn, explore and have fun.
November 20 (2 to 4 p.m.)
Collectivist values for individualistic contexts
Explore how ideas from cultures that focus on teamwork can make individual efforts even better, helping everyone feel included. This workshop counts towards the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion certificate programs.
November 21 (12:10 to 12:50 p.m.)
Zumba with Living Well @ Western
Join certified Zumba instructor Darlene Willie for a lunch time Zumba class. All employees are welcome. Register today. Arts & Humanities Building, Rm. 2B15.
November 21 (4 to 6 p.m.)
London Community Artists open house
Explore work from dozens of local artists and celebrate a year of partnership between Western Research Parks and London Community Artists. No registration required. Western Discovery Park, 999 Collip Circle.
November 27 (9 to 11 a.m.)
Dealing with online trolls workshop
Join interim editor-in-chief of The Conversation Canada, Nehal El-Hadi as she leads an interactive, hands-on workshop on how to deal with online trolls when engaging in public work such as media interviews or op-ed writing. RSVP to jzadorsk@uwo.ca.
Working at Western
University College (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Application deadline: Western Sustainable Impact Fund
Do you have an idea or project to advance sustainability on campus? Submit your project proposal by Nov. 18. The fund is open to all Western students, staff and faculty.
Winter courses open for registration
Refresh your skillset this winter with professional development courses through Western Continuing Studies. No matter where you are in your career, you can improve your existing knowledge or branch out into a new subject area.
Photo of the Week
Faculty, staff and students walked the purple track at Alumni Stadium as part of Track Day for United Way on Nov. 12 in support of United Way Elgin Middlesex. (From left): Campus Safety and Emergency Services staff members Michael Cadieux, Flordeliza Green, Rafal Pszczola and Declan Hunt along with JW the mascot (centre). (Photo source: Human Resources)
Western in the News
Alissa Centivany (Submitted photo)
CBC London
Q&A: What new right to repair laws mean for Canadians with products in need of a fix
FIMS professor Alissa Centivany examines new changes to Canada's Copyright Act that make it easier for people to fix the products they own.
The National (UAE)
From food to fashion: How space technology is being used in everyday life
Earth sciences professor Gordon Osinski and Ivey and engineering professor Joshua Pearce discuss how space technology has been applied in everyday life to improve food and clothing.
Toronto Star
This Ontario student accused of cheating was flagged by an AI detection program. But the software isn’t always right
Chief AI Officer and computer science professor Mark Daley explains the challenges with AI detection software in academia.
