Nov. 22, 2024
SuperAging research participant Roy Hind completes a physical test at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging at Western. (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Computer science and health studies professor Angela Roberts leads Canada’s first SuperAging Research Initiative, studying individuals over 80 years old with exceptional memory and cognitive abilities to uncover insights on healthy aging, social connections and resilience.
Engineering professor Greg Kopp speaks at the first session of the USC Peer AI Learning Program. (Photo source: University Students' Council)
The University’s Students’ Council, in partnership with Chief AI Officer Mark Daley, has introduced the Peer AI Learning Program to help students use AI effectively to enhance their learning and prepare for their careers.
(From left): Eric Morse, executive director of the Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship and Ivey Dean Julian Birkinshaw. (Image source: YouTube)
In the first season of the Ivey Impact Podcast, Dean Julian Birkinshaw discusses how entrepreneurial skills can be developed through practice, mentorship and failure.
Lindsay Nagamatsu (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Kinesiology professor Lindsay Nagamatsu leads the Healthy Aging Fair, hosted by the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging on Nov. 27, with a panel of three Western researchers and resources to support older adults' physical, mental and social well-being.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Raj Singh (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Raj Singh: How hip-hop has cultural importance for Inuit communities.
Coming Up
November 22 and 29 (12:30 p.m.)
Fridays @ 12:30 concert series
Spend your lunch hour listening to an eclectic mix of music featuring guest artists, faculty and students during the Don Wright Faculty of Music’s concert series every Friday in von Kuster Hall, Music Building.
November 26 (noon to 1 p.m.)
Pioneering storm research
Join engineering professor Greg Kopp to explore how the Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory is advancing our understanding of damaging winds, hail and flash floods. Register today.
November 27 (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Future laboratories: Spaces for convergence & collaboration
Join industry expert Somayeh Mousazadeh to explore the future of research facility design and how science labs are being built to support collaboration and easily adapt to new ideas and tools. Register today.
November 27 to 29 (7:30 p.m.)
Fall drama production: The Knight of the Burning Pestle
Experience a hilarious early modern comedy featuring songs, dances, romantic escapes, knights, squires, giants and more. University College, Conron Hall (Rm. 3110). Tickets available online.
Working at Western
Physics and Astronomy Building (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Reminder: Climate and sustainability strategy survey
Have you shared your thoughts on Western’s new climate and sustainability strategy? Fill out the survey before Nov. 30 to be entered in a draw for one of four $100 Dellelce Family Bookstore gift cards.
Information sessions on budget planning process
Learn more about Western’s current budget planning process and participate in a question-and-answer period. An in-person session will be held Monday, Nov. 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the University Community Centre, McKellar Room (Rm. 290) and a virtual session will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 2 to 3 p.m. RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
Photo of the Week
Western's Top Chef of 2024 Ann Nguyen (third from left) is pictured with the judges at the fifth annual Cultural Cooking Showcase during International Week, where she won with her dish from Vietnam. (From left): Danielle Battram, interim director of the Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences; Susan Lewis, vice-provost of academic programs; Nguyen; Shreya Menon, USC vice-president of student engagement; Theodore Loukas, Western International digital engagement web specialist; and David Hazell, director of the Western English Language Centre. (Photo source: Nyren Mo/Western International)
Western in the News
Vladimir Tumanov holds his books Jayden's Rescue and the Turkish version Kraliçeyi Kurtarmak. (Photo source: Angela McInnes/CBC London)
CBC Afternoon Drive
London professor who authored children's book gains celebrity status in Turkey
Languages and cultures professor Vladimir Tumanov discusses his children’s book Jayden's Rescue and his recent trip to Turkey, where the book has gained explosive popularity.
CNN
Urban areas are getting hotter. A startup from one of the world’s hottest cities wants to help
Geography and environment professor James Voogt shares insights on innovative strategies to combat rising urban temperatures.
CTV News
String of three murders in Nova Scotia raises alarm about intimate partner violence
Following a string of murders in Nova Scotia, Katreena Scott, academic director of the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, explains why some cases of intimate partner violence can fall through the cracks in police reporting.
