Feb. 14, 2025
(L to R) Treena Orchard and Dr. Susan McNair (Image source: Rob Potter/Western Communications)
Health studies professor Treena Orchard and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s Dr. Susan McNair are 2025 YMCA Women of Excellence Award winners. The biennial celebration honours local changemakers.
Biochemistry professor Patrick O’Donoghue is investigating personalized therapies for genetic disorders. (Photo source: Megan Morris/Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
Fueled by a record $17.8 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Western researchers are tackling pressing health challenges by developing new treatments, studying diseases and disorders and exploring new ways to improve physical and mental health.
Cameron Bailey (Photo source: Colleen MacDonald/Western Communications)
Cameron Bailey, BA'87, LLD'18, a member of the Board of Governors and CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival, shared insights on leadership, diversity and the power of mentorship during a Black History Month event held Feb. 5.
(L to R) Postdoctoral scholars Premjeet Singhand and Liangfu Ge, professor Ayan Sadhu and Smart Cities and Communities lab supervisor Mohamed Barbosh. (Photo source: Alex Sanromán/Western Communications)
Engineering professor Ayan Sadhu and his team are testing urban scanning technologies such as cameras and sensors through a Campus as a Living Lab initiative, assessing Western's infrastructure and sustainability to demonstrate the system for city officials.
Also covered by: CTV London
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Valerie Oosterveld (Photo source: Steve Anderson/Western Communications)
Valerie Oosterveld: How to empower victims of gender-based violence.
Coming Up
February to April
The Glass Room exhibit
Visit the D.B. Weldon Library, Rm. 113, to explore how technology shapes our lives. This international exhibit examines issues of privacy, data collection and the power of social media. Open during library hours.
Feb. 18 (10 to 11 a.m.)
Lighten up your day
Adding humour to work and life can reduce stress, improve health and boost problem-solving abilities. This virtual Telus Health seminar explores its benefits and how to use it effectively in the workplace. Register online.
Feb. 19 (noon to 1 p.m.)
How to start saving today
Boost your financial confidence with this Sun Life webinar tackling credit essentials, budgeting and debt management. Register today.
Feb. 20 (12:10 to 12:50 p.m.)
Zumba: Living Well @ Western
Join certified Zumba instructor Darlene Willie for a class and earn points through Western’s Wellness Rewards program. Register today.
Working at Western
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Small section of Lambton Drive to close Feb. 18 to 19
Lambton Drive will be closed between Alumni Circle and Upper Heating lot Tuesday, Feb. 18 and Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pedestrians, please follow signage around the site for your safety. The Fowler Clinic lot can be accessed from the east side of Lambton Drive. For LTC impacts, visit the London Transit website.
Registration open for math camps
Western is home to dozens of camps for kids throughout the summer. If you or someone you know has a child interested in math, there are four week-long math camps available. Register online.
New graduate student website
Guide graduate students more effectively with the new Graduate Student Life website, which centralizes resources and information to support their university experience.
Family Day
Western is observing Family Day on Monday, Feb. 17.
Photo of the Week
The Mustangs women’s squash team won their 15th provincial championship in program history at the OUA championships Feb. 7 to 9. (Photo source: Mackenzie Gerry)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Maria Mathews (Photo source: Schulich Communications)
The Globe and Mail
From babysitting to six-figure signing bonuses, recruiters are pulling out all the stops to lure family doctors to their communities
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Maria Mathews provides expert insight on the tactics communities use to attract family doctors, including the prevalence of financial incentives.
The Atlantic
Sun and wood can be a powerful combination
Ivey and engineering professor Joshua Pearce champions the use of solar panels as a shelter for firewood.
Los Angeles Times
The 51st state? Canadians say no, thanks. They don’t want U.S. products either
Sociology chair and professor Howard Ramos comments on the rising tensions between Canada and the U.S. following the tariff threat.
