May 5, 2023
(From left) Ukranian newcomers and culinary services staff Lazo Meladze, Vlad Selishchev, Maryna Ravcheieva and Julia Karelina (Photo source: Housing and Ancillary Services)
New pilot program created by housing and ancillary services offers employment opportunities and language training to Ukranian newcomers.
Students Alaya Bhimani and Abigail Short (Photo source: Lauren Lee/Student Experience)
Colleagues in Student Experience are helping students level up their skills through Gallup’s CliftonStrengths assessment and learning system.
Lab coats from a White Coat Ceremony (Photo source: Mac Lai/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry)
Starting this fall, and rolling out over the next three years, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry will add 16 medical education spots and 22 residency training positions thanks to an investment from the Ontario government.
Eileen Jurczak, founder of Xonic Golf and creator of the Xonic iTQ AI Quick Tip Caddie (Photo source: Xonic Golf)
Eileen Jurczak, BESc’97, has developed an award-winning AI-powered app to provide golfers real-time PGA pro quick fixes and tips while they play.
Chefs at the Forward Food luncheon hosted by Western on May 2 and 3, 2023. (Photo source: Devansh Singh)
In response to student demand, and to align more closely with Western’s values, 40 per cent of residence dining hall menus will be plant-based by 2024. The newly designed dishes were given a stamp of approval by eager eaters at a two-day culinary training hosted on campus.
Brothers Adeel Shahzad (right) and Fahd Shahzad (Photo source: Ivey Business School)
Entrepreneur brothers Adeel Shahzad, BMOS’18, and Fahd Shahzad, HBA’23, created Goat Pure, Pakistan’s first professional goat dairy farm. With a focus on sustainability, the brothers are getting ready to go global.
Working at Western
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Register for summer learning
Discover more than 40 courses starting this summer in various subject areas offered online or in class. Advanced funding is available for eligible employees through the educational assistance plan.
United Way sponsored employee: Secondment opportunity available
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Service disruptions and project updates
With the end of term comes an increase in campus infrastructure projects. View the Facilities Management service disruption page for daily updates.
Photo of the Week
Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot always drew full crowds at Alumni Hall since his first performance there in 1968. At this 1970 show, he debuted his song, "Talking In Your Sleep.” Lightfoot passed away on Monday. He was 84 years old. (Photo source: @LFPress/Western Archives)
Coming Up
Staff and faculty visiting information booths at the Employee Health Fair. (Photo source: Chris Kindratsky)
May 5 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Employee Health Fair
Today is the last day for a self-guided review of the booths and materials. Stop by the Thames Hall atrium to learn about health-related topics affecting physical and mental well-being.
May 10 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Space Day 2023
Register for a day of learning and networking with Space faculty and students. Hear from speakers and engage in poster presentations.
May 10 (12 noon)
Emergency weather siren testing
The live monthly testing of Western’s emergency weather siren will occur on May 10 to correspond with Emergency Safety Week. Unless otherwise notified, this is only a test and no action is required.
May 13 (2 to 9:30 p.m.)
Science Rendezvous
Science Rendezvous is an all-ages, fun-filled, free event where you and your family can engage in S.T.E.A.M. activities led by Western budding scientists. Held at Alumni Stadium; no registration required. Free parking available at Huron Flats lot.
Western in the News
Professor Diana Mok (Submitted photo)
Report on Business Magazine
Big Idea: Do anti-speculation measures targeting real estate actually work?
With some caveats, most experts say anti-speculation measures have little impact. Diana Mok, professor in the DAN department of management & organizational studies, says Ontario’s foreign buyer tax only affected 350 transactions across the Greater Golden Horseshoe in the second quarter of 2020.
CBC Radio
First Canadian group of "SuperAgers" looked at by Western University
Health sciences and computer sciences professor Angela Roberts discusses her study on ‘SuperAgers,’ and what we can learn from individuals over 80 who have experienced exceptional cognitive aging.
CTV News
Canadian Indigenous leaders met with King Charles on Thursday
King Charles met with Canadian Indigenous leaders this week. History and Indigenous studies professor Cody Groat says while monarchs have been meeting with Indigenous leaders since the 19th century, what’s new in this case is that these meetings are taking place in the lead up to the coronation.
CTV National
Where is AI-generated video headed?
AI technology continues to advance at a rapid pace. Mark Daley, computer science professor and chief digital information officer, explains what we might expect in the future for AI-generated video.
Commentary
Agrivoltaics pilot plant (Photo source: Wikimedia Commons)
Ivey and engineering professor Joshua Pearce explains how agrivoltaic farming - the practice of growing crops in the protected shadows of solar panels - can lower food costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
