July 28, 2023
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Mansour Haeryfar (second from left) with Haeryfar Lab trainees Rasheduzzaman Rashu, Marina Ninkov and Nicole Wang (Photo source: Prabhjot Sohal/Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Communications)
Researchers have found a potential super molecule that boosts vaccine potency, enhancing vaccines against viral diseases like influenza, COVID-19 and smallpox. The discovery could strengthen the global response to viral threats.
(From left) Western students Nadine Domingo and Monica Rocha Martinez with anthropology professor Pamela Block (Photo source: Pamela Block)
Two Western students created unforgettable memories and gained valuable insight for their future careers after connecting with local culture, language and disability advocates in Florianopolis, Brazil.
PhD candidate Nuwanthika Wathuliyadde (left) mentors Mila Campbell, one of the grade 10 students attending the X-LABS program (Photo source: Mac Lai/Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Communications)
Through a partnership between Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and local secondary schools, the X-LABS program is aiming to increase diversity in STEM and biomedical sciences by empowering and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds.
Participants at Mini-University stay in residences with their mentors and participate in a range of activities (Submitted photo)
In the immersive week-long Mini-University program filled with academic, social and cultural activities, a team of mentors encourages Indigenous youth to pursue higher education and nurture a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Ivey director of culture and inclusion Erin Huner with MBA students at the Foundations of Equity Practice session (Photo source: Ivey Communications)
Designed to create awareness and address biases, the new Foundations of Equity Practice education session at Ivey offers conversations on equality, equity and inclusion.
Vienna study trip provides global insights
(From left) Western students Olivia Gottwald, Lauren Pearce and Hannah Desousa Hayward (Photo source: Hannah Desousa Hayward)
A group of DAN Management students learned about sustainable business practices and immersed themselves in the art and culture of one of the world’s most liveable cities during a two-week study trip in Vienna, Austria.
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University College (Photo source: Geoff Robins)
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Continuing Studies - Web Development Foundations
Discover the basic tools of web development through the new web development foundations course. Receive a digital badge in technology when you complete the micro-credential. Courses are advance funded for eligible employees through Western’s educational assistance plan.
Photo of the Week
Western community members were purple and proud to participate in London’s Pride Parade this past weekend. This year’s parade was the largest in the city’s history, with a record 134 entries. (From left) Maharus Noorani, Michael Godfrey, Leslie Oliver, Neisa Long and Arbor Morris. (Photo Source: Office of EDI)
Coming Up
Hume Cronyn Observatory (Photo source: Tricia Starrett/Western Communications)
July 29 (8:30 to 11 p.m.)
Public Night at Cronyn Observatory
View the skies through the Cronyn Observatory telescopes and pose questions to astronomers. Objects viewed vary with the season, but may include the Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, binary stars, star clusters, planetary nebula or galaxies. Admission is free and no registration is required.
August 2 (12 p.m.)
Emergency weather siren testing
The live monthly testing of Western’s emergency weather siren will occur on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Unless otherwise notified, this is only a test and no action is required.
August 3 (12:10 p.m.)
Zumba! With Living Well @ Western
Hosted by Living Well @ Western, join certified Zumba instructor Darlene Willie in the Arts & Humanities Building, room 2B15 for a lunch-time Zumba class. Open to all Western employees, this class will energize you for the rest of the afternoon.
Western in the News
Kelly Anderson (Photo source: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Communications)
CBC The National
Hungry kids ending up with mental health and substance abuse issues, new study suggests
A new study led by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Kelly Anderson found kids in food-insecure households relied more on the health-care system to cope with mental health and substance use disorders than their peers.
The Weather Network
New ‘disdrometers’ in Calgary will help forecast the next big hailstorm
The Northern Hail Project’s (NHP) network of hail-sensing weather stations in Calgary will help researchers better understand and forecast hailstorms, explained NHP executive director Julian Brimelow.
Toronto Star
During record-setting heat waves, this may be the real ‘silent killer’
Geography and environment professor James Voogt explains why cities are hotter than their rural surroundings, especially at night.
Cottage Life
Right-to-repair movement gains momentum
FIMS professor Alissa Centivany studies the right-to-repair movement and says attempting to make things whole is a foundational part of being human that’s being thwarted by modern design.
Commentary
Nicole Redvers (Photo source: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Communications)
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Nicole Redvers joins The Globe & Mail’s daily news podcast The Decibel to discuss the disproportionate impact of wildfire smoke on Indigenous communities during this year's unprecedented wildfire season in Canada.
