June 9, 2023
Graduates at convocation 2022 (Photo source: Western Communications)
More than 8,000 students will receive their degrees, diplomas and certificates during Western's 2023 convocation ceremonies. Western News celebrates the Class of 2023 by sharing stories of some of our graduates' journeys.
Honorary degree recipients (Photo source: Western Communications)
Western is conferring honorary degrees on 14 distinguished individuals during spring convocation, celebrating and honouring their contributions across a wide range of endeavours.
(From left) President Alan Shepard, Kate Choi, director, Centre for Research on Social Inequality and Eric Arts, executive director, Imaging Pathogens for Knowledge Translation Facility (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
President Alan Shepard sat down with professors Kate Choi and Eric Arts for a four-part video series examining COVID-19’s ongoing impact on public health and society.
(From left) Students Wen Bo, Alexis Pascal and Stephen Amey with engineering professor Jayshri Sabarinathan (Photo source: Western Space)
A Western-built miniature satellite, called a CubeSat, launched into outer space on June 6, providing students an opportunity to learn first-hand about space mission development.
Tackling societal problems with a local focus
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally supports student-driven projects. The Western program has boosted sustainability across the city and tackled a host of societal problems with distinctly local consequences.
Dr. Jane Thorton (Submitted photo)
Western researcher and former Olympic athlete Dr. Jane Thorton has developed My Active Ingredient – an online platform where people managing chronic health conditions can share their favourite ‘movement hacks’ and inspire each other with stories of success.
Working at Western
Arial view of Huron Flats parking lot (Photo source: Steve Anderson/ Western Communications)
Parking during spring convocation
From June 12 to 23, Huron Flats, Medway and South Valley lots are designated for parking during convocation for graduates and their guests. During this time, those who normally park in these lots are encouraged to park in other areas, where your permit allows.
New bike lockers
Fifty new bike lockers are being installed on campus. The single-stall units, along with spaces in existing sheltered bike storage facilities, are available through Parking Services.
Continuing Studies fall course registration now open
Explore courses, micro-credentials, and certificates starting this fall to meet your learning goals. All courses are advance funded for eligible employees through Western’s educational assistance plan.
Photo of the Week
Western farmers' market returned to campus this week. Every Wednesday local vendors will be selling fresh produce, delicious baked goods and handmade products. Located in the open space in front of McIntosh Gallery, make sure you check it out! (Photo source: Western Music)
Coming Up
Bert Taylor (Submitted photo)
June 17 (1 to 3 p.m.)
Celebrating the life of Bert Taylor
The Western community, family and friends will remember and celebrate the life of Bert Taylor, former Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and the Faculty of Kinesiology. The celebration of life presentation will begin at 1 p.m.at The Great Hall. Registration deadline is June 14.
June 15 (12:10 to 12:50 p.m.)
Inclusive spaces for diverse sexualities: Lunch and Learn
Participants will learn how to feel more comfortable and confident with their own sexuality and learn how to model more sex positive conversations with colleagues and students. Facilitated by Amelia Seed, gender-based violence prevention education coordinator and Shasta MacDermid, mental health counsellor, this workshop is being held at Thames Hall, room 3118.
Western in the News
(From left) Stephen Amey, Jayshri Sabarinathan, Kasia Wisniewski, and Hira Nadeem at Kennedy Space Center, Florida (Submitted photo)
CTV National News
Western University mini-satellite launched into space Monday
Six members of the Western Space team were in Florida Monday to watch the CubeSat they designed and built launch into space aboard the SpaceX Falcon rocket.
The Globe and Mail
Quebec government moves to ban planned obsolescence, ensure products can be repaired
As the Quebec government eyes a ban on the sale of products that aren’t intended to last, FIMS professor Alissa Centivany explains how this not only helps the environment but is also important for skill development and digital citizenship.
CBC Power and Politics
Wildfires force 26,000 to evacuate across six provinces and territories
Paul Kovacs, executive director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, discusses damages expected from wildfire season and the need to build wildfire-resilient houses.
The Toronto Star
This Canadian triple jumper has been training 18 years for this moment. She finally broke through last weekend
Mustangs assistant track and field coach Caroline Ehrhardt soared over 14 metres and set the Canadian triple jump record last weekend.
Commentary
Bailey Thompson with her research team (Photo source: Times Higher Education)
Bailey Thompson, BESc’22, won the engineering category of the Global Undergraduate Awards in 2022 for her group research project at Western. Here, Thompson shares how winning the award helped her choose a career and gain valuable skills.
