November 26, 2021
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In close collaboration with Indigenous communities in London, Ont. and surrounding region, Western will host the seventh annual Building Reconciliation Forum aimed at advancing social and institutional transformation within Indigenous education and the work of Truth and Reconciliation.
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Ivey's Women in Asset Management program, set to launch in May 2022, is designed to increase representation of women in the asset management sector in Canada.
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New research led by geography professor Jed Long finds provincial lockdowns did not significantly reduce mobility from one public health region to another.
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Working with Faculty of Information and Media Studies professor Luke Stark, philosophy student Nathalie DiBerardino looked at how social platforms using artificial intelligence affect the lives of Western students.
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Research led by nursing professor Lorie Donelle finds new moms are the ones who often devour digital guidance about parenting – while dads-to-be rely on their women partners to sift and curate information for them.
David Hess. Photo by Frank Neufeld
David Hess, Sheldon H. Weinstein Chair in Diabetes Research, is advancing stem cell research by identifying which proteins are essential to islet regeneration, and which human building blocks are most efficient for creating those proteins to help the body heal itself naturally.
Working at Western
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Shop the Book Store's holiday gift guide
Find purple and proud gift ideas in the Book Store's holiday gift guide—including classic sweatshirts, games and puzzles, holiday mugs and beyond. Save up to 30 per cent on select merchandise until Dec. 5, while supplies last.
A perfect way to celebrate the holidays
Celebrate the season with a buffet-style team lunch at Windermere Manor’s Grand Hall, catered by Great Hall Catering. Bookings are available on Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21. A minimum of six guests is required. Book ahead to secure your reservation today by emailing great.hall.catering@uwo.ca. You can also treat your team to a customizable take-home meal kit or gift box at https://catering.has.uwo.ca/.
Submit your winter course readings today
Western Libraries’ course readings service is here to support your in-person, online or hybrid courses for the winter term. Get started today by adding the course readings plugin tool to your OWL course site or send us your syllabus.
United Way virtual tour of Ignite Youth Centre
Want to see the impact of your United Way donations? Sign up for a virtual tour of Ignite Youth Centre on Dec. 2, 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Ignite Youth Centre provides a supportive and inclusive environment for youth to learn, grow and explore. The tour is hosted by StarTech.com, who will donate $25 to Western's United Way campaign just for your attendance!
Weather siren test
The university's emergency weather siren will be tested at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1. No action is required for this test.
Photo of the Week
Paul Chartrand, Clone Field 2021 is part of 'The Botanical Turn' exhibition that is open by appointment through Dec. 11. Photo from McIntosh Gallery @mcintoshgallery via Instagram
Coming Up
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Saturday, Nov. 27 (12 p.m.)
U SPORTS Mitchell Bowl
Show your support for the Mustangs football team as they take on St. Francis Xavier X-Men in the 2021 Vanier Cup semifinals at Western Alumni Stadium. Gates open at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 1 (10 a.m.)
Knowledge exchange and equity, diversity and inclusion
The first session of Western's third annual Knowledge Exchange School will feature Miriam Hayward, knowledge exchange and impact manager at Western Research. Attendees will be introduced to a tool to help guide the development of meaningful and impactful knowledge exchange and EDI practices that enhance research excellence across the research life cycle.
Wednesday, Dec. 1 (10 a.m.)
Lab2Market presentation
Lab2Market, a federally funded organization, is hosting an information session on their NSERC program which helps researchers commercialize their research by providing funding and training.
Thursday, Dec. 2 (12 p.m.)
Experiences and learnings from building a research program in Indigenous arthritis conditions
Hosted by Bone and Joint Institute's Get Everyone Started – Indigenous Training Initiative (GEt’S-IT) program, this workshop will focus on how to build an authentic Indigenous research program with meaningful research partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous collaborators. The event features Cheryl Barnabe, a Métis rheumatologist and professor at University of Calgary.
Monday, Dec. 6 (10 a.m.)
Montreal memorial service
Western Engineering and the Women in Engineering Club will commemorate the lives lost at École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989 at a memorial service and candle lighting vigil. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the event is by invitation and will be shared through Western Engineering's social media accounts.
Monday, Dec. 6 (1 p.m.)
Protecting children from domestic violence: It takes the whole community
Join psychologist and founding partner of Western's Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children, Peter Jaffe, for this inaugural lecture on ending domestic violence. In lieu of a registration fee, please consider making a donation to the Peter Jaffe Lectures on Ending Domestic Violence.
Western in the News
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CBC Fresh Air
What happens to our brains when we hear music?
Psychology professor Jessica Grahn was recently awarded the 2021 NSERC E.W.R. Steacie Prize for her contributions to neuroscience. Her research aims to understand the connection between musical rhythm and brain activity as a way to potentially treat disease.
Toronto Star
Vaccine superheroes: Experts impressed with communications that target children
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Samira Jeimy says taking a straightforward approach in COVID-19 messaging for children could be more engaging than using superhero narratives.
Forbes
Can build-your-own solar system help the U.S reach Biden's climate goals?
Co-author of a free, opensource e-book, To Catch the Sun, engineering professor Joshua Pearce says even small businesses and homeowners can get in on producing renewable energy if they start thinking of solar technology as an investment.
Global National News
Floods, fires foreshadow more climate extremes in British Columbia’s future
From record floods to wildfires, British Columbia has endured an unprecedented year of extreme weather. Engineering professor Slobodan Simonovic explains how B.C.’s unique terrain and ecosystem are contributing to the severity of these events.
Commentary
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In this opinion piece, Faculty of Information and Media Studies professor Luke Stark explains why it is important for Canadian youth and parents to critically consider whether facial recognition technologies are worth the financial and far-reaching negative social costs.
