Oct. 25, 2024
Misko Kicknosway (right) shares a moment with her 'kookum' Elder Myrna Kicknosway during the Indigenous student graduation ceremony held at Wampum Learning Lodge earlier this year. (Submitted photo)
Misko Kicknosway returns for fall convocation, reflecting on her time as Indigenous Students’ Association president and her new role fostering Indigenous leadership development at the University of Manitoba.
(From left): Jill Sparling and Heather McNamara from St. John the Evangelist, Hospitality Services Executive Chef Kristian Crossen, and Pheobe Bigden and Kole Rideout with MealCare. (Photo source: Western Housing and Ancillary Services)
Western's food diversion program has transformed surplus meals into over 7,000 donations for local organizations since May, engaging staff and student volunteers in a creative effort to reduce waste and support vulnerable communities through the online platform Second Harvest.
(Image source: Julide Cakiroglu/Western Communications)
In this latest installment from the Western News “Our Warming Planet” series, professors Robert Buchkowski and Scott MacDougall-Shackleton explore the effects of climate change on plants and animals.
Robin Wall Kimmerer (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Scientist and best-selling author Robin Wall Kimmerer visited Western last week, joining a harvest lunch at Wampum Learning Lodge and a field class where students, inspired by her book Braiding Sweetgrass, are reintroducing native and endangered plants behind the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Ivy Osei, Chloe Grande and Sunil Gurmukh (Image source: Crystal Carter/Western Communications)
Never has a discussion of impact been more important. If you have an impact story, we would love to hear it. Whether it is something you are working on, or the efforts of a colleague, drop us a note. Together, we will make a difference by inspiring others.
Coming Up
October 26 (1 p.m.)
Mustangs Football playoff game
The Mustangs face the McMaster Marauders this weekend at Alumni Stadium. Tickets are available online.
October 31 (3 to 4:30 p.m.)
Information and networking: Faculty-led international programs
Learn more about faculty-led international programs and hear from FIMS professor Amanda Grzyb and anthropology professor Andrew Walsh about their experiences building and leading successful programs. International and Graduate Affairs Building, Chu Centre.
Working at Western
(Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Survey: Student Mental Health Strategic Plan
Share your input on mental health supports and help inform the development of the Western 2024 Student Mental Health Strategic Plan.
October team building challenges
Living Well @ Western is hosting a pumpkin decorating/carving and costume contest this month. Details on how to submit your entry can be found on the Human Resources website.
Green Leaf Café reopens
The Green Leaf Café is now open Wednesday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make a reservation and enjoy delicious, local and seasonal cuisine. Located in Somerville House.
Photo of the Week
On Oct. 23, renowned activist, feminist and environmentalist Maimuna Kanyamala received an honorary degree in recognition of her lifelong mission to create a just and equitable society. (Photo source: Rachel Lincoln)
Western in the News
Dr. Stewart Harris (Photo source: Schulich Communications)
The Globe and Mail
With proper care, vast majority of amputations due to diabetes can be avoided, say researchers
In this front-page story, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Stewart Harris highlights his team's efforts to support Indigenous-lead and locally driven diabetes care initiatives.
Reuters
Big Tobacco nears $24 billion settlement to end Canada lawsuits
If approved, the planned billion-dollar settlement by three major tobacco companies would be the largest of its kind outside the U.S., explains Jacob Shelley, law and health studies professor and co-director of the Health Ethics, Law and Policy lab.
The Conversation
Jessica Campbell’s NHL coaching gig marks a pivotal turning point for professional hockey
Kinesiology professor Hayley Baker says Campbell’s story highlights the challenges women coaches face. As a scholar who studies the under-representation of women coaches, she hopes Campbell won’t remain an anomaly in the NHL.
