May 16, 2025
Ivey Business School (Photo source: Western Communications)
Ivey Business School has launched Bold Ambition, its new strategic plan aimed at expanding access to experiential business learning and preparing students to lead in a rapidly changing world.
(L to R) Tresah Antaya, postdoctoral associate in Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry's department of clinical neurological sciences, and Dr. Jorge Burneo, Schulich professor, neurologist at London Health Science Centre and scientist at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute. (Photo source: LHSC)
Western researchers have found a link between long-term exposure to air pollution and an increased risk of developing epilepsy in adults – a discovery that could help shape environmental policy and improve health-care planning for affected communities.
Also covered by: CTV London, The Morning Show on AM 980 and Medical Xpress.
Abe Oudshoorn (Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Nursing professor Abe Oudshoorn will travel to Chile to expand research partnerships and study street-level responses to homelessness through the Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program.
Emma Duerden (Photo source: Geoff Robins)
A study led by education professor Emma Duerden found passive scrolling during screen time significantly increased anxiety, depression and behavioural issues in teens, with nearly half reporting clinically high anxiety levels.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Tarun Katapally (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Tarun Katapally: How technology can strengthen health-care equity.
Coming Up
May 21 to 23 (various times)
FOGS Annual Plant Sale
Purchase native perennials, trees, herbs, veggies, house plants and more during the Friends of the Gardens plant sale at the east side of the Biological and Geological Sciences Building. Payment by cash, e-transfer or cheque.
May 22 (10 a.m. to noon)
Found Property Sale
The Western Special Constable Service is hosting its annual unclaimed property sale after clearing out lost and found items. The sale will be held in the UCC Atrium. Payments must be made in cash.
Working at Western
(Photo source: Western Communications)
Volunteer for Spring Convocation
Spring Convocation is June 9 to 13. Members of the Western community are invited to take part in a variety of volunteer roles. Visit the Office of the Registrar’s convocation volunteers webpage to learn more and sign up.
Summer Lunch and Learn
Workshops
This four-part series, hosted by the Wellness and Equity Education team, runs May to August and explores topics like conflict, friendships, values and boundaries. Register today.
Susan Knabe appointed Acting Dean of FIMS
Susan M. Knabe has been appointed acting dean of the Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) for a one-year term, effective July 1, following the completion of dean Lisa Henderson’s term.
Victoria Day Holiday
Western is observing Victoria Day on Monday, May 19.
Photo of the Week
Nearly 600 employees explored health, wellness and safety resources during the Employee Health Fair on May 14. (L to R) St. John Ambulance volunteer Tracey Silverthorn, Zombie and Penelope Ho, Western Engineering outreach programs coordinator. (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Gal Raz (Photo source: Ivey Communications)
CBC The National
Honda postpones Ontario EV investment
Ivey professor Gal Raz explains the state of the electric vehicle market in Canada as Honda announces a pause on plans for a $15-billion EV plant in Ontario.
Reuters
Carney unveils cabinet aimed at urgently resetting U.S.-Canada ties
In a story picked up by media outlets around the globe, political science professor Cameron Anderson explores what Prime Minister Carney’s cabinet picks might mean for U.S.-Canada relations.
CTV London
Some of Western’s brightest minds showcase their research projects
In collaboration with hospital partners, London Health Research Day brought together nearly 400 Western students and trainees to showcase their research findings.
