Jan. 31, 2025
(L to R) Denise McInnis, vice-chief of the Three Rivers Mi'kmaq Band in Newfoundland, shared her kelp lasagna recipe with Tim D’Souza, executive chef at Western's nootropics food lab. (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Biology professor Raymond Thomas launched Canada’s first nootropics food lab at Western to develop recipes and test brain-boosting foods for their ability to promote longevity and improve cognition.
Also covered by: CTV London and CBC London Morning
Emma Heaney (Photo source: Colleen MacDonald/Western Communications)
Driven by her father’s 15-year battle with ALS, health sciences graduate student Emma Heaney hopes to pursue a career in occupational therapy to help those disabilities.
(Photo source: Centre for Ageing Better/Pexels)
A new paper co-authored by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Jane Thornton reveals how regular physical activity can help older adults live longer, healthier lives – and why doctors should prescribe exercise as part of patient care.
Also covered by: The Sun, Toronto Star, CTV News and Global News
(L to R) Jackson Findlay and Mustangs football head coach Greg Marshall. (Submitted photo)
Jackson Findlay, a fourth-year Schulich Medicine & Dentistry student and Mustangs football star, has been named one of U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All-Canadians, recognizing his academic excellence, athletic achievements and community contributions.
Also covered by: The London Free Press
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
Month of February
Celebrating Black History Month
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with faculty partners, is hosting events across campus to celebrate Black excellence.
Feb. 1 (2 to 4 p.m.)
Opera and musical theatre gala
Enjoy operatic and musical theatre selections, ranging from early compositions to modern works, at the Paul Davenport Theatre. No registration required.
Feb. 3 and 6 (6:30 to 7 a.m.)
Virtual: Rise and shine yoga
Start your day with self-care. This 30-minute Living Well @ Western class is available virtually so you can participate from home or on campus. Register today.
Feb. 6 (10 to 11:30 a.m.)
Qualitative analysis with NVivo
Learn to organize and analyze data with NVivo. This session covers the basics of setting up a project and getting started. Register online.
Working at Western
University College (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
University Drive to close Feb. 4 and 5
University Drive will be closed between Sunset and Richmond streets on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 7 a.m. to Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m., weather permitting. As the north sidewalk will also be closed in this area, please use the south sidewalk along University Drive. Charter buses will still have access to the Medway parking lot for pick-ups and drop-offs. Visit the London Transit Commission website for impacted bus routes.
Fellowship in Teaching
Innovation award
Full-time and part-time faculty members are encouraged to apply for the Fellowship in Teaching Innovation award, which supports creative efforts to enhance student engagement or integrate new educational technologies in the classroom. For more details, see the call for proposal. Apply by March 3.
Western Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (WIDE) Survey
Please take a moment to complete the WIDE Survey. Your input will help inform university policies and decision-making processes moving forward.
Photo of the Week
Western Law welcomed the Honourable Sheilah Martin, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, as the featured speaker for the inaugural Lerners LLP Women in Law Lecture Series. In the photo (L to R): acting dean Andrew Botterell, Justice Martin, Yola Ventresca and Cynthia Kuehl, partners at Lerners LLP, and professor Erika Chamberlain. (Photo source: Western Law Communications)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
(L to R) Sheri Molnar and Earth sciences PhD student Benjamin Osei Fordjour at a sampling site in Maple Ridge, B.C. in July 2024. (Photo source: Jeff Renaud/Western Communications)
Canadian Geographic
Mapping seismic activity in Metro Vancouver
Earth sciences professor Sheri Molnar’s research mapping seismic activity in the metro Vancouver area explores how hazards vary based on underlying ground conditions.
CBC The National
Kids in daycare are more sedentary than you'd think. These educators aim to get preschoolers moving
Occupational therapy professor Trish Tucker and postdoctoral researcher Sophie Phillips discuss their work developing an e-learning course for early childhood educators aimed at increasing physical activity in childcare centres.
Toronto Star
Doug Ford is trying to catch his opponents off guard with a snap election. Just how ready are they?
Political science professor and chair Laura Stephenson provided expert insight into Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s decision to call a snap election.
