Jan. 24, 2025
(L to R) Chuck Grace, Ivey Business School lecturer, and Matt Davison, dean of the Faculty of Science, lead Canada’s Financial Wellness Lab. (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Researchers in Canada's Financial Wellness Lab, based in the Faculty of Science, are utilizing financial modelling, machine learning and data science to study personal finance and develop strategies to build financial resiliency across the country.
Also covered by: CBC London Morning and CTV London
(L to R) Kristy Coleman and Dr. Elizabeth Finger. (Photo source: Megan Morris/Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers Kristy Coleman and Dr. Elizabeth Finger have discovered intranasal oxytocin may reduce apathy symptoms in frontotemporal dementia patients.
Students participating in various experiential learning activities. (Image design: Rob Potter/Western Communications)
Western is prioritizing hands-on learning to ensure students gain practical skills through internships, studies abroad, community projects and other forms of experiential learning. The university has set a goal to have all undergraduate students participate in experiential learning by 2028.
(L to R) Dr. Sonny Cejic, Dr. John Sangster’s wife Toula Gerace, BScN’75, MSc’95, and professor Judith Brown, chair of the master of clinical science and PhD programs in family medicine. (Photo source: Frank Neufeld)
The late Dr. John Sangster, MD’67, MClSci’84, left a significant gift to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, fulfilling his wish to support infrastructure and medical students. The contribution honours his legacy in family medicine, ensuring his dedication to education and patient care lives on.
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Ana Luisa Trejos (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Ana Luisa Trejos: How technology can improve mobility.
Coming Up
Jan. 24 (5 to 11 p.m.)
Round Dance at the Wampum Learning Lodge
Celebrate the second anniversary of the Wampum Learning Lodge at its annual Round Dance. The first song is at 6 p.m. and there will be singing, dancing and contests throughout the evening.
Jan. 27 to 30
Christopher Wallis: In the Balance of Light
Visit the ArtLAB in the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre to explore an exhibition honouring Christopher Wallis, a master stained-glass artist known for his innovative designs throughout Ontario.
Jan. 30 (10 to 10:30 a.m.)
Information session: Radboud-Western collaboration fund
Radboud University (Netherlands) and Western have launched a fund to support joint initiatives that advance strategic priorities, foster innovative education and drive impactful research. Register online.
Jan. 30 (10 to 11:30 a.m.)
Managing data with Excel
Learn how to set up and manage data in Excel. This Zoom workshop covers essential tips to streamline your workflow, whether you're planning a project or preparing data for analysis. Register online.
Working at Western
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Nomination deadline: Western Climate & Sustainability Awards
Help raise awareness about sustainability at Western by recognizing a student, staff or faculty member who has made a positive contribution on campus. Nominations are open until Jan. 31.
Three new teaching fellowship positions available in the Centre for Teaching and Learning
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and the Centre for Teaching and Learning invite applications from full-time Western faculty for a two-year teaching fellowship, starting July 1. Please see the full call for proposal for more details.
Guide for Courageous and Respectful Conversations
Discover tools for engaging in challenging yet constructive conversations with techniques like reflective listening, emotional intelligence and self-awareness. This guide prepared by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fosters understanding and encourages collective growth within our community.
Photo of the Week
Mustangs track and field student-athlete Rofiat Agboola placed third in the triple jump during the 41st annual Don Wright Team Challenge hosted by Western on Jan. 18. (Photo source: Majid Jahan/Mustangs Sports)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Dr. Anna Gunz (Photo source: Megan Morris/Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
CBC News Network
Wildfire smoke, ash spark health concerns in L.A.
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Anna Gunz shares insight into the health effects of wildfire smoke.
CTV Your Morning
What Trump can do on day one
Political science professor Matt Lebo discusses Donald Trump's inauguration and his first moves as U.S. president.
CTV London
Accountability, efficiency and honesty at the heart of London police body-worn cameras initiative: LPS
Sociology professor Laura Huey provides expert comment in an article about London police officers starting to use body cameras this week.
