May 13, 2022
Greene-Swift building at 450 Talbot Street (Submitted photo)
Western's new downtown site at 450 Talbot, will soon become a hub for 13 community-focused programs and partnerships, ranging from Indigenous art exhibits to legal aid and mental health counselling for children.
Innovative brain research is the focus of a new McGill-Western collaboration (Photo source: iStock)
Focusing on biotherapeutics and Parkinson’s disease, the new McGill-Western Initiative for Translational Neuroscience will translate groundbreaking scientific research to benefit patients in the real world.
Dr. Xiao Zhen Zhou (left) and Dr. Kun Ping Lu (Photo source: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
Researchers Kun Ping Lu and Xiao Zhen Zhou have joined the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, bringing their game-changing research that could benefit cancer and Alzheimer’s patients.
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A unique virtual-reality program to be developed at Western has received a $1-million innovation grant from Future Skills Centre. Called Be EPIC VR, the program will enable personal support workers to interact with avatars representing people in various stages of dementia.
Siobhan Schabrun (Photo source: Western Communications )
Chronic pain researcher Siobhan Schabrun is ready to take on her new role as the new William and Lynne Gray Endowed Research Chair in Mobility and Activity – the first of its kind in Canada.
Simu Liu, HBA'11 (Photo source: CARAS)
The Junos will be full of purple pride Sunday night with five alumni and an ensemble featuring Music professor Thomas Wiebe among the nominees, and music grad Mike Gnocato as assistant mixer on album of the year contender, Wonder by Shawn Mendes. The event will be hosted by actor, activist and author Simu Liu, HBA’11.
Working at Western
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Western Libraries introduce “Pickup Anywhere” service
You can now access 16 university libraries across Ontario by using your Western ONEcard to borrow. Items from partner collections can also be requested online and picked up at any of our five libraries, the affiliated university college libraries, or sent to another participating university library for pick up.
"Together" Staff and Leader Conference Day
Join your peers on June 1 to celebrate, learn and be together. Registration is open to all Western staff and leaders until noon on May 19. Enjoy keynotes by Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Peter Katz, and Riaz Meghji, author, broadcaster and past host of Citytv's Breakfast Television, MTV Canada and CTV News. Visit the
conference website for more information.
Featured job opportunities
Do you know someone looking for a job? Check out this week’s featured job opportunities! Search by the job posting ID to learn more and apply or share with your network.
Lead Curriculum Developer,
Faculty of Engineering (25913)
The Lead Curriculum Developer will work in collaboration to create high-quality online courses for graduate diplomas, ensuring projects meet development milestones and deadlines, and will be responsible for designing and developing online and technology-enhanced courses and programs to support instructional skills.
Associate Vice-President, Alumni Relations (26050)
A highly visible leader, the Associate Vice-President will inspire alumni and mobilize their pride and loyalty to encourage philanthropic support and volunteer commitment.
Photo of the Week
Professor Gordon ‘Oz’ Osinski and a team of students are travelling through Arizona, Utah and Nevada as part of Western’s Planetary Surface Processes Field School. His class has been exploring various locations to learn more about the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. (Photo source: @drcrater on Twitter)
Coming Up
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Friday, May 13 (12 p.m.)
Registration opens for Bit by Bit camp
Hosted by the department of computer science, this summer computer camp will introduce kids aged 9 to13 to the fascinating world of computer science and technology. Campers will learn ideas and skills that form the basis for the technology they use every day.
Wednesday, May 18 (9 a.m.)
Campus bike sale
Western Special Constable Service is holding a bike sale in the parking lot of Lawson Hall, weather permitting. Advance registration is required for the opportunity to purchase a bike between 9 and 9:30 a.m. The event is cash only.
Wednesday, May 18 (10:30 a.m.)
Introduction to GIS and Digital Mapping
No experience is necessary to learn about the fascinating world of geographic information systems (GIS) during this free workshop. Get started with the software and use it to understand patterns, relationships and geographic context that can improve your decision-making process.
Western in the News
Kate Choi (Photo source: Nicole Osborne)
NBC News
Motherhood deferred: US median age for giving birth hits 30
New U.S. statistics show the number of women giving birth in their 20s has declined, while it has jumped for women in their late 30s and early 40s. Sociology professor Kate Choi says this could contribute to a population slowdown because the ability to have children tends to decrease with age.
CBC As It Happens
When you look into the abyss: First space telescope images
Physics and astronomy professor Els Peeters discusses the first test images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, and says it was thrilling to see a glimpse of the sharpest infrared images of the universe that have ever been captured.
BBC Worklife
How remote work could nix the sick day
How does hybrid work impact work culture around sick days? When working from home, a sick day can feel like any other day, says Ann Frost, associate professor of organizational behaviour at Ivey Business School.
CBC The National
Johnny Depp, Amber Heard libel trial highlights public opinion concerns
Barb MacQuarrie, community director for the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, comments on the public nature of the Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial and says it may make survivors of domestic violence more hesitant to come forward.
Commentary
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Addressing discrimination could be the key to attracting and retaining doctors in rural areas, according to Victoria Esses, professor of psychology and the director of the Network for Economic and Social Trends.
