March 25, 2022
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Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers have identified the importance of brain lesions as early predictors of dementia, which could lead to earlier interventions and improvements in patient care.
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A new, one-of-a-kind collaborative specialization will help graduate students use machine learning and artificial intelligence to find solutions to complex problems in health care and medicine.
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Meet the 10 teams of Western students selected to share their collaborative solutions to the world’s most pressing issues, including climate change and mental health.
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A new study published this week in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology by Western psychologists Nicolyn Charlot and Samantha Joel suggests it may take more than one negative trait to end a committed relationship.
Inaara Savani (Submitted photo)
The story of a 12-year-old boy in Uganda, abandoned by his parents and left to raise his five brothers, is inspiring fourth-year international relations student Inaara Savani to take meaningful action.
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Philanthropist Sonia Labatt, an indefatigable supporter of the university and the Faculty of Health Sciences, passed away on March 14 at the age of 84.
Working at Western
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Giving to Western
The newly redesigned Giving to Western website launched this week. Visit the site to learn more about the impact donations have on the university.
Innovation and Impact Symposium
Help celebrate students, staff and faculty who are making a positive contribution to our campus during the Innovation and Impact Symposium on Wednesday, March 30 at 1 p.m., at
the IGAB Atrium. Campus community members will be recognized through the Western Green Awards and the WISE Case Competition.
Native plant seed giveaway
Support environmental wellness by growing native plants this year. Western Sustainability is giving away 200 packages of native plant seeds, while supplies last.
Course feedback period is now open
Each term, students have the opportunity to provide feedback on their courses. For most courses this term, the feedback period runs from March 21 to April 9.
Now available - surprise snack boxes from Great Hall Catering
As we come to the end of the academic year, it's the perfect time to thank a team member for their hard work or help energize a student for those long study sessions. Snack boxes are full of fresh fruit and delicious treats. Available for pickup at Somerville House or delivery on campus.
Photo of the Week
A medieval manuscript, recently donated to Western Libraries by professor Jane Toswell, will be featured during a drop-in exhibit in the Weldon Reading Room on March 30. This particular item is an antiphoner, which is another word for music, that was used by priests and monks/nuns to sing chants. (Photo source: Deborah Meert-Williston)
Coming Up
Western University Singers choir. (Photo source: Don Wright Faculty of Music)
Tuesday, March 29 (7:30 p.m.)
St. Cecilia Singers & Western University Singers
Enjoy a choral concert featuring two choirs: St. Cecilia Singers, and Western University Singers. Advance registration is not required for the event hosted by the Don Wright Faculty of Music.
Wednesday, March 30 (9 a.m.)
Western Complex Systems Conference 2022
Explore the application of complexity theory and systems thinking across disciplines during the online conference. There will be drop in/out sessions of interest throughout the day. Pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, March 30
(10 a.m.)
Medieval manuscripts drop-in exhibit
Get up close and personal with a manuscript dating all the way back to the 12th century. The exhibit also features a lesson on how to sing Medieval-style.
Thursday, March 31 (4:30 p.m.)
SASAH Speakers' Series
Join Western Arts and Humanities for the final talk of the year, “Reflections on Composing from the Land," with Spy Dénommé-Welch (Algonquin-Anishnaabe), an interdisciplinary scholar, composer and librettist/playwright who recently joined the Faculty of Education as an associate professor.
Western in the News
Lauren Cipriano (Photo source: Western Communications)
CBC News
COVID-19 pandemic still hitting low income areas hardest, Ontario's science table says
New data shows the lowest income neighbourhoods in Ontario have recorded the highest COVID-19 death rates in all five pandemic waves. Ivey and Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Lauren Cipriano says these trends have been apparent since the pandemic first swept the province more than two years ago.
The New York Times
Trudeau strikes accord with opponents to secure hold on power
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an alliance with the New Democrats this week. Political science professor Laura Stephenson says the agreement is “an appropriate functioning of parliamentary government,” but is unsure if it will endure.
CTV Vancouver
NATO leaders meet in Brussels
Political science professor Erika Simpson provided analysis ahead of a meeting of NATO leaders this week in Brussels. The emergency summit was called to discuss the international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The New York Times Magazine
How to help a child with math anxiety
Psychology professor Daniel Ansari says when working with children with math anxiety the worst thing to do is create situations of pressure or frustration. He suggests instead instilling a sense of adventure, curiosity and playfulness when approaching math.
Commentary
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Jane E. Sanders, associate professor at King's, on the impact discipline has on marginalized elementary and high school students.
