July 8, 2022
Study participants inhale polarized xenon gas while inside an MRI (Photo source: Paulina Wyszkiewicz)
A new study by researchers at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the first to discover that symptoms associated with long-COVID are related to issues affecting oxygen exchange from lungs to the blood.
Mariam Hayward (Photo source: Keri Ferguson/Western Communications)
As Western’s first director of knowledge exchange, impact and EDI-D in research, Mariam Hayward is eager to help others achieve their full potential by ensuring the proper processes and pathways are accessible to all.
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Set to begin this September, the new WE-Empower program will provide mentorship for underrepresented women to turn their innovation into business opportunities, facilitating a direct path toward a more equitable and inclusive Western community.
John Doerksen (Photo source: Western Communications)
Eager to shape a community that builds student leadership, diversity and career development, John Doerksen is looking forward to helping students succeed as Western's newly appointed vice-provost (students).
Brown dwarfs – celestial objects that fall between stars and planets – are shown in this illustration with a range of temperatures, from hottest (left) to coldest (right) (Illustration by NASA/JPL-Caltech)
A new study led by Western researchers reveals critical details about the formation of sand clouds on other planets, providing a better understanding of how their atmospheres work.
Rachel Radyk (Submitted photo)
Master’s of nursing student Rachel Radyk is helping to address and reduce Indigenous youth homelessness as one of the 34 recipients of the Head and Heart research fellowship from the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
Working at Western
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Call to name: Scholarships of excellence for Black students
Do you know a Black community leader who demonstrates excellence in education? Honour them by having a Western scholarship named after them. Western is accepting name submissions from staff, faculty, students and alumni until July 28.
Matt Davison to serve as Faculty of Science dean until 2029
Matt Davison has been re-appointed dean of the Faculty of Science for a second term beginning July 1, 2023. Davison was originally appointed to the role in 2018.
WTS Helpdesk unavailable this weekend
Western Technology Services is scheduling a migration to the Atlassian Cloud this weekend. Jira Service Desk and Helpdesks for employees and students will be unavailable from today at 5 p.m. until Monday, July 11 at 8 a.m.
Featured job opportunities
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Liaison Officer, Office of the Registrar - Admissions (26092 multiple vacancies)
Support Western in recruiting and retaining the highest-quality students to undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs through various on- and off-campus programs and virtual events.
Research Associate, Robarts (25479)
Apply your expertise to a research project under the direction of principal investigators and oversee original and independent research to achieve outcomes in the area of epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, stroke and dementia.
Program Coordinator, Chemistry (27009)
Provide support for the development and implementation of the corrosion training program.
Photo of the Week
A delegation from Western led by Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry dean Dr. John Yoo (centre, holding shovel), including Opiyo Oloya, associate vice-president of EDI (back row, third from left) and Eric Arts, Canada Research Chair in HIV Pathogenesis (not pictured), was in Uganda this week for the signing of a collaborative research agreement with the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) in Kampala. JCRC is a strategic Schulich Medicine & Dentistry partner for research, education and training initiatives. Here, Dr. Yoo and JCRC executive director Dr. Cissy Kityo officially launched the collaboration during a tree planting on July 6. (Submitted photo)
Coming Up
Chthulucene Dream-Land: States of Reality (Artwork by Ashley Snook)
July 4 to 30
NODES: Animality and Kinship
This McIntosh Gallery exhibition addresses the concept of animality, a holistic term that explores the idea of restructuring relationships between humans and non-human species. Curated by art and visual culture PhD candidate Ashley Snook, NODES represents her final work within the program as her graduate thesis exhibition, featuring sculpture, drawing, video and experiential installation.
July 12 (12 p.m.)
Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ people within faith communities
The Office of EDI is hosting a virtual panel discussion with faith leaders facilitated by the executive director of Encounter World Religions Brian Carwana. Pastor Sandie Thomas, Rabbi Seth Goran and Imam Abd Alfatah Twakkal will discuss how their communities of faith support the 2SLGBTQ+ community and help them feel included and valued.
July 12 and 13
Hospitality Services hiring fair
Do you know someone who is interested in cooking, cashiering or serving, and is looking for a new opportunity? Encourage them to attend the upcoming hiring fair next Tuesday and Wednesday in Elgin Hall. Attendees will get the chance to apply in person and speak with hiring staff.
Western in the News
Grace Parraga (Photo source: Western Communications)
Global National News
What causes long COVID? Canadian researchers think they’ve found a key clue
New lung-imaging research from the LIVECOVIDFREE study led by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Grace Parraga is one of the first to explain potential causes of long-COVID symptoms.
The Globe and Mail
Indigenous science framework removed from Ontario elementary school curriculum
Education professor Isha DeCoito provided a research report to the government on the new curriculum expressing concerns about the lack of culturally relevant teachings.
CNN Business
A reporter tried the AI Instagram wants to use to verify age. Here's what it found
As Instagram tests the use of artificial intelligence to verify users’ ages, FIMS professor Luke Stark shares his thoughts about this new method.
Global National News
U.S. Capitol hearings: Why should Canadians care? Extremism, security experts weigh in
Political Science professor Erika Simpson provides her insights on the impact of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riots and why Canadians should be paying attention to the hearings.
Commentary
Old Town, Toronto, Ont. (Photo source: Wikimedia Commons)
With home prices surging and the rental market escalating, Canada needs to adopt a housing policy focused on human rights, according to nursing PhD candidate Fawziah Rabiah-Mohammed and nursing professor Abe Oudshoorn.
