September 2, 2022
Jessica Cordes, Laura Mantz, Madison Poultney and Hira Jawaid. (Photo source: Brandon Watson/Western Sustainability)
This month, Western celebrates the Deshkan Ziibiing (Antler/Thames River) with Riverfest 2022. The festival recognizes the historical and cultural significance of the river and aims to engage the community and encourage support for sustainability initiatives.
Gavin Raner (Photo source: Mac Lai)
Gavin Raner is one of 13 students across Canada to receive the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award recognizing young leaders who exemplify the qualities of Hall of Fame laureates. Raner, who identifies as trans-masculine and non-binary, is inspired by the "quiet bravery" of 2007 inductee and pioneer Dr. Elizabeth Bagshaw.
Engineering PhD candidate Maddalena Laghezza fills the hopper of the pilot plant used for 'forever chemicals' destruction, assisted by ICFAR technology specialist Lu Liu. (Photo source: Franco Berruti)
A collaborative Western - University of Waterloo research project looks to identify and treat ‘forever chemicals’ found in Ontario waters and used in products such as cosmetics, textiles, fire-fighting foams and food packaging.
Nour Habliza (Photo source: Chris Kindratsky/Western Communications)
When the pandemic first hit, then second-year political science student Nour Habliza, rented a small, one-bay mechanic shop and turned his passion for cars into a successful repair and sales business. Today he spends his time at the shop studying for the LSAT with hopes to attend Western Law.
Olivia Lutfallah (Submitted photo)
Biology student Olivia Lutfallah has attracted 236,000 followers and found a supportive community since launching her TikTok account documenting her experience living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Vanier Cup trophy (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
The countdown to the 2022 USPORTS Vanier Cup is on with the release of early bird tickets and the naming of retired London Police chief Murray Faulkner as honorary chair of the organizing committee.
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Middlesex College, Western University (Photo source: Darryl Lahteenmaa/Western Communications)
COVID-19 booster deadline extended following Health Canada announcement
In response to Health Canada’s approval of Moderna’s bivalent vaccine, the deadline to receive a booster shot has been extended to Jan. 9, 2023. Individuals who receive a booster now or the bivalent vaccine when it is available will be compliant with the vaccination policy.
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Photo of the Week
On Thursday, Sept. 8 Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. Her Majesty the Queen was the longest reigning monarch and will be remembered for her strength and unfaltering leadership. This photo from 1959 shows Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on campus as part of their Canadian Royal Tour.
Coming Up
McIntosh Gallery (Photo source: Brian Lambert)
September 9 (5 – 7 p.m.)
Closing Reception: Migration Stories... and At Dusk
McIntosh Gallery invites you to a closing reception in celebration of Moysés Zuñiga Santiago's Migration Stories Whispered in My Ear / Me Susurran Al Oído Historias de Migrantes and Michelle Paterok's at Dusk.
September 13 (12:10 – 12:50 p.m.)
Outdoor yoga
Register for a free yoga class on the green space at McIntosh Gallery. Please bring your own mat.
September 15 – 29; Reception September 27 (2:30-4:30 p.m.)
Riverfest art exhibition
Featuring the works of visual arts professor Soheila K. Esfahani’s Introduction to Sculpture and Installation class inspired by the prompt “Wish on Water,” as well as the “River Through Your Eye” installation at the Cohen Commons Gallery.
Western in the News
Biology professor Liana Zanette. (Submitted photo)
Smithsonian Magazine
How animals survive in a savanna full of predators
Biology professor Liana Zanette says animals have different fear-induced responses depending on what predator is nearby. This “hierarchy of fear” is important because fear affects every aspect of a prey animal’s behaviour, and can have rippling effects throughout the ecosystem.
The New York Times
The hunt for big hail
As neighborhoods grow into areas that experience heavy hail, researchers are hunting for large hailstones, stirring public interest and inviting further study. Julian Brimelow, director of the Northern Hail Project, says it’s an exciting time to be doing hail research.
The Globe and Mail
Women in the sandwich generation are overworked, exhausted and missing out on career opportunities
A rise in mental health issues among children, alongside a rapidly aging population, has meant ‘sandwich generation’ caregivers have been facing huge pressures throughout the pandemic and Nursing professor Anna Garnett says women are disproportionately affected.
Slice Magazine
Single in a seemingly endless pandemic? Try these tips
Psychology professor Julie Aitken Schermer provides tips on how those who might be struggling with loneliness can live their best lives despite the ongoing pandemic.
Commentary
Group of people holding a Ukrainian flag. (Photo source: Pexels)
Marta Dyczok, associate professor of History and Political Science, gives a first-person account of Ukraine's vote for independence and how the country’s resilience in the face of Russia’s ongoing attack is surprising the world.
