October 21, 2022
Artist rendering of gathering plaza and walkways on UC Hill. (Image source: DTAH architecture firm)
After a busy summer, construction continues on campus, including changes to UC Hill, part of Western’s Open Space Strategy designed to accommodate future growth and prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Adrian Owen (Photo source: Chris Kindratsky/Western Communications)
A new large-scale study led by neuroscientists Adrian Owen and Conor Wild found possible long-term cognitive impairments in reasoning, speed of thinking and verbal abilities in patients with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Charlie Kramers (second from left) with his Suzi Jacuzzi band mates and fellow music grads, Nathan Nykor (far left), Roisin Miland and Eran Foster. (Submitted photo)
New music graduate Charlie Kramers formed friendships, a funk band and a fondness for jazz in the combined music recording arts program offered by Western and Fanshawe College.
The film N'Satung is a collaboration between the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities. (Submitted image)
Premiering this Saturday at the Forest City Film Festival, a new documentary featuring Western students, staff and alumni examines how education has shaped the lives of Indigenous Peoples of the Great Lakes region.
Conor Plunkett in Vancouver, B.C. (Submitted photo)
After an exciting summer of training and networking through the Cansbridge Fellowship program, fifth-year engineering and Ivey business student Conor Plunkett is recruiting students for the flagship international internship.
Jaky Kueper received her combined PhD during Western's 320th convocation on Oct. 19 (Photo source: Mac Lai/Schulich Medicine & Dentistry)
Working at Western
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Recognizing exceptional service: 25-year service awards
The 25-year service awards acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of long-serving faculty and staff members. This fall a special reception was held in The Great Hall to recognize those who reached this important milestone in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Masking requirements remain in place
To protect in-person learning and ensure individuals at greater risk remain safe in class, Western’s masking requirement continues until the end of the fall term.
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Photo of the Week
The Office of EDI welcomed members of the community to their open house on Oct. 19. (Left to right) Neisa Long, digital learning associate; Jessica Ouko, project associate; Andreen Jackson-Ellis, administrative coordinator; Ana Boller, digital learning specialist; Lesley Oliver, EDI specialist; Opiyo Oloya, associate vice-president of EDI. (Photo source: Tricia Starrett/Western Communications)
Coming Up
Louise Bessette performing with the National Arts Centre Orchestra at the Governor General Performing Arts Awards Gala in Ottawa. (Photo source: George Pimentel)
October 21 (7:30 to 9 p.m.)
Parsons and Poole Concert featuring Louise Bessette
Internationally-renowned pianist Louise Bessette is the guest artist for this year's Parsons and Poole Concert and Masterclass at von Kuster Hall, Music Building. Created by alumni to honour Margaret Parsons and Clifford Poole, this annual series brings world-class musicianship to Western. Purchase tickets online.
October 26
Green Leaf Café reopening
Starting Oct. 26, the Green Leaf Café will be open every Wednesday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make a reservation and enjoy delicious, local and seasonal cuisine. Located in Somerville House.
November 4 (7 to 9:30 p.m.)
Words Festival 2022: Opening reception
Words returns to Museum London for its ninth annual festival, featuring events revolving around the theme "Bridging Divides" and showcasing more than 40 writers and artists.
Western in the News
Sara Mai Chitty (Photo source: Geoff Robins)
The Current CBC Up North
Sharing stories from Northern Ontario's moose hunt
Sara Mai Chitty, curriculum and pedagogy advisor in the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, talks about her experience as part of the moose hunt in Northern Ontario and the lessons and stories she will bring back to Western students about Indigenous ways of knowing.
New Scientist
COVID-19 appears to affect memory less than other aspects of cognition
A new study from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Adrian Owen and research associate Conor Wild shows people who have had COVID-19 can have lingering impairments in multiple aspects of cognition, but memory appears to be less affected.
CBC What on Earth
More Canadians are in the path of tornadoes, but don't always know they're coming
Engineering professor and Northern Tornadoes Project researcher Greg Kopp says population growth and expansion of suburban areas means more people are in the path of tornadoes.
The Globe and Mail
Cool temperatures leading to vibrant fall colours in Ontario, experts say
This fall’s stunning orange, yellow and red foliage is more vibrant than in recent years thanks largely to specific weather patterns. Biology professor Ben Rubin says leaves change colour based on tree species, the length of a day and the weather.
Commentary
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The Ontario government needs to better fund alternative levels of care, social housing, outpatient mental health services, and improve collaboration between hospitals and community care organizations, says Schulich medical student Abrar Ahmed.
