September 23, 2022
Cody Groat (Submitted photo)
Taught by professor Cody Groat, the Introduction to Indigenous Studies course challenges the narratives of victimization and trauma and focuses on resilience and resistance to state systems.
Fourth R teaching and learning materials (Submitted photo)
The Fourth R program works with communities to address youth violence, unsafe sexual behaviour, bullying and substance abuse. Developed by Western’s Centre for School Mental Health and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, it has been delivered to more than 5,000 schools, thanks in part to a collaboration with WORLDiscoveries.
Bryan Neff (Submitted photo)
Bryan Neff, associate vice-president (research), has been appointed acting vice-president (research) effective Oct. 1, 2022. Neff joined the department of biology in 2001 and has held numerous leadership roles in undergraduate education, graduate education, and research portfolios.
Bringing students together to help each other learn and grow is the philosophy behind the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Centre. (Photo source: Lauren Lee/Student Experience)
A drop-in space where students can receive free, one-to-one, course-specific assistance from trained, upper-year students, the Peer Assisted Learning Centre re-opened its doors this week to in-person visits.
Sue Peters (Submitted photo)
Neuroscientist and physiotherapy professor Sue Peters is one of seven researchers awarded funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Peters is using the grant to purchase equipment that will significantly impact her work to improve mobility recovery in stroke survivors.
The EQUIP Equity Action Kit includes videos and tools that highlight the effects of substance use stigma and how to enact strategies to address them. (Image source: EQUIP Health Care)
Researchers from Western and the University of British Columbia have launched the EQUIP Equity Action Kit — a resource for health care providers to help combat substance use stigma and improve care provided to marginalized populations.
Working at Western
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2022 Award of Excellence nominations
Faculty, staff, students and alumni have one more week to nominate an individual staff member or a team who make an outstanding contribution to our campus community. The nomination deadline is Friday, Sept. 30.
Campus roadway closures during Homecoming
To help with pedestrian safety as our community celebrates Homecoming, certain campus roadways and parking lots will be closed to vehicles Saturday, Sept. 24.
New WesternEats App launched
The WesternEats app gives staff, faculty and students access to order ahead and skip the line at participating eateries on campus. Until Oct. 7, 2022, all new users of the app will get $5 off their first WesternEats purchase with promo code WELCOME2022.
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Provide leadership and assess and conduct cleaning and maintenance activities.
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Install, maintain, diagnose, test and repair internal combustion engines, alternators, generators, automatic transfer switches and other electrical systems.
Photo of the Week
To mark World Car-Free Day, faculty and staff stopped by the breakfast booth on "Bike to Campus" day. Other events included a bike fair with safety checks, cycling and walking tours as well as trivia and prizes. (Photo source: Jessica Cordes/Western Sustainability)
Coming Up
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September 23-25
Homecoming 2022
Western's 73rd Homecoming includes both in-person and virtual programming. Check out all the events, including the football game on Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. when the Mustangs take on the Waterloo Warriors.
September 26 (9:45-10:30 a.m.)
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: Flag-raising ceremony
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives invites the community to a flag-raising ceremony in recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, hosted by President Alan Shepard and Christy Bressette, vice-provost and associate vice-president, Indigenous Initiatives. The ceremony is being held on Concrete Beach (UCC) and begins with an Elder opening at 9:45 a.m.
September 26 (2:30-4:00 p.m.)
Campus clean-up day
In celebration of World Lung Day 2022, the campus community is invited to help clean up campus. Meet outside University College at the big tree on UC Hill.
September 26 (4:30 p.m.)
Tort law research group public lecture: Lord Philip Sales
Western Law hosts "Pure economic loss in the law of tort: the history and theory of assumption of responsibility," featuring Lord Philip Sales of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
September 27
2022 Riverfest closing ceremony
The 2022 Riverfest closing ceremony at the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre will feature the Riverfest Art Exhibit, a recap of the month’s activities, and a keynote presentation from Wahsayzee Deleary.
September 30
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Inuk soprano Deantha Edmunds joins composer/conductor Catherine Magowan and Western composer Spy Dénommé-Welch as they commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This free concert is being held at Talbot College and no registration is required.
Western in the News
Christopher Guglielmo (Submitted photo)
New York Times
The godwit's long, long nonstop journey
At this time of year, the godwit travels 7,000 miles — the longest nonstop migration of a land bird in the world — through pounding rain, high winds and other perils. Biology professor Christopher Guglielmo shares insight on how the bird directly uses stored fat to fuel its flight.
CBC Radio Syndication
What might a national dental care program mean for patient care in Canada?
The newly introduced Canada Dental Benefit will cover dental care for children in low- and middle-income families. Dr. Carlos Quiñonez, vice-dean and director of dentistry at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, says this new program will help close the gap for those who don’t have access to employee-sponsored benefits or a means to secure regular dental care.
National Geographic
In a first, NASA Mars Lander feels shockwaves from meteor impacts
Earth sciences adjunct professor Elizabeth Silber shares her excitement about the observations of NASA’s InSight lander. Since arriving on Mars in 2018, the lander has detected the signatures of meteors colliding with Mars, and scientists have spotted the resulting craters in images taken from orbit.
CBC News
For virus tracking, wastewater is liquid gold
Researchers at Western are developing new ways to identify and track viruses using wastewater. To prevent future outbreaks, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Eric Arts says this kind of surveillance is crucial “not only in Canada, but around the world.”
Commentary
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Greater transparency, accountability and public involvement in the design and use of automatic decision-making systems is important to protect people’s rights and privacy, according to Joanna Redden, professor of information and media studies.
