![]() September 29, 2023 ![]() (From left) Ashley Kewayosh Samuel, student opportunities coordinator in the Indigenous Student Centre; Paula Cornelius-Hedgepeth, community relations and space coordinator and Christy R. Bressette, vice-provost and associate vice-president, Office of Indigenous Initiatives with Donna Kotsopoulos, dean, Faculty of Education. (Photo source: Office of Indigenous Initiatives) Indigenous-informed events and conversations, including a tree planting, have been organized in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is being observed as a non-instructional day today to allow the campus community to reflect on Canada's history. ![]() Rebekah Jacques (Photo source: Nation Wong) For Dr. Rebekah Jacques, pathology professor and member of the National Advisory Committee on Residential Schools Missing Children and Unmarked Burials, investigating missing Indigenous youths is a ‘sacred task.’ ![]() Mark Daley (Photo source: Geoff Robins) Mark Daley will become Western’s first-ever chief AI officer, effective Oct. 15. Daley will focus on developing and implementing a campus-wide AI strategy that supports the university’s academic mission and research objectives. ![]() Western Mustang Band (Photo source: Frank Neufeld) From the student fan festival to the football game to class reunions, experience the purple and proud moments of Western’s 74th Homecoming. ![]() (From left) Mike Lunau, manager, Landscape Services, lead operator Marc Vanden Heuvel and landscape technician Aaron Oskam (Photo source: Chris Kindratsky/Western Communications) Facilities Management has shifted from gas to electric utility vehicles, vans and landscape tools as Western continues its commitment to sustainability and a net-zero future. ![]() Vanessa Memeh (Photo source: Chris Kindratsky/Western Communications) First-year science major Vanessa Memeh is one of 36 students across Canada selected as a 2023 Loran scholar. Her goal is to use the prestigious award to make a positive impact on her community. ![]() Working at WesternKelly Meighen (Photo source: V. Tony Hauser) Installation of new Chancellor, Kelly Meighen Community of Care sessions Take care, cold and flu
season Emergency weather siren testing Western Employee (and Family) Assistance Program - Telus Health ![]() Photo of the WeekOn Sept. 25, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives raised the Orange Shirt Day flag on Concrete Beach to mark the beginning of a series of events and conversations honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. (Photo source: Western Communications) ![]() Coming Up(Image source: The Office of EDI) October 2 to 6 (various events) October 3 (12 to 2 p.m.) October 4 (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) October 5 (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) ![]() Western in the NewsKate Choi (Photo source: Nicole Osborne) Global National CBC News The Globe and Mail CBC Fresh Air ![]() CommentaryArtist's impression of Square Kilometre Array antennas (Image source: Swinburne Astronomy Productions/Wikimedia Commons) Physics and astronomy professor Pauline Barmby explains the significance of Canada becoming a member of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory, a giant radio telescope, to increase opportunities for innovation in this article republished from The Conversation. ![]() |