May 6, 2022
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Western is accelerating the decarbonization of its investment portfolio to meet its target of net-zero carbon emission by 2050, or sooner, a key measure in the university’s inaugural Responsible Investing Annual Report.
Florentine Strzelczyk, Western's new provost and vice-president (academic) (Photo source: Nicole Osborne/Neo Image Creations)
Seasoned administrator and acclaimed scholar Florentine Strzelczyk is ready to make Western’s bold strategic vision a reality as the university’s new provost and vice-president (academic).
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Western is offering more than 75 new entrance and continuing scholarships to support Black and Indigenous students, part of the university’s commitment to promote EDI in scholarship, research, teaching and campus culture.
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In the largest in-person welcome for prospective students since the pandemic began, thousands of high-schoolers and their parents will tour campus during the spring open house this Saturday.
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In response to growing industry demand for engineers with AI and machine learning skills, the new artificial intelligence systems engineering program will allow students to earn a combined degree, with an AI specialization in conjunction with a fundamental engineering program.
Daniel Carranza (Photo source: Chris Kapulkin)
After a life-changing summer research internship through Western, Daniel Carranza will start a one-year research stint at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute in California before he pursues his PhD at Johns Hopkins University.
Working at Western
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Register now for ‘Together’ Staff and Leader Conference Day
Join your peers on June 1 to celebrate, learn and be together. Registration is open to all Western staff and leaders. Enjoy keynotes by Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Peter Katz, and Riaz Meghji, author, broadcaster and past host of
Citytv's Breakfast Television, MTV Canada and CTV News. Emcee Sara Mai Chitty will lead us through a day of musical performances, prizes and complimentary lunch for attendees. Visit the conference website for more information.
15-minute Mental Health Module
Learn about mental health issues and available campus and community supports. Detect the signs in someone experiencing mental illness and the steps to support them, through this e-learning module. After completion, a certificate of participation will be issued.
Featured Job Opportunities
Looking for an opportunity to develop your career? Do you know someone looking for a job? Search by the job posting ID to learn more and apply or share with your network.
Program Director, CIHR Institute of Aging (24915)
The Program Director plays the critical role of providing leadership for all aspects of initiatives and programs relating to Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment in Aging.
Governance Coordinator, University Secretariat (25689)
The Governance Coordinator is accountable for carrying out a broad range of activities to support the effective functioning of the university’s bicameral governance system, and for providing administrative and logistical support for activities within the Office and to the University Secretary.
Culinary Support & Culinary Production, Hospitality Services (23301, 23302, 23901 and 23903)
Culinary Support employees (Servers/Food Prep) are responsible for preparing and serving food and beverages, accepting payments, cleaning and sanitizing various work areas, collecting dishes and tableware, and organizing workstation. Culinary Production employees (Cooks) will prepare high-quality food in a productive and profitable customer driven environment.
Photo of the Week
A bird’s eye view of Western's campus located on 455 hectares of land, surrounded by residential neighbourhoods with the Thames River running along the east side. (Photo source: @damianmangold on Instagram)
Coming Up
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Saturday, May 7 (2 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Science Rendezvous
Experience the joy of discovery during this free in-person event at Alumni Stadium. Children of all ages can engage in S.T.E.A.M. activities led by Western’s budding scientists. No prior registration is required and parking is free at Huron Flats lot.
May 9 to 10 (online)
Spring perspectives on teaching
Explore strategies for assessment and Universal Design for Learning. The conference will be offered over two days and highlights keynotes from University of Denver professor Jesse Stommel on May 9, and King’s
professor Jeff Preston on May 10. The conference will also feature a student panel, interactive workshops and a faculty showcase, including an information session on the “Indigenous Learning Bundles” project with education professor Candace Brunette-Debassige.
Tuesday, May 10 (3 p.m.)
Local Contexts: Indigenous rights in data and collections
Learn more about the Local Contexts initiative and view a demonstration of the newly launched Local Contexts Hub. The Local Contexts team will explore the Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels and Notices, and the practical implications for Indigenous
communities, researchers and institutions. The goal of Local Contexts is to enhance local decision-making and Indigenous governance frameworks for determining ownership, access, and culturally appropriate conditions for sharing cultural heritage collections and Indigenous data.
Western in the News
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TVO's The Agenda
Do political ads have to be polarizing?
Political science professor Laura Stephenson weighs in on what role ads play in the campaign strategies of Ontario's primary political parties heading into the general election.
Focus (Italy)
Traces of an impact from 36 million years ago
More than a decade after researchers from Western unearthed what was then perceived as the hottest rock on Earth, a recent study found four additional zircon grains that confirmed the rock’s record-high temperature of 2,370 Celcius.
Toronto Star
'We need a council that looks like the city’: Toronto’s civic election kicks off with new candidates registering to run — despite the odds
Political science professor Cameron Anderson discusses the advantages incumbents may have in Toronto’s upcoming civic election this fall.
CBC Radio Ottawa
A new peer support model for people transitioning from homelessness in Kingston
Health sciences professor Carrie Anne Marshall discusses her team’s pilot project in Kingston, Ont., to test the effectiveness of a ‘peer to community’ model to support those transitioning from homelessness.
Commentary
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Education professor Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw explains how weaving is helping to strengthen ancestral knowledge in a remote community in Ecuador.
