November 2023

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Education alum Greg Marshall, pictured above with his three sons, shares why coaching and teaching have so much in common when it comes to molding young minds.

Study finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in children

Lead author Dr. Emma Duerden says the findings are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding screen time’s impact on children.

Western-led research aims to prevent workplace violence and harassment

CREVAWC-led project secures nearly $2 million in funding from Employment and Social Development Canada.

Ready for takeoff

Education alum Jacob Taylor finds a solution in the sky as he works to strengthen and empower Indigenous communities.

Homecoming 2023: Safe, Healthy, Connected Communities

Look back on our virtual Homecoming panel, which featured presentations from some of Western Education’s best and brightest.

Have your say!

We are planning celebrations for our Faculty’s golden anniversary and would love to hear from you. What type of alumni events would be meaningful to you throughout 2024 and 2025? In person? Webinar ideas? Let us know!

Upcoming Events

Bilingual Comedy Show
Franco-Ontarian Denis Grignon will perform a fun French/English comedy show specifically catered to educators. Join us for some laughs, food and mingling!
Nov. 9, 2023
4:30 - 5:30 p.m., ET
Faculty of Education Building
RSVP online

Remembrance Day Ceremony
Nov. 10, 2023
11-11:30 a.m., ET
Faculty of Ed. Auditorium
No RSVP required

Everything, everywhere, all at once: How students' pandemic experiences can change education
A webinar especially useful for caregivers and educators!
Nov. 16, 2023
7-8 p.m., ET
Details & Registration available here

Open House/Fall Preview Day
Nov. 19, 2023
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., ET
Faculty of Education Building
Details & Registration available here

French Education Youth Gala
Join us for a night of celebrating excellence in secondary French education.
Nov. 22, 2023
5-7 p.m., ET
Faculty of Education Building
Register here

Trans-Affirming Education in Schools: Presentation and Workshop
Nov. 23, 2023
4 - 6 p.m., ET
Faculty of Education Building
Register here

3rd annual Peter Jaffe Lecture on Ending Domestic Violence
Nov. 28, 2023
2 - 3:30 p.m., ET
Livestream or in-person at Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre
Details & Registration available here

Announcements

Find us on Instagram!

We are expanding our virtual presence with the launch of an Instagram account.
We hope you'll follow along!

https://www.instagram.com/westernueducation

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GIVING TO EDUCATION

For more information about the great things happening in the Faculty, please contact:
Rosie Triebner, CFRE
Director, Community Engagement & Development
Faculty of Education
Phone: 519-661-2111 x87643

Faculty of Education
Western University
London, Ontario, Canada, N6G 1G7
Tel: 519-661-3182
education@uwo.ca

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