There was no Plan B for Carly Stone. From the moment Tim Long, a writer and producer for 'The Simpsons' spoke to her Humour Writing class at Western, her fate was sealed.
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April 24, 2018

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romantic

Filmmaker’s ‘Romantic’ effort finding indie success

There was no Plan B for Carly Stone. From the moment Tim Long, a writer and producer for 'The Simpsons' spoke to her Humour Writing class at Western, her fate was sealed.

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Bio-archeologist analyzes oldest human fossil

Scientists have discovered an ancient bone in Saudi Arabia, dating back to 90,000 years ago. The relic is the oldest human (Homo sapiens) fossil to have been found outside of Africa and the immediately adjacent Levant.

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budget

Budget gets Senate OK; heads to Board of Governors

At its April meeting, Senate endorsed the 2018-19 University Operating and Capital Budgets. The budget now heads to the Board of Governors for final approval April 26.

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landscape

UC, Kent Drive landscape work set

As the two-year renovation project to the interior of University College comes to a close this spring, construction will begin to revitalize the surrounding outdoor space.

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Steve Alb

Alb tapped to head national association

Steve Alb may be only the third Canadian to serve as President of the National Association of College Stores, but his experience and perspective transcend borders.

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Working at Western

Teaching Support Centre

Spring Perspectives on Teaching

Interested in advancing your knowledge and skills around inclusive teaching practices? Check out the one-day Spring Perspectives on Teaching Conference being held on May 2.

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Human Resources

Mental Health First Aid in May

Gain the skills to support someone showing signs of a mental health issue or experiencing a mental health crisis. May 8, 10, 14 and 17, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

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Social Highlights

Instagram

Jaffe

Domestic homicides don’t just happen out of the blue. The research is clear – there are warning signs. But many aren’t sure what to do, or what to say, when they see it.

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Western in the Media

Chariots of Fire cast gets boot camp for North American premiere

Western's head track coach, Vickie Croley, whips actors into shape for theatre adaptation of the Oscar-winning film

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Widow of late Victoria police officer says he showed signs of awareness over 30 years in unresponsive state

Dr. Adrian Owen, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging at The Brain and Mind Institute, said it’s rare for a patient to remain in a state of coma for longer than a few weeks before entering a vegetative state.

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Commentary

tape

How police ‘cook the books’ on solved crime rates

As an expert on violent sex crimes and serial offending, I was recently invited to speak to what was supposed to be a cadre of seasoned investigators in the Toronto region.

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Endnotes

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with Nick Shalagan

Find out why Nick Shalagan doesn't mind a little heavy German opera echoing around the house as he cleans.

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