July 10, 2018

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Arts student shortlisted for national painting competition

Joy Wong has always been drawn to decay. In deterioration, she sees potential for regeneration. And she sees art – and life – as being in a constant state of flux between the two.

‘Recovered’ concussed athletes returning to play too soon

Doctors who give student-athletes the ‘all clear’ to return to play following a concussion may be under-estimating the lingering cognitive impairment that persists, Western researchers say.

Vote for your Western Reads pick

The results are in and two books have been shortlisted for the upcoming season of Western Reads! Voting is now open and the winning title will be announced the week of July 16th.

Study: Increased testosterone levels lead to ‘status’ purchases

Men with increased testosterone levels are more likely to choose prestige brands over practical ones, even if both products are of equivalent quality, according to a new study co-authored by Ivey Business School professor Amos Nadler.

Arts and Humanities

Faculty moves home in July

The completion of a four-year renovation of University College means faculty and staff in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities will be moving home during the month of July. Some departmental activities will be temporarily impacted by the transition.

Show your Pride

Come to the Pride flag-raising event

July offers campus members a chance to show your pride. All month Western's Pride banner will be travelling across campus. Snap a pic, tag #westernupride and show your pride. Also, attend the Out in the Sun event on Monday, July 16th at 11am on the Concrete Beach - Western’s official Pride flag-raising event.

Instagram

Did anyone else see last night’s incredible sunset? Summer is showing off, and we’re OK with that. 📷 by @karman.g 👌

Twitter

Social Sci @WesternU  Gordon McBean, @WesternU Geography professor, awarded the IMO Prize, "the equivalent of the Nobel Prize for meteorology", by @WMO;

‘Buck a beer isn’t going to cut it’: What to expect from Ontario Premier Doug Ford

Mike Moffatt, an economist and professor at the Ivey School of Business, commented that Ford is likely to have a negative net impact on Ontario's competitiveness.

The power of more than one woman on a board

Alison M. Konrad, professor at Western, comments on the impact of having one woman on a board.

with Larissa Bartlett

Larissa Bartlett may sing off key, but her recommendations for what you might want to read, watch and listen this summer hit all the right notes.