‘Live From Westminster’ is a concert series where faculty, staff and students are invited to perform live in the Western News newsroom. Admittedly crowded and low-tech, the performances look to showcase unique – and sometimes hidden – musical talents across campus. Today, Camille Intson takes to the stage.
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April 9, 2019

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Intson takes new album to ‘Westminster’ stage

‘Live From Westminster’ is a concert series where faculty, staff and students are invited to perform live in the Western News newsroom. Admittedly crowded and low-tech, the performances look to showcase unique – and sometimes hidden – musical talents across campus. Today, Camille Intson takes to the stage.

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heart

New valve gets to heart of implant issue via design

A Western researcher has teamed up with colleagues across the country to develop a next-generation heart valve that may provide patients with a safer, longer-lasting implant alternative - thus greatly reducing complications after surgery, according to a new study released last week.

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wellness

Western seeks wellness champions to inspire

From where Adam Craig sits - or stands or stretches - pretty-much anyone could be a champion. The co-ordinator of Living Well @ Western is looking to assemble a volunteer team of faculty, staff and graduate students willing to promote wellness opportunities for Western employees.

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Malloy

Alumnus Malloy named Principal of King’s

Noted academic and alumnus David C. Malloy has been named the ninth Principal of King’s University College, the Board of Directors of the Western affiliate announced last week. He will assume the role on July 1.

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Silken

Alumna sets out to make us all ‘Unsinkable’

Silken Laumann is well-acquainted with the connections that bind physical, mental and spiritual health. And with the launch of Unsinkable, a new storytelling platform, the Canadian champion rower hopes her fellow Canadians will come to see them, too.

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Working at Western

Faculty of Science

Space day

Astronaut Dave Williams explores how humans will move space exploration from science fiction to science fact as just one of the highlights of Space Day.

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Wellness Education Centre

It's on me

Show your support for students as they prepare for finals. For just $10, you will surprise a student with breakfast and support Western’s Wellness Education Centre.

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Human Resources

Nominations open for Western Award of Excellence

Do you work with a Western staff member or team of staff who make an outstanding contribution to our campus community? Recognize their efforts by nominating them for the 2019 Western Award of Excellence. Nominations open until May 17.

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Graduate Student Teaching Award

Know an amazing Teaching Assistant this term?

Recognize teaching excellence by nominating them for a 2018-19 Graduate Student Teaching Award. The nomination survey is open until May 10, and is open to all faculty and staff.

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Social Highlights

Instagram

grad

On Friday, we welcomed our newest alumni at the 7th annual Indigenous Student Graduation Ceremony. 💜🎓

Twitter

An innovative program based at @WesternU uses a passion for hockey to help motivate Canadian men to live healthier lifestyles. Over the next three and a half years the program aims to engage more than a thousand participants in 30+ Canadian communities.

Commentary

sculls

Debating media’s role in driving Rwanda’s genocide

Twenty-five years ago, the Rwandan government launched a meticulously planned genocide against its Tutsi minority. It killed approximately 800,000 people in 100 days. We can’t reflect on the history of the 1994 genocide without considering the critical role the media played in both inciting and prolonging the violence.

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Endnotes

RWL

Avoiding hagfish slime nightmares

Remember Songza? Find out why Alumni Engagement Officer Nicole Bullbrook thinks the now-defunct music-streaming service simply ‘got her and her tastes’ when she takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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