Last week, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques launched Exploring Earth, a web-based initiative in cooperation with Western researchers that explores and explains our planet from the International Space Station.
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Jan. 29, 2019

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space

Western gives CSA mission a boost

Last week, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques launched Exploring Earth, a web-based initiative in cooperation with Western researchers that explores and explains our planet from the International Space Station.

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math

Words don’t let math add up for some students

Word problems pose a unique challenge for those with developmental language disorders (DLDs), perhaps ironically putting words the root of their numbers problem, according to a Western study.

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food

New food guide eschews serving sizes

The evolution of Canada’s Food Guide to a plate full of three food categories – plus a glass of water – represents a positive step towards healthy, ‘flexetarian’ eating, says a leading Western expert on diet and nutrition.

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brough

Broughdale Task Force formed

At his first State of the City Address, London Mayor Ed Holder announced that a Broughdale Task Force has been formed to combat the illegal street party near the university campus – an annual event he described as an “increasingly dangerous and disruptive weekend.”

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prof

Professor’s work looks to celebrate difference

Kinesiology professor David Howe, a four-time Paralympian-turned-academic, recalls the fork in the road for his family, one that set him on a path to athletics, academia and advocacy.

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Don Wright Faculty of Music

Western Opera brings ‘Figaro’ to stage

Western’s Opera program kicks off 2019 with one of the most beloved and performed of all Mozart operas - The Marriage of Figaro.

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Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Open up and say 'ahhh'

Open up and say ah The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is recruiting interviewers to participate in our Dentistry Interview weekend, April 6-7 for the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) program. Completed surveys due by Feb. 19.

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Social Highlights

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In case you had forgotten what Middlesex College looked like under all that snow… It’s pretty nice. ⠀

Twitter

"Sleep . . . what we know for sure is most of us aren't getting enough of it," and it's affecting our health. Alumni @DrSamirSinha & @docdanielle joined @CBCTheNational's health panel to discuss how we can get more meaningful rest. #PurpleandProud

Bookmarks

book

Tuning into music’s role in modern world

Bookmarks spotlights the personalities and published books of faculty, staff and alumni. Today, Paul Woodford, professor and former Chair of the Department of Music Education at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, answers questions on his ‘bookishness’ and writing.

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Endnotes

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Meeting the challenge of the future

The sky above the port may be the colour of television, tuned to a dead channel, but that won’t stop Matthew Waddell from taking his turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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