November 1, 2019

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Student team looks to shine at iGEM

When was the last time you thought about what you were flushing or washing down the drain? Where the water goes after you wash your hands? Or even what materials and chemicals are rinsing down our pipes into the wastewater treatment plants?

President strikes group to review racism on campus

In the wake of recent incidents over the past week, Western’s President is launching a working group to better understand and target issues of racism on campus.

Student takes (many) steps toward personal understanding

Western student Zachary Smith spent more than four months thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, raising funds for Youth Assisting Youth, a non-profit that matches mentors with at-risk youth.

Study explores benefits of workplace neurodiversity

Historically, companies have asked employees to ‘trim away’ their irregularities; it’s easier to fit people together if they are all perfect rectangles. But ‘fit’ often required employees to leave their differences at home.

Facilities Management

Campus changes surround Thames Hall reno

As the Thames Hall renovation enters its main phase, Facilities Management officials are flagging changes around the landmark building that might impact day-to-day life for the campus community.

Human Resources

Connect with Your Money Workshop

In this hands-on session you are logged in to your Sun Life account and receive help navigating the tools and service available to you to manage your retirement and savings program. Registration is required. Sessions run on Wed., Nov. 20 from 9:00-10:00am OR 10:30-11:30am in the Support Services Building, Rm. 4230.

Brainhack Western 2019

The goal of the hackathon is to bring together researchers and trainees with disparate backgrounds to collaborate on open science projects in neuroimaging and neuroscience.

Loving being up a ‘Creek’

Cross Tar Heel marshes, swim up a ‘Creek’ and embrace being ‘Lonely’ when Geography professor Beth Hundey takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.