Confirmation of a trans-Atlantic crossing by a highly endangered marine animal signals the need for “an international mindset” when seeking ways to conserve the basking shark - named among the world’s ‘weirdest’ animals by National Geographic.
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November 15, 2019

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Shark salvation found in crossing confirmation

Confirmation of a trans-Atlantic crossing by a highly endangered marine animal signals the need for “an international mindset” when seeking ways to conserve the basking shark - named among the world’s ‘weirdest’ animals by National Geographic.

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‘Kent Walk’ revamp earns top design award

It’s not re-labelled on official campus maps - not yet, anyhow - but the pedestrian-priority stretch of Kent Drive that fronts University College has transformed to Kent Walk in everything but name.

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Crites Battié earns lifetime honour for research

Michele Crites Battié has always been quite comfortable working behind the scenes - even as the spotlight recently turned to the Physical Therapy professor when she was presented with the 2019 ORS PSRS Lifetime Research Achievement Award.

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Fellowship provides platform for nano work

As engineered nanomaterials play an increasingly important role in health care, getting those nanomaterials to their intended target becomes all the more important. But it remains a difficult task.

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Opioid solutions found beyond the headlines

Every day, the headlines offer yet another example of how the ongoing opioid epidemic is devastating communities and individual lives. But given the significant role popular media plays in shaping public perceptions, where is this non-stop coverage taking us?

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Wellness @ Western

Yoga with Christel

Yoga is a great way to improve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Join Christel every Friday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. in the Fairmount Room of UCC for 40 minutes of Yoga.

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Don Wright Faculty of Music

Masterclass: William Herzog (violin)

Guest artist William Herzog, violin, will give a presentation on “Musical Memorization” (5-6 p.m.) followed by a violin masterclass (6-7 p.m.). All are welcome to attend the presentation and to watch and listen violin students work with William.

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Events

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Come celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with the 6th annual Startup Showcase. Join us for conversations with entrepreneurs, sharing their products and experience.

Commentary

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Beckett: Protesters demand change in Haiti

Haiti is at a crossroads. The country has been effectively shut down for over two months, as anti-government protesters have blocked roads and shuttered stores as part of what they call Operation Peyi Lòk (country lockdown). The protestors are demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse and calling for a transitional government.

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Endnotes

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Professors Beyond Jobs

This week music education chair Patrick Schmidt, joins host Aniruddho Chokroborty Hoque. This Radio Western podcast is the latest episode of PBnJ: Professors Beyond Jobs.

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