Western officials support locating the advanced Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) atop Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on the Island of Hawaii, all while stressing the need for an open dialogue between local governments, Indigenous groups and the international science community.
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October 4, 2019

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Western backs telescope, opens local dialogue

Western officials support locating the advanced Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) atop Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on the Island of Hawaii, all while stressing the need for an open dialogue between local governments, Indigenous groups and the international science community.

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books

Great books get good reviews at Huron

A great book can change your life. That’s the impetus behind Sara MacDonald's successful advocacy for Global Great Books, a new major at Huron University College.

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pollution

Study eyes air pollution, noise links to epilepsy

Could long-term exposure to air pollution and city noise increase a person’s risk of developing epilepsy? Building on existing research, Western researchers are exploring these factors and what it might mean to physicians treating the disease.

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irwin

Kindness key for OCUFA award honoree Irwin

Health Studies professor Jennifer Irwin has been named one of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations.

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campus

Survey targets opinions on sexual violence policy

Western is inviting the university community to answer a survey and take part in focus-group sessions as part of community consultations to update its Policy on Sexual Violence, last revised in 2017.

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Working at Western

Mustangs Football

Western Mustangs vs Waterloo Warriors

Come see the #1 ranked university football team in the country, undefeated in 2019, the Western Mustangs take on the Waterloo Warriors on Saturday, October 5 at 1:00pm.

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Wellness @ Western

Meditation

Join us for 30-minutes of guided meditation. This practice is a great tool for stress management and can improve focus, clarity of thought, and emotional intelligence.

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Maclean's Rankings

Western moves up in Maclean’s rankings

Western rose one spot from last year, landing at No. 7 in the 2020 Maclean’s University Rankings, released Oct. 3.

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Cyber Security

Couchman: Keep cyber security front of mind

Study after study state that the most effective tool for cyber security is awareness and building a strong culture of cyber resiliency. At Western, we call this being Cybersmart.

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Events

event

Installation of Western’s Chancellor and President & Vice-Chancellor - Tuesday, Oct. 22

Commentary

bumble

Orchard: Comments signal rise of far-right feminist-backlash

This summer, I wrote a story for The Conversation about my experiences using Bumble, a self-described feminist dating app where women make the first move.

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Endnotes

RWL

Selections for all space and time

In celebration of World Space Week, Oct. 4-10, we sought out picks from our brightest minds with feet firmly planted on Earth but eyes boldly cast towards the stars. Today, Science professor Parshati Patel, Outreach Specialist for Western’s Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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