Western Law professor Richard McLaren will lead an investigation into alleged corruption within the governing body of the sport of weightlifting and its long-time leader, Tamas Ajan.
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February 4, 2020

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Western Law professor McLaren

McLaren to lead weightlifting corruption probe

Western Law professor Richard McLaren will lead an investigation into alleged corruption within the governing body of the sport of weightlifting and its long-time leader, Tamas Ajan.

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Freshwater fish

Researchers team up for freshwater fish focus

Biology professor Bryan Neff will be – ahem – fishing for answers with his latest project exploring the health of Canada’s 200-plus freshwater fish species in the face of increasing (mostly human-made) challenges.

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Knee sensors

Sensors set stage for happier patients post-op

A simple technology may offer more specific rehabilitation plans, smoother recoveries and clearer expectations about the future for thousands of knee-replacement patients nationwide.

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Black history

Black history’s Great Lakes links on display

About a dozen English and Writing Studies graduate students have prepared an exhibit at The D.B. Weldon Library highlighting published writings by African-American and African-Canadian authors with a connection to the Great Lakes region on both sides of the border.

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Student support

Western rolls out new student support team

“Students are more than just students,” said Jordon McLinden, Manager of Student Support and Case Management. “We’re here to help with all the other stuff that goes on beyond the classroom.”

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Working at Western

Board and Senate Elections

Polls Open (UGRD and GRAD)

Online voting is open for student constituencies, who may vote for representatives to Board of Governors and Senate until 8 p.m. Wednesday.

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Information for Western students, faculty and staff regarding Novel Coronavirus

Novel Coronavirus update

Western continues to monitor the ongoing situation with Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

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Social Highlights

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Rick McGhie

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@westernulibs #Happy GroundhogDay from this little cutie.

Commentary

Digital Tech

Sukhera: How digital tech can reduce mental illness stigma

As a psychiatrist, I bear witness to a broken system. Mental-health care is chronically underfunded. If a parent has one child with diabetes and one with anxiety or depression and they seek help, the child with diabetes receives world-class care. The child with mental illness is given a sheet of paper and a 12- to 18-month wait.

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Endnotes

Read, Watch, Listen.

Read. Watch. Listen. with Jennifer Mustapha

Embrace selections that ask you to peel back the layers when Huron University College professor Jennifer Mustapha takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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