Western will create a new leadership role and an advisory council that will guide university-wide efforts to develop a sustained strategy for tackling racism on campus and in the world.
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Western creates new leadership role, advisory council to chart a path forward for anti-racism

Western will create a new leadership role and an advisory council that will guide university-wide efforts to develop a sustained strategy for tackling racism on campus and in the world.

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Western News

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Trio of PhD candidates named Vanier Scholars

Three Western PhD candidates - all from the social sciences and humanities - have been named among 166 nationwide recipients of 2020-21 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.

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Brain Study explores lasting impacts of COVID-19

Neuroscientists exploring the lasting impacts of COVID-19 on the brain hope their newest study will provide answers for health-care professionals and improved care for millions of patients around the globe.

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Banting Fellowship puts postdoc’s work in motion

BrainsCAN postdoctoral scholar Jonathan Michaels was awarded a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship to continue his work in brain activity during reach control.

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Indigenous Learning Fund open for proposals and possibilities

Creative ideas to grow Indigenous teaching and learning across campus will get a boost from a new Indigenous Learning Fund, university officials announced this week.

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Working at Western

Daily questionnaire

Before you come to campus ...

Completing the new and simplified ‘Return to Campus’ questionnaire is required before each work shift/ visit to campus.

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Face coverings required

Be sure to wear a mask or covering

Western requires the use of non-medical masks/face coverings in the presence of others and in common and shared spaces on campus.

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Western Libraries

Providing Access in the Age of COVID

Western faculty, students, and staff can now take advantage of digital delivery and no-contact pickup services for print library collections.

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Human Resources

Extended July 1 holiday for all Western faculty and staff

The university will be closing at 1 p.m. June 26 and reopening on July 2 for community members to step away from work for a much-needed break. Essential services continue.

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Social Highlights

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Sunset on Graduation Day for Class of 2020

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“In both science and music, there is a shared joy both in how a piece of music and in how a body system work in concert. It is beautiful.” Carolyn Tran combined @westernuScience degree with a Music Performance Diploma (Piano).


Commentary

emotions

Your emotions are the new hot commodity

The potential to improve our emotional traits and skills through apps appears limitless. While there is nothing wrong with pursuing a more fulfilling emotional life, there is a danger in being blinded by the quest for happiness.

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Endnotes

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Read. Watch. Listen. with Andrew Pruszynski

Place yourself in the room where it happened when Canada Research Chair in Sensorimotor Neuroscience Andrew Pruszynski takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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