Earlier today, President Alan Shepard shared an update on an important change to the university’s phased return to campus timeline and a plan to give faculty and staff extra personal time.
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June 5, 2020

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Extended July 1 holiday for faculty and staff

Earlier today, President Alan Shepard shared an update on an important change to the university’s phased return to campus timeline and a plan to give faculty and staff extra personal time.

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Western News

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Project targets climate resilience post-COVID-19

Geography professor emeritus Gord McBean has received a SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grant to look at how communities across Canada can advance climate-resilience to reduce the risk of adverse climate impacts and damage.

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Newcomer program preps for post-pandemic realities

New federal funding will help a Western-led program continue exploring welcoming environments for newcomers, even as Canada’s attitudes toward new immigrants will surely be tested by the economic and social uncertainty of a post-pandemic world.

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Student idea may box out infection during intubation

A student’s idea - brought from concept to testing by a host of Western experts - has the potential to reduce exposure to COVID-19 and lead to a safer working environment for health-care professionals.

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Nature site shows kids their wildlife neighbours

Listen, can you hear cardinals talk to each other, chip-chip? Look, can you spot chipmunks scurrying through leaves as they search for food? These are our hardworking animal friends and neighbours, a new website for young naturalists explains.

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Copy that! Grappling with copyright

At Western, in your role as researcher or instructor, copyright literacy remains a necessary life skill. It is important to understand the rights entitled to you as a writer and knowledge creator, as well as the responsibilities required of you when you use the works of others.

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International and Exchange Student Centre

Foodie Friday

Cooking with Chanra - learn how to make a Canadian classic: homemade mac and cheese at our first live cooking demonstration.

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Events

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Exploring Social Identity

June 10 

12 - 1pm



Commentary

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Can exercise offer same mental boost as caffeine?

What can provide similar benefits to caffeine without the side effects? The answer may lie in aerobic exercise.

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Read. Watch. Listen. with Mark A. Bernards

Discover plenty of conversation topics to fill any dead air during family Zoom time when Department of Biology Chair Mark A. Bernards takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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