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Against the dying light
Death was a relief. Louise knows people have a hard time saying that. But it is the unspoken feeling that hangs in a room when two or more caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients gather. We’re not wired to admit to others we think that way.
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Prime Minister returns to campus for Town Hall
Western once again played host to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Alumni Hall was the setting of a London Town Hall meeting Thursday night. Trudeau was visiting London this week as the Canadian government held its winter cabinet retreat in the Forest City.
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Hub connects academia, Indigenous communities
Western has become the hub of a provincial network for Indigenous health training that is both culturally relevant and scientifically rigorous. The Indigenous Mentorship Network Program of Ontario includes 13 research institutions and a team of 70 researchers, trainees and community collaborators.
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Decoding key materials’ stress loads in new ways
Mechanical and Materials Engineering professor Hamidreza Abdolvand has discovered never-before-seen deformation and stress levels in two materials – titanium and zirconium – both technologically important to the aerospace and nuclear industries.
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Educator Extraordinaire
At 13, Dr. Garcia started teaching children in some of Lima, Peru’s poorest neighbourhoods. This humanitarian act, which brought her to the slums of her hometown, became her first foray into teaching and helped define an incredible career.
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Staff & Leaders Conference
Join us February 21, 22 & 23, 2018
Western Staff & Leaders’ Conference: “Courage & Compassion” takes place February 21-23, 2018. This year’s conference features stories and topics that inspire a courageous outlook and encourage compassion towards self and others.
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Human Resources
Deadlines for Extended Health
Extended Health and Dental Plan Claims
Expenses incurred in the year 2016 must be claimed by January 31, 2018. Expenses incurred in the year 2017 must be claimed by January 31, 2019.
Health Care Spending Account and Wellness Spending Account Claims (if applicable) Expenses incurred in the year 2017 must be claimed by March 31, 2018.
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Facilites Management
Snow storms and priority response
In the event of a typical snowfall, Facilities Management crews will begin to clear snow in the evening when parking lots and sidewalks are less congested. If accumulation isn't excessive, hard surfaces will be cleared, sanded and salted prior to 8am with maintenance checks operating throughout the day.
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United Way Campaign
Campaign Gift Announcement
Join President Chakma as we announce Western's 2017 United Way campaign contribution to United Way, Elgin Middlesex. Everyone is welcome on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 in the UCC Atrium at 11:30 a.m. Drop by and check out our Fountain of Support.
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Instagram
From this to 2,300. Taken just an hour ago by Jef Harrison
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Commentary
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Chakma: Higher ed key to fight against nationalism
The accelerating pace of technological progress is ostensibly shrinking our planet and connecting us in ways that were difficult to imagine just a few decades ago.
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Do you have an opinion?
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Gates funding fuels alumnus’ vaccine work
When Bill Gates heard what Donald Gerson, BSC’68 (Chemistry), was doing to develop affordable vaccines for high-need populations worldwide, the Microsoft co-founder/philanthropist didn’t hesitate to offer support.
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