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PM 41195534 November 14, 2013 / Vol. 49 No. 31 Focus on the future PM brings job skills mismatch messages to Ivey

By Adela Talbot

Among the benefits of the new Canada-Europe Trade Agreement is an opportunity for Canadian universities to collabo- rate and compete with their European partners, said Amit Chakma, Western president, as he welcomed Prime Minister Stephen Harper to the Toronto campus of the Ivey School of Business last week. Harper participated in a moderated question-and-answer ses- sion with Ivey students, prefacing the discussion with a conversa- tion with the business school’s new dean, Robert Kennedy. In his discussion with Kennedy, Harper praised the Canadian economy, noting its relative strength in comparison to other advanced economies following the recession. As the Ivey event coincided with the release of October’s employment numbers across the country, Harper said he is pleased with the overall increase in employment. There has been a “steady trend of modest job growth” in Canada, he said. “(Canada) has a performance record that rivals advanced countries. The Canadian economy has done quite well, compared to most developed economies,” Harper noted, referring to the country’s strong banking sector and balanced books among its strengths. The fiscal position is good on a national level, he added, and the overall outlook is positive for Canada’s future. Even so, challenges are on the horizon, and Canada needs, and has the capacity to, step up in bridging a coming gap in the skilled workforce, one to be left by retiring Baby Boomers, Harper continued. “There are serious problems coming in terms of a skills mis- match,” he said, adding the Canadian government is looking to improve the situation by creating and strengthening partnerships between industry and the academic sector. Harper referred to investment decisions in western Canada that Focus on The Future // Continued on page 8

Adela Talbot // Western News Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper listens to questions during a conversation with Ivey Business School Dean Robert Kennedy at the school’s Toronto campus. Harper told the group, including many Ivey students, the Canadian labour force just isn’t growing the way it used to, and a skill Illustration By Frank Neufeld mismatch complicates the issue.

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Research

Major asteroid events far more likely than previously believed

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Special to Western News An international team, which includes Western’s Peter Brown, top, Margaret Campbell-Brown, Paul Wiegert and David Clark, estimates the total energy of the asteroid event on Feb. 15, which shattered thousands of windows in Chelyabinsk, Russia, to be equivalent to an explosion of around 500 kilotons of TNT.

Western professor Peter Brown now knows this According to the study, telescopic surveys have only dis- wasn’t just “a one-shot deal.” covered about 500 near-Earth asteroids comparable in size Investigating the asteroid that detonated over Che- to Chelyabinsk – 10-20 meters wide – but the population lyabinsk, Russia, earlier this year, an international research could be much bigger. team, including Brown and fellow members of Western’s “Existing models predict events like the Chelyabinsk Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration (CPSX), has asteroid might hit every 100 or 120 years, but our data discovered findings that will drastically change theoretical shows the frequency may be closer to every 20 or 30 years,” models about the frequency of such events and the poten- explained Brown, who also serves as CPSX director. “That’s tial damage that could be caused by them. a big surprise. When Chelyabinsk happened, I would have “We’ve been very interested, working very hard to never expected to see an event big enough to cause dam- understand this event – where it came from, how much age on the ground. energy it deposited, what kind of damage resulted from “It’s totally outside the realm of what we thought pos- the shockwave and, also, putting it in a broader, global sible based on earlier statistics. Our statistics now show this context,” said Brown, the Canada Research Chair in Meteor type of event likely happens with more frequency.” Science. “What does it mean in terms of the number of The Chelyabinsk event is the largest impact over land things hitting the Earth? Chelyabinsk was kind of unusual; since the 1908 explosion over Tunguska in Siberia. Believed it hit near a pretty big city – over a million people – close to have been caused by a comet, the Siberian event enough to the city that the shockwave caused damage. was much larger, but not well-observed and certainly “Wow, that’s something we never expected to see. Is not recorded by hundreds of video cameras and cell that just a fluke, a one-shot deal, or does it indicate there phones, like last February. The Chelyabinsk asteroid impact are more objects out there like this than we thought?” occurred over a densely populated region of Russia and The results of the eight-month study were released last was observed globally by multiple instruments, including week in Nature, the world’s most highly cited interdisciplin- hundreds of amateur videos. ary science journal, in two corresponding papers. Analyses of a selection of these videos reveal details The international team, which included Brown and West- about the journey taken by the roughly 19-metre-diameter ern colleagues Margaret Campbell-Brown, Paul Wiegert and asteroid (equivalent to a six-story building). David Clark, estimated the total energy of the event, which According to the study, the orbit of the Chelyabinsk shattered windows in more than 3,600 apartment buildings, asteroid seems to be similar to another asteroid that has and blue people off their feet, to be equivalent to an explo- orbited close to Earth – the near-Earth asteroid 86039 (1999 sion of around 500 kilotons of TNT. At peak brightness, the NC43) – suggesting the two were probably once part of the airburst appeared to be 30-times brighter than the sun. same object. The arrival times of secondary sonic booms The authors showed existing models for estimating heard on videos were also used to locate fragmentation airburst damage do not match these observations. They points, and calculate the asteroid broke into small pieces predicted the number of objects with diameters in the between around 30 and 45 kilometres above the ground. range of tens of metres posing a threat may be 10-times greater than previously thought. - Staff Report with Jason Winders 4 Western News | November 14, 2013

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Finally challenging the notion of a

Western News (ISSNO316- severe labour market skills mismatch 8654), a publication of West- ern University’s Department of Communications and Public Affairs, is published Jason Winders every Thursday throughout Western News Editor the school year and operates under a reduced schedule during December, May, June, July and August. loated. Ineffective. And deep in denial. It was a balanced report, seemingly removed from state takes care of education; employers employ.” An award-winning weekly You would think Canadian universi- the heavy partisan rhetoric of similar tomes produced Now, there is a growing realization this is not the newspaper and electronic ties were Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, if by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Cana- way. Or, as the TD report argued: news service, Western News you listened too long to the continued dian Manufacturers and Exporters. Not that it absolved serves as the university’s drumbeatB against a university education. It’s not a postsecondary education of its issues noting: Despite Canada’s solid track record in creating newspaper of record. The publication traces its roots new message, but one that has persisted for years jobs, there are inherent vulnerabilities in the to The University of Western now despite efforts by universities to chide, nudge Educators have recognized some of the short- labour market and skills development more Ontario Newsletter, a one- and convince otherwise. comings of the current higher education sys- specifically that are holding back the econo- page leaflet-style publication Admittedly, the post-financial crash hangover has tem, including a lack of flexibility in alter- my’s potential. Bold and complementary action which debuted on Sept. 23, been more difficult to shake than most anticipated. ing programs to quickly meet the changing across governments, employers, employees 1965. The first issue of the Western News, under found- Coupled with a stalled generational transition in demands of the marketplace. There have been and educators is needed to ensure that living ing editor Alan Johnston, was the workforces, as well as a rapidly widening wealth some signs that change is beginning to hap- standards continue to grow. published on Nov. 16, 1972 disparity, economic traction has been difficult for pen on this front. For instance, transferability replacing the UWO Times many Canadians – especially many young graduates of credits among universities and colleges Transformation of the economy is going to take and Western Times. Today, entering the workforce. and apprenticeship demand has been rising flexibility from all sections. In addition to the much- Western News continues to In times like this, people need something to blame; (although completions remain a challenge). discussed changes needed in postsecondary edu- provide timely news, informa- tion and a forum for discus- universities have been that something for too long. cation, employers may need to raise wages, and sion of postsecondary issues But finally, someone outside the ivory tower is Chief among the report’s solutions was a case embrace previously shunned ideas like flexible in the campus and broader questioning this troubling trope. for lifelong learning, a burden it rightly saw shared work arrangements and professional development; community. A recently release report by TD Bank, Jobs in by the postsecondary, government and corporate government may need to address policy around Canada: Where, What and For Whom?, stated sectors, as well as workers themselves. That’s good immigration and be willing to increase funding for despite the fact “the notion of a severe labour mar- news for what we do. solutions, including those in the postsecondary WESTERN NEWS ket skills mismatch has topped the headlines … with For too long, corporations – and, in turn, the sector; and workers must understand “employment data in hand, we debunk the notion that Canada is organizations and politicians they finance – have and income prospects by field of study” as well as WesternNews.ca facing an imminent skills crisis.” pushed the ‘skills gap’ message because it allows continue learning throughout their careers. Westminster Hall, Suite 360 Much of the report was spent mythbusting a them to ‘outsource’ training off their books and onto Canada is in an enviable position, and, rather than Western University London, ON N6A 3K7 political climate where “perceptions can take on a the public’s back. They see the university as Corpo- being the problem, postsecondary education is a Telephone 519 661-2045 life of their own without hard underlying facts sup- rate Canada’s minor leagues or, as one sector leader big part of our continued success. Fax 519 661-3921 porting them.” told the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, “the Nice to hear someone finally say it. PUBLISHER Helen Connell [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85469

EDITOR WHAT’S IN A NAME? THE LAURENE O. PATERSON BUILDING Jason Winders [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85465 While more commonly referred to as the Western Science Centre, the Laurene O. Paterson REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Building is named after a successful inventor and Paul Mayne chemist, who actually chose her major at Western [email protected], on the advice of a man standing beside her in the 519 661-2111 Ext. 85463 registration line-up. REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Upon graduation, Paterson worked with a phar- Adela Talbot maceutical manufacturing company before estab- [email protected], lishing her own research laboratory at Western, 519 661-2111 Ext. 85464 where she discovered a method of enhancing the production of the basic raw material used in the PRODUCTION DESIGNER synthesis of cortisone. Frank Neufeld [email protected], Following her discovery, Paterson founded her 519 661-2111 Ext. 89334 own company, Drug Research Co., in 1949 and began her career as a prolific inventor. She oper- ADVERTISING COORDINATOR, ON-CAMPUS ADVERTISING ated the company for 30 years before selling it to Denise Jones devote more time to research. [email protected], Paterson held more than 40 patents, including [email protected] a less expensive method for producing cortisone, 519 661-2111 Ext. 82045 development of a safe method for using bromine to purify swimming pool water instead of chlorine, OFF CAMPUS ADVERTISING and a way of removing iron from water without the Chris Amyot, Campus Ad [email protected], use of chemicals. 519 434-9990 Her subsequent philanthropy to Western helped finance not only the construction of the POSTAL RECOVERY science building that bears her name, but an $50 Canada, $65 United endowed scholarship fund which provides awards States, $85 Other for 44 exceptional science students each year. POST OFFICE Please do not forward. Return to Western News, - Paul Mayne Western University, London, Ontario N6A 3K7 with new Opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of or receive endorsement from Western News or Western University. address when possible. COMMENTARY POLICY “Our objective is to report events • Western News applies a commentary label to any article • Western News accepts opinion pieces on current events lively debate, but reserves the right to edit, ask for as objectively as possible, without written in an author’s voice expressing an opinion. that showcase research or academic expertise of the rewrite or reject any submission, and will outright reject bias or editorial comment. • Western News accepts opinion pieces on research, con- author. those based on personal attacks or covering subjects too We hope you will read it and removed from the university community. contribute to it.” ference topics, student life and/or international experi- • Western News accepts letters to the editor. Limit is 250 ences from faculty and staff. Limit is 600 words. words maximum, and accepted only from members of • Western News will offer rebuttal space on any topic, – L.T. Moore, the Western community – faculty, staff, students and and may actively pursue a counterpoint to arguments University Relations • Western News accepts ‘In memoriam’ pieces about and Information director, recently deceased members of the Western community alumni. Writers may only submit once a semester. the editor feels would benefit from a dissenting opinion Nov. 16, 1972 penned by other members of the Western community. • As an academic institution, Western News encourages published simultaneously. Western News | November 14, 2013 5

Commentary Nothing ventured, nothing gained Take stock of your passions, your legacy through ‘venture philanthropy’

Illustration By Frank Neufeld

Editor’s note: In celebration of own choosing. These concerns often service when I was 50 instead of 60. preneurial skills to improve society?’ the early or seed capital funding for National Philanthropy Day 2013, Fri- lead to feeling not in charge of your My advice is to consider what I call ‘How can I build something necessary the venture. day, Nov. 15, Western News reprints own destiny. ‘venture philanthropy’ as a vehicle, or that does not exist today?’ ‘How can Venture philanthropy has a way of an edited version of a speech deliv- Therefore, your legacy should be as a means, and as a path. Venture I address positive transformation of focusing you on what is meaningful to ered by Western Chancellor Joseph top of mind at every stage of your life. philanthropy is a way to think about an existing organization through my you and to which you will be associ- Rotman on ‘venture philanthropy’ to There is no doubt one must direct how your desired legacy can become entrepreneurial ability?’ ated by your prioritization, dedication the Canadian Club of London on Oct. their pre- a catalyst for action, not later, but now. When you consider the answers to and determination. It is similar to start- 31. cious energy My father taught me the most pow- these questions, and see the opportu- ing up a news business. into building erful way to inspire others to partici- nities, you start to see the difference. All this is not a matter of social do- • • • a career or pate in philanthropy is for them to see ‘How much can I give?’ requires only goodedness on my part. It’s not that I a business; individuals giving. I think many of us a dollar figure as an answer. Many phi- am altruistic or I’m ‘giving back.’ I am When I turned 60, I faced a however, have heard similar words. You don’t lanthropists see a need and fill it with simply playing my part in creating a decision on how to use my resources. you are also become leaders in your community cash donations – an MRI machine, greater society by doing what I love I decided to step aside from busi- citizens of a without understanding that reality at a building or a scholarship. That is a to do and finding meaningful and ness and commit to public service. I community some point. wonderful outlet for your philanthropy rewarding involvements for myself. started with health research which led Rotman with respon- But as I prepared these remarks, I and will lead to continued progress in This type of philanthropy has to the public policy of health research, sibilities, heard echoes of another more impor- specific organizations. These gifts are allowed me to live a life of experi- which, eventually, led to the innova- values and beliefs. Therefore, reflect tant piece of fatherly advice: Don’t needed and allow our institutions to ences beyond my wildest expecta- tion agenda for both the province and upon how you allocate your time, your just write a cheque and walk away. My move forward. And I have been a part tions as a young man. the country. ability and your money. father taught his children, and lived of that effort in many cases. Recently, as I sat as chancellor over- To each, I have dedicated my Every decision is a statement about his life, on the belief that writing the But there is this other way, one I find seeing Western’s convocation, I saw resources – just as every one of us what matters to you; invest in a way cheque was the easy part. far more rewarding, which is venture the faces of hundreds of our country’s must address how to prioritize our consistent with these. It is giving of one’s time and ability philanthropy. best young minds heading into the resources. You are going to have a legacy that is more difficult. I have enjoyed creating solutions world for the first time. Today, I ask you to reflect on this whether you like it or not. Therefore, it He believed if you contribute time, in areas where work is either in its I hope they understand a meaning- aspect of your life. would be helpful to shape and articu- ability and money, anything is pos- infancy or, in a few cases, didn’t exist ful life is not limited to those who can Each person must think about leg- late it. sible. at all. That’s why I and others refer to afford to pursue it, but should be seen acy. Deciding what to do with your What became important for me at Reflecting back, it is amazing how it as venture philanthropy; like venture as an opportunity available to every resources is never settled in a single 60, when I retired from business, was I those words have come to define, capital, it is high risk with high rewards. person. The lucky ones are those who moment, but rather in a continuing wanted to have a positive and endur- specifically, my views on philanthropy To get an idea of what venture can find and pursue their passion, – occasionally messy – process. Even ing impact on society as a citizen. For- over the past 40-plus years. It’s not a philanthropy clearly means, consider who do not fear obstacles or failures, if you focus on what is important to tunately, I had the freedom to make matter of me asking a single question that this type of giving requires much who accept doubt and skepticism you, it is difficult to know whether your that choice. My only regret, which like, ‘How much can I give?’ Instead, more than deciding where to put your from others but follow their hearts and choices are right. There will always happens to many, is I did not start it is asking a series of questions that money, it is a decision of where you minds. The pursuit of dreams leads to be people pushing to have you with thinking about my legacy earlier. I wish probe my willingness dedication: wish to invest your time and ability the courage to pursue it. them rather than somewhere of your I had turned from business to public ‘How can I use my business and entre- while at the same time providing only 6 Western News | November 14, 2013

Academics New CRC looks to bridge science-philosophy divide

By Paul Mayne He added the relationship between of our scientific world,” he said. “I’m science and philosophy needs to be a quite excited because Western is a great American philosopher Nor- “two-way street.” While science can go place to take on initiatives. They give you wood Russell Hanson once said, “His- through moments of crisis, intellectual the space and the liberty you want to tory of science without philosophy of upheavals and scientific revolutions, phi- explore things.” science is blind … philosophy of science losophy is “a place in which the various Stephen Ferguson, a Schulich School without history of science is empty.” bits and pieces of the scientific image of of Medicine & Dentistry professor and Western professor Stathis Psillos the world can get together and look at Robarts Research Institute scientist, couldn’t agree more; he sees Western how coherent they are, how they work had his Tier 1 Canada Research Chair Science on the right path. together, and get a meaningful picture.” renewed this morning. Ferguson is “It’s not that we shouldn’t worry about “The best moments of science, and developing new diagnostic and thera- it, we need to make sure it stays on the of philosophy, are those moments peutic tools that will have important right path and that the methods of sci- when scientists and philosophers work consequences for identifying and treat- ence continually improve. We should together,” Psillos said. “We need to pull ing neurological disease. learn from history not to be arrogant. The down the walls of arrogance that brought message generally is optimism, or as I scientists and philosophers to their own describe my position as ‘epistemological disciplines. Philosophy and science – we “The best moments optimism.’ Science is on the right track,” should work together. said Psillos, who was named the Rotman “The interaction has always been prof- of science, and of Canada Research Chair in Philosophy of itable for both sides. We can look at the Science this morning. same question from different angles; philosophy, are those As a Tier 1 chair, he is awarded we can look at different questions. Phi- moments when scientists $200,000 annually for seven years to losophy could not go anywhere without fund his research. taking into account what science does and philosophers work Psillos, recruited from the University around the world, and science would be of Athens, has been part of the Rotman blind without some philosophical under- together. We need to Institute of Philosophy for three months. standing of the world.” He is a leading philosopher in examining Psillos is “thrilled” to be at Western pull down the walls aspects of scientific realism – the concept and has high hopes for what he wants the world is the way our best scientific to contribute to both philosophy and of arrogance that theories describe it. science at the university. He looks to brought scientists and “Understanding the scientific image of help create a culture of cooperation and the world has long been an integral part understanding. philosophers to their own of philosophy,” Psillos said. “This research “I really want to work hard on issues can change the ways we view the relation- like the public understanding of science, disciplines. Philosophy ship between science and metaphysics the public image of science. I want to and show how empiricism and realism are bring together philosophers and sci- and science – we should necessary to better understand science, entists in thinking about the broader work together.” its aim and structure.” physical and metaphysical implications - Stathis Psillos Paul Mayne // Western News Western News | November 14, 2013 7

Athletics Mustangs quarterback Finch named OUA MVP

Western Mustangs quarter- player of the week (Sept. 8 and Oct. 20) for while at the helm of the Marauders. He back Will Finch, who rewrote the Ontario his efforts against the McMaster Maraud- also captured the CIS coach of the year University Athletics (OUA) record book in ers and York Lions. He was selected as the award back in 2000, and was named the his sophomore season, has been named OUA male athlete of the week on both CFL Coach of the Year in 2004 with the the 2013 OUA Most Valuable Player. He occasions. Hamilton Tiger-Cats. will be the OUA nominee for the Canadian Kruba, a Windsor, Ont., native, is the Coaching awards aren’t the only tro- University Sport (CIS) Hec Crighton Trophy. heart of the Mustangs defense, helping phies on Marshall’s mantle as he won the Along with Finch, Mustangs linebacker the team finish in the Top 10 in both points 1980 Hec Crighton Trophy as the nation’s Pawel Kruba took home the President’s allowed per game (18.5) and rushing yards most outstanding player as a running back Trophy as the OUA Stand-up Defensive allowed per game (109.9). for the Mustangs. He then went on to the Player of the Year, while head coach Greg This year marked another fantastic sea- CFL, winning a Grey Cup in 1982 with the Marshall was named Coach of the Year son for the senior as Kruba placed second Edmonton Eskimos. and defensive coordinator Paul Gleason on the team with 38 tackles, averaging 4.8 A native of Guelph, Ont., Marshall has earned Volunteer Coach of the Year hon- per game. He also tied for the team lead coached all three of his sons at Western, ours. with three interceptions, helping the Mus- with both Brian and Tom currently suiting Finch established himself as one of the tangs to a CIS second-best 28 turnovers. up for the Mustangs while Donnie finished top quarterbacks in CIS football, helping An OUA second team all-star in 2012, his university career last season. the Mustangs to its first 8-0 season since Kruba only improved in 2013 and was Gleason, an outstanding high school 1998, and setting a new OUA team-scoring honoured during the season as both the coach in the London area, joined the Mus- record in the process with 458 points. OUA and CIS Defensive Player of the tangs coaching staff in 1997, signing on The Burlington, Ont., native had one of Week after racking up nine tackles and as the special teams coordinator. Taking Paul Mayne // Western News the greatest statistical seasons in history, two interceptions in Western’s 58-15 win the reigns as the defensive coordinator in setting new OUA milestones for passing over McMaster. 2000, Gleason has guided the Mustangs yards with 3,047 and completion percent- Kruba is the sixth Mustang to take home defense for over a decade, helping the 2013 OUA FOOTBALL MAJOR AWARD WINNERS age, hitting 69.7 per cent of his passes. He the President’s Award and is also a first team reach the Yates Cup final six times Most Valuable Player – Will Finch (Western) tossed 21 touchdowns on the year and team all-star. in that span. President’s Trophy (Stand-up Defensive Player) – Pawel Kruba (Western) added five more on the ground. His 3,047 Marshall, in his seventh season with Alongside the team success he’s J.P. Metras Trophy (Lineman of the Year) – Ettore Lattanzio (Ottawa) passing yards eclipsed that of Mustang QB the team, guided the Mustangs to their coached seven student-athletes who have Norm Marshall Trophy (Rookie of the Year) – Daniel Vandervoort (McMaster) legend Michael Faulds and stood as a CIS best season since 1998. The award marks gone on to play in the CFL and one in the Russ Jackson Nominee – Aaron Gazendam (Queen’s) record for a week before being dropped to Marshall’s fourth nod as the OUA Coach NFL all in the past five years. Dave ‘Tuffy’ Knight Award (Coach of the Year) – Greg Marshall (Western) No. 2 on the all-time list. of the Year, previously winning the award Finch was twice named OUA offensive in 2010 with Western and in 1999 and 2000 - Staff Reports Volunteer Coach of the Year – Paul Gleason (Western) Officials Award of Merit – Kevin Mickelboro

Associate Dean Academic (Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs) The Faculty of Health Sciences includes six schools (Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Studies, Kinesiology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy), a collaborative graduate program in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, and three centres (Activity and Aging, Audiology, and Olympic Studies). Applications and/or nominations are invited for the following position in Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences: • Associate Dean – Academic (Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs) The effective date of this appointment is July 1, 2014. A detailed position description is available by contacting Wanda Chebott – [email protected] Please submit a letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae to: W. James Weese, PhD – Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Room 200 – Arthur and Sonia Labatt Health Sciences Building Western University London, Ontario N6C 5C1 Nominations must be received by noon on Friday, November 29, 2013. 8 Western News | November 14, 2013 Western preparing for new copyright landscape

By Jason Winders ing undergraduate and graduate stu- is not explicitly defined)?D oes the law dents alike, eventually being named sanction its use? Don’t call Tom Adam ‘the a teaching and learning librarian until Tasked with shaping this new land- copyright police.’ assuming his new role this fall. scape for Western is a copyright work- This fall, Adam was named project “(This job is) a further step along ing group, which includes Adam, as manager and special advisor to the the road I have already been travel- well as representatives from Western provost on copyright. His job focuses ing for 30 years,” Adam said. “We’re Libraries, The Book Store at Western, See our coupon offer in the Western Student Guide on enhancing ‘copyright literacy’ just talking about the responsible use ITS, Teaching and Learning Services, across campus – especially among of information and making sure the Communications and Public Affairs, faculty and graduate students – as the Western community has the tools and University of Western Ontario Faculty university’s current deal with Access resources they need to make informed Association (UWOFA), Legal Services Copyright nears expiration. decisions about ‘the stuff’ they use in and the Office of the Provost. Western and Access Copyright, a their teaching and research.” The group is still seeking advice not-for-profit organization represent- In June, Western officials gave from “interested parties” on campus – ing copyright owners, continue to notice to Access Copyright the uni- copyright experts, student and faculty discuss the terms of an extension to versity would not be extending its cur- groups. But the clock is ticking. A-La-Carte Menu the current deal that runs out at year’s rent agreement with the not-for-profit “What we’re seeking is an ‘institu- & All-You-Can-Eat Menu end. Simultaneously, the university organization representing copyright tional response’ to the law,” Adam 1066 Adelaide Street N (between Huron & Victoria) must make plans in case a deal never owners, after the deal expires on Dec. said. “We’re not rewriting it. What the 519-281-8888 lunch • dinner • dine-in • take-out materializes. 31. That move all but ended the rela- project is doing is determining how Enter Adam – the university’s official tionship with the company. we are going to respond to it. What copyright educator, facilitator and The copyright landscape has are our obligations and accountabili- champion. But he’s no enforcer. changed drastically since the deal ties?” “Oh no, it is not my job to go out was first struck 16 months ago. As soon as the landscape is defined, and shake the finger at someone. The Supreme Court of Canada Adam said, step one is getting copy- Engaging the community, that is foun- handed down a series of copyright right-related resources together in an dational to what I am doing,” said and technology-related rulings in easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, one- Adam, whose temporary appoint- June 2012, including, most interest- stop-shop format. Not a simple task, ment runs until December 2014. ingly for education institutions, one he admitted, although three specific “Copyright needs to be part of the that erased the distinction between milestones will guide the effort over conversation whenever we talk about student and instructor copying of the next year or so. using the work of someone else. My copyrighted work. Previously, only stu- First, copyright resources and ser- job is to make sure it is part of the dent copying was considered fair use. vices – mainly via a website – will be conversation. Also, the Copyright Modernization in place by late December or early “The copyright law is not exactly Act (Bill C-11), which passed on June January. Adam then plans an aggres- intuitive. I am someone to help you 29, 2012, expanded the definition of sive education campaign via work- walk through the process.” ‘fair dealing’ to include education shops and information sessions to run Adam, BA’79 (Visual Arts), MLIS’93, alongside research, private study, criti- through the Winter Term. Finally, a POSTGRADUATE has been with Western Libraries for 30 cism and review. That means educa- sustainability plan will be developed years. He started as a library assistant, tional entities are not tied to the strict to make sure the information stays CERTIFICATE while simultaneously working his way royalty landscape for use of materials current to legislation as well as issues toward a degree over five years. When for educational purposes. specific to Western’s campus. he graduated, Adam joined the D.B. Western’s future copyright land- “My goal is nobody ever comes up Weldon Library full-time as a librarian FROM RETAIL MANAGEMENT scape has yet to form fully. If an exten- with a dead end,” Adam said. “If the in the Reference Department. There, sion with Access Copyright never website doesn’t answer your question, TO LOGISTICS: THIS PROGRAM he aided the library in its teaching materializes, the university is eyeing there is a number or an email or some- mission helping students develop a University of Toronto model as a body who can give you can answer to OFFERS THE UNIQUE SKILLS YOU “information literacy.” possible blueprint. That model rotates your question.” “Access. Assess. Assimilate. Apply. around four basic questions: Is the He only asks one thing from the WILL NEED TO LAUNCH YOUR That’s what we taught,” Adam said. work protected by copyright (mainly university community today: patience. CAREER AS A FASHION BUYER, “We were turning out ‘straight-A stu- about the age of the document)? Do “We want to make sure we turn out dents’ at Western in terms of informa- you have licensed permission? Are responsible stewards of information in BRAND MANAGER, PRODUCT tion literacy.” you using a ‘substantial’ portion of the our students,” he said. “To do that, we He continued in the role, teach- work (although the word ‘substantial’ have to be responsible ourselves.” DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, VISUAL MERCHANDISER

AND MANY OTHER EXCITING Focus on the future // Continued from page 1 CAREER OPTIONS. have taken a backseat, being held back for fears of a frail overall economy, including through the historic agreement skilled workforce. in principle that was recently reached with the European The labour force just isn’t growing the way it used to, and Union on a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agree- a skill mismatch complicates the issue, he said. ment,” Harper said. Harper then ended the discussion with a message for APPLY NOW! the academic community. “There are significant demographic challenges coming. I say this, and it’s not meant as a criticism of the academic “There are significant demographic communities, I suggest if we just continue to do things the way we’re doing, our system will produce a shortage of challenges coming. I say this, and trades people, scientists, engineers. This is the pattern, and we know the pattern; it’s there and it’s ominous,” Harper it’s not meant as a criticism of the explained. “We’ve got to find ways of trying to address some of academic communities, I suggest these challenges. They are not catastrophic, but they are POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES important.” if we just continue to do things the business.humber.ca/postgrad On tap for discussion with Ivey students at the event way we’re doing, our system will AT ITS VERY BEST were topics such as the Canadian economy, the benefits of the Canada-Europe Trade Agreement and the Cana- produce a shortage of trades people, dian government’s “commitment to creating a business environment that promotes competitiveness, risk-taking scientists, engineers. This is the and innovation.” “The Ivey Business School provides world-class educa- pattern, and we know the pattern; it’s tion to the business leaders of tomorrow. I am pleased to have the opportunity to meet today with students from Ivey there and it’s ominous.” to discuss the measures our government is taking to cre- - Stephen Harper ate jobs and improve Canada’s business environment and Western News | November 14, 2013 9

Research Professor honoured for exploring family ties

By Paul Mayne is an honour and it means a lot to me. I really admired and liked her.” The support and action offered With Connidis’ primary research by the parents and siblings of gay men interest on family ties and aging, she and women are crucial to improving focused on one case from her recent their lives, and the relationship of all study of 10 multi-generational fami- family members. lies, who would be a good compari- In a study by Western Sociology son to Dan Savage, a well known gay professor Ingrid Connidis, she com- American author and journalist. Sav- pared the lives of two gay men (one age wrote a memoir the same year through interview, one through mem- Connidis had interviewed ‘Christo- oir) and found the stories of their fam- pher’ for her study. ily lives underscore the significance of “It has occurred to me over the family members as third-party advo- years you can learn a lot about life cates and catalysts for change. from reading memoirs,” she said. “I’ve been drawn to studying the “Then, of course, in a research set- lives of gays and ting, when you’re lesbians in fami- “I’ve been drawn to doing an inter- lies, not as just view, you’re trying their lives, but look studying the lives of gays to make it conver- at the context of sational, but it’s their relationship and lesbians in families, not the same as with their siblings, someone is writ- parents,” Con- not as just their lives, ing about them- nidis said. “What but look at the context selves. is revealing, when “I started to be you do that, is how of their relationship with curious and asked similar it is. They myself, ‘What if I their siblings, parents.” Paul Mayne // Western News are dealing with compared what Western Sociology professor Ingrid Connidis’ research, Interview and Memoir: Complementary Narratives a different social I learned from reality. However an interview in a on the Family Ties of Gay Adults, was recently honoured with the inaugural 2013 Alexis Walker Award, which supportive their - Ingrid Connidis research project honours original scholarship in family studies. families were, they to what I learned typically went through a period of from a memoir? What’s good and bad ask about something. “It’s getting better,” Connidis said. magic bullet.” time where they were feeling pretty with each approach?’” “I don’t think there’s going to be a “By including this in mainstream Connidis looks to continue her much on their own. It may be their First off, Connidis added, when technique for doing research that is research, we can break down the ‘us- research in this area by studying the parents were eventually supportive, someone writes a memoir, you know going to be the perfect one. So, you and-them’ idea. I think that is impor- ongoing relationships gay and lesbian or the siblings. There is a pretty strong they’re ready to talk. At the same get as many sources as you can. One tant in research to be inclusive. Social adults have with their sibling and par- eternal struggle. There is isolation.” time, however, they also choose what of the things that happens in social change matters, but there is not a ents as they age. Connidis’ research, Interview and they want to say. In an interview, where science is where ‘our way’ of trying to Memoir: Complementary Narratives someone starts talking about some- sound convincing is to sound like were on the Family Ties of Gay Adults, was thing that matters, you’re going to ask scientists. I think we can learn a lot recently published in the Journal of them to tell you more, which you can’t from the arts, and social science has a Family Theory & Review. She was also do with a memoir. nice position between, in a sense, the lauded for her latest work with the “Depending on who has written the sciences and the arts.” inaugural 2013 Alexis Walker Award, memoir, that person gets the chance to In her comparison of the two men, which honours original scholarship in set the agenda, and I like that about it; Connidis found even though circum- family studies. it’s not up to the researcher to decide stances were different, including one The award is even more significant what matters, they’ve decided what being American and one Canadian given Connidis was a visiting scholar matters,” she said. “As a researcher, I and the interview subject older than at Oregon State University in 2001, love doing interviews. You get to feel Savage, they both tended to have where Walker was a professor. you’re getting to know the person. In a supportive families, even though it “She was just terrific and an amaz- sense, they are in charge because they was still tough to come out when ing person,” Connidis said. “She have the perspective you’re trying to they were young, having to deal with makes things happen; she changed learn from. But with a memoir, it really issues associated with being gay in a things. We did some writing together can present you with the unexpected culture that, and the time, wasn’t that and got together at conferences. This because you may not have thought to receptive. 10 Western News | November 14, 2013

McKellar Theatre In The Communtiy Rm 290 UCC 519-661-3616 $4.99 Adults Children, Seniors and Tuesdays $3.50 ProjectPlay works toward Nov. 15-21, 2013 PRISONERS WE’RE THE MILLERS Rated 14A 7:00 (163 min.) Rated 14A 10:00 (120 min.) a stronger community Friday MIDNIGHT movie - Nov. 15 Dr. STRANGELOVE

Adela Talbot // Western News Greg Picken and Mathew Hoy, founders of ProjectPlay, have been nominated for a 2013 Pillar Community Innovation Award for their ‘fan community’ event which serves as a fundraiser, providing play opportunities to children and families being supported by local organizations.

POSTGRADUATE By Leslie Kostal asked for the games like Sorry and Angry Birds as a resource to teach kids about empathy. CERTIFICATE Almost three years ago while noshing on some Taking the ProjectPlay funds, Hoy and Picken went on an, chicken wings, two tech-savvy and game-friendly fam- admittedly, entertaining shopping spree. ily men, Mathew Hoy and Greg Picken, came up with a “We had gone out and done a couple of shopping runs FROM MEDIA PLANNING AND brilliant idea. So splendid, in fact, the charity that idea and it just ended up all accumulating in my basement,” spawned is now a finalist for the 2013 Pillar Community Picken said. “When we went out to the Women’s Rural MANAGEMENT TO ACCOUNT Innovation Awards. Resource Centre, they weren’t expecting the volume – an ProjectPlay is a hands-on event, bringing together many Xbox, a Wii, 20 games, a giant tub of board games and strat- COORDINATION AND SALES, of London’s ‘fan communities’ – the creators and players of egy games, a TV and a stand. They were just blown away.” THIS PROGRAM OFFERS THE video, card, tabletop and board games, as well as anime The pair picked the Wii and Xbox (with Kinect) because fans, building block enthusiasts, cosplayers, crafters, art- those systems involve physical motion and interaction. UNIQUE SKILLS YOU WILL NEED ists and so much more. The event serves as a fundraiser, “One of the things we looked for was multi-player,” Picken providing play opportunities to children said. “We wanted to pick stuff where it TO LAUNCH YOUR CAREER and families being supported by local “We try to give these wasn’t just going to be one kid playing AS ACCOUNT COORDINATOR, organizations. and then everybody else sitting around. In their free time, both Hoy and families a break, a break You get that inclusivity where people MEDIA SALES REPRESENTATIVE, Picken run websites and podcasts can have fun together.” reviewing toys, TV shows, movies, from the reality of what Over the past two years, more than MEDIA BUYER, MEDIA PLANNER, books and, especially, video games. brought them there.” 800 people have helped raise almost AND MANY OTHER EXCITING Hoy, Western’s senior web designer, $10,000. admits those who love games – really “We try to give these families a break, CAREER OPTIONS. love games – can often be isolated from - Mathew Hoy a break from the reality of what brought one another. them there,” Hoy continued. “In my life, “They’re kind of marginalized, just in gaming helps me get away some times terms of how they share their hobby. We wanted to bring – just like reading or music can for other people. I want to people out, and hang out and have fun,” he said. use my good fortune, and the immeasurable generosity of APPLY NOW! And so they did. others, to help families who might be going through chal- Starting with the local video game community, Hoy and lenges in their lives. Maybe help them get away – even if for Picken wanted to create an event to showcase people who a short time,” Hoy said. make games in their spare time. Soon after floating that Advertising for the event is through social media and idea around, other gaming communities got on board. word of mouth. All monies raised goes right back into “It just kind of exploded very quickly,” said Picken, com- Project Play. munications manager for TechAlliance in Western’s Discov- This year, ProjectPlay supported N’Amerind Friendship ery Park. “The fact people picked up on it is pretty amazing Centre, Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre and the POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES still. Board games. Card games. Strategy games. The pitch Northwest London Resource Centre. we make to people is, it has to be all-ages appropriate and Sponsored by the Pillar Nonprofit Network, the Pillar Com- business.humber.ca/postgrad has to be hands-on. Beyond that, it can be anything.” munity Innovation Awards celebrate nonprofits and chari- AT ITS VERY BEST What earned the event its Pillar nomination, however, ties, along with the individuals, businesses and government came when the pair decided to use ticket sales from the organizations who work with them, to make London brighter. event to help others in the community. Twelve nominees in four categories – Innovation, Lead- In its first year, the ProjectPlay event brought out more ership, Impact and Collaboration – will learn their fate at than 400 players and raised more than $5,000 for gaming the awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the bundles donated to Merrymount Family Support and Crisis London Convention Centre. Centre, the Women’s Rural Resource Centre of Strathroy ProjectPlay is nominated in the Innovation category. and Area and Women’s Community House. A second Western-connected organization, Oral Health, WESTERN NEWS Take the Women’s Rural Resource Centre. That group, Total Health’s Sharing Smiles Day, is nominated in the same who support women and children impacted by abuse, category. Western News | November 14, 2013 11

In The Communtiy Sharing Smiles Day tears down barriers

Paul Mayne // Western News Western dentistry students Kimberly Stevens, Jonathan Sanderson and Natasha Bhalla are working hard at ‘Sharing Smiles’ in the London community. The three are part of an Oral Health, Total Health initiative, a student-run organization aiming to increase awareness, eliminate barriers and enhance access to oral health for persons with special needs. The program has earned a nomination as a finalist for a Pillar Community Innovation award, which will be announced Tuesday (Nov. 19).

By Leslie Kostal Great Hall without a smile on your face.” At the 4th annual Sharing Smiles Day at Western in It’s enough to put a smile on any face. And now, March, more than 80 people attended and received one- Oral Health, Total Health’s (OHTC) Sharing Smiles Day is on-one care, attention and instruction for oral health. The a finalist for the 2013 Pillar Community Innovation Awards. event brought in 120 volunteers including students, faculty, Four years ago, dental students at the Schulich School dentists and hygienists from the Fanshawe College Dental of Medicine & Dentistry brought Sharing Smiles Day to Hygiene prgram, as well as Schulich Dentistry students, London to help improve oral health for persons with special faculty and alumni. needs. Every year since, the dedicated student volunteers Kimberly Stevens, an event co-chair, initially heard about have demonstrated an innovative approach and strong OHTH during her first year at Schulich in 2010. commitment to the goals of the day. “Whether it’s not a part of our curriculum or perhaps It’s a noble endeavour established to tear down barriers those types of patients don’t enter our clinic, we just never for both dentist and patients. experience the interaction,” she said. “We learn communi- “(When OHTH was founded at the University of Toronto), cation skills and patient management, in general. But we’re the only possible setting that would treat dental care for just never exposed to the special types of relationships that special needs was at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto,” said we need to work with these types of patients.” Jonathan Sanderson, a second-year dental student and Stevens spoke of a client at Community Living London one of three co-chairs for this year’s event. “For something who was too terrified to enter a dental office. As a part of the that can easily be done in any dental office, as long as interaction over the years attending Sharing Smiles Day, this you’re willing to do it – you might have to adapt, there’s no client recently – and cheerfully – had his first filling. need to be going to a hospital.” “That was a really happy success story to see that it does Sharing Smiles Day helps to alleviate those barriers. make a difference,” she added. In London, dentists and hygienists from the community Third-year dental student Natasha Bhalla, an event co- are invited to participate; Community Living London cli- chair, echoed that experiences and those sentiments. ents, as well as other smaller groups from London and St. “The first interaction I had last year with a patient from Thomas, are invited as patients. the special needs population was when we did our out- Every OHTH chapter follows the same structure for Shar- reach at Clarke Road Secondary School,” Bhalla said. “The ing Smiles Day: boy I was with wasn’t very interactive in the beginning. We played a little game at the end of the presentation. Just • Carnival Morning: Every event begins with a morn- seeing him open up, interacting with him and seeing him ing full of games, face-painting and activities led drop his guard, was a very satisfying feeling. I left the day and created by the respective dental students and feeling really, really great.” volunteers from the OHTH chapter; The London OHTH chapter was established in August • Luncheon: Following the carnival morning, every- 2009 by Drs. J. Birek and J. McCallum; it is currently led by one gathers to sit down and enjoy a warm lunch Schulich dental students and faculty. The group fundraises together with keynote speakers and performances all year to support Sharing Smiles Day. on stage; and Sponsored by the Pillar Nonprofit Network, the Pillar Com- • Dental Demonstrations and participation: The munity Innovation Awards celebrate nonprofits and chari- last component of the day with toothbrushes and ties, along with the individuals, businesses and government toothpastes includes oral hygiene education and organizations who work with them, to make London brighter. demonstrations led by licensed dentists and dental Twelve nominees in four categories – Innovation, Lead- hygienists from the community. The dental students ership, Impact and Collaboration – will learn their fate at assist with providing one-on-one care and attention the awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the to each participant. London Convention Centre. Oral Health, Total Health’s Sharing Smiles Day is nomi- “We sit down, have lunch together, and then move into nated in the Innovation category. A second Western- the oral hygiene. You’re not attacking them right away with connected organization, ProjectPlay, is nominated in the a toothbrush,” Sanderson said. “You just can’t leave the same category. 12 Western News | November 14, 2013

International Week Students up to Challenges

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By Adela Talbot Gross Domestic Product (GDP) without credit. In a country without credit, the only way to increase GDP is to increase Financial Literacy Workshop: These teams were up to the Challenge. increment spending, by increasing productivity. In devel- As part of Western’s inaugural International Week, the oping countries, GDP grows by way of spending and the Retirement Plan Summary World’s Challenge Challenge competition brought together lending of credit. diverse student teams from across campus, each presenting Microfinancing of small businesses in the developing an innovative approach to an issue facing the world today. world isn’t working the way it’s promised. Students were tasked with thinking of a problem, as well There needs to be education on the individual level with as a solution, which they then presented to a panel of judges. a business owner in a developing country. Owners must be Western Faculty and Staff are invited to a free The final round, featuring six teams of three, was held Tues- taught proper accounting and cost differentiation, looking lunchtime workshop during Financial Literacy Week. day evening in the Dr. David S. H. Chu International Student at material, time and utilities. The best way to deliver edu- Centre. The judges for the final panel included Social Sci- cation is to partner with international microfinance banks, ence Dean Brian Timney, Science Dean Charmaine Dean not for profits and groups at the Ivey Business School, as Financial Literacy is about having the knowledge, and Western’s Provost and Vice President Janice Deakin. well as MBAs Without Boarders, many of who have already skills and confidence to make responsible financial The winning team was awarded a $1,000 scholarship, expressed an interest in such initiatives. per team member, to be used on an international learning If banks increase credit, credit will increase consumption. decisions. When it comes to your pension plan opportunity sanctioned by Western. That will increase productivity, in turn increasing income, at Western each member is responsible for the which will drive GDP growth, completing the cycle by decisions made on their account. Our goal is to First place increasing the amount of available credit. This solution Develop innovative, inexpensive, and safe alternatives to presents microfinance at its full potential. make information about your Western plan as space heating and cooking using solar energy in develop- simple as possible. ing communities Third place: Sep Pashang, Kevin Vuong and Joseph Kangmen Food security in Africa Solar energy is an innovative, inexpensive and safe alter- Aaron Pinto, Soheil Milani, Richard Schuett Come and hear about the basics of contributions, native to space heating and cooking. With many individuals The issue of solving world hunger and food security investments and monitoring your Western plan in the developing world still using fires and solid biomasses needs to be a team effort. For instance, Canada is in a to cook and heat spaces, they continue to rely on ineffec- unique position in the international community as a mod- all wrapped up in the Retirement Plan Summary. tive and potentially dangerous methods that have harmful erator in a neutral position. This gives the country leeway in Choose from: effects on health, the environment and personal safety. what it can do and how it can reach out to the developing One solution is the use of solar cookers, which would world. Canada has done a lot to improve its relations with utilize widely available satellite dishes in the developing China and in renewing its relations with Tanzania. November 18 - UCC room 60 at 12:05-12:55 pm world, covering them in aluminum foil to concentrate sun- This presents an opportunity for a South-South coop- light and solar energy underneath a cooking pot. eration initiative in which Canada reaches out to China November 22 - UCC room 37 at 12:05-12:55 pm Another solution is the use of PCM – phase change and Tanzania to bring them together, helping them work material – something that can store and release large out a deal where they can invest in agriculture and the Seating is first come and space is limited. amounts of energy. PCM can be stored inside the walls and development of Agriculture in Tanzania, together. In Tan- rooftops of homes, releasing heat energy at night. These zania, a large percentage of the land is unused and being You are welcome to bring your lunch. two solutions would be cost-effective and safe for develop- destroyed through foreign investment. Setting up a system ing communities, reducing negative environmental impact. in which the two countries can come together to develop the land and take the surplus would work well, with China Second place: already investing in agricultural lands to feed a growing Payback Rates for Microcredit Loans population. This solution would serve both nations well, Anderson Petergeorge, Kaiz Alarakyia, Marco Chan with the provision of Canadian technology and mediation, A lack of access to capital is one of the biggest prob- and would help address the issue of food security in both lems facing developing countries that cannot grow their China and Tanzania. Western News | November 14, 2013 13

International House of Western

Paul Mayne // Western News Close to 400 international students gathered at the Great Hall Tuesday morning for breakfast with Western President Amit Chakma, during one of the many events celebrating the inaugural International Week on campus. Chakma shared personal stories of his time as an international student and encouraged all Western students to look for opportunities to study abroad. For more events this week, visit internationalweek. uwo.ca.

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Campus Digest Forbes names alumna Chan among global elite

Forbes has ranked Margaret The World’s Most Powerful People for what was seen as a slow response, and Family Practice Clinic will pro- relevance. The cases, presented Chan, BA’73, MD’77, DSc’99, World list is an annual snapshot of heads of the then director-general of the WHO vide the vaccine; there is no charge by faculty members at all three Health Organization (WHO) direc- state, CEOs and financiers, philan- was so impressed that he headhunted with your health card. Also, the institutions, have students work- tor-general, as the world’s 59th most thropists and NGO chiefs, billionaires her saying, “You are the only person Middlesex Public Health Unit, 50 ing in groups with classmates from powerful person on the magazine’s and entrepreneurs who “truly rule the who has managed crises. I have many King St., offers the vaccine as well. the partner universities to analyze World’s Most world.” It represents the collective armchair experts. I need generals.” Contact 519-663-5317 for details. issues relating to sport manage- ment in local and global contexts. Powerful wisdom of Forbes editors, who con- As well as battling international An undergraduate course in the This collaboration gives students an People list. sider hundreds of nominees before viruses, she is also trying to champion School of Kinesiology is providing opportunity to share their experi- The list is ranking the planet’s top 72 power- improvements in maternal care, HIV students at Western with an inter- ences and exchange ideas. topped by brokers – one for every 100 million and AIDS care, malaria, and all of our national learning experience, with- Russian pres- people on Earth. most pressing diseases. out ever having to leave campus. As part of this course, nine stu- ident Vladi- This year’s list features 27 CEOs, 17 In June, Chan was ranked as the dents (including several national Offered during the fall semester, mir Putin. heads of state and 12 entrepreneurs. world’s 33rd most powerful woman team athletes) and two professors the course – International Sport Chan was There are only nine women on the list, on the magazine’s World’s 100 Most from the Johan Cruyff Institute Management – is led by profes- ranked 58th representing 12 per cent of the world’s Powerful Women list. visited Western from Nov. 5-10. Chan sor Karen Danylchuk and partners last year. most powerful – in stark contrast to The group, along with Western with the Johan Cruyff Institute in Situated between Oracle CEO being 50 per cent of the world’s popu- students, participated in a variety Amsterdam and St. John’s Uni- Larry Ellison and Rosneft Chairman lation. NEWS AND NOTES of learning exercises, including versity in New York. In an online Igor Sechin on this year’s list, Chan was Both 2011 and 2012 featured six lectures, discussions and trips to learning environment, the course nominated for a second term as chief women leaders, and the inaugural Following a measles outbreak in amateur and professional sporting connects all three institutions and of the United Nation’s WHO in Janu- list from 2009 included only three. southern Alberta, Western offi- events, all aimed at developing allows students to learn from and ary 2012. She was the only candidate Recently elected South Korean Presi- cials are heeding a call by Alberta a greater understanding of sport alongside faculty members and put forward to the WHO’s executive dent Park Geun-hye (No. 52) joins Health Services (AHS) and advising from an international viewpoint. board. the other female heads of state Ger- members of the university commu- students from other universities. This visit comes on the heels of a The magazine wrote: many’s Angela Merkel (No. 5), Brazil’s nity who are traveling to Alberta Since its inception in 2003, the 2011 visit by Western students to Dilma Rousseff (No. 20) and India’s to check their immunization status course has helped students The Netherlands. “Now in her second term as Sonia Gandhi (No. 21). Two of the prior to leaving. develop an international perspec- leader of the World Health world’s most important NGO’s are run On Oct. 18, a Grade 9 student tive on sport management through Organization, Chan is the most by women: Christine Lagarde (No. 35) at Coaldale Christian School in detailed case studies that pres- powerful person in global pub- leads the International Monetary Fund Coaldale, Alta., contracted the ent topics and issues with global lic health and the only person and Chan steers the WHO. air-borne disease on a trip to the with the authority to call a world- Originally a teacher, Chan received Netherlands. The local outbreak wide pandemic. Her advice on her undergraduate degree from is linked to an ongoing measles drugs and treatments direct Brescia University College before outbreak that began last spring countries battling major dis- she trained as a doctor at Western, in the Netherlands, where about eases and viruses like malaria returning to Hong Kong and heading 2,000 people have reportedly and HIV/AIDS; her recommenda- the health department – just in time been infected with measles and tions often dictate drug indus- to have to deal with an outbreak of one person has died. try profits. WHO 2013 Statistics avian influenza. After initially trying to report showed declining infant reassure people chicken was safe to As of this week, 20 cases had mortality rates in the world’s eat, she ordered a cull of all 1.5 million been reported elsewhere in the poorest countries, increased life ducks and chicken in the country – and County of Lethbridge and in Fort expectancies worldwide and a her decision was seen as crucial in Macleod, according to AHS. None pronouncement that 27 nations stopping the virus. of those infected had received have already met the U.N.’s 2015 She was also at the helm when measles vaccinations. POSTGRADUATE Millennial Development Goals.” SARS hit, and while she was criticized Western’s Student Health Services CERTIFICATE

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Paul Mayne // Western News Western’s Physics & Astronomy Department has always had an eye to the sky, and now some faculty are part of that vast galaxy. The International Astronomical Union has named several asteroids after current and former chairs, including Bill Wehlau (Astronomy, 1966-91), Don Moorcroft (Physics, 1989-96; P&A, 1996-98), POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES Michael Cottam (P&A, 1998-2003) and, pictured above, David Gray (Astronomy, 1991-92), James Moorhead business.humber.ca/postgrad (P&A, 2003-05), John de Bruyn (P&A, 2005-10) and Shantanu Basu (P&A, 2010-present). This group joins John AT ITS VERY BEST Landstreet (Astronomy, 1992-96) who also received an asteroid naming a decade ago. All the asteroids named were discovered by Western Physics & Astronomy professor Paul Wiegert. 16 Western News | November 14, 2013

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Paul Mayne // Western News The Western Mustangs dominated the Queen’s Gaels 51-22 Saturday afternoon at TD Stadium in London to capture the 106th Yates Cup, which allowed linebacker Jerod McCrory to give a big kiss to the cherished cup. The victory marks the 30th time Western has hoisted the Yates Cup; the last time the Mustangs took home the championship was in 2010. On Saturday, the Mustangs head west to take on the Hardy Cup champion Calgary Dinos in the Mitchell Bowl. The winner moves on to compete in the 49th Vanier Cup on Nov. 23 in Quebec City.

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