October 6, 2016 / Vol. 52 No. 26 westernnews.ca

PM 41195534 Western’s newspaper of record since 1972 No need to guess Fairmount Foundation backs Wellness Education Centre with $1-million donation

BY KRISTA HABERMEHL

estern students now have a safe, central and supportive space to access health- and-wellness resources thanks to a $1-mil- lion donation from the Fairmount Founda- Wtion. The Wellness Education Centre, which held its grand opening Monday as part of Western’s Wellness Week, acts as a one-stop shop for students seeking mental- health/wellness resources, nutrition information, as well as sexual-violence prevention education and survivors’ support. “With this gift, the Fairmount Foundation has helped us to provide a safe, comfortable place where our stu- dents can access health/wellness resources in a person- alized way,” said Jana Luker, Associate Vice-President (Student Experience). “It really removes the guesswork involved in deciding whether a service is the right fit or not. That’s a huge help to students who might find the number of services available overwhelming or confus- ing.” Established by Western alumna Heidi Balsillie, BA’82, in 2013, the Fairmount Foundation aims to help indi- viduals or groups overcome obstacles to move closer to living full, healthy lives. The places and programs the foundation supports are varied, but have a common goal of lifting people up or lending a hand in their life journey. Balsillie, whose son and daughter are also Western graduates, says supporting Western and its initiatives was a natural decision. “It is my hope, with this gift, to directly impact the lives of Western’s students in a positive manner. I want all Western students to feel like they are a part of this community, and to feel as though they have had lots of opportunities for personal and academic growth,” NO NEED TO GUESS // CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS Established by Western alumna Heidi Balsillie, BA’82, left, in 2013, the Fairmount Foundation aims to help individuals or groups overcome obstacles to move closer to living full, ILLUSTRATION BY FRANK NEUFELD healthy lives. 2 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 3

On Campus Police quash BEST BETS Visit the Western Events Calendar at www.events.westernu.ca for a full look Feds back new facilities campus threat; at the week ahead. Western News (ISSNO316- 8654), a publication of West- ern University’s Department of Communications and Public OCT. 6 6:30-8:30 p.m., London Public Library, Central Branch Affairs, is published every Thurs- student arrested | day throughout the school year and operates under a reduced with $45-million investment schedule during December, May, June, July and August. BY ADELA TALBOT BY JASON WINDERS An award-winning weekly news- paper and electronic news ser- ime was of the essence when Western’s Campus Community Police Ser- vice, Western News serves as vice (CCPS), in partnership with the London Police Service (LPS), acted pair of Western facilities currently the university’s newspaper of Monday in thwarting a threat of gun violence on campus, said CCPS under construction received a $45-mil- record. The publication traces its roots to The University of Director John Carson. lion shot in the arm last week thanks Western Ontario Newsletter, a TAs a result, Jiwhan Choi, a 22-year-old Western student, was arrested shortly THE CRAZY AMERICAN ELECTION to the Post-Secondary Institutions one-page leaflet-style publica- after his remarks of bringing a firearm to campus were identified on social media. With a month to go until the U.S. presidential election, Political Science pro- StrategicA Investment Fund, a $2-billion federal tion which debuted on Sept. Choi appeared in court Tuesday morning on charges of uttering threats to fessor Peter Ferguson will discuss the nomination process and whether who investment fund seeking to create state-of-the- 23, 1965. The first issue of the cause death. He was released on his own recognizance on a $1,500 no-deposit wins should matter to Canadians. art facilities on Canadian campuses. Western will Western News, under found- bail under the conditions he not attend Western; not possess weapons as per match the contribution bringing the total invest- ing editor Alan Johnston, was published on Nov. 16, 1972 Criminal Code; not contact or communicate with the complainant; and notify ment to $90 million. replacing the UWO Times and London Police if he changed his address. OCT. 7 8 p.m., Talbot College, Paul Davenport Theatre “Here we have a world-class university that Western Times. Today, West- Choi’s next court date is Oct. 17. | takes research seriously. But at the federal level ern News continues to provide Early Monday, campus police spoke with a female student after she contacted we have an obligation to move that agenda for- timely news, information and CCPS with a concern over comments she saw on USecrets Western, a public Face- ward,” said Peter Fragiskatos, MP-London North a forum for discussion of post- book page to which users can submit messages that are posted anonymously, Centre, who made the announcement last week secondary issues in the campus and broader community. Carson said. at the Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion. “We got her out to our office yesterday morning (Monday) and she was able to “Government cannot do everything by itself; show us screen shots of a number of texts posted to USecrets, and those particu- universities cannot do everything by themselves. lar texts included (a student) threatening to come to campus with a firearm, and We have to talk about collaboration; we have to shooting at Western,” Carson explained. talk about partnership. WESTERN NEWS The posts did not indicate a specific target, he added, though the contents of “This is an investment fund. We know Canada WesternNews.ca the posts implied the threat was meant for Monday. PARSONS AND POOLE CONCERT cannot move forward unless we focus on innova- Westminster Hall, Suite 360 CCPS were able to identify the individual who wrote the posts; they knew it Internationally-acclaimed Irish pianist John O’Conor, music professor and tion. But we need state-of-the-art facilities that Western University was a male student at Western who he lived off campus, Carson noted. Campus chair of the Piano Division at Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia, will per- allow for that innovation to take place. There is London, ON N6A 3K7 police contacted LPS and form Haydn and Beethoven. a difference between expenses and investments Telephone 519 661-2045 Fax 519 661-3921 officers acted quickly, con- – expenses do not yield returns, investments firming the student was not always do.” PUBLISHER on campus Monday morn- The funding will support the university’s con- Helen Connell “But whether this individual was OCT. 9 | 4:30-6:30 p.m., Perth Hall Residence [email protected], ing. London police went to struction of both the Western Interdisciplinary 519 661-2111 Ext. 85469 capable or not capable of carrying the student’s apartment and Research Building and The Three C+ Innovation he was arrested by 11 a.m. Centre. EDITOR this out, as soon as he said that, Monday. The Western Interdisciplinary Research Build- Jason Winders The student was charged ing is a new facility university planners envision as [email protected], we treated that very seriously.” with uttering threats to a focal point for leading-edge research. Located 519 661-2111 Ext. 85465 cause death, contrary to on the current Visual Arts Parking Lot off Perth REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER - John Carson section 264.1(1)(a) of the Drive, the 130,000-square-foot facility will serve Paul Mayne CCPS Director Criminal Code of Canada. as the new home for the Research Cluster for [email protected], “At no time was anyone Cognitive Neuroscience, which will include the 519 661-2111 Ext. 85463 here at the university at risk. THANKSGIVING DINNER Brain & Mind Institute and the Rotman Institute The individual did not have The International and Exchange Student Centre welcomes students and of Philosophy, as well as provide five mixed-use REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER any firearms, and there was no means for the individual to carry this out. But faculty to enjoy a traditional Canadian Thanksgiving meal, which will include general classroom spaces. Approximately 25,000 Adela Talbot a canned good drive to be donated to the University Students’ Council [email protected], whether this individual was capable or not capable of carrying this out, as soon as square feet over two floors will be unfinished to 519 661-2111 Ext. 85464 he said that, we treated that very seriously,” Carson said. Food Support Services. accommodate future research related space “We took the appropriate steps and acted quickly. It’s a stark reminder that needs. PRODUCTION DESIGNER we’re in North America; these kinds of things are done and whether it’s carried Informally referred to as Three C+ (Connect, Frank Neufeld out, or it’s a hoax, it doesn’t matter. It’s still unsettling.” OCT. 11 12:30 p.m., Spencer Engineering Building, Room 3109 Collaborate and Create) Innovation Centre, this [email protected], Soon after speaking with the female student who brought attention to the | 100,000-square-foot building will transform how ADELA TALBOT // WESTERN NEWS 519 661-2111 Ext. 89334 online threats, campus police officers waited for the male student at his morning the university delivers Engineering education. Peter Fragiskatos, MP-London North Centre, announced a $45-million investment in a pair of Western facilities earlier today through EDITORIAL SERVICES class – to which he did not show up, Carson explained. Starting from the first year, the new building the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund. The funding will support the university’s construction of both the Western COORDINATOR “The first priority yesterday was to identify where he is. We were present at his will provide practical working spaces and be an Interdisciplinary Research Building and The Three C+ Innovation Centre. Angie Wiseman first class to ensure he wasn’t on campus. We were ready to intercept, should he inspiring environment where students will inte- [email protected], come to campus. But we were almost simultaneously able to identify he was at grate classroom theory with collaborative hands- 519 661-2111 Ext. 81530 his apartment, where he was arrested,” he added. on learning as they design, build, test and refine “If we had reason to believe someone was coming to campus with a firearm, their concepts. Located along Western Road, contribution from federal sources will cover up ADVERTISING Chris Amyot, Campus Ad we would have gone on the defensive. If we had a reason to believe campus was the building looks to secure a LEED Platinum to half of a project’s eligible costs, leveraging the at risk, there would have been broad notifications immediately.” certification; if successful, Western’s building remaining amount from non-federal partners. [email protected], ELI SPEAKER SERIES 519 434-9990 The Western community is fortunate its community members are vigilant and would be the third university teaching/research Last month, Fragiskatos joined Kate Young, CCPS is thankful for the female student who came forward after she identified the Greg Thomson, co-founder of Big Viking Games, will share ‘The quick and building in Canada to achieve that level. MP-London West, at Robarts Research Institute, POSTAL RECOVERY threats on social media, Carson explained. Many people likely saw the post, he dirty way to your first $100,000 startup.’ The talk will be followed by a Q&A Each facility will receive $22.5 million. where members of the London and Western $50 Canada, $65 United States, noted, yet she was the only one who contacted police. All members of the campus session. “There are certain things we can do as lead- communities gathered to celebrate a $66-million $85 Other community need to be vigilant, he said. ers, as administrators to make it easier for peo- Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) POST OFFICE “What this university can do is be a good steward of safety. The university is ple to come together. That is through facilities,” grant – the largest research grant in the univer- Please do not forward. made of 40,000 students, staff and faculty and those are the eyes and ears of OCT. 12 | 5:30 p.m., John Labatt Visual Arts Centre, Room 100 said Western President Amit Chakma. “When sity’s history – supporting the BrainsCAN: Brain Return to Western News, safety. When they see something that doesn’t look right, that makes them ner- you bring people together, those discipline Health For Life initiative. Western University, London, vous, it’s important they come to us and identify it so we can look into it.” barriers, those cultural barriers disappear when Fragiskatos nodded to the timing and cred- Ontario N6A 3K7 with new In a statement issued Monday, Western officials said the university “is coop- people discover there is so much commonal- ited a new direction for the federal government. address when possible. erating with the investigation led by London Police Service. These situations are ity in them. These two projects are part of our “The federal government is taking research upsetting. If community members are in need of assistance, they can contact and strategic plan, are part of our mission, are part and innovation seriously – and respecting sci- access health services on campus.” of our desire to make an impact on the broader ence, by the way. The war on science is over. We “Our objective is to report society in London, in Canada and beyond. Most have to allow scientists to do their work,” he said. events as objectively as possible, institutions struggle in bringing people together. “As a former academic, I believe in the need, without bias or editorial Those who are successful in doing so will be the the importance, the necessity to foster the kind SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS comment. We hope you will leaders of tomorrow.” of collaboration that brings people together. ALLURE OF THE DIGITAL HUMANITIES IN TIMES OF CRISIS A pair of Western facilities currently under construction received a $45-million shot in read it and contribute to it.” The Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Philosophers talking to cognitive neuroscientists; Sharon C. Smith, program head of the Aga Khan Documentation Center at the arm earlier today thanks to the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment – L.T. Moore, SEEKING YOUR HELP Investment Fund is a time-limited program that engineers talking to business faculty; students MIT will present a public lecture, “Allure of the Digital Humanities in Times Fund, a $2-billion federal investment fund seeking to create state-of-the-art facilities on University Relations The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked will provide up to $2 billion over the next three being involved in the process. All of that is abso- and Information director, of Crisis: Documenting Disruption in the Middle East.” Canadian campuses. Western will match the contribution bringing the total investment Nov. 16, 1972 to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS years to accelerate infrastructure projects at uni- lutely critical.” (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to londoncrimestoppers.com. versities and colleges across Canada. The total to $90 million. 4 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 5

Commentary Commentary #DontBanMyBody campaign Journalism needs to return rallies against Facebook rules to substance over style

BY LAURA ROBINSON implied nude photos. She was forced BY RICHARD RAYCRAFT Vice, the masters of the empty tease. It’s more Pundits, experts and talking heads claim to be istic equivalent of microwaveable chicken wings to remove them from her page and complex than that. puzzled by the recent wave of violence at the and start eating our fresh vegetables. Reporting her account was suspended for 24 It’s more like a return to the lurid, tantalizing same time the companies they work for fill my in a world of increasing technological, scientific even years ago, I started hours. Shortly thereafter, the same read something interesting recently. Well, headlines of the gossip rags and tabloids that social media feeds with stories on the motives and political complexity takes time and money. my first Tumblr blog. I was happened to other women who I shouldn’t say that. I clicked on something were part of yellow journalism. Today, social and messages of the killers. Donald Trump’s We must respect that – we must provide the a hobby photographer and have modeled for me. Photos that that promised to be wildly interesting – and media has enabled the rebirth of sensationalist, nomination ‘shocks’ them but his face is plas- media with incentives to produce in-depth, wanted a place to share my dared show that barely visible sliver important, and useful – but it didn’t really simplistic and, at times, downright misleading tered all over their front pages and websites. It’s informed reporting. workS and follow the work of others. I were removed and the models were deliver.I ‘news’ as a strategy, one that’s been adopted by giving a giant, free and reliable platform to the Change is coming. Facebook recently started out with lifestyle and portrai- banned. Each time another photo was I was scrolling through my Facebook feed, traditional, respected publishers to drive traffic most bigoted and deranged among us. All for announced it will update its newsfeed to reduce ture, gravitating towards artistic nudity reported, the ban length increased. and an article from The Atlantic caught my eye: and increase page views. It’s a deception that’s page views. ‘headlines that leave out crucial information.’ A over time. I, too, became the target of these Why So Many Smart People Aren’t Happy. putting public trust in the media at risk. Journalism is in the business of truth, but what new study from Western New Mexico University, I was captivated by the human body, reports and had my accounts sus- It’s a paradox. Shouldn’t the most accom- I understand why media outlets are taking this happens when the media presents the awful which observes a link between media coverage but I noticed a trend: most models pended: First for 24 hours, then three plished be well equipped to make choices that approach. They feel it’s their last hope to stay truth with such volume that our entire concep- and mass shootings, calls for media restraint looked nothing like me. I realized there days, and now with the threat of seven maximize life satisfaction? alive – they need to drive eyeballs to advertis- tion of the world, and the direction it’s heading, on publishing the names, photos and videos was a severe lack of body diversity not days followed by a permanent lifelong As a longtime reader of The Atlantic, and ers who are already flocking to Facebook and becomes a falsehood? of killers. only in mainstream modelling, but in ban if I overstep again. someone hoping for happiness, I was interested. Google. They’re selling their souls to save their The bill for this sensationalism and baiting It goes to show while good journalism is the world of artistic nudes, and I set out But here’s the problem: I didn’t After months of rigorous investigation into this skins. As a young journalist, I’m asking whether hasn’t fully come in yet. I fear it might soon. As critical, skeptical and vigilant, this is only possible to curate a blog that would showcase overstep. Neither did any of the mod- complex psychological and social question, the they should. companies boast about their online readership, when we take the same approach to journalism the true beauty and diversity of the els who were banned. magazine had an answer. Well, not quite. With ad revenue falling, publishers have public opinion of the media continues to drop. itself. human form. Thus, Diversely Nude was Facebook states they “restrict some The article was a brief Q&A with Raj Raghu- responded by churning out shallow, low-quality Only 40 per cent of Americans trust the media, born. It was a hub where Tumblr users images of female breasts if they include nathan, a business professor who had written a work dressed up as important information. And compared to 55 per cent in 1999. Trust is falling Richard Raycraft is a student in journalism and could find an assortment of artistic the nipple,” but none of us showed any book on the subject. I felt the thin content didn’t that’s the problem – the presentation versus the fastest among young people, according to a communication at Western. He is the news, nude photography featuring models nipple. Perhaps Facebook skipped deliver on the promise of the Facebook post. substance. If I feel I can’t trust the media not to 2015 Gallup poll. The digital world has had a sports and spoken-word director at Western’s of all ages, sizes, genders and abilities. their anatomy class and meant to say It’s an experience I’m familiar with now, and inflate what’s beyond the Facebook post, the hand in this. The medium is the message, and campus radio station, 94.9 CHRW-FM. This While most of this blog was a col- “nipple and areola,” but even then, it’s frustrating. I don’t know what to call this tweet, or the hyperlink, how the heck can I trust the web has irrevocably altered our notions of essay, which originally appeared in the Hamilton lection of others’ work, I, of course, some offending photos don’t even metamorphosis of news in the digital, social them to report accurately on the most significant news. Spectator, won him the Haak Saan Responsible created my own art as both a model contain that. Facebook also states media age. It’s not exactly clickbait – a pejorative issues of the day? We, the readers, must be the source of Journalism Scholarship. and photographer. This was all done they “remove photographs of people term reserved for sites like Buzz Feed, Diply and And there, too, strange forces are at work. change. We must stop consuming the journal- in the spare moments between full- displaying genitals or focusing in on time university and part-time work. fully exposed buttocks … (and) explicit But after finishing my undergrad, I images of sexual intercourse.” SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS decided to focus more on my creative Again, none of my work has ever side. I made myself a professional shown genitalia, full ‘booty shots,’ page on Facebook and set out to nor sexual activity. So why are we but I have yet to hear of someone who necessity for modern networking. If also received countless messages of WESTERN UNIVERSITY share my work and expand my audi- being banned? Well, I’ve done some has received a response. artists like myself, medical profession- support from people of diverse back- ence. research, and it seems to go like this: Even seemingly successful move- als like Margeaux, and women with grounds. I am asking that Facebook Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry I familiarized myself with the site’s A Facebook user sees a photo ments such as #FreeTheNipple that breasts everywhere are permanently answer these calls of its community to Terms of Service before posting nude they don’t like. They click the ‘report’ resulted in Facebook changing its barred from the site even when we fol- review how its nudity policies are writ- THE BERYL & RICHARD IVEY RESEARCH CHAIR IN AGING, content, and made sure I always fol- button, and the photo is sent to a policies to “always allow photos of … low the rules, how are we to connect ten and enforced, to reflect modern MENTAL HEALTH, REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY lowed them. I shoot and pose mainly Facebook moderator working in breastfeeding or … post-mastectomy with those around us? attitudes and to reduce stigmatization for implied and partial nudes anyway, low-income countries. The modera- scarring” seem to have not affected My response as an artist has been and sexualization of the nude form. Request for Applications so following the rules didn’t require tors are encouraged to rule on each actual enforcement at all. Women to create a photo project entitled Several photos have been taken for much compromise. photo as quickly as possible. If they from all over the world, including Lon- #DontBanMyBody that draws atten- the series already and can be found For over a year, I successfully ran my manage an average of 0.9 seconds don medical tattooist Margeaux Col- tion to Facebook’s unjust banning on my Tumblr, Instagram, Twitter and Laura Arbour Facebook page, sharing per photo, they are given a bonus. lyer, who provides areola and nipple practices. I am photographing women Facebook page (for now). If you’d like The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Health A successful candidate holding an M.D. or M.D./PhD will be appointed in Applications will be received until the position is filled. Start date will be my portrait and nude work without If the moderator clicks ‘no’ on your restoration for mastectomy patients, from all walks of life in a series of top- to be involved with this project, please Sciences, Western University in partnership with Lawson Health Research a continuing (Clinical Academic) appointment at the level of Associate negotiated. Review of applications will begin after October 30, 2016. issue. As I met more people in the photo, it is removed from Facebook continue to have their accounts less portraits with black tape over their contact me at laura.arbourized@ Institute (Lawson) invite applicants for the Beryl and Richard lvey Professor or Full Professor, depending on the qualifications and experience. nude art community, I heard more and and you are given a warning or a ban, banned. Facebook claims they “are nipples and areolas. While each wom- gmail.com. Research Chair in Aging, Mental Health, Rehabilitation and Recovery, They will also be certified or eligible to be certified as a member of the Royal For PhD applicants, please ensure that the form available at the link below is more stories of others being banned depending on how many other posts always working to get better at eval- an’s pose will showcase their unique administered through the St. Joseph’s Health Care London Foundation. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for licensure completed and included in your application submission: for their work. I took note and tight- of yours have gotten the ‘no’ verdict. uating content and enforcing stan- beauty, the black tape will provide the Laura Robinson is a graduate stu- The successful applicant will be based primarily at the Parkwood Institute in the Province of Ontario. Compensation will be based on qualifications uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf ened up on how much skin I showed If this happens to you, there is very dards,” but it seems that Facebook’s stark contrast of big blocks of censor- dent who studies Health Policy and site of St. Joseph’s Health Care London and will provide leadership for and experience and will be composed primarily of the following sources: fee in my photos. little recourse. Facebook has no con- new “progressive policies” are just lip ship over their breasts. Health Equity at Western. Outside of the Parkwood Institute Research Program of Lawson. The successful for service, alternate funding plan and academic support. The candidate For MD and MD/PhD applicants, please ensure that the form available at the But two weeks ago, one of my mod- tact email address or phone number, service with little meaningful change. Since launching this project a week academia, she is also known as Laura candidate will be an exceptional scientific leader and role model, and will will be appointed in a Department of the Schulich School of Medicine & link below is completed and included in your application submission: els had photos I took of her reported. and users are not permitted to book Given that Facebook is the largest ago, I have 50 women scheduled for Arbour, an artist, model, and photog- advance inter-disciplinary and translational research within Parkwood Dentistry, dependent upon area of expertise, and will hold a clinical position uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf The offending shots? Slivers of areola appointments at or even visit Face- social media network in the world, #DontBanMyBody shoots in seven cit- rapher specializing in portraiture and Institute and throughout Western University. The three largest Parkwood at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. peeking out from behind her arm in book offices. You can submit online, having an account is becoming a ies across southwestern Ontario. I’ve implied nudes. Institute research groups comprise Mental Health, Cognitive Vitality and Excellent, dedicated facilities exist for both clinical and health services Business Addresses: Brain Health, and Mobility and Activity, and include over 30 independent research. The position offers considerable opportunity to interact Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, N., London, Ontario N6A 5B8 investigators working in multiple areas including musculoskeletal, with other highly successful groups in medical imaging, regenerative www.westernu.ca neurological (stroke and acquired brain injury), amputee and spinal cord medicine, psychiatry, musculo-skeletal medicine, circulation, diabetes Lawson Health Research Institute, 750 Base Line Road East. Suite 300, injury rehabilitation, cognitive health, geriatric medicine, psychiatry, and metabolism, and clinical neurosciences. London, Ontario N6C 2R5, www.lawsonresearch.com Letters to the Editor veterans’ health/operational stress injury, healthy aging, and knowledge Interested candidates with a documented record of research activity translation research. Further details can be found at websites:www. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The and leadership (including success in securing external funding support) lawsonresearch.com and www.westernu.ca. The successful candidate University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed will have a proven track record as a successful, independent scientist should send curriculum vitae, an outline of their own research interests, to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications Lessons from lecture fresh as In a three-column story spread across the What I want to know is, how particularly money the Government of Canada allocates and names and contact information for three reference names to: from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, front of the front page of this issue was an important were Young and Fragiskatos in the comes from funds in which all of the people of as evidenced by publication in top quality journals, strong record of supervising students and trainees, and a superior record of attracting persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any that day’s headlines article headlined, Feds applaud BrainsCan selection of this research group for funding Canada have an interest. gender identity or gender expression. potential to lead the world (Sept. 15). What I by the granting institution of the Government By reporting in this way, the media – of external funding. He/She will have evidence of successfully leading research teams and promoting interdisciplinary scholarship. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to find interesting is that a quote by Peter Fra- of Canada? Of course Fragiskatos and Young which Western News is a part of – influences Dr. David Hill, Scientific Director Canadian citizens and permanent residents. A successful candidate holding a PhD in a relevant field will be appointed Fresh from attending the Electoral Reform giskatos, MP-London North Centre, forms the are Liberal members of Parliament. I might the way people perceive certain electable Lawson Health Research Institute Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the Town Hall at King’s University College where entire first paragraph of the story. The second ask the two other London-area Members individuals. in a probationary (tenure-track)/tenured position at the level of Associate St. Joseph’s Health Care recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other the influence of the media on the electoral paragraph begins: of Parliament, Irene Mathyssen and Karen I hope I have made my point. Professor or Full Professor depending on qualifications and experience. 268 Grosvenor Street meetings, please contact Sheila Fleming at [email protected] or process was one of the focuses in the break- “Fragiskatos joined Kate Young, Member of Vechio, if they would have been opposed to Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. London, Ontario, N6A 4V2, Canada by phone 519-646-6100, ext 64672. out group in which I participated, imagine how Parliament for London West ...” the allocations of funds to this project. As well, RODERIC RUSSELL BRAWN The candidate will be appointed in a Department of the Schulich School pleased I was to see an example of an aspect The article continues describing the funding it would be appropriate to point out the fund- of Medicine & Dentistry, dependent upon area of expertise, or a School [email protected] of this phenomenon when I picked up a copy announcement and the excellence and impor- ing mentioned in the article for the program within the Faculty of Health Sciences. of the Western News. tance of the program. came from the Government of Canada. The 6 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 7

Campus and Community Campus and Community BEST service, BEST price, BEST convenience ... With our 2 on-campuson-campus locations,locations, you cancan have your device Study draws attention repaired while Program looks to make connections you are in class! around Indigenous culture, concerns to postsecondary UCC basement level Inside the BooksPlus next to the Pharmacy on Western Road BY PAUL MAYNE mental-health issues eography professor Chantelle Richmond stressed the upcoming Winter School in Indig- enous Cultural Competency is not about tell- BY ADELA TALBOT “We’re very aware of increased needs for support. And ing people ‘this is how it’s going to be.’ Rather, we’ve figured out a different model in our evolution that Git will be about building new and lasting relationships. ensures our students don’t have a wait time in accessing “The Winter School is about building understanding recent Ontario University and College Health support,” she continued, noting the array of supports and laying out the story so people can understand how Association (OUCHA) report isn’t news to those available to students at Western, including single session contemporary realities are shaped by bigger processes working to improve student mental-health ser- therapy. we don’t understand,” said Richmond, an Anishinabe vices at postsecondary institutions. But it is a The single-session therapy initiative was piloted on scholar from Pic River First Nation. “Assumptions and catalystA to improving mental-health supports for university campus two years ago under Psychological Services. The values we take for granted in our everyday lives come students across the province, said Jana Luker, Associate program brings a specially trained therapist that offers a dine-in • take-out • delivery from somewhere, and they come from our colonial his- Vice-Provost (Student Services) at Western. different, single-session treatment modality and over the 607 Richmond Street Catering available tory. The Indian Act is so pervasive in everything in our Late last month, OUCHA, a body that represents health- last two years, it has been very successful. As a result, there (at Central) 519.642.2558 society, we just understand it to be true. Part of the role care professionals working in health and counselling are currently no wait times in Psychological Services. is to put human faces to that reality and cause people to centres in postsecondary institutions, released a report “The students we are dealing with are reflecting the think about how and why we got to where we are today.” indicating a significant increase in student mental-health needs of the community. This (OUCHA information) just Scheduled for Dec. 12-13, the two-day Winter School, concerns such as anxiety and depression. illustrates there is a need. The positive side is that it brings limited to 40 faculty members from Main Campus and The report indicated that: more attention to this increased need of support for stu- the Affiliated University Colleges, will be led by cultural dents across the postsecondary sector. And that’s a good competency trainers from the First Peoples Group, ••65 per cent of students reported experiencing thing,” Luker said. MISSION STORE based out of Ottawa, and includes in-class learning overwhelming anxiety in the previous year (up “We need to have the government aware of the mental- Visit our new, expanded Thrift Store! along with a visit to a local First Nations community. from 57 per cent); health challenges the postsecondary sector is facing. The idea originated with Western’s Interdisciplinary ••46 per cent of students reported feeling so Regional strategies with postsecondary partners need to Initiative (IDI) in Applied Indigenous Scholarship, a newly depressed in the previous year it was difficult to be fully developed. But I’m keen on seeing them bring WIDE VARIETY OF FINDS • NEW ITEMS DAILY funded initiative (2016-19) to help support the imple- function (up from 40 per cent); forward hope for new funding models, and when this mentation of the university’s forthcoming Indigenous trickles down to our schools, we will all see the benefit,” Store proceeds support Mission Services of London Strategic Plan through teaching and research initiatives. ••13 per cent of students had seriously considered she continued. programs that help people in need in London and area. Western’s Indigenous scholars led the IDI, including an suicide in the previous year (up from 10 per Luker noted there have been efforts in recent past to interdisciplinary team that represents eight faculties, as cent); and develop a pan-university strategy to address mental health Jewelry Electronics Handbags well as Brescia University College, Indigenous Services PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS ••2.2 per cent of students (or 558 students) on university campuses, and Western is currently in the and Student Experience. Western Geography professor Chantelle Richmond said an upcoming Winter School in Indigenous reported a suicide attempt within the previous process of drafting a mental health strategic plan, as well. Housewares Books & Media Seasonal Richmond said the Winter School is a way of “open- Cultural Competency will work toward creating an atmosphere that fosters and supports inclusion in year (up from 1.5 per cent). An additional 2, 245 “This (OUCHA information) is what we already knew. It Linens Clothing Toys ing doorways for people that have not felt they could Indigenous scholarship. students indicated that had attempted suicide, wasn’t a surprise whatsoever, but it needs to be brought to go there.” but not in the previous year. the forefront for the government and the provincial sectors. Footwear “We are building that for people to get a greater It is showing the government what our lived experience has understanding about Indigenous issues in Canada,” everyone can succeed regardless of who they are.” to be done at Western. Data was gathered from the Ontario Reference Group been like, every day,” she said. Store Hours: continued Richmond, who holds cross appointments FIND OUT MORE Richmond also continues her work as part of the “It’s been about visioning, talking about where we of the National College Health Assessment 2016, in which “We want to ensure our students have the best sup- Faculty interested in being Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; in First Nation Studies and the Department of Family Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Committee, which has want to go, what do people think is missing at Western more than 25,000 students from 20 Ontario institutions ports. We are on the leading edge of doing this with our Saturday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Medicine. “We’re not expecting expertise. It would be part of the Winter School shaped the university’s Indigenous Strategic Plan. That and how can we start to build the guiding principles to participated. It is the second time the survey was admin- colleagues in Ontario and we want to continue that and Now open until 7pm every Thursday wrong to assume two days would make one qualified. in Indigenous Cultural document will be presented for approval to the Board implement the things we deem important,” said Rich- istered at postsecondary institutions in Ontario – the first evolve, to continue providing these supports so all students We’re simply trying to build a more empathetic com- Competency (Dec. 12-13) of Governors on Nov. 24. mond, who lauded the community guidance from more was in 2013. know and are educated where they can access supports 4-797 York Street at Rectory munity so people can think about, more critically, their need to complete an Richmond said everyone at Western appreciates the than 700 individuals within, and external to, Western in The survey results will give the government “the impetus and where they are available.” own practices in the classroom. effort made in creating the strategic plan, but in particu- creating the plan. to move forward with what we’ve known for a long time. application form before missionstore.ca “There is a real diversity of Indigenous People and lar the Indigenous campus members who have been “It would be really bad in this day and time if we We (at Western) have prioritized mental health for years,” learners on campus. We need to be careful about our Oct. 17. For information centrally involved in seeing it through. The next task will weren’t doing something. It’s not just educating future Luker said. MSLMissionStore @MSLMissionStore assumptions and how we deliver information we are and the form, visit be implementing the plan, which Richmond said creates leaders, but it’s educating ourselves and recognizing @MSLMissionStore tweets fun and interesting treasures given. The purpose is to make Western a place where indigenousscholarship.uwo.ca. an institutional framework and memory for what needs that we all have an important role to play.”

20% OFF* smart mediterranean restaurant Who's quarterbacking the THE SPECTACLE COMPANY – A LOOK FOR CAMPUS. mediterranean restaurant pedicures, manicures shellac, management of your pension sugaring, waxing, A Southern European-inspired French, OUR EXCLUSIVE WESTERN OFFERS*: Southern European-inspired French, facials & RMT Laser Hair Italian, Spanish & Portuguese cuisine assets and retirement income? Italian, Spanish & Portuguese cuisine. At BLU IVY MEDI SPA we Removal Brazilian Free anti reflective coating. Come to enjoy intimate or friendly gathering, & Underarm Special Host your next academic meeting or are committed to providing 20% off when you purchase complete eyewear. host an academiccelebration meeting at Aroma. or celebration. you with an exceptional visit Experience Aroma. experience from the moment $70 PER *With valid Western ID * Students, faculty TREATMENT* www.mitchorr.com you walk through our door. & staff w/id to learn what your colleagues s Fully equipped meeting room up ALUMNI TAILGATE, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Huron Flats Parking Lot Fully equipped have to say about us. to meeting40 people rooms from 1019 Gainsborough Rd. • London • 519-434-0444 • bluivymedispa.com Join us for good food, live music, giveaways and family fun! s C ooking Studio Team Building up to 1060 peopl– 200e people “I retired from Western in 1997 and Mitch Orr and his HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME, 1 p.m. kickoff s C ourtyard restaurant up to team have managed my funds very well indeed since then. He has made consistently good recommendations, kept me Western Mustangs vs. McMaster Maurauders 120 patrons Brilliant Food for Brilliant Minds. Western Faculty & Staff: very well informed and I am completely satisfied with his TD Stadium s P rivate dining rooms up to Ask200 about guest settings up your Aroma Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence performance over the last 17 years.” Students: you could win FREE TUITION FOR A YEAR at this game! sDining L ive e nClubterta Account.inment e vEnjoyery your 46 Blackfriars Street • 519.667.4930 Dr Richard Butler, Professor Emeritus weekenmeald and be billed later! FEATURING JONI MITCHELL: RIVER, 8-11 p.m. www.blackfriarsbristro.com Join us for a luminous theatrical presentation featuring Tony-award 717 Richmond St. 717 Richmond St. nominee and Western alumna Louise Pitre, BMus'79, DMus'06. (at Picadilly) London Mitch Orr, (at Picadilly) London HBA, CPA, CMA, CFP ™ 1197 Oxford Street West (at Hyde Park) • London • tel: 519-435-0616 Director, Wealth Management T.226.781.9800 • www.thespectaclecompany.com For more information, visit alumni.westernu.ca/homecoming-Saturday tel: 519-435-0616 TM Trademark used under authorization and control of The Bank of Nova www.aromarestaurant.ca Bistro & Catering Scotia. ScotiaMcLeod is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., Member CIPF www.aromarestaurant.ca 519-660-3230 Direct bill insurance companies when applicable. Eye exams on-site. Free parking after 6:00 pm 8 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 9

Student Life Research ‘Brain for science’ makes History Preparing a world for the Digital Age BY CORY HABERMEHL group we’re looking forward to helping bring the North American perspective to the global conversation.” arolyn Wilson envisions a world Since its inception, the Global Alliance filled with engaged and informed has grown to include representatives and citizens. organizations from more than 80 countries. “It’s important,” said Wilson, In order to help operationalize its global ProgramC Coordinator at Western Educa- aspirations, the organization is now creat- tion’s International Office. “We need peo- ing smaller chapters to address issues spe- ple around the globe who know how to cific to each of the five UN regions. access information, evaluate what they’re In addition to chairing the global effort, being told and use the information to Wilson is also leading the establishment of participate in their local and global com- the North American chapter. Sponsored munities.” by Education’s International Office and the But developing this world of informed Canadian Commission for UNESCO, the citizens requires empowering people with group recently held its inaugural meeting the skills and competencies to navigate in London. 21st-Century media and information tech- The meeting saw some of the best nologies. Being media literate, Wilson media literacy minds and experts in North continued, is central to active citizenship. America, including librarians, non-profit And the United Nation’s educational organizations, public broadcasters and arm, UNESCO, agrees. educational professionals, gather to dis- UNESCO – the United Nations Edu- cuss key priorities and next steps for North cational, Scientific and Cultural Organi- America. zation – created the Global Alliance for “Whether we’re talking about traditional Partnerships on Media and Information Lit- notions of education like postsecondary eracy, an initiative dedicated to developing institutions or public schools, or thinking active and informed citizens by promoting about things like working with commu- media and information literacy around the nity centres, or helping develop online world. Wilson has chaired the group since programming, the important part of this it formed in 2013. initiative is figuring out how we educate “Without the competencies connected as many people, in as many places, as to an expanded definition of literacy, peo- possible,” Wilson said. “We’re right in ple will be significantly disadvantaged the midst of this at Western. It’s incredibly CORY HABERMEHL // SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS and disempowered in the Digital Age,” exciting to be involved in work with the Education professor Carolyn Wilson, who serves as Program Coordinator at Western Education’s Wilson said. “Better-informed citizens can potential to make a difference on both a International Office, has helped guide United Nations’ efforts to develop active and informed participate more fully in the democratic local and global scale.” processes of their countries, and with this citizens by promoting media and information literacy around the world.

PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS Fourth-year Composition student Stephen Ingram hits the stage in The History Boys, the debut production of London’s new Calithumpian Theatre Company in the McManus Studio Theatre at the Grand Theatre.

BY PAUL MAYNE British lads preparing to write their entrance exams for it’s opposite to the person who’s up there on stage. It’s Oxford and Cambridge universities under the guidance still a bit of an adventure; I’m still learning how to bal- tephen Ingram may have taken piano lessons of three teachers with contrasting styles. It’s a premise, ance them. since he was 5 years old, but he was never really Ingram said, that should connect with his fellow under- “During the day, I go to school. At night, I go to “into music” until high school. Even still, the grads. rehearsal. They are different, but I can’t pick just one. I fourth-year Music student contemplated switch- “It looks at how the boys should be taught in a variety love writing music, which is why I’m here, but I love per- Sing to Science in his second year at university, perhaps a of different ways. Apart from all the 80s culture, it’s a forming, as well. I try and do both as best I can. While I nod to his parents, both doctors. really a current show about the education system, even do love composing, because I am in school it feels like “I had a bit of an early life crisis. I thought I’m not today, with all the issues it touches,” said the Hamilton, it is still work. The theatre aspect is fun.” going to make any money doing music, so I took a Ont., native. Ingram graduates in April and plans to take a year off, bunch of science courses in second year and was going Funny thing, Ingram added, he had not planned on perhaps even audition for a handful of productions in to switch majors,” Ingram said. “I tried it for about a joining the production. In fact, he didn’t even audition. the London and Toronto areas. He hopes to follow that year. But music was what I wanted to do. I couldn’t fight “I would have loved to, but I didn’t hear about the audi- up with his masters in film/video game scoring. it. I have a brain for science, but I don’t love it like I love tions,” he said. “If nothing big comes of it (auditions) I can say I tried music.” In May, he was performing in Manuel at the Paul Dav- it – the whole show business thing – and pick up my He got his first taste of musical theatre in high school, enport Theatre when The History Boys production team masters,” he said. But don’t expect the performing bug appearing in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love. happened upon him. to disappear. He followed that performance with roles in Theatre “In that show, I played the piano, sang and acted. “As much as I might try to hide it at times, there is Western and Musical Theatre Productions such as Rent, Somebody on their production team saw it and needed always that showman in me that wants to be on the Spring Awakening and Into The Woods, among others. MAKE HISTORY a piano player for the character Script in The History stage. Being a composer, oftentimes you don’t play your He even ventured a bit off campus to be part of the The History Boys, the debut Boys. I don’t think it’s all that easy to find pianists who own works, which is opposite from being a performer,” King’s University Players production of The 25th Annual production of London’s also like to act,” he said. “They approached me after Ingram continued. “I’m very happy to be performing, Putnam County Spelling Bee. new Calithumpian Theatre the show and asked me to meet the director. I did and but I’m also happy to be sitting on the sidelines watch- And now, Ingram hits the stage yet again in The Company, runs through Oct. things worked out.” ing people play my work. It’s a different feeling but an History Boys, the debut production of London’s new 15 in the McManus Studio Perhaps somewhat cast against type, this Composi- equal level of satisfaction. I’m just as proud. Calithumpian Theatre Company. Performances run tion major finds himself on the stage often, as opposed “Composition is great too because you get to feel through Oct. 15 in the McManus Studio Theatre at the Theatre at the Grand Theatre. to stereotypically hunkered atop a piano for hours. proud of the people who are performing it. You aren’t Grand Theatre. Tickets are $25 (students “It’s definitely two very different sides of my personal- necessarily on the stage, but they are on the stage for The Tony-winning production is about eight young $20) at grandtheatre.com. ity,” Ingram continued. “When you think of a composer you and you put your trust in them.” 10 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 11

NO NEED TO GUESS // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Campus and Community she said. In addition to supporting the operations and activities of the Wellness Education Centre, the gift also provides funding for new health-and- wellness programming and workshops, includ- ing an annual lecture series that brings speakers New President keeps family, to campus on the topic of health and wellness. Earlier this year, Olympian, motivational speaker and mental-health advocate Clara Hughes spoke to the Western community as part of the Heidi Balsillie-Fairmount Foundation Health and Wellness Lecture Series. “I hope the lecture series will provide learn- ethnic tradition alive ing and inspiration of a less academic and more psychological and emotional type – with each speaker no doubt affecting everyone differ- ently,” Balsillie said. The gift also supports an international learn- ing bursary to provide students facing financial difficulty with the opportunity to study abroad. “One of the things It is Balsillie’s hope that bursary recipients will gain new and exciting life experiences that will we need to remind expand their world and enhance their futures – opportunities they wouldn’t have had otherwise. Students are welcome to drop in to the cen- ourselves of is we’ve tre, which is located on the lower level of the University Community Centre (UCC), between done a great job 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, to ask questions of the staff or partake in wellness activities, like lunch-hour meditation. of integrating into “We give students a sense of power and control over their health and wellness. This is a Canada, we can help space where they can come and make their own decisions and choices based on the information we provide,” said Meghan Unick, Senior Peer teach other ethnic Wellness Educator at the centre, and a current Nursing student. “I wish there was a support groups they can do service like this when I was in my early under- graduate years.” Students who come for one reason may the same thing.” also leave with information about services or resources they didn’t realize were available, Unick said, such as the fact there’s a registered - Daniel Hardy dietician on staff and students can receive free dietary services as part of their student health plan. “What we’re doing is actually educating stu- dents about how they can take concrete steps to improve their own wellness,” said Wellness Coordinator Melanie-Anne Atkins, who creates and facilitates the centre’s programming and training. Going forward, Atkins hopes to conduct student-based research to evaluate current offer- ings and create new programming. The Wellness Education Centre is a collab- PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS orative effort between Student Experience and Western’s new Wellness Education Centre was officially opened Monday as, from left, Jana Luker, Associate Vice-President (Student Student Health Services and has seen more than Experience), University Students’ Council Vice-President Jamie Cleary, Western President Amit Chakma, Wellness Coordinator Melanie- 700 students since it quietly opened its doors Anne Atkins and Fairmount Foundation’s Heidi Balsillie cut the ribbon. earlier this year.

Western’s Don Wright Faculty of Music ADELA TALBOT // WESTERN NEWS presents HONORARY DEGREE NOMINATIONS Western professor Daniel Hardy, the 139th President of The Irish Benevolent Society of London and Area, hopes his organization can offer wisdom on integration for future immigrants. the annual Parsons & Poole Concert and Masterclass BY ADELA TALBOT and bring the two sides together. It and Middlesex, by Gordon J. Sand- I’m proud.” Mellamphy. featuring: was a way of restoring their history, erson. As you might guess, Hardy added, The continued relevance of the and keeping their culture, but also not “Over the years, through dona- the society’s big event is on March society, Hardy added, beyond the The Senate Honorary Degrees Committee will meet in Internationally acclaimed pianist century or so ago, Irish just sitting in the corner or at the table tions, (the society) has an awards 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. It hosts an preservation and unified experience November to select candidates for honorary degrees to be immigrants coming to Can- by themselves, but integrating with chest and gives out bursaries, gives annual luncheon, inviting 300-400 Irish of Irish heritage and culture, is that it awarded at Western’s Spring convocations in 2017. To ensure ada faced two major obsta- the rest of the immigrated people in to charitable organizations. Western and ‘adopted’ Irish folks from London serves as a sort of positive exemplar of John O’Conor that consideration is given to as many worthy candidates as cles to integration – the Canada or London,” said Hardy, who has benefited in that (the society) has and its surrounding area to celebrate immigration and integration. schismA between Catholics and Prot- became the society’s 139th President given bursaries and scholarships to Irish heritage together. “It’s a bit of a lesson, for today,” he Performing sonatas by Haydn and Beethoven, possible, the Committee invites the submission of nominations estants, which followed them abroad, in June. the affiliate colleges and the seminary “It’s not a ‘Richmond Row St. Pat- said. “We hear about refugees. We including Beethoven’s “Pathétique” from any member of the university and general community. and a less-than-hospitable new home, The aim and unifying purpose of – Anglican and Catholic – and differ- rick’s Day party.’ It’s a very nice party, hear about immigration, south of the where shop windows advertising work the Irish Benevolent Society, he con- ent awards to students,” Hardy said. and there’s music and Irish dancing border, and all of the negative conno- Nomination forms may be downloaded from the following often indicated ‘Irish need not apply.’ tinued, was to provide an opportunity “Recently, the Irish ambassador and traditional luncheon at the West- tations about it. We’re worried about Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University This was the impetus that led to to Irish immigrants, descendants and came and he was a biochemist by ern Fair,” Hardy laughed. it, but so many of us, our parents and website: uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/senate/honorary/HonDeg_ the 1877 formation of The Irish Benev- friends – of all faiths – to work together trade, and he visited the Department Hardy, a member since mid-1990s, grandparents joined groups to help Concert Masterclass with NomForm.pdf and submitted electronically to [email protected] olent Society of London and Area, to preserve their heritage while focus- of Biochemistry. In honour of that, follows his father to the top post. them assimilate, and there’s no rea- Friday, October 7, 2016 at 8 p.m. John O’Conor: prior to October 21, 2016 for consideration by right here in London, explained Daniel ing on doing good works in their the society gave a donation to the James T. Hardy, was the organization’s son that can’t continue today,” Hardy Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11 a.m. the Honorary Degrees Committee. Hardy, an Obstetrics and Gynecology transplanted home. The society elects department. There is a 5K fun run 115th President in 1992. continued. Tickets $40 each professor, with a cross-appointment in a president, alternating between a to raise money for Lawson (Health “It’s exciting to take on an organi- “I’m proud of this group. One of $15 students/seniors (free admission) Physiology and Pharmacology. Catholic and Protestant, each year. Research Institute). It’s done an inter- zation that my dad is still a part of,” the things we need to remind our- Available at The Grand Theatre “I’m not a historian; I’m a scientist. In 2000, the society’s history was esting job of promoting not only itself, he added, noting the society’s presi- selves of is we’ve done a great job of Box O ce 519.672.8800 But when (the Irish) came over here, documented in a book, The Luck of but helped people in need, charities dents are diverse, some well-known, integrating into Canada, we can help they had to get along and they real- the Irish in Canada: A History of the and students. Now, I’m here, as the and include individuals such as John teach other ethnic groups they can do ized early on they could have a society Irish Benevolent Society of London 139th president, which is pretty cool. Labatt and English professor Ninian the same thing.” 12 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 13

Alumni Western welcomes students, alumni alike for Reunion Weekend 2016 Survival takes ‘painful’ look at research failure

BY JASON WINDERS medical research. retired a few years ago, his wife talked him into “This is a story that ends in failure. As I was revisiting the manuscript. writing this, I kept saying, ‘Who is going to be “I spent three or four nights reading it again. orne Brandes, MD’68, doesn’t mind interested in reading a book about a drug that As I did so, I thought, ‘Geez, this is an interest- sharing the ugly stuff. failed?’” he said. “Fortunately, people smarter ing story, this is a good story.’ Enough time “It had to be that way. I was trying than I pushed it forward. They said people will had passed, enough people had said the book to chronicle in the most honest – some want to read it; they will want to read it because needed to be finished that I decided it was Lmight say most painful – way possible as to how it is a cautionary, true tale about what I had time,” he said. “And I quickly backed it up at that things did or did not develop for me,” said the experienced. point, by the way.” recently retired University of Manitoba oncolo- “In some ways, it doesn’t matter how the story Now out of the lab, Brandes discovered a far gist. “I guess there are scientists out there who turned out. It is the journey along the way that more venomous arena – book publishing. Efforts have nothing but success in their entire careers. makes it worth telling.” to convince university and popular presses to I can only tell you how it was for me.” Although his book ends in failure, Brandes’ publish the book ran into a series of roadblocks – In his book, Survival: A Medical Memoir, career has been a long and successful one. Upon his memoir was too niche, perhaps too scientific Brandes chronicles his decade-long journey graduating from the University of Windsor, he for a broad audience. toward an, ultimately, failed attempt to develop opted for Western above three other medical “If you are a John Grisham or J.K. Rowling, a revolutionary cancer drug. He admits his is not schools in the province. On campus, he met and you are taken care of. I knew I was not that,” he a unique story – as most science ends in failure – married his wife, Jill Colman, BA’66, Ed’67. laughed. “I knew I had a niche book – a book but it is a story rarely told. Ego often gets in the Following his internship and first year of resi- I would really like people to read and learn way of tales like these, Brandes said. dency at Western, Brandes spent 1970-71 with something from. I have always been a teacher “But not everyone is a Watson and Crick,” chemotherapy pioneers, Drs. David Galton and at heart.” Brandes laughed. Eve Wiltshaw, at the Royal Marsden Hospital He ended up self-publishing the book through During the 1980s, Brandes was researching (London, United Kingdom). He completed his FriesenPress. the breast cancer drug tamoxifen and looking training in hematology/oncology at the Univer- With his book released earlier this year, for a substance to bind to ‘antiestrogen binding sity of Manitoba under Dr. Lyonel Israels, one Brandes has been hustling to promote it – land- sites’ within cells. To that end, he synthesized of Canada’s foremost hematologists and medi- ing it in all major online retailers, as well as tar- an antihistamine called DPPE (also known as cal researchers. Brandes joined the Faculty of geting university book stores and libraries across tesmilifene), which appeared to curb unwanted Medicine at Manitoba in 1975, where he became North America. In just six months, phone call by uterine growth, prevent tumour formation and a tenured professor in the Department of Medi- phone call, email by email, he has placed the increase chemotherapy drugs’ effectiveness. cine and the Section of Hematology/Oncology providing a record of his discovery. But once it book within 60 universities and, just last week, What followed this discovery were years of at CancerCare Manitoba. became clear there would be no happy ending, the New York Public Library collection. fizzled funding, short-circuited trials, bureau- In addition to his oncology practice, he has he shelved the project. “I regarded myself at that “I published the book; I am going to promote cratic frustration, renewed hope and, ultimately, conducted laboratory research – including the point – perhaps rightly or wrongly – as a failed the book,” he said. “But I figure, any guy who disappointment. powerful story chronicled in Survival: A Medical scientist. That was it for the book,” he said. did what I did all those years isn’t going to be put Survival: A Medical Memoir is a ‘warts-and-all’ Memoir. He retired in September, 2015. For eight years, the book sat as a lone Word off by trying to promote a book by himself.” look at what goes on inside the lab, around the Brandes started writing the book early on document on his laptop. “I didn’t even back it conference table and behind closed doors of in his research, perhaps with an eye toward up. Would you believe that?” When he semi- PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS There was a whirlwind of activity on campus as Western celebrated its Reunion Weekend with a wide range of activities for current and former Western students. Along with the annual Alumni Awards of Merit Dinner, a number of faculties held events and tours, while the University Students’ Council held its Fall Festival, complete with bouncy castles, student entertainment, cotton candy and other activities. Homecoming Saturday is scheduled for Oct. 22, with the big event being the first-place Western Mustangs football team taking on the No. 8 McMaster Marauders at TD Stadium beginning at 1 p.m. The 23rd Annual Murray Barr Lecture The Department of Anatomy & Research Cell Biology Presents Officer-turned-researcher explores police culture

BY ADELA TALBOT cers are working in an environment inherently culture itself was the actual issue more so than they didn’t have the same training opportunities Dr. Brian inhospitable to women, one in which sexism is gender. That’s why I decided to open this study as the men on the force, creating barriers to evident in policy, promotions, sexual jokes and up,” Bikos explained. promotion. MacVicar t’s not enough to diversify police forces, innuendo, and one in which some women feel Currently, her research is exploring police A lot of the themes Bikos encountered in the stresses one Western researcher. The cul- they are pitted against one another if they wish culture as a whole, and trying to see how gen- first study are being bolstered with the interviews Co-Director, Djavad Mowafaghian ture within the forces themselves must to get ahead. der, race and sexual orientation intersect with she is conducting now. She is still hearing reports Centre for Brain Health change if working conditions are to improve Only four inter- that culture. She has of gender discrimination, racism and homopho- Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience Ifor officers – particularly for women and visible views into her opened her study bia. She continues to hear about stigma sur- Professor, Department of Psychiatry, minority officers. research, she realized up to include men rounding mental health. Faculty of Medicine “I’m not anti-police; I’m not pro-police. The “there’s a real issue and women, nation- This has not been the experience of all officers University of British Columbia institution itself needs reform and the officers here and this needs ally. “It’s important she has spoken with, she stresses, but even if a working within it are struggling in many ways,” to be explored a little “I’m not anti-police; I’m not to compare,” Bikos few spoke up about negative working conditions said Lesley Bikos, a Sociology PhD student at more,” she explained. continued. “Is it geo- stemming from sexism, racism or homophobia, Western. “The whole Her paper received pro-police. The institution graphical? Is it the size it would be enough to indicate there was a need “Neuron-Glial Interactions in the point has always been significant media of the force? What is for change in police culture. advocacy on behalf of attention last month. itself needs reform and the at play?” It’s tough for officers to be open and honest Life and Death of Neurons” police officers, so they From that, Bikos has Harassment about this, she added. Police culture promotes can have better working heard from more than officers working within it are remains a common silence and loyalty. If you’re found outside of conditions, so they can 70 officers – men and theme, as is the feel- that culture, if officers push back, often it means have better lives – both women from all ranks struggling in many ways.” ing among female career suicide. This is what makes her work all the Friday, October 21, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. on and off duty.” across the country, officers that they have more important. Bikos, who spent including munici- - Lesley Bikos to work twice as hard “My end goal is advocacy,” said Bikos, who Auditorium A, 3rd Floor LHSC, University Campus BIKOS more than four years pal, provincial and Sociology PhD student to prove themselves pursued a PhD to gain the credentials to be with the London Police national police forces on the force. Some able to affect positive change. “I’m looking for Coffee and Continental Breakfast Service (LPS) before starting her academic – who want to speak women felt they had anyone who wants to talk to me, good experi- Available 9-9:30 a.m. career, recently published a paper titled “I Took with her. to prove they were ences, negative experiences and somewhere in the Blue Pill”: The Effect of the Hegemonic “During that (ini- physically competent between. The reason for that is because the goal Masculine Police Culture on Canadian Police- tial) study, I began to for the job while men of this study is not to discredit police depart- women’s Identities. realize, listening to my participants, gender were given the benefit of the doubt. Some ments – the goal is positivity. I’m asking positive Department of The paper is the result of a preliminary study was not the only issue. A lot of the women women indicated there was an atmosphere of questions as well. What are some of the oppor- Anatomy & Cell Biology she conducted with 15 female officers from spoke about how I should interview male officers bullying attributed to the institution of policing in tunities you’ve had in policing? I ask everyone five different police forces across southwestern because there were a lot of male officers equally which women would have to fight other women that. Because I want to know what’s working.” Ontario. Those interviews indicated female offi- uncomfortable with the culture of policing. The for one spot on a given unit. Some women felt 14 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016 15

Taste our fusion of fresh Campus and Community Campus Digest Japanese - Korean Cuisine Oxford & Hyde Park in our bold new setting. location! & on Queens Ave) Making plans to Research Parks tapped as tops Dine-In - Take-Out estern Research Parks Warner. Legendary Western economist enters Order of Canada Past Winner - Best of London - LPFress was recognized as tops The books shortlisted for the 2016 among its peers by Scotiabank Giller Prize are: (at Oxford) - London - Telephone 519-657-2269 receiving the 2016 Out- mark the occasion • Mona Awad, 13 Ways of Wstanding Research Park Award from • the Association of University Research Looking at a Fat Girl (Pen- Parks, the organization announced guin Canada); last week as part of its 2016 Interna- ••Gary Barwin, Yiddish for NOTICE TO JOIN THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION tional Conference in Oklahoma City. Pirates (Random House 308th CONVOCATION - AUTUMN 2016 Western is only the third research Canada ); park from Canada and the first from ••Emma Donoghue, The Ontario to receive this award. Past Wonder (HarperCollins Autumn Convocation takes place Thursday, October 27 and recipients in North America include Publishers Ltd); Friday, October 28, with ceremonies at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. North Carolina’s Research Triangle, Massachusetts Institute of Technol- ••Catherine Leroux, The Members of Faculty, Senate, the Board of Governors and Emeritus/a ogy (MIT), Purdue University and the Party Wall (Biblioasis Inter- Professors/Archivists/Librarians are invited to take part in the University of Maryland. The award is national Translation Series, Academic Procession. Full information on joining the academic presented to universities and research translated by Lazer Leder- procession (including order of ceremony, honorary degree recipients, parks “operating effectively and mak- hendler); assembly and regalia) may be found on the Senate Website: ing a quantifiable contribution to their ••Madeleine Thien, Do Not uwo.ca/univsec/senate/convocation/index.html respective communities.” Say We Have Nothing Western’s community of three (Alfred A. Knopf Canada) research park campuses includes the and original park, now named Western ••Zoe Whittall, The Best Kind Discovery Park; the Western Advanced of People (House of Anansi Manufacturing Park; and the Western- Press Inc.). Which Religion Will Win: Sarnia-Lambton Research Park. The 2016 Scotiabank Giller Prize gala, The Problem of Triumphalism in Christian-Muslim Relations “Western is extremely proud to hosted by Steve Patterson, will air on be the first research park in Ontario with CBC and be live-streamed at CBC- to receive this recognition,” Western Books.ca on Nov. 7. Scott C. Alexander, Ph.D. President Amit Chakma said. “Not Veritas Series for Faith and Culture only are we creating a world-class research culture at Western, but we’re Thursday, October 13, 2016 doing so in conjunction with our com- • CLASSIFIED 7:30 p.m. munity to bring both economic and For Rent Joanne & Peter Kenny Theatre societal benefits locally, nationally and internationally.” Darryl J. King Student Life Centre PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS Sabbatical detached home for lease 266 Epworth Avenue, London ON The parks serve as a major show- 5-8 months – Faculty/university profes- Western’s Canada 150 Committee co-chairs Jerry White, Sociology professor, and Marcia Steyaert, case of Western’s commitment to Free parking & admission. Wheelchair accessible. sionals only. 2 bedrooms plus 1 office Community Relations Specialist in Communications and Public Affairs, are encouraging Western students, both research, with the Stiller Centre, – furnished, bright and cozy. Desirable area close to amenities. 8 minutes drive PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS Scott C. Alexander, Ph.D.is currently Associate staff and faculty to help in the celebration by sharing their ideas about how to mark the occasion. Canada’s largest biotech incubator, to Western. $1,500 plus utilities. Conact Often called the ‘Grandfather of Free Trade,’ Economics professor emeritus Ron Wonnacott, right, attending Professor of Islamic Studies and Director of the and Bowman Centre, Canada’s larg- [email protected] or 519-204-5670. Catholic-Muslim Studies Program at Catholic est clean-tech incubator, focused on with his wife, Eloise, centre, was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for his groundbreaking work Theological Union in Chicago. He is a regular large-scale industrial technology. The by Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lt. Governor of Ontario, left, on Monday afternoon. Wonnacott’s academic consultant on Catholic-Muslim relations for the BY PAUL MAYNE occasion. for those of us right here on campus, parks contribute an estimated $125 • CAREERS career started at Western, where he was president of the University Students’ Council. He completed his United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and “This is an exciting opportunity right here in London,” Steyaert con- million in economic development undergraduate degree in 1955, and then earned his PhD at Harvard University. In 1958, he returned to to put our unique Western spin on tinued. “While there will be celebra- and engagement back to the local the Catholic Association for Diocesan Ecumenical Full-Time Academic Appointments Western as a professor. and Interreligious Officers. ou’re going to see a lot of red this nationwide celebration,” Steyaert tions going on from sea to sea to sea, community, Vice-President (Research) and white mixed in with pur- said. we have an exciting opportunity to John Capone stressed. Faculty of Law ple next year as the university The university has earmarked two see how Western wants to recognize “This is a fitting recognition for our Academic Appointments – The term of the position is 2.5 years Year Studies). Working with the Dean recruitment, and admissions. Interested prepares to help Canada cel- funds to support individuals and our nation’s history. As a university, we research parks, which have played a All Academic Ranks starting Jan. 1, 2017, with potential for and Associate Dean (Academic), the parties are encouraged to send a letter kings.uwo.ca/campus-ministry Yebrate its sesquicentennial next year. groups with ideas on ways to mark can bring a wealth of knowledge, cre- significant role in fortifying relation- The Faculty of Law at Western invites renewal. The successful candidate will position will take a leadership role in all of introduction, curriculum vitae and Starting Jan. 1, 2017, Canadians the occasion, including: ativity and context to the celebration. ships between academics and the applications for probationary (tenure- support the continuing evolution and aspects of transitioning students from brief statement of their vision for the throughout the country, as well as With everyone’s help, we can make business community for nearly 30 track) appointments at the rank of assis- delivery of the BScN Collaborative and high school to Western Science and role by Oct. 31. tant professor or tenured appointments those living abroad, will take part in this next year a meaningful experi- years,” he continued. “We’re proud the Compressed Time Frame programs into their second year of studies, includ- ••The Canada 150 Faculty/ at the rank of associate professor or pro- according to curriculum needs. The ing first-year programming, outreach, the celebrations marking the 150th Staff Fund, where current ence for all.” of the companies the parks have fessor, depending on qualifications and position requires a Master of Science anniversary of Confederation in vari- faculty and staff members In 2017, Canada will commemo- attracted, strengthened and retained experience, from qualified candidates in degree in Nursing or a Master of Nurs- ous ways. Canada Day 2017 will be the can apply for awards val- rate several other important events, in our region – allowing us to become the areas of corporate, commercial and ing. Preference may be given to indi- focal point of the celebrations, but the ued up to $2,500 each to including the 125th anniversary of a key contributor to southwestern business law. Applicants must have a JD, viduals with a PhD or nearly completed party will continue all year long. support “an event, project the Stanley Cup; the centennials of Ontario’s business ecosystem.” LLB or equivalent degree, as well as a PhD in Nursing or a relevant discipline. Welcome to your London Home Right here on campus, Western’s or initiative taking place in Vimy Ridge and the National Hockey relevant advanced graduate degree or The deadline for receipt of applications the convenience of Apartment Living! Canada 150 Committee is working 2017 related to Canada’s League; the 75th anniversary of the its equivalent. Review of applications will is Nov. 7. • NEWS AND NOTES begin as applications are received and on ways for the university commu- 150th.” Deadline to apply Dieppe Raid; and the 50th anniversary Blossom Gate offers you varied fl oorplans in either our existing lowrise and highrise be accepted until the positions are filled. nity to mark the occasion, as well. is Nov. 1. Visit uwo.ca/can- of the Canada Games. Schulich School of Medicine buildings OR one of our newer highrise buildings - rent varies accordingly. With the university just 11 years the Next year also marks a number of Barwin, Donoghue named to & Dentistry and Health Sciences ada150 for details; and Western Libraries Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Prima- nation’s junior, the coming year offers campus celebrations, including the Giller Prize shortlist lounge, indoor bicycle storage, keyless entry • Coin-less laundry facilities • Direct bus to downtown & Western Campus • The Canada 150 Funding for Digital Information Resources Librarian ry Health Care in Family Medicine an opportunity to reflect on our collec- • 100th anniversary of the Department • 2 appliances • Free outdoor parking • On-site variety store Students program, where This appointment, which may be filled The Schulich School of Medicine & • Individual heating & cooling system • On-site management offi ce • 1/2 block to shopping centre tive pasts and get excited about our funds are available to the of History; the 85th anniversary of the Gary Barwin and Emma Donoghue, as a probationary or continuing appoint- Dentistry invite applications/nomina- futures, said Marcia Steyaert, Canada University Students’ Council French Immersion School at Trois- both former Western Writers-in ment, depending on the experience of tions for the position of Tier 1 Canada 150 Committee co-chair. (USC) and the Society of Pistoles; the 75th anniversary of the Residence, were among six authors the successful candidate, is available Research Chair, Primary Health Care in beginning Feb. 1, 2017, and will be “Canada’s 150th provides us with Graduate Students (SOGS) McIntosh Gallery; the 50th anniversa- named to the 2016 Scotiabank Giller Family Medicine. The candidate will be an opportunity to not only celebrate ries for the Department of Visual Arts Prize shortlist, announced last week. filled at a rank and salary commensu- appointed in the Department of Family to “support projects, events rate with experience. Reporting to an Medicine in the Schulich School of Med- our country’s history, but also the or initiatives proposed by and Master of Library and Information A third title named to the list was innovations and accomplishments of Science program; and the 20th anni- published by Windsor, Ont.-based Associate Chief Librarian, the Digital icine & Dentistry and a cross appoint- Western students or stu- Information Resources Librarian works ment in the Department of Epidemiol- Western’s people through the years dent organizations.” For versaries for the Faculty of Information Biblioasis, founded and operated by that have helped shape Canada,” and Media Studies and its Media, as a member of the Library Information ogy & Biostatistics. Anticipated start information, contact USC Western alumnus Dan Wells. Resources Management (LIRM) unit and date is July 1, 2017, but the successful said Steyaert, Community Relations Information and Technoculture (MIT) Student Programs Officer has Western Libraries-wide responsibili- candidate may negotiate this start date. Specialist in Communications and program. The six titles were chosen from a long- Allie Adamo at student- list of 12 books announced on Sept. 7. ties. Applicants are required to submit Applications will be accepted until the Public Affairs. [email protected] a covering letter, a curriculum vitae, position is filled. Review of applications In advance of the celebrations, One hundred and sixty-one titles were or SOGS President Tamara submitted by 69 publisher imprints and the names and contact informa- will begin after Oct. 31. committee members, including Stey- Hinan at president@sogs. tion for three professional references, from every region of the country. by Oct. 31. aert and fellow co-chair Sociology ca. JOIN THE CELEBRATION Faculty of Science professor Jerry White, are encourag- CBC Radio’s Matt Galloway hosted Assistant Dean (Recruitment and 103-625 Kipps Lane (at Adelaide St. N) ing Western students, staff and faculty For information on how Western plans to the special event along with jury mem- Faculty of Health Sciences – Arthur First-Year Studies), Western Science celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial, visit Labatt Family School of Nursing Seeking candidates for the position of 519 432-1777 to help in the celebration by sharing “We have an opportunity to make bers Lawrence Hill, Jeet Heer, Saman- THE SYMBOL OF QUALITY their ideas about how to mark the this nationwide celebration resonate uwo.ca/canada150. tha Harvey, Kathleen Winter and Alan 2.5-year, full-time, limited-term position Assistant Dean (Recruitment and First- Like us on facebook.com/blossomgate 16 westernnews.ca Western News October 6, 2016

Walk preserves memory of student

PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS A few hundred students, staff and faculty, led by the Health Studies Students’ Association, took part in a memorial walk last week to remember Western student Andrea Christidis, a first-year Health Studies student killed last year on campus by a drunk driver. The awareness event also raised funds through ribbon sales, with all money going to MADD Canada in Christidis’ name.