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University moves Homecoming to quell Broughdale street party

BY JASON WINDERS “As Western’s president and as a parent, my great- and are occurring with more frequency and severity est concern is the safety of our students,” Western in university and college towns and cities throughout President Amit Chakma said. “University administration, North America, Western officials said. However, police he time has come for “decisive action” regard- London Police Service, Middlesex-London Emergency describe the Broughdale party as a “powder keg” – that ing a particularly notorious street party that has Management Services, City of London officials and it is only a matter of “when” not “if” someone is killed marred official Homecoming celebrations and “I would rather hospital medical staff have held several meetings on or seriously injured. frustrated university and city officials in recent this issue and we all share concerns this street party Deakin admitted she was “not happy” with the timing Tyears, two top university officials told Senate Friday be standing here has escalated to such levels that more decisive action of the Homecoming changes. Her preference would afternoon. is required. have been to address the issue immediately after last “Whatever is said to me today, I am fine with it,” said talking about this “Some people have described moving the date as a year’s event. However, her first meeting on Homecom- Janice Deakin, Provost and Vice-President (Academic). now than next radical solution – moving the date is not a radical soli- ing 2015 was seven months later on April 21, when she “But I would rather be standing here talking about this tion. We are not cancelling Homecoming; we are trying huddled with university officials from Advancement, now than next year after we have a student who has year after we have to protect it.” Alumni, Housing, Student Experience, Registrar, Cam- been killed, a family’s life destroyed.” Despite the university’s “best efforts” to dissuade stu- pus Community Police Service and Communications On May 31, Western officials announced this year’s a student who dents from attending the party on Broughdale Avenue, and Public Affairs. Homecoming celebration has been moved to Saturday, a neighbourhood adjacent to Western’s campus, it has “At that meeting, I thought we were going to be Oct. 22, in an effort to address a variety of concerns has been killed, become an unsafe environment in the eyes of many. discussing some kind of incremental changes to Home- associated with an unsanctioned street party on Brough- Attracting as many as 10,000 young people, this event coming,” Deakin told Senators. “Instead, I was faced dale Avenue. ‘Homecoming Saturday’ will feature a a family’s life has involved not only Western students, but others who with our campus police saying to me this cannot go on football-centric experience for participants. Previously destroyed.” have no connection to the university, including busloads as it has gone on. Incremental change is not going to planned faculty reunions, as well as the Alumni Awards from other universities, high school students, as well as satisfy the dangers we face.” of Merit and Golden Anniversary dinners, will still take - Janice Deakin individuals police have identified as having “criminal The numbers from last year seem to bear out that place as originally planned on Reunion Weekend, Sept. Provost and histories.” 30-Oct. 2. Vice-President (Academic) These kinds of parties are not unique to London HOMECOMING // CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 2 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 3

Governance Research BEST BETS Chakma: Attack Visit the Western Events Calendar at Secrets of Small Wonders unlocked www.events.westernu.ca for a full look at the week ahead. Western News (ISSNO316- 8654), a publication of West- serves as a ern University’s Department of Communications and Public 8:30 - 11 p.m., Cronyn Observatory Affairs, is published every Thurs- JUNE 11 | day throughout the school year and operates under a reduced reminder that schedule during December, May, June, July and August.

An award-winning weekly news- paper and electronic news ser- work remains vice, Western News serves as the university’s newspaper of record. The publication traces its roots to The University of Western Ontario Newsletter, a BY JASON WINDERS has been a member of the English CRONYN OBSERVATORY PUBIC NIGHTS one-page leaflet-style publica- and Writing Studies program since The Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory is open every Saturday evening tion which debuted on Sept. he began his PhD in 2012. He is during the months June, July, and August from 8:30 to 11 p.m. 23, 1965. The first issue of the ondemning the down- currently writing a dissertation on Western News, under found- town London attack on the grotesque and 20th-century ing editor Alan Johnston, was Western student Moham- American novels. published on Nov. 16, 1972 JUNE 14 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., McIntosh Gallery replacing the UWO Times and mad Sharifi in the “stron- In a letter to his department, | Western Times. Today, West- Cgest possible terms,” Western English and Writing Studies Chair ern News continues to provide President Amit Chakma called on Bryce Traister reaffirmed “our timely news, information and the university community to con- community’s commitment to an a forum for discussion of post- tinue working toward a more inclu- ethic of inclusivity, welcome and secondary issues in the campus and broader community. sive institution and, in turn, society. recognition of difference.” “This is an important occasion He continued, “Mo Sharifi con- to remind ourselves tinues to be a val- of, and to reiterate ued and respected Western’s steadfast colleague, scholar WESTERN NEWS commitment to and friend of West- FARMERS’ MARKET WesternNews.ca the ideals of diver- ern English and Western’s Farmers’ Market offers a wide variety of fresh and local fruits, veg- Westminster Hall, Suite 360 sity, inclusivity and Writing. We honour etables and flowers right on campus. The market runs each Tuesday. Western University respect,” Chakma the real courage London, ON N6A 3K7 told university Sen- and human grace Telephone 519 661-2045 ate Friday after- he has shown in the Fax 519 661-3921 JUNE 16 12:10 - 12:50 p.m., SSB 3101 noon. “It goes “We have come face of his assail- | PUBLISHER without saying, but ants’ failed attempt Helen Connell [email protected], it bears repeating a long way in to diminish him. 519 661-2111 Ext. 85469 in clear terms, that We stand with him such despicable building an today.” EDITOR behavior, motivated Sharifi continues Jason Winders by racism and hate, inclusive society to recover from his [email protected], has no place on our injuries. 519 661-2111 Ext. 85465 campus or in our in Canada, but Chakma told REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER society. Senate the uni- Paul Mayne “We have come a incidents such versity owes it to LINE DANCING Covering all genres from country, Latin and salsa to pop and Irish jigs, Living [email protected], long way in building the community to THE THOMSON COLLECTION // 519 661-2111 Ext. 85463 Well @ Western is now offering line dancing to give you an extra step in an inclusive society as this should reach out and have ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO in Canada, but inci- conversations on your day. A prayer bead, circa 1500-1530, PRODUCTION DESIGNER dents such as this remind us all building an inclu- BY PAUL MAYNE with 3D software from multiple perspectives, Europe and North America. Some of these have Frank Neufeld should remind us sive environment. portrays the Last Judgement, top including cutting away portions to reveal unseen never been seen, such as the Chatsworth Rosary, [email protected], image, and The Coronation of the 519 661-2111 Ext. 89334 all that we still have that we still “It would be JUNE 18 1 - 4 p.m., Talbot College inner structures. originally owned by Henry VIII. much work to do.” easy to consider | Virgin, bottom image. The piece s Andrew Nelson slices his way through “What they really wanted to know was how they Lisa Ellis, the AGO’s Conservator of Sculpture EDITORIAL SERVICES On Saturday, have much work this incident an is only slightly more than 6 cm in half a millennium of history, he is unlock- were constructed. It was pretty much ‘How’d they and Decorative Arts, has led the ongoing scien- COORDINATOR May 28, Sharifi, an isolated one. How- diameter. Below, a prayer bead, ing secrets of Small Wonders. do that?’” said Nelson, adding they were also tific investigation into these objects. She is thrilled Angie Wiseman English and Writ- to do.” ever, recent experi- circa 1250, portrays the Queen Led by the Art Gallery of Ontario interested in finding out if the pieces were made to have had Nelson as part of the development of [email protected], ing Studies PhD ences have shown (AGO),A Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) in by a guild; were they all made by one person; the exhibition, which offers new insight into the 519 661-2111 Ext. 81530 of Sheba visiting King Solomon, student, was physi- - Amit Chakma it is not,” the presi- New York and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the were there different groups. methods of production and cultural significance Western President top image, and Adoration of the ADVERTISING cally assaulted by dent said. “We all Anthropology professor’s most recent inves- With the use of the microCT, he hoped to of these awe-inspiring works. Chris Amyot, Campus Ad two men as he and have much work to Magi, lower image. The piece is tigation into the construction of miniature art get inside the minds of the artists, through the “Micro-CT scanning has revealed previously [email protected], his girlfriend sat do to shine a light only slightly more than 12 cm when has opened Nelson’s eyes to these more than ‘virtual deconstruction’ of approximately a dozen unknown and clever strategies used by the carvers 519 434-9990 outside the Cov- on the shortcom- opened. 500-year-old artifacts. artifacts, and work out the mystery behind the to make these amazing works of art,” said Ellis, ent Garden Market ings of our com- ALL OUT BRASS “I didn’t know about these at all,” said Nelson, creation of the beads. whose partnership with Nelson came through POSTAL RECOVERY in downtown Lon- munity and work A recital by the Don Wright Faculty of Music brass quintet Musica Quinta, about when he first began the partnership with The bead has two halves, with each half com- word of mouth. A former colleague and friend $50 Canada, $65 United States, workshops, clinics and mini lessons are part of the All Out Brass day. $85 Other don around 8 p.m., harder in our own the AGO in 2012. “It was amazing. It had to be prised of an outer half, which is this gothic design of the AGO heard about the project and recom- according to Lon- spheres to make absolute devotion to create something like this. It you see on the bead, and an inner half which mended Nelson as the go-to person. POST OFFICE don Police Service our community would take months to make just one.” has all the figures carved in it. On the top half, “Andrew’s collaboration has been invaluable; Please do not forward. investigators. more inclusive. Let JUNE 21 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Western and Fanshawe campuses Along with scientists at the Canadian Con- the bead depicts the Last Judgement and the he’s a very special guy,” said Ellis, adding Nelson Return to Western News, According to CBC News, the us rekindle that spirit of humanity servation Institute, London’s Museum of Natural lower half the Coronation of the Virgin. The bead not only has been helping with the technical infor- Western University, London, men approached Sharifi, who is and generosity this community, History (United Kingdom) and NASA, Nelson is carved entirely from boxwood; its halves are mation but has been a great resource in terms of Ontario N6A 3K7 with new address when possible. from Iran, and allegedly called and others, have shown in recent assisted conservators from the AGO and MMA hinged with a metal pin. finding other imaging specialists with whom to him an Arab and told him to go time welcoming Syrian refugees. in investigating the creation of boxwood prayer “They carved the scene from the front and work. “He’s got an amazing amount of experience back to his country. Sharifi said “But not dealing with the issue beads, rosaries and miniature altarpieces from then flipped over the inner shell and cut a little dealing with all sorts of things. On top of that, he’s one man then punched him in the is not a way to solve the prob- Northern Europe during the early 1500s. window out of the back, popped it out and were got some amazing and entertaining stories to “Our objective is to report face, knocking him to the ground. lems.” These tiny masterpieces, small enough to fit able to carve the figures from behind,” he said tell while you’re sitting around waiting for scans events as objectively as possible, Both men continued to hit Sharifi in the palm of the hand, depict complex scenes of the solid wooden masses. “So that’s why you to finish – digs in Syria and Peru and mummies.” without bias or editorial in the face. with grace and precision. Without fail, the most have such incredible detail. Unless you really know Nelson, who will share his research as part of comment. We hope you will London Police later arrested common response to seeing these works of art is, what you’re talking about, you don’t see this – and a symposium prior to the exhibit’s opening this read it and contribute to it.” Blaire Gibson, 24, and Justin STLHE 2016 CONFERENCE ‘How a person could have possibly made them?’ none of these are added. It is all one piece. The fall, admitted while it’s been long and painstak- – L.T. Moore, Smart, 24, both of London, and The 2016 Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education confer- It’s a question that can now be answered – thanks walls, the arch, the figures are all one piece.” ing work to uncover the mystery of the creation University Relations ence theme is Empowering Learners, Effecting Change. For more, go to and Information director, charged them with assault in rela- to Nelson. The Thomson Collection of European Art at of the beads, he is thrilled whenever he gets the Nov. 16, 1972 tion to the incident. According to stlhe2016sapes.ca. Nelson and Western’s Sustainable Archeology the AGO is home to the world’s largest collection opportunity to be part of such a project. police officials, the incident is also project specialize in microCT, an imaging tech- of 16th-century boxwood carving. The upcoming “The discovery never ceases to amaze me. being reviewed by hate crime offi- MORE FROM SENATE nique to non-destructively capture and analyze exhibition, Small Wonders: Gothic Boxwood Min- That’s why I keep doing it. I love it,” he said. cers “as it has elements of a hate/ Senate releases two reports in fallout human skeletal remains and archaeological arti- iatures, opens Nov. 5 and, for the first time, brings bias motivated offence.” from Presidential compensation facts. The micro-CT creates 3D models that allow together more than 60 rare boxwood carvings Originally from Tehran, Sharifi controversy, Pages 14-15. researchers to view an object’s internal structure from institutions and private collections across 4 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 5

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arth Day 2016 brought a new and exciting initiative BY JANICE FORSYTH to the Western community, a large, collaborative Convenient Dental Care campus clean-up event that involved university staff, students and volunteers from across campus. For available on-campus! n Feb. 24, two weeks after Dean and Dan theE first time at Western, a group of graduate students from Caten, co-founders of Dsquared2, signed on the Environment and Sustainability Collaborative Program • All Dental Plans accepted* • Complete family dental care with the Hudson’s Bay Company to design brought a nationwide program – the Great Canadian Shore- • Claims filed electronically to • Orthodontist & Oral Surgeon on staff Team Canada’s outfits for the Olympics in Rio, line Clean Up – to partner with Sustainability Western and your insurance provider Othe brothers issued an ‘open apology’ to the Indigenous EnviroWestern on the university’s annual Campuswide Clean *including Western Employee, UndergraduateFile Name: &LOG027_AD_MitchOrr_3x4 SOGS plans Western News Trim: 4.00” x 4.00” Publication: Peoples of Canada. Up Day, which takes place on or around Earth Day each year. Material Deadline: Creative & Production Services Bleed: 0" Safety: n/a Mech Res: 300dpi What exactly were Dean and Dan Caten apologizing In 1994, the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up began th Lower100 Yonge Level,Street, 10 UCCFloor Bldg,Colours: Western B&W University for? as a small event organized by the Vancouver Aquarium to Toronto, ON M5C 2W1 A close reading of their letter shows they were clean up garbage at a local beach in Stanley Park. Joined 519.850.2455 [email protected] expressing regret for their “mistaken” use of a deroga- by World Wildlife Fund and other sponsors and partners, it tory name for their fall/winter 2015 fashion line called has grown into a series of clean-up events throughout the Dsquaw. They said their intentions were in good faith year where more than 20,000 volunteers across Canada and they now knew ‘squaw’ was an inappropriate way work together to remove litter from shorelines and ripar- to pay homage to the beauty and strength of the Indig- ian areas. enous Peoples of Canada. This was the first year to include a northern section of the But in apologizing for their use of the word ‘squaw,’ Thames River in London, Ont. Who’s quarterbacking Dsquared2 limited the definition of their wrongdoing Litter is one of our most visually obvious, ubiquitous and and thus limited their responsibility for acknowledging disturbing environmental problems, polluting ecosystems the management of what is really at stake: profiting from systemic inequality and negatively affecting wildlife while interfering with rooted in racism. the beauty and integrity of nature. Clean-up events are your retirement assets? Thus, the problem runs much deeper than the name designed to raise our awareness of the impacts of human they chose. consumption and avoid unnecessary and wasteful items SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS Corporate profiteering routinely commandeers rep- like plastic drinking straws that can end up harming wildlife. For the first time at Western, a group of graduate “I retired from Western in 1997 and Mitch Orr and his team resentations of Indigenous cultures for its commercial While the numbers on the amount of waste recovered students from the Environment and Sustainability objectives. This includes well-known brands such as throughout the day at Western were staggering – 180 have managed my funds very well indeed since then. He has Collaborative Program brought a nationwide Ralph Lauren and Victoria’s Secret, to name two recent pounds of recyclables and 280 pounds of garbage (mate- made consistently good recommendations, kept me very well program – the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean examples. rial destined for landfill) – there is hope a small group of informed and I am completely satisfi ed with his performance Was Dsquaw really an hon- volunteers could accomplish so much in so little time. The Up – to partner with Sustainability Western est mistake? Thames River shoreline clean up consisted of about 20 and EnviroWestern on the university’s annual over the last 19 years.”—Dr. Richard Butler, Professor Emeritus In light of fashionistas’ grow- volunteers, mostly graduate students from departments Campuswide Clean Up Day. ing tendency to exploit Indig- across campus such as Anthropology, Geography, Earth Mitch Orr, HBA, CPA, CMA, CFP ScotiaMcLeod® is a division enous peoples through the use SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS Sciences and Biology and covered approximately 50 of stereotyped cultural imag- metres of shoreline on both sides of the river beginning at ing whatever they are doing now will have a positive impact Director, Wealth Management of Scotia Capital Inc. In spring 2015, Canadian fashion designer brothers Dean and Dan Caten released their fall/winter collection – Dsquaw – in ery, and the mounting counter- the University Drive Bridge. on the future. It was a very successful day, great weather, Senior Wealth Advisor 519-660-3230 blast from observers demand- Milan. On the runway, and in later ads, models sported pieces from the collection that featured an array of fancy furs, beads, The students divided up into four teams led by Heather with lots of enthusiasm, and the good news is Western’s www.mitchorr.com ing apologies and sometimes and patterns meant to evoke some stereotypical ‘Native’ heritage. The reaction to this culturally tone deaf design has not Peacock (official site coordinator and leader of the event), Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up will continue as a FORSYTH taking legal action, it’s hard been positive. Jeremy Grimstead, Holly Stover and Rebecca Doyle, and program run by Environment and Sustainability Collabora- to believe Dsquared2’s flimsy targeted litter hot spots behind Delaware Hall, heavily traf- tive Program students, hopefully as a lasting partnership claim that they didn’t know better. ficked walking trails and even the river itself. with Campus Clean Up Day (Sustainability Western and The word ‘squaw’ and the ideas and understandings of having to wear this clothing. Canadian athletes, no corporate backing. The stream invertebrate and river geomorphology EnviroWestern). The day would not have been possible it evokes – of loose and licentious women who live in matter what their cultural identity, shouldn’t have to Meanwhile, the COC is spending more than $10 teams from Geography professors Adam Yates’ and Peter without all of the dedicated volunteers who participated, Scotia Capital Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry squalor and are best suited for blue-collar work – helped compete and be quiet in an inequitable set of condi- million dollars on its new headquarters in Montreal so Ashmore’s research groups, led by Grimstead, donned Beverly Ayeni and Sustainability Western who coordinated Regulatory Organization of Canada. For more information visit www.scotiawealthmanagement.com to justify policies aimed at destroying Indigenous cul- tions they can’t avoid. that it can receive high-end sponsors like the Bay and chest waders, removing large items from the Thames, such the logistics, clean up supplies, and a BBQ lunch for all tures worldwide. The term has been used to attack their Then again, there might not be any Indigenous ath- Dsquared2 in an environment that befits their status. as scrap metal, bicycles and furniture. The teams found participants, and the efforts for the entire Campus Clean child-rearing practices (and thus vindicate the residential letes representing Canada in Rio. It’s all take and no give. more than 150 recyclable beverage bottles, and a wide Up day run by EnviroWestern undergraduate student vol- school system and the sixties scoop), their sexuality (thus Only four Indigenous athletes have competed for How should Canadians respond? Well, Dsquared2’s variety of other plastics and trash including bike locks, unteers. To quote Mhairi McFarlane, Conservation Science helping to explain the lack of concern for missing and Canada at the summer Olympics since the Second apology was worded in such a way that made it clear electrical wire, a shower curtain, clothing, a fishing reel and Manager with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, “for a lot TYPE 2 DIABETES: murdered Indigenous women) and their labour (which World War: Mary Spencer (2012), Waneek Horn-Miller there is no need for a response. The letter presumes a Western Parking sign. Shockingly, much of the material of terrible reasons we have some wonderful opportunities.” Is Remission Possible? serves to devalue their place in the workforce). These are (2000), Angela Chalmers (1988, 1992) and Alwyn Morris unquestioning acceptance of their apology, without the found was recyclable, well worn and aged, becoming bur- We have the opportunity to make a difference and reverse more than words because they are attached to ideas, (1984). It’s easy to silence an entire community when need for dialogue. ied in sediment. What was most alarming was the density the damage caused by environmental degradation. institutions, and practices that reinforce violence against none of its members are in attendance. For instance, it’s addressed to “the Indigenous Peo- of litter per unit area, keeping teams stuck in a small space In the Western community, Earth Day is a special day for Indigenous peoples. The Bay is a Premier National Partner of the Canadian ples of Canada.” Who is authorized to respond to that for much of the clean up time; areas covered with dense lit- us and will continue to be an event to bring a community Dr. Sonja Reichert and Dr. Stewart Harris are Dsquared2 isn’t alone in this particular mess. The Bay Olympic and Paralympic Committee (COC). It report- vague and homogenizing reference? The Caten broth- ter were eventually nick-named “motherloads.” But teams together, and make the campus environment as litter-free has a long history of exploiting Indigenous cultures for edly paid more than $100 million dollars for its 2006-12 ers also suggest their blunder was a positive thing in that remained positive despite the sadness of encountering so as possible, for the sake of terrestrial, river and riparian currently conducting a clinical research trial commercial benefit. The Bay struck a deal with members sponsorship contract. It likely paid more to secure its it “brought attention to this issue” (which issue is that, much garbage in a natural area in such a small space, know- ecosystems on campus. looking at the effects of various treatments for of the Cowichan Tribes in advance of the Vancouver 2014-20 deal. exactly?) and that they are now in a position to “learn 2010 Olympic Games after stealing and mass-producing The COC derives a lot of money from its control of together” about Canada’s history and will continue on Type 2 diabetes. their famous ‘Cowichan sweater’ design. Members of that exclusive partnership club. In 2014, the Bay’s Foun- their learning “journey” about Canada’s cultural diver- the tribe had planned to protest the torch relay, forcing dation donated $4.5 million to Canadian athletes. How sity, the “DNA” of their brand. Letters to the Editor Are you 30-80 years old and: the Bay to come to an agreement with them about how much of that money was used to support Indigenous This was not an apology, but rather a brush off, and • Have had type 2 diabetes for 8 years or less? to reconcile the problem. sport? It’s hard to say because the Bay doesn’t share this not a particularly well-crafted one, at that. • Are treated with diet or 1-2 oral diabetes medications? As for Rio 2016, the Bay and Dsquared2 had been degree of information with the public. But it’s probably Ultimately, in a colonial context like Canada, non- • Are interested in learning more about management of negotiating their partnership even before Dsquared2 not much, if anything at all. Indigenous organizations such as the Bay and even Ruling was not based misconceptions,” Western News, destroys their credibility. That’s why released its Dsquaw line in early 2015. Dsquared2 only In 2005, the federal government released Sport the COC can choose when and how they engage in May 13) the judge acquitted the accused. diabetes and losing weight? apologized for its “mistake” a full year after releasing Canada’s Policy on Aboriginal Peoples’ Participation in relationships with Indigenous peoples. Given their con- on ‘assumptions’ Tracy De Boer speaks in euphe- There’s a lesson to be learned Dsquaw, and nearly two weeks after the Bay announced Sport, suggesting Indigenous sport in Canada would tinued relationship with Dsquared2, they have made misms when she states “the com- there, ladies. their partnership. get a much-needed boost of financial support. Except their choice. Judge William Hoskins did not plainants downplayed the nature If you are interested in participating in a TERESA FLANAGAN research trial, please call and talk with Why did the Bay move ahead with the offenders, the policy was never legislated, so there was no action make “assumptions with respect of their post-assault contact” and our team. Dsquared2? Clearly the Bay is more concerned with plan (or new money) attached to it. Janice Forsyth is an assistant professor and former to how a sexual assault survivor “there were inconsistencies in their LONDON Canadian Olympians feeling “strong and confident” in Thus, organizers for the North American Indigenous Director of the International Centre for Olympic Studies would behave after an assault.” testimony.” The complainants bla- Marnie Orcutt, Centre for Studies in Rio and thus put more stock in Dsquared2’s brand than Games, the cornerstone to Indigenous sport devel- in the Faculty of Health Sciences. She regularly provides Judges don’t make assumptions tantly lied under oath. Lying under Family Medicine, Western University they are in fostering respectful relations with Indigenous opment in Canada, still have to scrounge for dollars leadership and direction to government and service – they make decisions according oath makes the complainants a tad Phone: 519-661-2111 ext 22225 peoples. each time they want to host an event. Even the Tom organizations in sport, as well as insight and commen- to the law. (“Verdict did not acquit more than unreliable – it completely Email: [email protected] And our Olympians, including Indigenous Olympians, Longboat Awards, one of the most prestigious awards tary for media on Olympic related matters. are now being exposed to this exploitation by virtue for Indigenous athletes in Canada, limp along without 6 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 7

Campus and Community Internationalization Course rewrite Frames experiences in new way Funding spurs perinatal health-care efforts BY HEATHER HUGHES tified as Indigenous, produced 19 exhibits, including dents,” Aszalos said. “With decolonization in general, an intricately designed cradleboard, a traditional baby what we are presenting here isn’t something you would carrier; a sculpture of ‘The Indian’ made from newspaper necessarily see at any other museum in the area. It is ick Fehr felt it was important to put his stu- highlighting misrepresentations and stereotypes of First about bringing in those voices and bringing them to the dents’ work into the public eye to continue the Nations Peoples; and double-exposure photography wider community that comes in here. teaching and learning about representations depicting ‘natural’ landscapes and industrialized and “This project was so phenomenal; I’d like to do it of Indigenous Peoples. colonialized landscapes. again.” RFor the past few years, Fehr has watched several Some students drew on their cultural backgrounds, One of the misconceptions about the Museum of students in his class participate in events and protests including connecting with language speakers from Ontario Archeology is that it is a study of the past. to raise awareness about current situations facing Indig- local First Nations communities. The exhibits incorpo- But, archeology is only one component of the broader enous Peoples, including Idle No More. Recognizing this rated First Nations languages idea and meaning that the activism called for a higher level of classroom engage- of Cree, Oneida, Ojibwa, museum represents, Aszalos ment, the First Nations professor realized he couldn’t just Mohawk and Lenape. noted. Its goal is to present teach a regular lecture-style first-year course. Instead, he “They are dealing with the “I was noticing this massive Ontario’s history in engaging invited his students to help develop a creative assign- material at a deeper level in and insightful ways, she said. ment together to address issues of decolonization and ways the community was ulti- uprising of creativity and Fehr notes First Nations representations of Indigenous Peoples. mately very proud of,” Fehr Studies is subjected to similar “I was noticing this massive uprising of creativity said. “It doesn’t just give them expression of Indigenous self- misconceptions as being a and expression of Indigenous self-determination and a theoretical understanding of study of the past and ignores solidarity through Idle No More through my students. I the material in First Nations determination and solidarity the communities still thriving knew I had to re-write the syllabus and allow them more Studies; it gives them the today. autonomy and say in what happens with the course,” potential for an outcome that through Idle No More “They (Indigenous Peo- Fehr said. exists post-graduation. They ples) are not just in the Called Decolonizing Frames: Questioning, Critiquing, are learning design and aes- through my students.” realm of archeology, history and Celebrating Indigenous Representation, the result- thetic; it presents an alterna- or anthropology; they are ing students’ projects are currently on display at the tive career choice. - Rick Fehr fundamentally shaping and Museum of Ontario Archeology until Aug. 29. “Students are much more reshaping Canada itself in This is a unique opportunity for first-year students to animated and engaged in the the 21st century,” Fehr said. participate in an experiential-learning model that gives process if they’re in the community. I am very proud of “They are reshaping it through acts of decolonization them an opportunity to design and create an exhibit of the students because they demonstrated they are more because Canada is a colonial state which actively sought their work. than capable of being leaders and community members the assimilation and complete erasing of Indigenous “This was the most engaged group of students I PICTURE THIS fully engaged with topics – they don’t need to be lec- Peoples through residential schools, through the Indian have seen because they rolled up their sleeves and Decolonizing Frames: tured to,” he said. Act, social norms held by non-Indigenous society, that composed a very visual and tactile essay,” he continued. Questioning, Critiquing and About 90 people attended the exhibit opening in actively oppressed and suppressed Indigenous voice. “I asked them to address decolonization and how they Celebrating Indigenous April, the largest opening in the museum’s history, noted “That’s the material that students in First Nations would want to communicate their thoughts, feelings Representation is featured curator Nicole Aszalos. Leaders from local First Nations Studies confront on a daily, weekly basis and they and attitudes of what decolonization means to them, communities attended this event, along with family and confront it outside the classroom too. The whole idea either as Indigenous or non-Indigenous students, with a at the Museum of Ontario friends of the students. of Decolonizing Frames was to offer a vehicle to speak growing knowledge set of First Nations studies.” Archeology in London, through “Having the hands-on community learning experi- against that history of colonialism by addressing decolo- The 42-member class, of which about two-thirds iden- Aug. 29. ence is really eye-opening and wonderful for the stu- nization.”

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BY JESICA HURST dures, as that has been identified as an area that health-care providers in Rwanda and Burundi are not as comfortable or familiar with. n the last 25 years, the rate and number of The program will train health-care providers to child deaths around the world has been cut assess and treat common and critical health-care by more than one half. While this progress factors directly tied to maternal- and child-health is impressive, child deaths, as well as mater- outcomes. These factors, which can be fatal, Inal deaths, remain a huge issue for developing include hemorrhaging, sepsis, hypertension, countries, including Rwanda and Burundi. preeclampsia, cardiac disease, infant infection, Anatomy and Cell Biology professor David maternal mental health and more. Cechetto wants to improve these outcomes. Cechetto would also like to have community Toward that effort, he recently received $8.9 health-care workers in the villages who can million in funding from Global Affairs Canada recognize symptoms and complications, so for his program Training, Support and Access mothers and infants are provided care when Model for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health they need it. in Rwanda and Burundi (TSAM). The grant is part “Mother and infant mortality is high – and it Thursday, June 16, 2016 of the Partnerships for Strengthening Maternal, doesn’t have to be,” Cechetto said. “The high Newborn and Child Health program. rate is partially due to lack of resources, but The funding will give Cechetto the opportu- also the need for a health-care system that is nity to lead a team from Schulich Medicine & prepared for the realities of childbirth in these 7:00 p.m. Dentistry that will work with experts from the fac- countries. Too many mothers’ and babies’ lives ulties of Health Sciences and Social Science, as are lost to causes that we can prevent.” WESTERN NEWS FILE PHOTO well as other Canadian universities and people Cechetto, who has been doing work in Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor David Cechetto has received $8.9 Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College on the ground in Africa, to develop training, Rwanda for more than 15 years, is excited about mentoring and access programs for health-care the funding the project has received. million in funding from Global Affairs Canada to develop training, mentoring and providers. “It’s humbling to receive this funding, because access programs for health-care providers in developing countries, including Rwanda, “Essentially, what we’re trying to do is develop Global Affairs Canada gave the full amount I above, and Burundi, around the area of emergency perinatal care. a comprehensive model of continuing profes- requested,” he said. “We want to use the fund- sional development, particularly around the area ing as efficiently as possible, and the way in of emergency perinatal care, that we can prove is which that can be done is by working with our on a professional level, Cechetto explained wherever we can, and there was an opportunity Register at effective and that can be applied to other coun- incredible team of Canadians, and also our part- it is also rewarding on a personal level, as he for me to do so through this work,” Cechetto westernconnect.ca/walrustalks tries dealing with similar issues,” Cechetto said. ners in Rwanda – our ability to move forward has has built a deep connection to the people and said. “Health care should be something that TSAM will provide continuing professional come from this amazing team effort.” places in Africa that he will be working with. everyone has access to on an equal basis, which development that focuses on emergency proce- Even though this project is rewarding for him “We really have an obligation to contribute is our ultimate goal through this program.” 8 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 9

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BY PAUL MAYNE Haffie said. “This leadership has been appar- faculty educational training in Tanzania and ent and important in several areas, including Japan over the next few months), it surprised academic integrity, active and eLearning, cur- many when Dawson announced she would ebra Dawson never imagined the riculum, diversity, graduate student develop- be retiring. possibilities. ment, teaching fellowships and mentoring for “Western will always be a part of who I am; “I never had to do what I did; I faculty across the career spectrum.” it’s been my whole life – really. I don’t think it’s wanted to do it. And there’s a differ- Western Psychology professor Mike Atkin- something you can just stop. I’m so purple and Dence,” said the Director of Western’s Teaching son said Dawson kept him going as he strug- proud,” she said, recalling her earliest days Support Centre. “There are so many mul- gled during his first year teaching. in the mailroom and her time as a research tiple opportunities at a university like this. “Deb’s enthusiasm is infectious. You cannot assistant in the Department of Psychology. The things I’ve gotten to do here you can’t help but to be happy and positive around her. “Every time a door opened I stepped through imagine.” It is a quality she has never lost,” he continued. and that led me to a lot of new experiences And now, after a career doing those “To me, Deb is the consummate teacher in to learn.” “things,” Dawson will receive the Chris Knap- higher education. She deeply cares about our After three decades, Dawson takes away a per Lifetime Achievement Award from the craft and is willing to offer her assistance to lot from her years. Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher anyone who asks. She has taken the Teaching “What I get back is to watch the growth in Education (STLHE) at its annual conference, Support Centre to new heights and trans- my profession,” she said. “My role is about fos- “Western will always be a held later this month at Western. The award formed our image from a place for remedial tering relationships. I love the people. Western recognizes the long-time Western employee’s training to an oasis of discovery and innova- is a great community and I get to meet amaz- part of who I am; it’s been contributions to teaching, learning and edu- tion.” ing teachers. Higher education is like planting cational development in Canadian higher The admiration for Dawson goes beyond a seed to grow an oak tree – some are going my whole life – really. I don’t education. the Western Gates. to take and it will take many years to grow, and “It’s been tremendously important for me Carleton University Associate Vice-President I may be here for it or I may not. Who wouldn’t think it’s something you can to foster the development of others. That’s (Teaching and Learning) Joy Mighty said Daw- enjoy that?” what I’m here to do – it’s the biggest gift I son brings her passion, energy and humour to Dawson has been “truly lucky” to have just stop. I’m so purple and can give to others,” said Dawson who, after everything she does. worked at the university her whole life and, 36 years at Western, will retire this August. “I “She has been a change agent, and a men- even 36 years later, takes great joy in coming proud. Every time a door meet wonderful people and have wonderful tor,” she said. “Few have the skills to change to work each day. relationships. That’s what I get back. Fostering the course of the academy; to turn big ideas “Could I imagine myself never setting foot opened I stepped through adult learning is very important and I believe into action. There is no question in my mind on campus again? That’s a joke,” she smiled. in what I do.” that academics, from across the country, who “What a joy in life to end up at this point and that led me to a lot of Her desire to nurture faculty members are committed to engaging meaningfully with saying, ‘I got to do what I thought was most doesn’t go unnoticed by her colleagues. the scholarship of teaching and learning, have important and I got to work with fantastic peo- new experiences to learn.” “It has been Deb’s life’s work to nurture the had much more opportunity to do so because ple.’ I don’t know where else you could work to Teaching Support Centre’s growth into the of Debra’s capacity to make things happen.” meet such a diversity of people. I can’t imagine - Debra Dawson full-spectrum institution-within-the-institution With so much already accomplished, and where else you would want to work.” Teaching Support Centre Director that we see today,” Biology professor Tom so much more on the go (including leading

PAUL MAYNE After 36 years at Western, Teaching Support Centre Director Debra Dawson will retire this August, but not before receiving the Chris Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

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JOB POSTING BY HEATHER HUGHES IVEY BUSINESS SCHOOL mily Copeland knows your eye better than you do. Copeland, BFA’15, is per- fecting the art of realism draw- POSITION TITLE: Manager, Projects, Operations & Stakeholder Engagement Eing. Only one year after graduation, DEPARTMENT: International Business Institute the young artist is managed by Ber- REPORTS TO: Director, International Business Institute narducci Meisel Gallery in New York, The Manager, Projects, Operations & Stakeholder Engagement, IB Institute, (the Institute) is responsible for the which focuses on contemporary realist effective management and operations of the Institute. Working with the Director and key stakeholders to set art. Currently, her work is part of the the Institute’s strategy, this position will conduct outreach to managers and researchers and develop / sustain First Look exhibition at the gallery; she relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the objectives of the Institute. This includes is working on completing a 12-piece the management of projects and development of organizational systems that will support the Institute and exhibit for spring 2017. facilitate the achievement of its research and program objectives. The responsibilities include supervision of the “I’m now the youngest person in Institute’s research budget, the management of projects, management of events and conferences and outreach the gallery,” she said with a smile. to external stakeholders. While many artists struggle for a few years (typically age 30 is the sweet For the completed job posting, please go to www.ivey.uwo.ca/hr/contract-postings spot where artists tend to gain noto- This is a 2-year renewable contract position with full benefits. riety, she said), Copeland was deter- mined to do things differently and Qualified candidates should forward their applications in confidence to:[email protected] . Please reference create her own opportunities. IB243 in the subject line. Candidates will be considered as applications are received and the posting will remain She started to “creep” art dealers open until a candidate is identified. and galleries on their social media accounts, particularly on Instagram, and through following popular accounts, regular commenting and posting images of her work and pro- cess pictures she was able to make some meaningful connections. These efforts proved fruitful, as it connected her to Bernarducci Meisel Gallery and the alumna’s art now garners a price tag of about $10,000 ($7,000-$8,000 U.S.). She recently sold a piece to a collector in Australia. FINAL SUMMER ISSUE “You reach more people on Insta- gram,” she said. “It’s a very modern JUNE 23 way of doing things, but it’s the whole reason I have a career right now. I’m proud I’ve done it on my own. You

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MEANT TO DO THIS // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 don’t have to follow the typical route. You have to find ways to beat the system.” In 2014-15, she worked with piles – or stacks – of poker chips, books, wood, cloth- ing and teacups. These elements were blown up much larger than life size to give it a surreal effect. According to her, this method gives the audience a unique view- point that exposes detail they wouldn’t normally see. Each stack was comprised of something different – different materials, textures and colours – causing a variety of different shades and tones. Even though these objects were completely random, she attempted to create a pattern of shapes that change from circular, to rectangular, to trian- gular, then back to rectangles and circles. As a result, that collection of her thesis work, titled The Stacks, was recently on dis- play at the Artlab Gallery in the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre. This was Copeland’s first solo exhibit. “I’d never thought I’d have a show here – let alone a solo show,” she said. The London, Ont.-based artist dedicates about 10 hours a day on her craft. Her tech- nique? She photographs vintage subjects, such as a worn leather baseball glove, a glit- tery disco ball or a burlap-wrapped spoon and fork. Using Photoshop, she magnifies sections of the image and recreates it in charcoal on Stonehenge paper, working from the top left corner and moving section- by-section. Some of the images can take upwards of 300 hours to complete. She draws inspiration from Baroque era artists – Caravaggio, La Tour and Velazque – and their focus on mimesis (replicating what they see) and their contrasts with light- ing. Her current influences are Jonathan Delafield Cook, C.J. Hendry and DiegoKoi, primarily because they work from photo- graphs to create hyper-realistic works. “Realism – people don’t do it anymore. They don’t really teach it anymore,” she explained, noting she doesn’t look for deep, contemplative meaning behind her works, instead she likes “creating things that are nice to look at. If I see an object, I think, that would look good in black and white in space. I don’t have a lot of meaning behind my drawings. With realism, I’m focused on the technique.” Even though she has spent her whole life in art school in some form, Copeland didn’t always see herself becoming a professional artist. She attended H.B. Beal Secondary School in London, which has a strong emphasis on the arts. At the time, however, she thought art would always be a hobby. She was pre- accepted into the Ivey Business School, but in second year switched to Visual Arts. Even afterward, she wasn’t committed to art as a career. However, in fourth year, everything changed – she fell back in love with drawing. “I said, ‘Nope, I’m being an artist.’ Obvi- ously I’m meant to do this. If I have to draw every day of my life, it’s not work,” said Copeland, whose work was recognized through the Undergraduate Awards pro- gram. Her intricate drawings capture the tex- ture and light reflections of an object in an almost photo-realist way. She is particularly attracted to drawing items that aren’t flat and have dimension to them. Currently, she is working on a large-scale vintage bicycle with a flower basket on the front. She has created a few sport-related images, however she does not want to be pigeonholed into one subject matter. “I have my audience in mind at all times. I like to please different audiences.” CATCH A RISING STAR With such early success in her art career, Follow her on Instagram Copeland continues to refine her talents and is always looking for new ways to con- @e.copeland or visit nect with her audience. “I’m very proud of myself. I work really emilycopelandartistry.com. hard. I’m very stubborn and when I’m not HEATHER HUGHES drawing, I’m researching. I want to prove A collection by Emily Copeland, BFA’15, of her thesis work, titled The Stacks, was recently on display at the Artlab Gallery in the John Labatt Visual Arts Centre. This was Copeland’s (any critics) wrong,” she said. first solo exhibit. 14 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 15

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The Senate Ad Hoc “All of these are critical elements of strong, successful, Gibbons Park researchers Committee on Renewal, the University Research Board collegial governance,” Skarakis-Doyle said. Simultaneous to the Senate review, the Board of Gover- Montessori School Task Force, the Provost’s Task Force on University Budget Since Senate’s last governance review 20 years ago, the nors was also examining its practices. In November 2015, The task force also identified areas in which infrastructure Models and the Board Governance Review Task Force composition of the university’s academic staff has changed the Board accepted the findings of the Board Governance should be strengthened to enhance social sciences, arts • Unique Parkland Location were charged with examining different aspects of university significantly, while structures and processes have not. Review Task Force, which included a handful of recom- and humanities, including: • Toddler and Preschool operations. Nowhere is that clearer than looking at who sits and votes mendations that dealt directly with the problem areas cited • Elementary 607 Richmond Street On Friday, Senate received the findings from both the on Senate. by The Goudge Report as main instigators of the recent ••Centralize some elements of grant support • Daily French Classes Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Renewal and University According to the UWO Act, eligibility to vote and serve firestorm, including the Board’s committee structure, its (at Central) dine in & take out activities, such as the identification of granting • Extended hrs Research Board Task Force. With that, all four committees on Senate is tied to the rank of assistant professor (or relationship and communication with the overall university opportunities, grant preparation support, peer 519.642.2558 • SUMMER CAMP have now returned their findings. higher). Skarakis-Doyle said the task force spent hours community, as well as its connections with the university review, determination of the nature and strate- www.gibbonsparkmontessori.com discussing the mechanisms by which representation on Senate. gies for in-kind support, knowledge mobilization • • • Senate could be enhanced, as well as the ramifications of The final Senate committee recommendation sought to strategies and community engaged research those mechanisms. Deliberations included opening the build on those efforts: facilitation and support; As she delivered the findings of the Senate Ad Hoc UWO Act, a scary proposition to those who fear the Provin- ••Strengthen the connections and cooperation ••Streamline basic administrative requirements Committee on Renewal, Health Sciences professor Betsy cial Legislature would use the opening as an opportunity to between the Senate and Board. and undertake a broad based review to increase Skarakis-Doyle stressed her committee’s report wasn’t just insert itself more prominently into the internal governance efficiencies and decrease the load on the about the future but about the present, as well. of the university; or 2) creating ranks that were equivalent Following Senate approval in principle Friday, the report researcher; “Changes have been occurring in Senate while we to the rank of assistant professor internally through nego- and its findings now move on to the Operations and have been doing our work. In fact, many who spoke with tiations. Agenda Committee. ••Continue to support the search for improve- us mentioned that Senate has been a different body this Both would be protracted processes with uncertain ments and efficiencies in the ethics approval year,” Skarakis-Doyle, who served as committee chair, told outcomes, Skarakis-Doyle said. Yet, something needs to • • • process, noting the improvements that have Senators Friday. be done to address Senate participation, she continued. taken place in the last year; Skarakis-Doyle outlined the report’s findings, as well as “Academic governance of academic matter is founda- Even though the research funding world is changing, •• Centralize support for key research tools, such as delivered its 10 recommendations, divided into four larger tional,” Skarakis-Doyle said. “Yet, the landscape of our Anthropology professor Andrew Nelson stressed that fact Qualtrics and NVivo; and categories: Transparency, accountability and communica- academic staff has been evolving since the last time we shouldn’t mean anyone needs to be left behind. ••Provide more support for interdisciplinary tions; representation on Senate; committee structures and looked. Principles of good, inclusive governance suggest “We want to support individuals across the very, very research by encouraging the continued support processes; and Senate-Board of Governors relations. we should evolve, too. Further, the critical contributions of broad spectrum of research models that scholars are for the Interdisciplinary Development Initiatives “The essence of our report is about talking and listen- others who are not necessarily academic staff should be engaged in,” Nelson told Senate Friday. “We seek to program, working for improvements in cross-unit ing – it is our hope you will accept this report as a first step reflected in Senate participation, as well.” increase research support, in general, across Western.” appointments and creating spaces that promote Dental centre in the new plaza at in fostering conversations about collegial governance, The task force outlined a single recommendation, in Nelson broadly outlined the findings of the University collaboration and cross-unit communication. the corner of Oxford & Wonderland! about reinvigorating Senate’s culture, as well as building three parts, stating: Research Board Task Force, and pointed Senators deeper NOW OPEN trust and promoting inclusiveness,” she said. “Ultimately, into the report where it offered several recommendations Concerns over existing internal funding programs were it will strengthen the integrity and quality of our entire ••All individuals who meet the UWO Act’s defi- spread across both the report itself, and its appendices. addressed broadly, as the task force called for the Univer- community.” nition of academic staff should be eligible to Struck to address what some saw as a gap between sity Research Board to strike a subcommittee to oversee Skarakis-Doyle said much of what was revealed during vote for members of Senate. In addition, those STEM researcher funding and all others, the task force gave re-organization of the internal funding mechanisms. the task force’s consultation process spoke to transparency, academic staff who also have at least two years voice to the concerns of researchers in social sciences, arts Overall, Nelson said the strength of the report lies in the accountability, misunderstandings about our governance of continuous service should be eligible to run and humanities who felt they were not being valued, rec- voices that are represented. structures, including the basic roles and responsibilities for a Senate seat; ognized or adequately supported, Nelson said. Vice-President (Research) John Capone said a working of Senators and the differences between governance and ••Members of those constituencies which do not “Things are changing – and they are changing at the group will be struck to address the recommendations administration. This area received the greatest amount of meet the definition of academic staff (e.g., post- tri-councils. In particular, they are increasingly emphasizing raised in the report. attention in the report, as the task force outlined six recom- doctoral fellows) or those who do not hold the multi-disciplinary team grants, knowledge mobilization mendations, including: rank of assistant professor should be considered and community-based research,” said Nelson, task force for seats on relevant Senate committees; and chair. “While that is exciting, and many of us can engage in Close to campus - New patients welcome! ••Improve the visibility of Senate’s decision-making those areas, there are many in the social sciences, arts and processes; ••An additional seat on Senate should be created humanities who cannot – particularly the solitary scholar in the administrative staff constituency. ••Improve efforts to educate and inform the entire or the individual researcher who does their work without Western community about Senate and university needing large budgets. These people are being left out.” governance; Skarakis-Doyle said the criticisms of the Senate as a The findings of the task force, Nelson stressed, sought READ ALL ABOUT IT whole were mirrored in the criticisms of the Senate com- ways to improve conditions for these researchers. To read the findings of both the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on ••Articulate the roles and responsibilities for Sena- mittee structure, as well. “Our goal was to try and create In order to help promote the “value and recognition” of tors; similar conditions for collegial governance at the commit- social sciences, arts and humanities research, the task force Renewal and the University Research Board Task Force, visit the ••Enhance education of and communication tee level,” she continued. called on Western to: Governance Reviw page on the university Secrtariat’s website, uwo. among Senators; The task force set down two recommendations, includ- ca/univsec/about/gov_review/index.html.

HOMECOMING // CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 depiction by police. save that woman’s life. Pepper and Homecoming. And now, this party is to be a vote. Sometimes decsions “longstanding tradition of not sched- to address this issue and we sup- Between 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, a friend, Shawn Hope, a Fanshawe really affecting the Homecoming for have to be made with the best infor- uling examinations on Homecoming port the university in its decision to Compassionate & Personalized Dental Care Sept. 26, 2015, 31 ambulances were student, who also received the award, our graduates based on the behaviour mation you have. We did what we Weekend.” He asked if that tradition move Homecoming,” London Police dispatched to Western and Brough- administered CPR to the woman in of our students.” thought was right given the timing would be honoured this fall. Service Deputy Chief Steve Williams • Check up & Cleaning • Sedation Dentistry • Laser Dentistry dale Avenue – 16 of those were inci- anaphylactic shock while they waited Senator Harry Orbach-Miller, a stu- and events we were faced with.” Deakin said there is “no such tradi- said. “In addition to a strong police • Cosmetic Dentistry • Restorative Dentistry • Dental Hygiene & Gum Disease dents on Broughdale. A total of 23 for emergency responders to navigate dent representative from Social Sci- Western administrators hope the tion, no such policy, no such practice.” presence on Broughdale, we are all • Implant Dentistry • Invisalign & Fastbraces patients were transported to hospital through the massive crowd. ence, pressed on what level students increased academic pressures of This fall, the university will roll out a hopeful that our collective efforts in • Wisdom Teeth Extraction – 11 of whom came from Broughdale. Hospital officials said they were were involved in the decision. assignments and exam preparation targeted campaign to ensure students advance will help students understand • Dental Emergencies • Root Canal Therapy • Teeth Whitening Police reported six serious injuries stretched to respond to other emer- Deakin said students were not at that is the norm in late October will understand the legal and safety risks the risks this party poses to them- on Broughdale including one student gency room patients because of the the table among this core group, not only reduce the number of stu- they are taking when they host or selves and their community so they who fell on a fence and another who number of students arriving, most of although student leadership was dents who attend the party, but also attend large parties, the dangers of will make the decision not to attend.” 551 Oxford St @ Wonderland Rd had a severe allergic reaction. Stacia whom had consumed too much alco- informed throughout the process. the number of students who come binge drinking and possible repercus- In terms of plans for 2017, Chakma Pepper, in her second year at King’s hol, some in combination with drugs. “Students did not make the decision; from other universities. As well, uni- sions according to Western’s Code of and Deakin promised a full de-brief University College, received a Citizen “Homecoming is about alumni this was a management decision,” versity officials are rooting for less Student Conduct. will take place in late October to Call 519-777-2020 to book your appt today! Citation Award from the London Police returning to their institution,” Deakin she said. “My recommendation to the favourable weather for a street party “London Police Service has been determine how the university will www.albadental.ca Service Board for her actions during said. “The fact our students enjoy president is that we move it.” in late October. working closely with Western adminis- approach Homecoming moving for- Homecoming Weekend which helped this party is not the main purpose of She continued, “This wasn’t going Orbach-Miller also referenced a trators and other community partners ward. 16 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 17

Alumni Honours Inspired to serve: From medicine to military Determined learners never done studying

BY JESICA HURST BY DONNA MOORE

n the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Dr. Michael Gutman, MD’88, stared in shock and disbelief Eleven learners from a variety of educational institutions and agencies received Adult Learner Awards from the as he watched the terrorist attacks unravel on live television. London Council for Adult Education on May 12. Three Western students were among the recipients. A fourth OIn the months following the attacks, he felt the sense of grief and solidarity that united his adopted home Western student received the SAGE (Students Aged Gracefully through Experience) Student of the Year Award country. He spent many evenings going for long walks to think about how he could help his fellow Americans at the annual Excellence in Leadership Awards presented by The Student Success Centre on April 5. deal with the aftermath of the horrific events. An emergency physician by trade, Gutman realized he could contribute his expertise to help soldiers thrown in harm’s way. On June 4, 2002, he took his commission as an officer of the U.S. Army and took an oath to protect the Constitution of the United States of America. “When I was going through my medical school train- ing and completing my residency, joining the Army was SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS the last thing I imagined myself doing in the future,” Inspired by the events of Sept. 11, 2001, Dr. Michael Gutman, MD’88, middle, took a commission as an officer of the U.S. Army Gutman said. “But life is a story, and people go through on June 4, 2002, and took an oath to protect the Constitution of the United States of America. changes – the events that happened throughout my lifetime brought me to that decision I made almost 14 years ago.” only sharpened my ability to make momentous deci- “When I was going out his time in the military has helped him run his clinics. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global sions and act on them within a short time, because I It’s not a medical skill, per se, but something he thinks War on Terrorism, Gutman was deployed twice to Iraq came to appreciate how fleeting life can be.” through my medical all future physicians would benefit from. and once to Bosnia. Responsible for the lives of thou- Following his last deployment overseas, Gutman school training Reflecting on his experience at the Schulich School sands of U.S. soldiers and Iraqi prisoners, he quickly explained adjusting to his life in the United States was of Medicine & Dentistry, Gutman wouldn’t have done moved up the ranks and was promoted to lieutenant challenging at times as he initially dealt with symptoms and completing my anything differently. He encourages current medical colonel. His final deployment was in late 2008. of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, he residency, joining students to soak up as much as they can during the Having the opportunity to experience life in a combat found a way to use what he went through and apply it experience, and to not be afraid to adapt as they mature LUCY SPASIC IRA TIMOTHY the Army was the zone radically changed Gutman’s outlook on his per- to a new venture with his wife, Yahel, who served in the through their career. Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Primary Health Care Public Relations sonal and professional life. It not only taught him how to Israeli Army as a nurse and officer. last thing I imagined “The best thing to do is to not be afraid to change as make decisions in a quick manner, but also to appreciate “We decided to combine our skills and start an the years go by, and to be willing to question the most Nurse Practitioner/Primary Health Care student Lucy Spasic has overcome pain and lim- Ira Timothy completed his post-degree diploma in Public Relations at Western Continu- the privileges commonly found in developed countries. urgent-care system,” Gutman said. “We have four clinics myself doing in the fundamental dogma that you have,” he said. “Aside ited mobility resulting from her cerebral palsy in order to excel. ing Studies, and was a significant presence in the course, Professional Practice for Public “I felt privileged to take care of those heroes, but to now and it has turned into a large operation that sees future.” from giving you more empathy, that will make you a A program normally completed in two years of full-time study has taken five. Yet despite Relations. Timothy, immensely proud of his First Nations heritage, offered his perspective watch them burn, bleed and die took its toll,” he said. around 60,000 visits per year.” much better person, and a much better physician.” her challenges, Spasic remained an inspiration inside and outside the classroom. as an active participant in group discussions and activities, and his desire to expand his “To escape death and deal with other solders’ suffering The leadership experience Gutman gained through- - Dr. Michael Gutman “Lucy is cheerful and never complains about her own personal issues,” said Psychiatry knowledge beyond class time impressed his instructor. professor Dr. Joann Leavey. “She deals with her challenges head on.” His curiosity was demonstrated by an eagerness to stay behind and keep conversations Spasic holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Trent University and an RN going after class, making additional connections between the material and his own goals. diploma from Fanshawe College. She worked as a nurse and taught in Fanshawe’s nursing He is a born networker and unafraid to reach out and extend his hand to make a new con- program for two years before she was encouraged to continue her education. nection, which will be a great asset as he begins his career in public relations. Her dream was to complete the Nurse Practitioner program as it provided exactly what Despite his affinity for metal music, Timothy delighted and surprised his class by sharing she was looking for. This credential will allow her to work in a clinical setting, set her own his final project, his ePortfolio, in the form of a rap, a testament to his joyful presence and hours and provide primary health care. Also, Spasic will use her own experience and knowl- spirit, mixed with his quirky sense of humour. edge of managing pain to help others with the same challenges. He does not claim to be a role model – only someone trying to do his best. There is always something more to learn and to do, he stressed.

DENNIE (DENISE) DOYLE Media Theory and Production HEIDI STEEVES As Dennie (Denise) Doyle entered the winter term of her third year, her world was shat- Philosophy tered when she lost her 23-year-old son to suicide just before Christmas 2014. Heidi Steeves received the SAGE (Students Aged Gracefully through Experience) Student Doyle started her postsecondary education 20 years ago at Fanshawe College in televi- of the Year Award at the annual Excellence in Leadership Awards presented by The Student sion broadcasting and journalism. But the single mother postponed her studies to raise Success Centre on April 5. her son, DJ. Today, she is finishing her career as a student in the joint Media Theory and As mature students often juggle multiple roles, Steeves suggested kickstarting the cen- Production (MTP) program, where she specialized in Media, Information and Technoculture tre’s Facebook page to get more students connected in an easy online format. She knew at Western and Radio Broadcasting at Fanshawe. this would appeal to many students in that group. Her son’s passing changed everything midway through her studies. At that time, Doyle She started posting discussion questions such as “How do you manage your time? What sought help from London Health Science Centre’s Adult Mental Health Ward to cope with sort of schedule do you use?” She also responded to discussions about graduate school her devastating loss. Hospitalized for the first eight weeks of the winter term, she insisted, and set up a session so students who wanted to talk about grad school could get together. against hospital orders, on taking the necessary passes to leave the hospital and attend Heidi also offered help to students who were struggling with the technological requirements classes. Attending lectures, being on campus surrounded by peers and faculty that genu- of being a student. Heidi’s work has resulted in a rewarding increase in activity on Student inely cared for her well-being, gave her a sense of purpose and focus. The support of her Success Centre Facebook page. colleagues – students and professors – buoyed her. “Deciding to attend school at 40 was both daunting and exciting,” Steeves said. “At And she will graduate this spring. Western, I have experienced challenges and also incredible support from my department, Her focus after graduation is to increase support and awareness for both the mental professors, peers, student services and the university groups I have joined. My involvement health and video gaming communities. Determined to improve her life and the lives of oth- in the university community has been both personally and professionally rewarding, provid- ers is leading Doyle down the path to teaching, particularly those interested in gaming, and ing me with many opportunities for growth and skills development.” in doing so, honour her late son. Steeves will be in her fourth-year Honors Specialization in Philosophy this coming year. 18 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 19 2016 2016 ‘Lucky’ Jameson earns Enhancing ARTS & HUMANITIES Presidential Medal the pageantry MEDICINE Gonfalons stitch together university’s BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION faculties at Convocation MUSIC

BY PAUL MAYNE students graduate during Convocation. The designs and symbols for the faculty banners were suggested by the dean of the relevant faculty or school ack in the mid-1980s, Western President George and the hood colours for degrees offered by the faculty Pedersen thought Convocation needed a little or school are incorporated in the banner designs. And more colour; a way to represent and celebrate these designs took some time to create. Thanks to the the university, the faculties and its affiliated col- talents of the Canadian Embroiderers’ Guild, London, Bleges. What about gonfalons? who stitched each banner, the project involved 50 of the Gonfalons, you know, those large banners circling the guild’s members and took two years to complete. stage in Alumni Hall. The medieval term represents a Although conceived with the medieval gonfalons in time when gonfalons were popular as identifying signs mind, Western’s banners are modern in design, with ban- SCIENCE BRESCIA in processional pageants. They represented various ners of the affiliated university colleges (Brescia University republics in medieval Italy and were soon adopted by College, Huron University College and King’s University ecclesiastical processions to depict the significance of College) carrying the coat of arms of each. the honoured event. The gonfalon depicting the University Coat of Arms Throughout the centuries, gonfalons have been used was dedicated to Pedersen, who initiated the creation of to enhance the pageantry involved in a number of cer- the Convocation banners. emonies. The colourful banners you see hanging above the Western displays 17 unique gonfalons, or faculty ban- stage at Convocation are a gift from former University ners, as part of its Convocation. The banners represent- Chancellor Richard Ivey and his wife, Beryl Ivey. The ban- ing the university, its faculties, schools and affiliated col- ners represent the hood colours of degrees offered by leges whose students are graduating on a particular day, Western. London artist-architect David Yuhasz designed lead the academic procession into Alumni Hall and are and created the multi-coloured banners. They were first PAUL MAYNE placed in front of the stage. The banners already on the displayed at Spring Convocation in 1983. Dalin Jameson, a former Executive stage represent all faculties, schools and colleges whose Director to the President and BY PAUL MAYNE and knowledgeable wordsmith keenly attuned his time, attention and skills as a writer and senior Provost, will receive the third annual UNIVERSITY COAT OF ARMS UNIVERSITY COAT to the power of words and the best approaches adviser, he always found time to help when DENTISTRY President’s Medal for Distinguished to problem-solving that respect the dignity and needed. Service at the June 21 morning alin Jameson considers himself “lucky” legitimate interests of all.” From lending his editorial expertise to reports Convocation ceremony. The award to have seen so much over a quarter Selected by Western’s Honorary Degrees Com- drafted by others to hand-delivering confiden- recognizes individuals who have century at Western. mittee, President’s Medal winners must have been tial packages across campus, to guiding per- “I worked with three presidents and retired/resigned from the university in any capac- sonal tours of campus for dignitaries and guests, provided exemplary service above Dthree provosts, and they are very different people, ity (including Board or Senate membership) for at to cleaning up after the countless meetings the normal requirements of their all of them. Their challenges were different, their least one year prior to consideration and have no he attended, Jameson “was recognized and positions to the university over a interests were different and their skill sets were ongoing formal relationship with the institution. respected by his peers as someone who would sustained period of time. different,” recalled the former Executive Assistant The award primarily recognizes administrative never turn down a request when called upon to the President and Provost, who actually began staff, but faculty may also be recognized for work for assistance – no matter how menial the task as a part-time faculty member in the Department or achievements not normally covered by the might be.” of English. professor emeritus designation or other service Jameson served as Executive Secretary for the Retired in 2009, Jameson’s contributions to awards already in place. Ad Hoc Committee on Graduate Education in the growth and advancement of Western have Jameson is the third winner of the President’s 2007, a body that created the School of Graduate earned him the third annual President’s Medal Medal for Distinguished Service. Previous winners & Postdoctoral Studies. He also played a role in SOCIAL SCIENCE KING’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INFORMATION & MEDIA STUDIES INFORMATION HEALTH SCIENCES HEALTH for Distinguished Service, presented as part of of the award include Jan Van Fleet, former Univer- many of the university’s critical documents, includ- EDUCATION Western’s 307th Convocation during the June sity Senate and Board of Governors Secretary, in ing multiple Strategic Plans and the Campus 21 morning ceremony. Western President Amit 2014 and Alan Noon, longtime Media Specialist Master Space Plan. Chakma made the announcement at university in Photography, in 2015. In 2009, Jameson received the Western Senate Friday. A friendship with then-English Department Award of Excellence, one of the highest honours “The breadth of his impact can be illustrated by Chair Tom Collins, who later became provost, bestowed by the university upon administrative his impressive depth of institutional knowledge, turned into a new opportunity for Jameson as staff members. experience and memory,” said Malcolm Rud- Collins asked him to join him in the administra- “The greatest satisfaction for me is I have been dock, who followed Jameson in his role at the tive offices. given the privilege to work with people I respect president’s side. “He served as a senior member “I think he saw a potential fit. Turns out, it was a and admire and whose values I share. How many in the administrations of three presidents, provid- wonderful fit for both of us. It looked challenging people can say that over their entire working ing them each with a wide range of advice and in an entirely different way – and it was,” Jameson career?” Jameson said. “The people change, support on complex matters related to university said. “I got to work with particularly outstanding but the values and direction don’t change. I have governance and administration.” people I wouldn’t have otherwise had a chance been able, in some way, to help (presidents/pro- Jameson was described by provosts he served to do so.” vosts) toward their aspirations. They allowed me under as “a rare individual who embraces fully the Ruddock said, despite the many important to do things that were creative and innovative, HURON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LAW GRADUATE STUDIES GRADUATE role of unselfish service to others” and “a skilled matters to which Jameson was required to turn and that’s what they wanted.” ENGINEERING 20 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 westernnews.ca Western News June 9, 2016 21 2016 Honours

JON LOVE KERRY ROWE Ivey Business School Master of 3 p.m. Friday, June 17 Business Administration (MBA) Doctor of Science, honoris causa 3M Award celebrates three Convocation (DSc) 10 a.m. Friday, June 10 Honoring our The Canada Research Chair in Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Jon Love is the founder and CEO Engineering, Kerry Rowe is a Civil of KingSett Capital, Canada’s leading Engineering professor at Queen’s Uni- private equity real estate investment versity. business and was formerly President decades of excellence and CEO of Oxford Properties Group. LOUISE BESSETTE newest alumni 10 a.m. Monday, June 20 JANICE GROSS STEIN Doctor of Music, honoris causa 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 14 (DMus) BY HEATHER HUGHES and learning at Canadian universi- not as highly valued as research, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) Internationally renowned pianist ties. and I understand that. But we An internationally known expert Louise Bessette has recorded both as “We know great teachers cre- need to continue to understand in the political psychology of inter- Fourteen distinguished individuals will receive a soloist and with chamber ensembles isual Arts professor ate great students and great stu- the significance of teaching at this WESTERN WINNERS national relations, Janice Gross Stein during her 35-year career, appear- emerita Madeline Len- dents then create great solutions level and this is one way in which is the Belzberg Professor of Conflict honorary degrees as Western hosts its 307th ing the world over with distinguished non didn’t set out to in the world,” said Liisa Sheldrick, we do it. I’ve always believed your Western has a proud tradition of 3M National Teaching Management in the Department of orchestras and by invitation to many change lives; she looked Communications and 3Mgives research feeds your teaching, and Fellows with 24 winners in the program’s history including: Political Science and was the founding first-rate festivals. toV inspire them. Leader for 3M Canada. “It is about vice versa.” 2014 Cameron Tsujita, Earth Sciences Director of the Munk School of Global Convocation. The ceremonies, featuring “I always knew I wanted to stretching beyond what is typical.” Signaling a shift in prioritizing Affairs at the University of Toronto, NAZANIN AFSHIN-JAM MACKAY teach,” Lennon said. “When I Moving forward, college pro- teaching at Western, the Teach- 2013 Mark Goldszmidt, Medicine serving from 1998 to the end of 2014. addresses by the honorary degree recipients, 3 p.m. Monday, June 20 started, I thought, ‘Gee, I’m really fessors will also be eligible for ing Dossier was made part of the 2012 Marjorie Johnson, Anatomy and Cell Biology Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) enjoying this so I’m going to do the award beginning next year. process for Tenure and Promotion DON MCDOUGALL Nazanin Afshin-Jam MacKay fled what I want to do and it’s not like That is an addition consistent with in 1996. 2008 Jim Silcox, Obstetrics and Gynecology 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 are scheduled for the following days: the Islamic Revolution to become anyone will thank me for it.’ You the program’s history, Sheldrick “The teaching always comes 2005 Anton Allahar, Sociology Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) an international human rights activ- just have to do what you want, and explained. first for me,” Lennon continued. “I Chair and CEO of Rambri Man- ist, singer/songwriter, author and co- what you have passion for, as best “We take pride in our role in love getting to know the students 2004 Bertha Garcia, Pathology agement Inc. and eJust Systems Inc., founder of Stop Child Executions, as you can.” recognizing original contributions and see them come alive. I want 2000 Francis Ping-Hung Chan, Anatomy and Cell Biology Don McDougall has enjoyed a long which is a non-profit organization that In 1990, Lennon was awarded to teaching and learning and them to really see and understand and illustrious business career. As aims to put an end to executions of the 3M National Teaching Fellow- supporting every learner’s edu- what they are looking at because I 1998 Mike Atkinson, Psychology President of Labatt Brewing Com- minors in Iran. The co-author of The ship for her work developing the cational experience,” she said. think it plays a role in their whole 1996 Donald Cartwright, Geography pany in the 1970s, he is credited with Tale of Two Nazanins, she has also university’s Comparative Literature “This change reflects the evolving life. They are not just looking at providing the leadership that landed released a multilingual album titled program. And now, she will join her nature of postsecondary educa- paintings or sculptures.” 1995 Tom Haffie, Plant Sciences the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, the Someday. peers later this month to celebrate tion and continues to support the Lennon has translated her 1994 David Bentley, English Grand Prix du Canada in Montreal and the 30th anniversary of that fellow- original intent of the fellowship. expertise through peer mentoring 1994 Paul Mercer, Physiology elevated Labatt to the status of No. 1 CAROL STEPHENSON ship and the work it continues to Honours like the 3M Award and support through the Teaching brewer in Canada. 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 21 encourage. mean the world to professors like Support Centre. Now a professor 1993 Brock Fenton, Biology Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) During the Society for Teach- Lennon. emerita, her career has come full 1993 Marilyn Robinson, Physiology KEVIN LYNCH Carol Stephenson served as Dean ing and Learning in Higher Educa- “You go along with your life and circle as she is the co-ordinator 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15 of Ivey Business School from 2003- tion (STLHE) National Conference, you don’t see the overall impact for the Faculty Mentor Program 1992 H.G. Murray, Physiology Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) 13. Prior to joining Ivey, Stephenson hosted at Western, 3M Canada and of your teaching,” she said, who at the centre. Recently, there has 1992 Wayne Weston, Medicine The Honourable Kevin Lynch was served as President and Chief Execu- STLHE will recognize this landmark noted she was moved to tears been an increase in research on appointed Vice-Chair of BMO Finan- tive Officer of Lucent Technologies year for the program that has rec- when reading the nomination teaching in different fields, which 1991 Alan Gedalof, English cial Group in March 2010. The 14th Canada Inc. and Stentor Resource ognized 298 university professors package. “It gives you a kind-of Lennon noted has added to the 1991 T.D. Gaily, Physics Chancellor of University of King’s Col- Centre Inc. Stephenson is a Corpo- – including 24 at Western. Western energy. I’ve seen it over and over conversations about how to teach lege, Lynch is also past Chair of the rate Director currently serving on the is second in the country, behind the LANDMARK YEAR again – just an institutional pat effectively and elevates the level 1990 Madeline Lennon, Visual Arts Board of Governors of the University Boards of General Motors Company, University of Alberta, for the most The 30th anniversary of on the back and someone saying, of understanding the importance 1990 Colin Baird, Chemistry of Waterloo. Intact Financial Services Inc., Ballard 3M National Teaching Fellowships. the 3M National Teaching ‘You know, you are doing a good of teaching. 1989 Paul Sills, Dentistry Power Systems Inc., and Manitoba Established in 1986, the award Fellowship will be celebrated job.’ To see that other people see “I really feel very fortunate to MARY THOMPSON Telecom Services Inc. was the brainchild of then-3M Pres- at the 2016 Society for what you are doing and value it, have the career I did here and 1988 Peter Rosati, Engineering 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 ident John Myser, who believed in is huge.” having this job now – coordinat- Teaching and Learning in Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) DAVID HOWMAN recognizing great teachers. Each While Western prides itself on ing the mentoring program for 1986 James Erskine, Business Former Scientific Director of the 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 year, up to 10 professors across the Higher Education (STLHE) being a research-intensive univer- faculty – has been a wonderful 1986 Eileen Gillese, Law Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) country are recognized for their conference, June 21-24. sity, the teaching mission is equally way of rounding out my career,” Mary Thompson is Distinguished Pro- David Howman currently serves educational leadership and excep- Visit stlhe2016sapes.ca/ for important and deserves recogni- she said. fessor Emerita in the Department of as the Director General of the World tional contributions to teaching details. tion, Lennon said. “Teaching is still Statistics and Actuarial Science at the Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in Mon- University of Waterloo. treal, Canada, a position he has held since 2003. STEPHANIE A. 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Campus Digest • NEWS AND NOTES Zecevic has been named among the Perioperative Medicine Course Registration all incoming first-year Western students newsest cohort of international fel- Director of Neuroanesthesia with disabilities and their families. Top- lows for the Gerontological Society of Inviting applications for Director of Neu- Course registration for first-year stu- ics that will be discussed include an Summer construction roanesthesia, a clinical academic faculty dents will begin Saturday. The Helpline introduction to services for students with season underway America, the nation’s largest interdis- will be open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. to pro- ciplinary organization devoted to the position in our affiliated teaching hospi- disabilities, information on accessing tals. Rank and appointment status will vide course registration assistance. supports at Western, as well as learning field of aging. be determined by experience and quali- self-advocacy skills for the transition to Field school explores the Campus construction and infrastruc- Student Development Centre fications at the time of appointment, but university. Sessions will run at 1 p.m. ture projects will dominate the land- will be either associate or full professor daily in conjunction with Summer Aca- The SDC is open daily 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. scape this summer as the university’s Frempong tapped for rank with a continuing appointment. demic Orientation from June 27-July Monday to Friday from over the spring/ long-term plans lead to short-term Candidates must hold an MD or equiva- 28. To register or for more information, Youth Caucus summer. Call 519-661-3031 or drop-in to service interruptions. lent and be eligible for licensure in the visit sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/steps.html or call the fourth floor of the Western Student Province of Ontario. Anticipated start 519-661-2147. The Parking System and Infrastructure Services Building to make an appoint- Nursing student Akuah Frempong has dates for this position will be Sept. 1 Modernization program, a $2.7-mil- ment. been named among 50 of Canada’s or as negotiated. Applications will be Undergraduate Sessional Dates ‘archeology of archeology’ lion upgrade of gates and associ- top youth leaders who will attend accepted until the position is filled. Writing Support Centre ated software, will impact campus the annual Review of applications will begin July 1. June 10: Master of Business Administra- parking this summer as the lots get tion Convocation. National The Writing Support Centre’s D.B. Wel- June 13: Last day to drop a full course a technological upgrade. There will Youth Faculty of Social Science don Library drop-in centre is closed for or full-year half course in Summer Eve- be some disruption in lots due to the Ambassa- Department of Sociology the summer. You can still book appoint- ning and Spring/Summer Distance Stud- upgrade. However, if the infrastruc- Invites applications in the general area ments at the Writing Support Centre dor Caucus, ies course without academic penalty. ture is not completed by the end of of Population Dynamics and Social throughout the summer by calling 519- organized June 14-17 and 20-22: Spring Con- August, it will be put on hiatus until Inequality for two full-time faculty posi- 661-3655 or visit WSSB 4100. by Global tions. Successful applicants’ rank and vocation. after Thanksgiving. Vision. June 17: Trois-Pistoles Intersession tenure status will be determined by their Summer Academic Writing Clinic Ends. Last day to drop a second-term As a result of construction of the West- “I’m qualifications and experience. The start- (SAWC) ern Interdisciplinary Research Building FREMPONG ing date for these appointments is July half course in Intersession without aca- extremely demic penalty. (WIRB), located next to the Visual Arts excited and 1, 2017, or as negotiated. The deadline This three-day clinic offered by the Building, Perth Drive will be closed for receipt of applications is Sept. 15. Writing Support Centre is designed to June 20: Second-term half courses in honored to be chosen; I’m particularly Summer Evening and Spring/Summer for four weeks starting July 4. The clo- prepare in-coming first-year students excited to be collaborating with youth All positions are subject to budgetary for the challenges of university writing. Distance Studies begin. sure will allow for utility tie-ins, provid- from across Canada on how youth can June 24: Intersession courses end. Last ing chilled water, steam, storm water/ approval. Applicants should have fluent Students will learn about all aspects create the vision for Canada’s 150th – written and oral communication skills of writing at university including sub- day to add a second-term half course in sewer and communications to the site. and beyond,” Frempong said. “I know in English. All qualified candidates are ject-specific writing, academic writing Summer Evening and Spring/Summer Details, including crossing location, it’ll truly be an amazing experience.” encouraged to apply; however, Canadian styles, professor expectations, research- Distance Studies. remain undetermined. Closed since citizens and permanent residents will be ing, sourcing, critical thinking skills and June 27-28: Examinations: Intersession. earlier this year, the Visual Arts Lot will given priority. Western is committed to more. Students will enjoy evening cam- June 30: Deadline to apply for relief continue to be inaccessible for the employment equity and welcomes appli- pus activities and have the option to stay against a final grade in a second-term duration of the project. • CAREERS cations from all qualified women and overnight in Ontario Hall. For informa- or a full-year course. Deadline to apply men, including visible minorities, Aborigi- tion on session dates, costs and FAQs, for relief against a program eligibility Facilities Management estimates A central website displays advertise- nal people and persons with disabilities. visit: sdc.uwo.ca/writing and click the decision. Deadline requesting a waiver WIRB will be completed by late 2017/ ments for all vacant academic posi- “Incoming First Year Students” tab. You of the progression requirements. early 2018. tions. The following positions are among can also email [email protected]. those advertised at uwo.ca/facultyrela- • STUDENT BULLETIN For more information, please visit us on The Faculty of Information and Media tions/faculty/academic_positions.html the web at registrar.uwo.ca and follow Studies (FIMS)-Nursing building, Services for Students with Disabili- Please review, or contact the faculty, Student Central In-Person Hours ties: Summer Transition Information us on Twitter @westernuWSS and @ located at the intersection of Lamb- school or department directly. Sessions westernuReg. ton and Huron drives, will impact both 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, commuters and pedestrians. Stone- Full-Time Academic Appointments Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This free information session is open to work will continue on the north side Wednesdays. of the building (along Lambton Drive) Faculty of Health Sciences School of Communication Sciences Student Central Helpline Hours and result in temporary lane restric- and Disorders tions during material deliveries. The Clinical lecturer/Supervisor in 519-661-2100. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday work will be completed by the end of Audiology to Friday. June. For a week in late July, roadwork Invites applications for a limited-term and sidewalk repairs, conducted to (potential for renewal) faculty position Spring Convocation refurbish areas altered during con- for up to five years as a clinical lecturer/ (June 14-17, 20-22) struction, will result in lane restrictions. supervisor in Audiology. Academic rank SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS and salary will be commensurate with Graduates and guests, please check Facilities Management estimates the convocation.uwo.ca for Convocation Students worked the Lawson site, located at the Ontario Museum of Archeology, that was inhabited around 1500 AD by ancestors of Iroquoian-speaking peoples. the applicant’s qualifications. The antici- FIMS-Nursing Building will be com- pated start date of the appointment is details. pleted by December. the Sept. 1. The closing date for receipt of applications is July 8. Summer Tuition Fees BY ROB ROMBOUTS there is a “sea-change in terms of sen- ing learning, I like how we are working the way students think about archeol- “It’s important to think about arche- Other construction projects are in vari- If you have registered for summer cours- sibilities archeologists have and how to restore a cultural-heritage site.” ogy and anthropology, seeing it more ology not just as a play thing of arche- ous phases and will have little impact Schulich School of es, you can view your Online Statement they have worked for over a century in Along with new techniques, the as a service, rather than research, Fer- ologists, but also as part of a heritage on surrounding areas, including the Medicine & Dentistry of Account via student.uwo.ca. ou could call it a ‘non-field Ontario,” Ferris said. course is also focused on changing ris said. that other groups deal with.” University College modernization in Department of Anesthesia & school.’ This spring, students Students in the course are involved its abatement stage; Engineering in Anthropology 3396A - Site in rehabilitating a site, including clean- building site development in its pre- Management and Service ing up old areas that have been exca- liminary stages; and abatement to an Yare taking a different approach to vated. They are also learning tech- older section of the Don Wright Fac- standard archeology, learning how not niques using advanced technology, The 2017 Rhodes Scholarships ulty of Music Building in preparation Welcome to your London Home to dig up a site. such as geophysical profiling, to inves- of its removal. the convenience of Apartment Living! The course focuses on non-invasive tigate sites without needing to dig. The City of London is replacing a techniques, and how to restore a site “These will be skillsets these stu- water main under the Thames River Blossom Gate offers you varied fl oorplans in either our existing lowrise and highrise explored by many previous archeolo- dents will increasingly need in the Every June, the Rhodes Trust announces the launch of its global competition for the Rhodes Scholarships. A adjacent to the Huron Flats Lot. Work buildings OR one of our newer highrise buildings - rent varies accordingly. gists and anthropology students. The future,” Ferris said. class of 89 Scholars is selected each year from the Rhodes constituencies around the world. The Scholarship will have limited impact on parking Lawson site, located at the Ontario “I think it’s really interesting from an supports postgraduate study at Oxford University in England, and covers both university fees and a stipend and none on vehicular traffic. lounge, indoor bicycle storage, keyless entry • Coin-less laundry facilities • Direct bus to downtown & Western Campus Museum of Archeology, is a Late Indigenous perspective,” said Shauna • 2 appliances • Free outdoor parking • On-site variety store Woodland Site and was inhabited Kechego-Nichols, a fourth-year for living expenses. Successful candidates in the upcoming competition will undertake their programs of Smaller infrastructure projects that • Individual heating & cooling system • On-site management offi ce • 1/2 block to shopping centre around 1500 AD by ancestors of Iro- Anthropology student, also a mem- choice at Oxford in the fall of 2017. will impact vehicular and pedestrian quoian-speaking peoples. Up to 1,000 ber of the Chippewa of the Thames traffic include new lighting fixtures and crosswalk on Perth Drive (under- people may have lived in the village at First Nation. Selection of candidates is made on the basis of extraordinary intellect and outstanding character, capacity a time and there were upwards of 30 Kechego-Nichols wanted to get way and scheduled to complete long-house structures in the village. an education that would benefit her and instincts for high leadership, demonstrated rigor and commitment to service and extracurricular activity, early June); repaving of Oxford Drive Anthropology professor Neal Fer- community. “Not many First Nations with a focus on effecting positive change in the world. (scheduled for July and August); tac- ris explained that while the site has people are involved in archeology or tile plate repairs (scheduled for July); not been developed or plowed, it anthropology,” she said. “I enjoy the The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies invites interested candidates to contact Paula Menzies and Lambton Drive rework (scheduled for late summer). has been used for field schools and fact that I have a role in restoring a Cameron ([email protected]) for information on how to apply. The university application deadline isFriday, archeology for more than a century, site. Historically, bones and artifacts September 9, 2016. International and domestic candidates seeking the endorsement of the President Visit the Facilities Management web- so students are also able to see the of my people have been dug up with- site, uwo.ca/fm, for up-to-the-minute approaches previous researchers out consultation. I appreciate that must submit a competitive application by the deadline and complete a successful interview by members information on projects during the have used, making it a course on the the museum and the institution work of Western’s Rhodes Scholarships Selection Committee. The Rhodes Scholarships program information is summer. “archeology of archeology.” hand-in-hand with communities.” available at www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk. Most archeology is conducted Nadine Finlay, a fourth-year Anthro- by digging, as most sites are in new pology/English student, enjoyed the Zecevic named GSA fellow 103-625 Kipps Lane (at Adelaide St. N) developments. The practice is evolv- hands-on learning aspect, but also 519 432-1777 ing, and with more input and collabo- liked “how we are doing something for THE SYMBOL OF QUALITY ration with First Nations communities, the community. 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Western staffers unite for a Day of Caring

PAUL MAYNE There was definitely no ‘horsing around’ as more than a dozen Western staff members took part in the annual United Way Day of Caring on June 2, an event which brings together teams of workplace volunteers to complete meaningful, hands-on projects at United Way-funded agencies and programs. From painting and gardening to light construction and even paperwork, some Western staffers, including Janice Van Der Klugt, Manager of Alumni and Gift Services, and Jane Edwards, Gift Planning Officer, spent the afternoon at SARI Therapeutic Riding in Arva, which provides specialized horseback riding programs for more than 150 people with special needs.

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