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SCOTT WOODS ILLUSTRATION CIDA, Western funds eye Rwandan health care BY JASON WINDERS professionals to treat many conditions in those health education in Rwanda is unmatched in our Cechetto has seen the change in the post- areas. For example, health professionals are not university. And the new grant will facilitate a simi- genocide era. He applauds a government with BUILDING ON A decade-long relationship, prepared to manage complicated pregnancy/ larly useful and important program,” said West- no tolerance for corruption, and a desire to part- Western University researchers and their part- delivery presentations or newborn resuscitation ern professor Joanna Quinn, The Africa Institute ner with outsiders to help create change quickly. ners in Rwanda are looking to construct a better due to a serious lack of midwives. director. “Dr. Cechetto’s strong successes in He notes rapid improvements in infrastructure health-care system for some of the most vulner- “As long as everything was routine,” Cechetto Rwanda exemplify Western’s commitment to and health. able in the central African nation. said, “they were quite comfortable. But in cases Africa and Africa-based research, and speak to But there is still much work to be done. Led by Western professor David Cechetto, of emergency, there was a need for additional the excellence in research being undertaken by With a median age of 18.7 years, Rwanda suf- the project hopes to bridge recently identified training.” all of the more than 200 faculty and graduate fers from an infant mortality rate (64.04 deaths gaps in maternal, newborn and child health in Subsequently, the Rwandan partners asked students affiliated with The Africa Institute.” per 1,000 live births) that puts it 25th highest in Rwanda. The Canadian International Develop- the Canadian team to collaborate with them In addition to his affiliation with The Africa the world. At 58.02 years, it’s life-expectancy rate ment Agency (CIDA) has committed $1.8 million, in capacity building activities to address these Institute, Cechetto is a member of the Depart- ranks 192nd. and Western has contributed another $800,000 gaps. The requests were for three objectives: ment of Anatomy and Cell Biology and Depart- For comparison, with a median age of 41, in-kind, to the project. strengthen midwifery and pediatric nursing pro- ment of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Canada has an infant mortality rate (4.92 deaths For the last decade, Western has worked grams; develop continuing professional educa- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. per 1,000 live births) that puts it 183rd in the in the health sector in Rwanda in partnership tion programs; and policy development. Despite the efforts on this side of the ocean, world. At 81.38 years, our life-expectancy rate with the Kigali Health Institute, the Faculty of Enter Western. Cechetto is heading a nine- Cechetto credits the Rwandans for their progres- ranks 12th. Medicine at the National University of Rwanda person team, with hopes of adding more as the sive outlook. “There’s been a considerable amount of and the ministries of Health and Education on project progresses and requires more capacity. “Rwanda has set the bar for developing coun- progress,” Cechetto said “Yes, it is still a devel- health professional education. Recently, a Global Researchers from York University and the Univer- tries when it comes to these types of partner- oping country. Fund-funded assessment of health-care quality sity of British Columbia are also involved. ships,” said the Africa Institute researcher. “So the numbers still don’t look good. But identified serious gaps in the ability of health “(Dr. Cechetto’s) track record in rebuilding In his 12 years of traveling to the country, there is progress.” WN

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BY JASON WINDERS mother thought, should Grahn give up on play- “But after a while, it became clear I was thinking work, he saw a potential match. And so the The JESSICA GRAHN DOESN’T do ‘fluffy.’ Not ing, at least the family home would have a nice of these questions in terms of music training, R.K. ‘Bob’ Macdonald Parkinson’s Research Fund at all. piece of furniture. But she would continue, and using musicians as a special population to exam- was born. The Western University neuroscientist with the go on to study piano and cello as an undergrad. ine these questions, so I just gave in and went in “We were trying to find a way to commemo- Brain and Mind Institute studies timing, rhythm All the while, she would read the latest articles that direction,” Grahn said. rate his work, and in some way support research and movement by understanding how the brain – ones often sent by her biomedical engineer In just a few years, she has seen the scientific to help alleviate some of the problems he had,” processes music. Her work goes beyond mere father – tying neuroscience and music together. community’s perception of the pursuit change. Hewitt said. “We hope we’ve given her a big of personal passion, and may offer potential clinical “Even as a teenager, I thought the Brain was And while she stressed the importance of con- a leg up.” treatments for movement and balance disorders really cool,” she said. tinued diligence when it comes to defending the Hewitt hopes the gift helps establish Grahn, like Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases, even She brought classical music albums as a kid, area, she is thriving in its acceptance. “The knee- allow her to hire a graduate student or two, but stroke and traumatic brain injury. and would record other music off the radio. The jerk reaction isn’t so strong anymore. People more importantly help her leverage more fund- But, she admits, getting to this point in her first album she ever purchased was a Rachmani- say, ‘Wow, that’s cool,’ as opposed to ‘Really? ing for her work. “You tend to attract money after career – one ready to take a giant leap forward nov concerto; the first song she ever recorded Hmmm, why not study something real.’” you have already attracted money,” Hewitt said. – required a journey to convince herself of the was an Information Society cover of ABBA’s Lay Grahn hopes to answer fundamental ques- Last month, Grahn and her team received work’s worth in the scientific community. All Your Love on Me. tions about human rhythm abilities and behav- $112,035 from the Canada Foundation for “I was nervous, probably rightly so, about In university, she played in orchestras, and iours, including how rhythm links to language Innovation’s (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Fund being seen as ‘too fluffy,’” she said. “If you’re later would join a band when she started at and how musical training affects other nonmusi- to establish her lab. In addition to portable studying music, a very artsy thing, it doesn’t mat- Cambridge for her graduate work. There, the cal abilities. She also hopes to fine-tune precise equipment that will allow for patient-centred ter if you’re doing neuroscience and music, it is classically trained Grahn met lead singer, and musical therapies for patients, which is particu- research, the funding will also further enhance still considered very fluffy. You should be study- future husband, Adrian Owen, also a Western larly relevant for Canada’s aging population as MRI facilities at the Robarts Research Institute. ing how hearing works or how language work. neuroscientist, who introduced her to a different older people are disproportionately affected by Other funding opportunities are on the horizon Something serious.” sound. She would take over on bass when the gait disorders. including from the Grammy Foundation for Arriving at Western from the University of band lost its bass player to become editor of the Her work has already started attracting atten- unique research centred on a direct comparison Cambridge in 2010, her area of study has been journal PLoS Genetics. tion. And dollars. between monkeys and humans in movement to drawing more and more interest – and funding – “I started playing music that was totally differ- In Spring 2010, Ted and Sara Hewitt donated music and rhythm. in recent months. This week’s Juno Award nomi- ent than I ever grew up with,” she said. “And that $100,000 to honour Sara’s father, R.K. “Bob” All combine to form the basis of a work that nations and this weekend’s Grammy Awards was a blast, really fun and informal.” Macdonald, a lifelong radio man. Toward the might not have been without Grahn’s determi- ceremony have turned two nations’ attention to When she started graduate school, she end of his life, he battled Parkinson’s disease nation. music. But music has always been the soundtrack intended to study how humans commit mas- until he died in 2006. “If what you are doing interests you, it doesn’t to Grahn’s life and research. sively complex patterns of movements to mem- Western’s former vice-president (research) feel like work,” Grahn said. “If it is something She started playing piano at age 5 on a beau- ory – like, say, playing the piano – and how that helped recruit Grahn and Owen to Western. intrinsically interesting to you, it doesn’t matter tiful yet untunable instrument. That way, her memory differs from other types of memories. Intimately familiar with the power of Grahn’s what other people think.” WN 4 Western News • February 9, 2012

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// Biotron needs rebrand as ‘Toasted Western’? where he states: “I am amazed, and somewhat Maybe we could have an anthem, too. A Pur- concerned, at the inability of university graduates to change its ways pler Shade of Purple with a nod to Procul Harum. to process information beyond 140 characters in When Ontario featured more prominently length. Many of their concerns could have been I ADMIRE JEREMY MCNEIL’S point of view in our brand, our potential customers, as most assuaged by simply reading another sentence, at on how the Biotron should have been set up brands tend to talk about people willing to buy most the next paragraph. But gut reactions have similarly to the Max Planck Institute for Chemical their wares, would at least know what province we no time for context.” Ecology in Germany (“Troubling yesterdays for were in – even if we were not actually the farthest I admit I, too, had a visceral reaction to the building of tomorrow,” Jan. 19). Western News (ISSNO316-8654), a publication of Western west of the universities in this province. announcement of the new Western brand. For the University's Department of Communications and Public The Max Planck Institute has constant structure Affairs, is published every Thursday throughout the school Now they might confuse us with U.Vic – Even record, my reaction was negative. My reaction was year and operates under and full-time researchers dedicated to work in the Further Western U., anyone? negative not for the reason I dislike the new visual a reduced schedule during December, May, June, July institute specifically. Max Planck went in the right and August. Marguerite Kane image; I am ambivalent, though the tower was at direction by hiring specific researchers versus Formally retired, but still occasionally putting in an least distinctive. An award-winning weekly newspaper and electronic news researchers/professors. service, Western News serves as the university’s newspaper appearance My reaction was negative because of the time, of record. The publication traces its roots to The University I believe Western University should look to imi- of Western Ontario Newsletter, a one-page leaflet-style effort, focus and money spent thus far, and that publication which debuted on Sept. 23, 1965. The first tate the Max Planck set-up for the future because will be spent, on this exercise. issue of the Western News, under founding editor Alan the current set-up is not working. Within the Johnston, was published on Nov. 16, 1972 replacing the One of my deepest concerns is the associated UWO Times and Western Times. Today, Western News Biotron, there are several researchers trying to effects of the brand change. As just one example, continues to provide timely news, information and a forum conduct their own study as well trying to juggle a // Editor ‘dead wrong’ for discussion of postsecondary issues in the campus and about honesty we are informed Western is changing the domain broader community. semester or two of teaching students. This balanc- name from uwo.ca to westernu.ca. Why? What ing act is one of the key components of why the possible positive change can come by changing Biotron is failing. FOR THE MOST part, I enjoyed Western News WESTERN NEWS editor Jason Winders’ column (“A slightly less every single email and computer address? It will Without constant work being done, there are have no positive effect on how we are viewed WesternNews.ca no results or progresses being made. instant reaction to instant reactions,” Feb. 2), even though he said most reactions “are dead wrong.” externally; it will seriously disrupt the professional Westminster Hall, Suite 360 To think about it another way: Say you are a activities of every person on campus; it may cause Western University potential researcher who wants to be producing I am, however, curious as to what is “dead wrong” London, ON N6A 3K7 about honesty. the loss of support from alumni and from Ontar- results. Would you want to go to an established ians who are proud of the province; it will have Telephone 519 661-2045 Fax 519 661-3921 institute which has a history of proven results and I have two degrees from Western (1951-56) and VICE PRESIDENT EXTERNAL taught here from 1959-99, chaired every Senate enormous costs long-term beyond the $200,000 significant findings or would you want to go to a associated with the branding initiative, including Kevin Goldthorp place where there has yet to be any significance committee except Budget and Finance, and truly [email protected], 519 661-3108 Ext. 83108 letterhead, signage and employee time. proven? Logic would suggest the individual would loved my years in administration (plus 28 years as PUBLISHER chair of Classical Studies). During those years I We are asked in the editorial to put this in con- choose the proven institute. text. I would submit the context of this change Helen Connell As such, Biotron needs to step back and ana- felt as though I was contributing to the university. [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85469 Now, my colleagues elsewhere are laughing at to anyone who has been here for more than a lyze what they are doing wrong. If they continue decade, is we have seen this scenario played EDITORIAL on this path of employing part-time researchers, me and it hurts. [email protected] One of the aims of a university should be the before, and with the same justifications. the funding going to Biotron will be a waste. Western is faced with many challenges. We ON-CAMPUS ADVERTISING SERVICES search for truth, not the promulgation of false- This especially would be a significant problem as need to invest in our research infrastructure, all of [email protected] several other faculties on campus are in need of hood. To call us Western University and actually have westernu as an email address, makes me so it. Western has a history of trying to ‘build a roof EDITOR additional funds with the cuts by the provincial without foundations’ when it comes to research Jason Winders government. ashamed. Western will receive a substantial sum [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85465 of money from an insurance policy when I die and infrastructure. We need to invest in smaller class Reuben George sizes. I think many students would love to have a REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Undergraduate student I am looking into the possibility of changing this Paul Mayne to a charity with higher standards. professor who they get to know. Western’s class [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85463 My daughter, also a UWO grad, was planning sizes are likely going in the opposite direction with higher enrolments and slower faculty recruitment. REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER to follow in my footsteps, but no longer. All I ask Adela Talbot // Western’s eyes open, but is you not belittle those who care deeply about A final challenge is engaging the Western [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 85464 UWO and recognize their concern for honesty. community. This is not done by surveying without might as well be closed sharing the data behind the results that led to the ADVERTISING COORDINATOR change. Denise Jones I CANNOT BELIEVE in these times of finan- Douglas Gerber [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 82045 This is not done by then announcing a done cial restraint, so much money and person-hours deal followed by devoting more ink to this than to OFF CAMPUS ADVERTISING (which translate into hours lost, and hence money) anything in my memory at this institution. Chris Amyot, Campus Ad has been spent on the ridiculous ‘rebranding’ of [email protected], 519 434-9990 I would like to witness a return to a Western The University of Western Ontario (“Western rolls // Here are 2,664 characters where those in power do not patronize those in PRODUCTION DESIGNER out new brand,” Jan. 26). Scott Woods why the editor is wrong the community who do not share their views, as This university has always been known affec- illustrated by this column. [email protected], 519 661-2111 Ext. 80229 tionately and informally as Western, just as ADVERTISING DEADLINE I WAS DISMAYED by the recent column by Have I exceeded my 140 characters? McMaster University is known as Mac. 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Lessons from one in the Try something room and one long gone new, London JASON WINDERS Director, Editorial Services

IT WAS THE first day I saw London’s issues. Sitting in class, completing my master’s degree at Western two years ago, a fresh-faced member of City of London staff, a planner of some sort, was addressing the room. His team was targeting downtown for redevelop- ment, a plan to make it a vibrant centre where young professionals lived, worked and played. We would, at last, be hip and cool. Condos. Cafes. Clubs. It was a vision for a London nobody would recognize. Finally, the city would retain its own young instead of attract others’ elderly. “But where will these young people work?” a class- mate asked following the presentation. “Downtown.” “No, where downtown will they work? What busi- nesses?” No answer. And that was the problem with the lad’s presentation. Like many a grand plan, his focused on the big picture without tending to those pesky details. And London is at a point where it needs to start solving – not simply talking about – some of those details. Like a lot of older communities, London suffers from an obsession over what it used to be. I saw this attitude a lot in the U.S. Midwest and South. Too many communi- PHOTO COURTESY OF MONICA VIRTUE ties locked their identities into being ‘textile towns,’ ‘oil P eter Edwards with Sam George towns,’ ‘auto towns.’ Then, as those industries slowly packed up and left, the community was thrown into an funeral in 2009. The two men were undoubt- like Sam, looking for bebwewin. economic as well as an identity crisis. edly close and I felt both were present that It took almost a decade for an inquiry to And god knows, we can recite by heart the problems ADELA TALBOT day. be called into the case, even after it was we have as London rehashes the hand dealt to it like an Western News reporter Edwards, 55, is a Western University grad proven the occupiers from the Stoney Point old drunk occupying a corner barstool. Last week’s ter- who has worked as a crime reporter with the band had not been armed and they were, in ribly sad – but far from unexpected – shutdown of EMD Star for more than 25 years. Having reported fact, trying to reclaim a sacred burial ground was just the latest opportunity to rehash our woes. on organized crime and miscarriage of justice on land the government stripped from them It’s not that people aren’t trying to move the conver- topics like David Milgaard and the Ipperwash and promised to return after the Second sation. Crisis, Edwards has also written 10 books on World War. Last spring, the London Free Press rolled out a year- such subjects and is working on his 11th. But Edwards, by way of Sam, expressed long project entitled “Who’s London?” The paper had I HAD NEVER attended a lecture quite All this, I knew about him, so forgive me for no anger. He said in his criticism of the cir- been inspired to launch the project, in part, to answer like this. expecting to hear a justifiably harsh account cumstances, he meant no disrespect to the one question: “Has the lack of something – an identity, I sat down in Dan and Mary Lou Smoke’s of a terrible injustice from someone I thought officer who shot and killed Dudley George. an image, a love proclaimed loudly to others – destined ‘Indigenous issues in the media’ class last would be a hardened individual. In certain circumstances, Edwards said, you London to a slow decline into a forgotten, second-rate week, expecting to hear one man – Toronto But Edwards wasn’t angry. He was soft- don’t have to be decent. But you should be city?” Star reporter Peter Edwards – talk about spoken in everything he said. And everything decent. Gotta admit, I was excited about the possibilities of his book, One Dead Indian: Sam was just an ordinary guy what may have seemed like a silly newspaper project to The Premier, the Police and the who did the right thing over and some. But it never lived up to the promise. Ipperwash Crisis. over again, asking the same ques- Maybe the paper lost interest. Maybe the questions Instead, I heard two men tions, not letting anyone diminish were too big to answer. But the series – either limping to speak: Edwards and the late “Edwards, 55, is a Western University grad him. Edwards said he thought the its conclusion or dead already – devolved into an end- Sam George, the brother of story he was working on would be less string of rants without suggestions or 2,000-plus- Dudley George, an unarmed who has worked as a crime reporter with sad and short-lived. He credits Sam word essays without direction. Like London itself, the protester who was shot and for the outcome, achieved not with series turned into a cranky old man complaining about killed in September 1995, when the Star for more than 25 years (reporting) aggression but with relentlessness. everything and waxing nostalgic for the way things used police opened fire on natives While Sam endlessly searched for to be. occupying land in Ipperwash on organized crime and miscarriage of the truth, Edwards was writing it. Too bad. It held such promise. Provincial Park. The media would eventually use One part of the series, which generated a lot of buzz I was there to hear a lecture I justice topics ... All this, I knew about his book as evidence supporting on campus, handed Western the blame, or at least the thought would address residual the need of an inquiry. responsibility, for retaining university-educated people systemic problems plaguing him, so forgive me for expecting to hear Edwards’ lecture, though serious in a city that doesn’t seem to value them. To carry that our Native communities, issues and poignant, elicited laughter in conversation a step further, Western News picks up a the government perpetually a justifiably harsh account of a terrible the classroom – an approach Sam small piece of the Free Press series today and offers fails to address. However indi- left with him. something concrete beyond complaints. rectly, this was what I got. injustice from someone I thought would be Much like Sam, who went We hand-picked 11 knowledgeable and engaged And yes, I heard a deceased everywhere he could, telling his individuals in the Western community and asked: What man speak last week. a hardened individual. ” brother’s story and searching for can the city do to encourage Western University gradu- Maybe it’s because the the truth, so too does Edwards ates to live, work and play in the city once they finish two men spent so much time travel now, re-telling the Ipperwash their studies? together – Edwards writing story, his memories of and lessons Their answers, found on Pages 8-9 of this issue, are his book, joining Sam on his from Sam. Sam brought everyone not a litany of complaints about what is wrong with the journey to find bebwewin, together, Edwards said, something city, but a list of what could be done to make it right. It’s an Ojibwe word for “healing he is doing still. about time this conversation started getting a bit more truth” – in hopes of finding out what really he said, resonated with the memory and “I basically just try to pass on things I saw prescriptive rather than descriptive. happened to his brother so a similar incident voice of Sam. and learned from Sam. The last time I spoke Will they all work? I have no idea. But it’s an opportu- wouldn’t happen again. Edwards was on a His book, One Dead Indian, was delib- with him, six days before his death, he spoke nity to look beyond the big picture, and focus on a few similar hunt and even spent time with Sam’s erately titled, not with intent to offend, but of how he didn’t want the Ipperwash story to small details which could make a difference. WN spiritual elder. The two men became the with a desire to highlight the inattention and be forgotten so I welcome any opportunity I best of friends, Dan Smoke said, and were ignorance that plagued the Ipperwash Crisis can to keep it alive,” he said. Contact Jason Winders, Western News editor, at so close, Edwards was a pallbearer at Sam’s for years. It is a book that at its core was, just WN [email protected]. 6 Western News • February 9, 2012

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BY ADELA TALBOT doesn’t prepare youth for the demands of the labour market got WEF’s approval and Ajmeri was invited to the THE WORLD ECONOMIC Forum (WEF) is finally on organization’s annual meeting. the ball. Just ask Danish Ajmeri. Out of roughly 700 Global Shapers, 70 were chosen by At 20, Ajmeri, an HBA student at Western University’s WEF to attend the meeting and Ajmeri was the youngest Richard Ivey School of Business, was among the world’s attendee. top business leaders, political figures and intellectuals as “It was incredible getting to meet these 69 other the youngest person at WEF’s recent annual meeting in people from all kinds of different places, doing lots of Davos, Switzerland. different things concerning lots of different problems Selected to represent WEF’s Global Shapers commu- in the world. It was inspiring to see what young people nity – a relatively new group of engaged 20-somethings are doing around the word to solve some of the biggest from across the world – Ajmeri was one of 70 youth who issues in their communities,” Ajmeri said. “Fortunately, not only observed, but participated in the proceedings we developed a lot of long lasting friendships and we and helped lead a workshop at the meeting last month. will be able to continue to use each other as resources “Being part of the (meeting), you get to feel like you’re really part of something much bigger than yourself. And to actively contribute to something like that is a unique experience,” Ajmeri said. “Most (successful) people “Youth experience and opinions don’t get to do something like this during their career, and I was very grateful.” are becoming more important But that’s not the best part, he added. “With the (development) of the Global Shapers com- than they’ve ever been in the munity, young people can use being young as an advan- tage as opposed to (their age) being something holding past and it is reflecting the way them back from getting the job they want or having the influence they want,” he said. businesses are being conducted “Youth experience and opinions are becoming more important than they’ve ever been in the past and it and political revolutions – like is reflecting the way businesses are being conducted and political revolutions – like Occupy Wall Street – are Occupy Wall Street – are taking taking shape. Young people are helping make huge changes happen.” shape. Young people are helping WEF created the Global Shapers community for this very purpose, Ajmeri explained. make huge changes happen.” With 50 per cent of the world’s population under the age of 27, and most living in urban centres, WEF felt Danish Ajmeri there was a need to engage youth, not just in their com- HBA student at Western University’s Richard Ivey munities, but on a global scale. The group emerged out School of Business of a push to help youth become agents of change in a world where young persons, affected by many of the world’s political and socio-economic issues, regularly have no voice. and to be a support for each other in the future.” Developed just six months ago, Global Shapers is He was fortunate to sit in on sessions spanning top- comprised of hubs of roughly 10-20 individuals in major ics such as education, employment, the economy, the urban centres, modeled on WEF’s Young Global Lead- Eurozone and the financial crisis. ers (YGL), a similar initiative for community leaders in “Hearing experts talking about these issues, just their 30s. being there, getting their perspectives, getting this All Global Shapers are nominated to a hub after chance to interact with them, you are able to have these demonstrating leadership skills and a potential to be real conversations and they are willing to listen to what impactful in their communities not just today, but down you have to say. These people are CEOS and political the road as well, Ajmeri said. leaders, so in a normal setting, they might not care to Ajmeri’s experience with The Next 36, a Canadian listen to a 20-something talk about something,” Ajmeri entrepreneurial initiative for innovative and promising said. undergraduates, coupled with his work in developing a And that’s what matters to him. youth engagement toolkit with Jennifer Corriero, a YGL, “With the Shapers community now in the WEF, I think helped him stand out among other potential Global the youth perspective has received more credibility and Shapers for the Toronto hub. A video application focus- that’s something that’s important to the youth of today.” ing on the limitations of a formal education system that WN Western News • February 9, 2012 7

ADELA TALBOT // WESTERN NEWS Representing the Global Shapers community, Danish Ajmeri, 20, was the youngest attendee at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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ADMITTEDLY, 2011 WASN’T A And that list – of what some might term the Among the individuals interviewed were: • Danish Ajmeri, an HBA student at the city’s 2011 blunders – is, by no means, complete. Richard Ivey School of Business, the GOOD YEAR FOR LONDON. Bundle these embarrassments with London’s • Jeff Preston, a PhD candidate in Media youngest person to attend the recent TIME AND TIME AGAIN, THE high unemployment rate, its aging population Studies who ran for London city council; annual meeting of the World Economic and its arguably socio-politically conservative Forum in Davos, Switzerland; FOREST CITY MADE NATIONAL image, it’s no wonder post-secondary students • Clara Madrenas, a fourth-year student in flee post graduation. Touts of this being a ‘City the Media and Public Interest program at • Sajjad Haiderali, co-founder of Palm- HEADLINES FOR WHAT SEEMED of Opportunity’ have come in the footsteps of Western. Madrenas grew up in London Pass, an e-commerce public transit tick- city hall’s perpetual concerns over London’s poor and is active in both communities. Last eting app, studying software engineer- INCREASINGLY CONTROVER- graduate retention-rate. year, she wrote London Ontario: Another ing at Western; So, what needs to happen in London to make Great City!, a song she posted on You- SIAL MATTERS: it a city of equal opportunity for all? What can the Tube, highlighting the city’s faults and • John Doerksen, vice-provost (academic city do to encourage Western University gradu- urging fellow Londoners to work toward programs and students); • Police tasered a high school student, alleg- ates to live, work and play in the city once they eliciting change in the city in order to edly with no warning, as he was walking finish their studies? generate some municipal pride; • Lesley Mounteer, associate director away from a fight. Western News hand-picked 11 knowledge- (external services) in the Faculty of Engi- • To the dismay of many – and to Rush Lim- able and engaged individuals in the West- • Rachel Macaulay, a fourth-year English neering; baugh’s liking – the city’s newly established ern community and asked just that. In their student from London who stumbled minor league baseball team was named the responses, you’ll find lessons and answers for upon a door-opening internship with • Greg Colgan, a journalism student at London Rippers. community organizations, businesses and city Enterprise; Western; and • A banana was thrown at Wayne Simmonds, hall desperately seeking both. a black player for the Philadelphia Flyers, • Patrick Searle, vice-president (university • Jeff Watson, employer relationship during a John Labatt Centre fall exhibition — Adela Talbot affairs), University Students’ Council developer with the Student Success game against the Detroit Red Wings. And (USC); Centre. while a judge, this year, ruled the incident was not racially motivated, it drew significant • John Pollock, director of BizInc, a attention and criticism, nationwide. business incubator for entrepreneurial upstarts on campus;

TELL YOUR STORY. Do a better job of telling the city’s REDEFINE WHAT A STUDENT IS. Contrary to companies and showcase the talent at the university. It doesn’t story. London’s image is not flattering, especially to young popular belief, students aren’t unreliable and they do stick help there is still a disconnect between the city, its image people. Most see it as a conservative, sometimes regressive, around, given the option. USC clubs and services are a root to and the university. Some think the city is still stuck in a 1950s city whose officials kick protesters out of public spaces, where get reliable students, who are dedicated and passionate and mentality, seeing itself as a manufacturing centre. The university jobs are often on the cutting board and where only families, involved. doesn’t provide line workers, but it could generate an educated established professionals and the elderly can thrive. London local workforce in every other respect. needs better spokespersons to highlight the good the city has COME TOGETHER. There is a partnership between the to offer – such as entrepreneurial upstarts, social enterprises, London Economic Development Corporation and Western EMBRACE THE FUTURE. Showcase technological the city’s (growing) art scene and its non-profit organizations – now. The two entities are trying to keep the talent in London. innovations in the area, most of which are coming from, or all of which students would be inclined to get involved with. The recent student2business networking conference is a great connected to, the university. Job opportunities for mechanical example; students had the opportunity to learn about careers and civil engineering graduates from Western, though hard OPEN THE DOOR. Provide opportunities for students in the London region by attending workshops and mixing with to come by, are present, but jobs for software engineering to get involved. Students need opportunities to live outside professionals. London needs to tag along on this initiative. graduates are non-existent. It doesn’t help that Western campus and Richmond Row and the city can make sure they are doesn’t attract a lot of attention from the tech sector and there while the students are still studying. Students are already SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITIES. A carefully branded companies outside the city, with companies like Microsoft and involved on campus and may not be aware of how they can marketing campaign geared directly to students contemplating RIM visiting the University of Waterloo and attending career extend their involvement beyond the Richmond Gates. Pairing “Should I stay or should I go?” would be worthwhile. Perhaps fairs. Companies won’t visit a university in a city where they what campus groups do with municipal organizations and some commercials/testimonials showcasing how students don’t see a big market for their products – another reason generating more awareness of the opportunities to connect will used their degree to get into a position locally and the London needs to shed its conservative, old-world image. encourage students and eliminate the pejorative party image success they’ve seen would trigger ideas for others. Social the rest of the city associates with students. media campaigns could follow and would go a long way in FIX TRANSIT NOW. The transit system needs a creating options for students. The city would have to give value desperate makeover. New graduates don’t just look for job BRIBE 'EM. (SORT OF). Provide incentives for proposition about why London is the place for them to stay. opportunities; they look for a reliable, modern transit system students to get involved. Exchanging scholarships, bursaries Addressing points like its livability, safety, cleanliness, cost- that will get them to work in a timely fashion with as little hassle and credit toward coursework in exchange for volunteer efficiency are all things that make it marketable. as possible. Bus routes near campus are often crowded, with involvement could positively influence students. Who could students literally left behind because they can’t all squeeze in turn down money toward a costly tuition bill every September REQUIRE SERVICE. Partner with Western to establish a during peak hours. Even if a graduate was lucky enough to get and January? mandatory volunteer requirement for graduation. It’s a surefire a good job in London after graduation, the hassles that come way to get students involved and help them see a side of the with depending on London Transit are plentiful – some routes REACH OUT. Actively engage students with city hall via city they otherwise might not experience. In the end, it would don’t operate at night, are crowded or inaccessible – and can something like a youth engagement committee. Officials be a win-win situation for all. actually deter the student from accepting the job. The LTC should invite students to sit on this committee in order to needs more busses and more routes to positively contribute to tap their education, experience and opinions. There are a MAKE YOUR NEEDS KNOWN. Volunteer the quality of life in London. select few students sitting on committees now and city hall opportunities need more publicity. Businesses and has had some vaguely defined efforts to engage the student organizations need to reach out to the student body by visiting KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE. Stop giving students the population, but there needs to be a greater effort to reach out campus, attending career fairs and advertising in locales/online stink-eye. No, students don’t stop living at 5 p.m. Friday, but and more attention to the student voice. mediums which students frequent. that doesn’t mean all students are irresponsible, destructive or prone to partying. For those that enjoy the social scene on the GIVE 'EM A TASTE. Find ways to provide co-ops ARTS FOR ARTS' SAKE. Nurture and invest in the weekends, something like the police enforcement of Project and internships to students. Showcasing some of London’s arts and culture scene. In this sense, it’s hard for London to L.E.A.R.N. (Liquor Enforcement and Reduction in Noise) at the workforce and getting students involved will encourage them compete with the big city lights of Toronto. Working toward a start and end of the academic year does not make students feel to live and work in the city. thriving arts community is a big step to attracting and retaining welcome in the community. The initiative’s zero-tolerance policy students and youth in general. gives the impression the city does not give a second chance to VALUE NEW SKILLSETS. Recognize students’ its youth – a population still in a learning mode. philanthropic and innovative efforts and give them a chance by PUT MONEY WHERE MOUTH IS. Since officials offering employment opportunities, even if it means creating at city hall are among the most concerned about the retention ERASE TOWN-GOWN LINE. Realize so-called town new positions, to accommodate previously fringe skills and rate of students, city hall itself should provide incentives to and gown are not two separate, unrelated entities. If the city experience students have to offer. Students are typically businesses and organizations to reach out to, hire and train can work with Western on more than just all of the above issues, seen as progressive thinkers with a desire to better their graduates. Financial and tax incentives are hard to turn down. the London community will be better for all. When the city communities and their skills and opinions could benefit most suffers a blow – such as the closing of the Electro-Motive Diesel local businesses. For example, students are well-versed in new EXPAND THE HIRING SCOPE. Realize while plant – everyone should feel it because everyone is affected, technologies and social media – a skillset that can be a useful Western has a great reputation for research output, its whether directly or indirectly. Everyone should invest their time marketing tool to just about any enterprise. graduates are just as worthy of attention and definitely and efforts to creating a city every Londoner, regardless of age worthy of employment. Hiring graduates will strengthen local or occupation, can be proud to call home. WN 10 Western News • February 9, 2012

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Call For Nominations BY ADELA TALBOT aims to introduce and showcase new their fields. technologies available to health-care “Some of these (technologies) may THE HONORABLE G. HOWARD HERE’S A COMMON assump- organizations. sound completely outlandish to stu- tion: All Health Sciences students will “We always think students will be dents, like robotic arms controlled by FERGUSON AWARD end up working in medicine, on the working in health care, we don’t think the mind. Bringing these tech pro- frontlines, administering health care. of the other (possibilities),” Fitzsim- viders into the classroom makes it To be awarded annually to a student who has shown the highest But this isn’t always the case, and it’s mons said. “This course provides a real for the students, makes it fresh, achievement during his or her university career in athletics, important to show students different new structure for student engage- and makes (students) aware of other doors their education opens, says one ment.” opportunities out there,” Fitzsimmons scholarship and university life. professor at Western University. Fitzsimmons has arranged a series said. Deborah Fitzsimmons, a Faculty of of speakers – most of them senior “These providers talk to them Award - a replica of the Honorable G. Howard Ferguson Trophy Health Sciences professor, is teaching executives – from companies to come about the industry and different Selection Criteria: an innovative course called Emerg- and showcase their work and techno- access routes to (health care). It’s ing Trends in Health Care, one that logical developments emerging from opening their eyes.” 1. Demonstrated excellence within the intercollegiate athletic Not only are Fitzsimmons’ students program at Western. gaining awareness of different oppor- We have terrifi c fl owers tunities, the speaker series has also 2. Registration as a full-time student, with at least a “B” average and sensational market gift opened up doors for research part- in the previous year’s work, and completion of at least three baskets that can be easily nerships, she said. years of full-time study at Western or at one of the affiliated “This doesn’t just work for the ordered online or by phone companies who want to come in and colleges by May of the academic year of the award. Preference and delivered the same day. engage (students). It’s a real synergy. will be given to graduating student. We’ve already started to develop ideas for some research projects and 3. Contributions to university life. there are some grant initiatives we’re The successful candidate will have established a fairly prominent looking at,” she explained. Fitzsimmons added she has position in each of the three areas listed. received positive feedback from the speakers and students alike, and that Nominations must include not more than three letters of reference. other faculties – particularly the Fac- Each reference should provide comment and factual information ulty of Engineering – have expressed on the candidate’s achievements in each of the three areas cited an interest in the series as well. The class has already welcomed above. Philip Blanshard, president and CEO, 130 KING STREET, LONDON Sensory Technologies; Dr. Souhile Nominations must be sent to: 519 675 1133 Assaf, president and CEO, Medtrode Chair of the Hon. G. Howard Ferguson Selection Committee TOLL FREE: 1 800 234 6652 Inc.; and Enzo Barberi, chief technol- ogy officer, XLR Imaging. c/o Office of the Registrar This term’s sched- Room 1120 Western Student Services Building Shop online: uled speakers include Western University Dr Philip Toleikis, President and bloomers.ca CEO, Sernova Corp., on Feb. 10 and NEW ADDRESS 519 679-1211 Chandra Panchal, President and CEO, Deadline for receipt of nominations is February 28th each year. 629 Wellington Street, London bloomersatthemarket Axcelon Biopolymers Corporation, on (between Pall Mall & Central • free parking) Feb. 17. WN Western News • February 9, 2012 11

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PHOTOS BY PAUL MAYNE, WESTERN NEWS Western University is one of a number of institutions across the province showcasing innovative teaching practices, part of the Council of Ontario Universities series of Back to Class initiatives, with visits to classrooms and labs, tours of teaching and learning centres and demonstrations of novel teaching aimed at improving the student experience. This past week, London West MP Ed Holder, above left, University Students’ Council vice-president (university affairs) Patrick Searle, above middle, and London North Centre MP Susan Truppe donned 3-D glasses in the Anatatorium where they learned a bit more about the working of the brain from professor Dan Belliveau, right, undergraduate program chair for the School of Health Studies.

Canadians this week to receive the was presented on the first day of Dia- now named The Norton Rose Canada team for 2012-14 electoral year. // Western News out for Diamond Jubilee Medal. Prime Min- mond Jubilee Week (Feb. 6-12) which LLP Student Common Room. The executive team includes Reading Week ister Stephen Harper joined David launches the Diamond Jubilee Year “We’re very committed to giving John Critchley, president; Stephanie Johnston, Governor General of Can- in Canada. This date commemorates back to the law student community,” Macleod, vice-president; Deb Nova- Reminder: Western News does not ada, to present the medals at Rideau the Queen’s accession to the throne said Michelle Gage, a Western Law kowski, chief steward; Rob Fournier, publish during Reading Week, Feb. Hall in Ottawa. Kang was honoured on Feb. 6, 1952. graduate and national director of treasurer; Denise Farr, member- 20-24. The paper will publish Feb. 16 for advancing scientific research and legal talent at Norton Rose. “We want ship services officer; Dax Chauvin, followed by March 1. The deadline for his dedication to finding a preventa- to support students in as many ways health and safety officer; and Cinthia the March 1 issue is noon Feb. 16. For tive vaccine for HIV. // Norton Rose supports as we possibly can.” Maclean, secretary. a complete list of publication dates The Diamond Jubilee Medal was Gage said it was important for Nor- The Stewards Council includes please see communications.uwo.ca/ created in honour of the Queen’s Western Experience ton Rose to provide students with Area E: Lotte Huxley; Area F: Mary Van westernnews/publications.html. Diamond Jubilee, to recognize Cana- a comfortable space to relax, inter- de Ven; Area G: Maureen O’Connell; dians from all walks of life who have Western Law students can enjoy act and engage in informal learning. Area H: Meg Perinpanayagam; Area made significant contributions or a renovated space to gather and “Law school is challenging,” Gage K: Carey Platt; Area N: Lori Dengler; // Kang among jubilee whose achievements abroad have relax thanks to the support from the added, “and a balanced approach to Area P: Nancy Warren; Area Q: Karen brought credit to Canada. A total of law firm Norton Rose Canada LLP. school will make you a better student Foullong; Area R: Wendy Hough; honourees 60,000 Diamond Jubilee Medals will The international firm’s $200,000 gift and person.” Area S: Boun Thai; and Area T: Meera be given to Canadians throughout to the Faculty of Law will support a Karajgikar. Western University professor Chil- the year. range of initiatives including signifi- All terms begin May 1. Yong Kang was named among 60 The inaugural set of 60 medals cant upgrades to the student lounge, // Green Award nominations open UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT // Filmmakers to capture CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ‘Life in 5’ General Community Representative on Senate Nominations are being sought for the Western Green Awards to recog- nize contributions to sustainability on Western University and universities Nominations are now accepted for a Representative of the General Community on Senate at campus. and colleges across Ontario are team- The University of Western Ontario. The term of the General Community Representative starts on “In the past, the Western Green ing up with TVO to help foster talent uly 1, 2012 and ends on June 30, 2014 with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years. Award has unearthed some of the from new filmmakers through the The nominee cannot be a student or employee of the university. best-kept sustainability secretes on inaugural Doc Studio Contest. campus,” said Beverley Ayeni, Facili- TVO is challenging aspiring film- Nominations shall contain the following documentation: ties Management environment and makers across Ontario to think about 1) A brief nomination letter; energy manager, “and we expect all that can happen in five minutes, 2) A resume or CV of the nominee; much of the same this year.” and then to capture it on film. TVO’s 3) A short statement from the nominee indicating the reasons why (s)he is interested in becoming Nominations can come from any- Doc Studio Contest dares partici- a General Community Representative on Senate. one who wishes to recognize the activi- pants to reveal ‘Life in 5’ through an ties of a Western campus community interview-based, five-minute film. Nominations may be submitted electronically to Erika Hegedues, Associate University Secretary member (student, faculty or staff). TVO will showcase five finalists on at [email protected] or can be mailed to: For more information or to nomi- docstudio.tvo.org from March 5-11, nate, contact [email protected] and the online audience will vote on Senate Nominating Subcommittee for General Community Representative or visit uwo.ca/fm. Submission dead- the winner. The winning film will be c/o Erika Hegedues line is Feb. 27. announced March 12, and air on TVO University Secretariat, Room 4101 Stevenson Hall in spring. The University of Western Ontario The contest closes Monday, Feb. London, ON N6A 5B8 // UWOSA announces 27. For entry details, visit docstudio. Nominations must be received by Friday, February 24, 2012. new leadership tvo.org/contest.

More information about the Senate can be found here: http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/senate/index.html , Last week, the University of or by contacting Erika Hegedues directly at [email protected] or at (519)661-2111 ext. 84542. Western Ontario Staff Association (UWOSA) named its new leadership 12 Western News • February 9, 2012 Rowing coach brings sport to the world

BY PAUL MAYNE Coaching. need something to get me through “Western has a great relationship with the Waddell initially came to Western summer to help me think about the WHILE A BACK injury during to row for its varsity team. But fol- rest of my life.” national team, since we share the facilities here his first year at Western University lowing a herniated disk injury in his Waddell expects more details ended Matt Waddell’s ability to first few months, and a failed rehab soon about his month-long Toronto- and we do training sessions together sometimes, compete as a rower, the love of the attempt, he decided to stay close to based work schedule. sport remained strong. the sport through coaching. Former “It’s behind-the-scenes work plus Al (Morrow) used to be a Western coach, As an assistant coach with the Mustangs coach and current senior where I’ll be doing writing and Mustangs women’s rowing team national women’s coach Al Morrow research, things such as rowing jar- so I would have felt that connection to the team for the last three years, Waddell’s – Waddell’s academic supervisor in gon, international rules, if an ath- knowledge of sculling, sweep-oar, the coaching program – helped him lete should be disqualified what are regardless just by being here. But this makes it a coxswain and all things rowing in that decision. the reasons know why, how athletes caught the eye of CTV producers as It was a visit last April from a CTV got there,” he said. lot more fun.” they prepare to broadcast the 2012 film crew who were working on a Morrow even has Waddell, who’ll London Olympics later this summer. series titled Super Bodies, a look at begin his PhD in Sports Philosophy Matt Waddell Waddell has been hired on as the physiological demands of the this fall, assisting with the national the network’s rowing and canoe/ various Olympic events, that this team with nutritional work. 13565 Fashion Mgmt & Promotions - Campus Plus 1/30/12 4:13 PM Page 1 kayak specialist, and will act as the latest gig came about. “The big focus now is that they’re behind-the-scenes, go-to guy for “Al got a hold of me because at running out of time to put in extra facts, rules and terminology. the time they (CTV) needed some- training. So a big focus is how can “I don’t know anything about one to drive them around; someone we recover better from our training canoe/kayak yet, but I’m pretty to ask questions of; and at the end and get better results,” Waddell confident about the rowing side,” of they asked me about it (Olym- said. “I have a little bit of a role laughed Waddell, who’ll be gradu- pics).” Waddell said. “The logic, at to play in that sense. You feel as ating this spring with his master’s that time, was that I’d be finished if you’re part of the team, kind of degree with a specialization in with a master’s in the spring, and I’d watching the last couple of years culminate from behind the scenes with seeing them and watching FASHION MANAGEMENT them.” Prior to starting with CTV, Wad- & PROMOTIONS dell plans a lot of prep time to focus POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE on research, reading and keeping abreast of what is happening head- From retail management to logistics: ing into the Games. this program offers the unique skills “A lot of the focus, too, will be on you will need to launch your career as a: what makes them (athletes) more relateable and that’s through get- ting their personal stories out; the • Event Manager human-interest side is what helps • Logistics Coordinator people relate to these otherwise • Product Development Manager exceptional athletes,” he said. His main focus will be on the Canadian . Visual Merchandiser teams (men’s and women’s). Hoping to one day teach at West- The CIHR Joint Motion Program in Musculoskeletal Health Research and ern, and continue as rowing coach, Leadership (JuMP) is accepting applications for MSc, PhD and PDF trainees. Waddell looks forward to informing the world about rowing. JuMP is a CIHR Strategic Training Program in Musculoskeletal Health Research “Western has a great relationship and Leadership. Trainees have the unique opportunity to participate in cutting- with the national team, since we edge transdisciplinary research and knowledge translation, while gaining the share the facilities here and we do leadership skills and experience that are essential for scientific progress in the 21st century. training sessions together some- times, plus Al used to be a Western UPCOMING DEADLINES: March 1st 2012 and July 15th 2012 coach, so I would have felt that connection to the team regard- Applications Process documents and Contact Information can be found on the less just by being here,” he said. JuMP Website at http://jointmotion.ca “But this makes it a lot more fun.” WN

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A Round at Western

FEW TODAY REMEMBER that between 1924 and 1960 The University of Western Ontario shared its property with The London Hunt and Country Club, an 18-hole golf course that wended its way between the buildings and along both sides of the Thames River. While it has been more than 50 years since Western heard a 7-iron whip up a mound of freshly cut grass, Western News wondered what it would like if you were to golf the course today. Thanks to the help of Western Mustangs women’s golf team member Danielle Szela, you can wonder no more. This summer, Western News reporter Paul Mayne joined the second-year Health Sciences student as she ‘played’ the 18 holes of the former London Hunt and Country Club. Hole No. 17 320 yards Par 4 With the gurgling sounds of the Medway Creek behind her, Szela had a few tall trees to attempt to thread and luck was on her side as she sent her drive down the fairway. While not your normal manicured green, Szela received some solid advice from her caddy Brandon Watson of Facilities Management as they line up the putt on the baseball diamond. And Szela knocked it home for a birdie.

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JUDGING THE JUDGES May they boldly go where Ivan Rand went before A Public Lecture by THE HONOURABLE IAN BINNIE

Retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Brigitte Bouvier Photo Credit: Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. Rm. 38 Faculty of Law, Western University

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