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BY JASON WINDERS Room in the University Community Centre; 9 of whom 1,032 are full-time probationary or “We’re quite happy with the outcome. The a.m.-5 p.m. Friday in the main lobby of Middle- tenured, 202 are full-time limited-term, and 393 team wouldn’t come forward with something A PAIR OF labour agreements inched closer sex College; and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday in the are part-time faculty. The two parties had been we wouldn’t be happy with the outcome of,” to completion this week as the University of second-floor lobby negotiating a new said Chris Thompson, PMA president. “The deal Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) of the Social Science agreement since strikes a good balance between honouring the began its membership ratification vote, while Centre. “The deal strikes a good balance May to replace work of our members and acknowledging the the Professional and Managerial Association If approved, the the previous four- difficult fiscal climate we are in.” (PMA) awaited final word from Western’s Board Board will consider between honouring the work of our year contract that The Board will take up the agreement at its of Governors. the deal at a later expired on June 30. meeting today. Details of the agreement won’t On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Western and date. members and acknowledging the On Wednesday, be released until it has been ratified. UWOFA reached a tentative four-year agree- “I’m so proud Nov. 12, West- PMA represents about 1,200 full-time ment after five days of negotiations with Ministry of our negotiating difficult fiscal climate we are in.” ern and PMA also employees engaged in managerial and profes- of Labour-appointed conciliator Greg Long. team for all their - Chris Thompson reached a tentative sional roles. The association’s contract expired Details of the agreement won’t be released until hard work and PMA President four-year agree- Oct. 31. it has been ratified by the association’s member- really thankful to ment. More than 63 “The university is pleased to have these ten- ship, followed by approval from the Board. the membership for per cent of mem- tative deals in place with two valuable organi- UWOFA members can vote on the deal their support of the team,” said Alison Hearn, bership ratified the deal Tuesday, with a vote of zations on this campus,” said Helen Connell, through Monday. Voting is scheduled from UWOFA president. nearly 97 per cent in favour. That agreement now Communications and Public Affairs associate 3:30-6 p.m. today (Nov. 20) outside the McKellar UWOFA represents 1,627 faculty members awaits Board approval. vice-president.

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Student Life Mustang Band plays way into pop sensation’s video

SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS The Western Mustang Band is prominently featured in a new video, Something Big, starring teen pop star Shawn Mendes.

BY ADELA TALBOT showcase Western’s 75-year-old marching band tradition. CONNELL MILLER WAS excited, sure, but it Mendes, 16, whose popularity skyrocketed in was his sister who was beyond thrilled. less than a year, has more than 2 million follow- Earlier this fall, when Miller saw an email solic- ers on Twitter. His career took off last year after iting for a local marching band to be featured he began posting cover videos on Vine, a social in a music video starring teen pop star Shawn video app. Garnering millions of views in a few Mendes, he saw an months, he was discovered online earlier this opportunity. So did his year and signed to Island Records. He released 17-year-old sister, Molly. his first single,Life of the Party, in June and is “She freaked out. the youngest artist to debut in the top 25 with a She’s a fan,” said Miller, debut song on the Billboard Hot 100. who is the promotions “We’re getting a ton of press from this. It’s director for the Western great. We weren’t totally expecting it, but then Mustang Band. we saw how big he was on YouTube and his After he sent along social media presence. He’s kind of like the ‘Jus- MILLER a statement of interest, tin Bieber of Vine,’ if I can put it that way, because the band got the gig he’s someone who found fame through these ‘BIG’ DEAL and some 20 members, clad in purple and white, six-second videos,” Miller said. Watch Shawn Mendes, along with a little help from the Western Mustang Band, in the tween pop sensation’s new are prominently featured in Mendes’ new video, “I wish I could communicate how good I am video, Something Big. youtube.com/watch?v=mytLRy32Viw Something Big, released last week. with a guitar in six seconds,” he laughed. Just as the band seized the opportunity that The video shoot, in Brampton, last month, was came with the initial email, so too did Molly. a long day for everyone, stretching from 6 a.m. to worth its weight in gold and you can’t buy that,” We’ve done a couple of other music videos but “My sister actually came with me because she nearly midnight. But it was a fun learning experi- he said. they were always one-take music videos where really, really wanted to be in (the video). We gave ence, and a great opportunity for exposure for The average age of people on the set of there was just one shot you had to get. It was a her a flag and put her in one of those cheerlead- the band, which didn’t have to play any music Something Big, Miller noted, was 15-16. very interesting and very cool experience,” he ing get-ups and she is in it, the only one (of us) for the video, but learned it regardless to show “We were probably the oldest people there,” added. who’s not in the band,” added Miller, a fourth- off its skills and professionalism. continued Miller, who plays trombone and some “It’s very interesting and I think once this song year Engineering student. “We didn’t get paid a whole lot, basically drum line for the band. actually hits the radio, I think things will get even But a lot of the band members were equally enough to cover transportation costs, but we’re “We never really comprehended how much bigger from there and the band will get more excited. After all, it was a big opportunity to OK with that because promotion like this is work can go into one of those music videos. attention.” 4 Western News | November 20, 2014

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Western News (ISSNO316- on right side of history with smoking 8654), a publication of West- ern University’s Department of Communications and Public Affairs, is published JASON WINDERS every Thursday throughout Western News Editor the school year and operates under a reduced schedule during December, May, June, July and August. was on the wrong side of history. lic sports fields, as well as sell tobacco personal preferences aside for the 1,500 U.S. universities have gone An award-winning weekly During a high-profile public on university and college campuses. greater good. smoke-free. Major Canadian universi- newspaper and electronic smoking fight years ago, I came These are nice, polite, incremental On Western’s campus, the new laws ties have yet to buy into smoke-free news service, Western News out against a proposed ban in my moves. But they change little. Like on don’t change much – a patio here or campus policies. The exception, Dal- serves as the university’s homeI state by suggesting the measure this campus, many of those rules are in there, no smoke sales at the Grad housie, instituted a smoke-free cam- newspaper of record. The publication traces its roots was an overreach. Why should the place. This just codifies them into law. Club – but otherwise, business as pus in 2003, the first major university to The University of Western state blunt my choice in using a per- But if health officials are truly striv- usual. The university’s biggest prob- in Canada to implement such a ban. Ontario Newsletter, a one- fectly legal substance, one that made ing “to do everything we can to pro- lem areas – building entrances, espe- In one survey, more than 82 per cent page leaflet-style publication the State of Georgia millions in tax dol- tect all Ontarians from the harmful cially those outside The D.B. Weldon of Dalhousie community members which debuted on Sept. 23, lars every year? Didn’t this same state effects of second-hand smoke,” half- Library and Support Services Building supported the policy. 1965. The first issue of the Western News, under found- endorse gambling with its lottery? Why measures will not suffice. If Ontario – remain untouched and unresolved. Despite these examples, however, ing editor Alan Johnston, was was my vice deemed unacceptable? really desires to clear the air, a heavier Admittedly, this is a lot of pres- the province needs to know most published on Nov. 16, 1972 The laws against public smoking, I hand is needed. sure to put on Canadian universities. universities will not act alone. In the replacing the UWO Times argued, were too limiting of my per- And when it comes to universities, Already fighting wars on countless States, many schools have been and Western Times. Today, sonal freedom. that means demanding all campuses fronts, universities don’t want to forced into their changes – pro- Western News continues to And I was wrong. go smoke free. unnecessarily open up another. vided cover by new state laws that provide timely news, information and a forum for discus- What I failed to realize was the pub- Understand, I am not anti-smoker But if we are willing to take the demanded campuses go smoke free. sion of postsecondary issues lic smoking debate wasn’t about me, – far from it. I came of age in smok- stand, people will support it. Should Ontario summon similar in the campus and broader the smoker; it was about the non- ing newsrooms – an ashtray on each Earlier this year, CVS pharmacies courage? Probably so. community. smoker and their right to live and work desk, a giant saucer of snuffed-out stopped selling cigarettes, as the If we see universities as cultural free of harassment. butts in the middle of the confer- “sale of tobacco products is incon- leaders, pushing toward an enlight- I was reminded of those (embar- ence room table. I kicked the habit sistent with our purpose – helping ened view of the world and the work- rassing) days last week while report- about a decade ago when I started a people on their path to better health.” place, then it is a no-brainer move. WESTERN NEWS ing on changes to the Smoke-Free family. However, like Leonard Cohen, The company was willing to give up $2 Smoking has become a civil rights WesternNews.ca Ontario Act, which will further extin- who returned to smoking in his ninth billion of $125 billion in annual sales, issue for millions in the workplace. 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Commentary Health Summit opens eyes to scope of problems, but also to potential solutions

BY RAKSHA SULE able to highlight the transformative social accountability mandate at the LAST MONTH, I attended the pre- Northern Ontario School of Medi- World Health Summit (a student-run cine (NOSM). The Canadian medical preparation workshop) and the World schools, in fact, were well-presented Health Summit in Berlin, Germany. in these workshops: It was a truly humbling experience to be surrounded by a thousand • Dr. Roger Strasser, NOSM dean, renowned leaders from academia, was quoted by Dr. Jose Otavio politics, industry, the private sector Costa Auler, World Health Sum- and civil society from across the world mit president, when speaking to address global health issues. about the power students have to The pre-WHS, held at the beautiful change curriculums; and historical university campus of • The CanMEDS Framework was the Charité, enabled the 40 student used as an example of a com- delegates to explore our important prehensive and effective compe- role as future health leaders. As part tency-based educational model; of this prepa- and ration, I had • Vincent Dumez, director of the the privilege Bureau Facultaire de l’Expertise of being cho- Patient Partenair at the University sen as one of of Montreal, was a plenary speaker 10 students who discussed an innovative per- to attend spective on patient-centered care. a special workshop I am sure I smiled far too many SULE to critique times whenever a Canadian institution Germany or leader was mentioned, but I was and France in relation to their global proud of our voice in global health health strategies. and social accountability in the medi- To contribute effectively to the cal education system. plenary, it was a steep learning curve While a phenomenal learning expe- PHOTO BY WORLD HEALTH SUMMIT to quickly understand the workings rience, I left with one piece of criticism. Since 2009, the World Health Summit has brought together more than 1,200 global opinion leaders from of the European Union and the his- Truthfully I, like many other stu- academia, politics, civil society and the private sector to take responsibility in all health-related challenges. tory of its political relationship to the dents, were disappointed the inter- European state countries. Despite national stage had not previously the difficulty, it was well-worth the taken measures to strengthen health time as I learned about the influence systems to prevent the many issues of politics on the interdisciplinary that continue to prevail, such as the sectorial decisions related to health, Ebola crisis. and how to structure international Why is it ‘health equity’ and ‘health cooperation to achieve sustainable as a human right’ are only now being improvement in health. seriously voiced? During the World Health Summit, The fear persists in the enormous held at the Federal Foreign Office, challenges ahead for the next gen- many pressing issues were brought eration of global leaders – for us, forward during the main symposiums. for students. Patent laws for access As expected, the Ebola crisis was to medicines are becoming more highlighted as the first symposium of stringent, climate change is impact- the summit. It was emphasized that ing the spread of human infectious neglecting to build health systems diseases – inequities continue to in the poorest of countries has had rise and new health threats continue catastrophic effects. The need for a to emerge. unified international response was However, this understanding recognized, not only from medical strengthened my belief of moral clar- health professionals, but also from ity – the idea of a moral obligation to all stakeholders that affect financial, assist those in need when in posses- technical and logistical support. sion of the tools to do so. I am con- Additionally, with the United Nations’ vinced, after working with passionate post-2015 Development Goals on the and socially proactive students, we, as horizon, universal health coverage young leaders, can hone these tools was a key factor amongst all discus- (whether through medicine, global sions. To develop a model that would health, politics, economics or through establish access to essential medicine an interdisciplinary facet) to develop and technologies is a challenge but, a skillset to engage and collaborate as stressed by the speakers, this can with diverse stakeholders to provide be combated by strengthening health sustainable health support to com- systems in both developed and devel- munities. oping countries. Hearing from both students and By far, the two most engaging distinguished experts attending the workshops were those directed at World Health Summit was inspiring, discussing global health and social empowering and motivating. I am accountability in medical curricula. excited, now more than ever, to con- Although not a medical student, I was tinue pursuing my dream as a ‘phy- able to stay involved in the discussions sician-global health advocate’ while of these workshops due to my past fighting in solidarity with others for experiences. health equity across the globe. For example, as I am currently in the process of writing a manuscript Raksha Sule is a student in the to compare the presence of social Schulich School of Medicine & Den- accountability within medical educa- tistry. tion in Cuba vs. North America, I was 6 Western News | November 20, 2014

ADELA TALBOT // WESTERN NEWS English and Writing Studies professor Kim Solga, along with an interdisciplinary team of colleagues, has revived the theatre on campus. One of her students, Caitlin Austin, is pictured at right during Toronto’s Nuit Blanche last month, and with Stratford’s statue of William Shakespeare, outside of the Festival Theatre. Western News | November 20, 2014 7

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SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS Students in Jennifer Irwin’s Health Promotions class spread across campus last week as part of a project called Kindtagious, doing random acts of kindness, which included handing thank-you notes to bus drivers and snacks to students on their way to class.

random acts of kindness – the class decided to “The best part is, you don’t know how far one is. I see that you really care. I see your compas- spread across campus as part of a larger project act of kindness can go or the impact it can make,” sion for others is boundless,” she said to the class called Kindtagious, a follow-up to last year’s project, Sarah Pol said. afterwards. the Butterfly Effect: A Legacy Through Kindness. Lucas Polidori and Alex Marshall, who handed The class was quick to bounce back, as students Each act was followed with a card, handed out out water bottles and granola bars, said students’ clapped for Irwin, who fostered a space in which by students, which read: reactions of surprise and gratitude made their day Kindtagious was a possibility. BY ADELA TALBOT – especially after speaking with one young woman “As she provided the opportunity for our class You have been RAK’ed! Keep this random who they caught leaving class in obvious distress. to perform random acts of kindness, she played LAST WEEK, STUDENTS in Health Sciences profes- act of kindness going. Do something kind “She was reluctant, at first, to take the snacks, a role in every act of kindness that our class per- sor Jennifer Irwin’s Health Promotions class went on an for someone else and pass this card along. but we convinced her that a cold drink and a snack formed that day. (This) resulted in over 300 ran- unusual field trip – one they asked for, planned and would help her out. Before she walked away, she dom acts of kindness. She created some magic in executed on their own. “At first, you feel kind of awkward, because it’s smiled and said, ‘It’s a terrible day, not a terrible our class, and that magic is something I hope no With a goal of spreading compassion across cam- not something you do. We were handing out com- life,’” Polidori said. one, whether it be a person giving a kindness, or a pus, the class – comprised of 350 second-year stu- pliment sticky notes, and once you start doing it, it When asked how they thought their RAKs con- person receiving a kindness, will ever forget,” said dents in the School of Health Studies – spent Wednes- feels comfortable and it’s like an adrenaline rush,” tributed to the promotion of health, students felt Joshua Walsh. day afternoon engaging in and encouraging random Emily Brunka said. “It makes you feel so good a connection to those with whom they interacted. The kindness doesn’t stop at the classroom acts of kindness in the community. after. I’m sitting here smiling for no reason. They fostered a sense of community, compassion door. Students are encouraging the university One group of students handed out thank-you cards “People asked if they could pass it along to and made both the giver of kindness, and the community to keep Kindtagious alive. to bus drivers who stopped on campus. Another gave someone else, and you just know it’s going around receiver, feel better. RAK cards, created by Deb Coward from Stu- granola bars and water bottles to students heading to and it’s going to make someone’s day. When you While students could easily have taken the dent Support Services and Angie Mandich, asso- class. Some bought hot chocolates and handed them feel good, you want to do good things for yourself chance to skip the RAK portion of the class last ciate vice provost for student experience (acting), out to people waiting in the cold for a bus, while some and other people.” week, showing up for the second half once students are available to pick up and pass out (along with handed out sticky notes with compliments to those Another student almost cried after handing a reconvened, nearly all 350 showed up, Irwin said. an act of kindness) at the Health Sciences Dean’s who walked by. Students also talked to people about thank-you note to a Hospitality Services staff mem- “You want to do good. You want to foster kind- Office, HSB 200; Student Success Centre, UCC kindness, encouraging discussion about compassion. ber and receiving unexpectedly overwhelming ness. You more than want to do it, you are doing 210; and Student Development Centre, WSS And that’s just a small sampling of the ‘RAKs’ – the gratitude in return. it. You’re putting your money where your mouth 4100. ILLUSTRATION BY FRANK NEUFELD ILLUSTRATION 10 Western News | November 20, 2014

Alumni Young alumnus employs creativity in job campaign

BY PAUL MAYNE

AFTER GRADUATING FROM Western this past April, Justin Bansal found it difficult to find a job. It’s now November, and the search continues. “I didn’t know how bad the situa- tion was until I graduated. I don’t think anyone can really understand all the things we have to deal with – unless you’ve been there,” said Bansal, who earned a degree in Business Admin- istration. “Family and friends are constantly asking you what you’re up to and your answer hasn’t changed the last 50 times they’ve asked, ‘I’m still looking for a job.’ “Unemployment can really con- fuse us students. After graduating from university, we think becoming employed shouldn’t be too difficult. It’s a whole other story when you get out there on your own.” But a tough market has not squelched the creativity and perseverance of this young alumnus. When his applications weren’t working, Bansal knew he had to do things differently. He had been told that resumes are a ‘work of art,’ and remembered reading many articles highlighting some really creative employers for the sixth year in a row. and talk to people. That human inter- While there have been times along resumes that looked like Facebook “I can actually have a career there, and action is key. New grads should always the way where Bansal had lost his profiles or Twitter profiles. gain a strong foundation in the retail ask employers for short, informational confidence, this latest endeavour has Thus, Bansal’s ‘Google resume’ business.” meetings – hopefully before gradu- him once again self-assured that his was born. Bansal’s resume resembles He purchased ads through Twit- ation. perseverance will be rewarded. a Google search you would do on ter to target specific online users for “It’s about having more information “I’m fighting for myself, as well as a computer, in this case, when you their support. With a set budget, he than ‘the masses’ as well as increas- other recent graduates who deserve search ‘Creative + Team + Player + was able to target users based on ing your name recognition with the to be acknowledged and given a Detail + Oriented + Talented + Born- their interests, accounts they followed employer later on. The reality is most chance in the real world,” he said. Marketer,’ it asks ‘Did you mean: Jus- and location. In just a few days, he people are gaining employment with “We’re not asking for a high salary; tin Bansal?’ acquired almost 7,000 impressions an internal reference. An informational all we want is an entry-level position “No matter how difficult it gets, and 400 engagements. meeting can get you one of those.” where we can apply our education I’m not ready to give up on my job “My wish was it would go viral on In order to nab those meetings, and receive mentorship so that we can “Family and friends are search,” he said. “That’s why I research Twitter, but no one can really control Dawson recommended leveraging advance in our careers. tactics to stand out among the rest that,” Bansal said. “I’m still waiting for the Western alumni network as well as “These actions I have been taking constantly asking you and believe taking actions like these a response from the company, hop- the LinkedIn alumni search tool. demonstrate things my resume can’t. really demonstrates my determination ing they see how determined I am They prove things about my character what you’re up to and and creativity.” and how much I really want to work and attitude and really show I am Earlier this month, he released his for them.” FIND OUT MORE determined. I hope Loblaws offers your answer hasn’t resume as a part of a campaign to get Sarah Dawson, Western alumni Western Alumni Relations recently me a job, but if that doesn’t work out, changed the last 50 hired by Loblaw Companies Limited. career coach, applauded Bansal’s - introduced a new career initiative to support I hope this campaign is still motiva “I believe that working at Loblaws energy. tional for other recent graduates out times they’ve asked, ‘I’m will be more than just a job,” he said, “Creativity can yield results. Recent ongoing alumni career success. Visit there, as I can understand their situ- citing the company that was selected grads should go beyond the job post- alumni.westernu.ca/benefits/career/ for a ation.” still looking for a job.’” recently as one of Canada’s top ings to find work,” Dawson said. “Go window into your future career. - Justin Bansal Western News | November 20, 2014 11

Research Study confirms dangers of fetal alcohol exposure

PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS Research led by Biology PhD student Ben Laufer, right, under the supervision of Biology professor Shiva Singh, left, has confirmed earlier findings that exposure to even low levels of alcohol during pregnancy impacts gene expression and molecular alterations in the brains of newborns.

BY PAUL MAYNE of the pattern that we’ve seen in the mouse models,” said Laufer, who works under Singh’s supervision. IT REPRESENTS THE biggest single cause of devel- These latest results deserve serious consideration as opmental disabilities among newborns in Canada and the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists con- the United States – exceeding $14 billion in health-care tinue to state, “There is considerable doubt as to whether costs annually. And while the prevention of fetal alcohol infrequent and low level of alcohol consumption during spectrum disorders (FASD) remains a high priority, Western pregnancy convey any long-term harm.” researchers are convinced an alcohol culture will make it “The rational question is, ‘Does no evidence of harm tougher to get the message out – no matter how much from low levels of alcohol consumption mean 100 per cent proof scientists provide. exclusion of the possibility of any harm to the fetus?’ To “The scientists have bought into it; our problem now is the best of our understanding, the answer is ‘no,’” Laufer convincing the public,” Biology professor Shiva Singh said. continued. “The business-as-usual model is not helpful. It “It’s the tip of the iceberg when you look at FASD – there continues to result in births with alcohol effects. Any harm are a lot of problems underneath. The more you look the caused by prenatal alcohol is currently not reversible and more you’re going to find.” will affect the child for life. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a continuum of vari- “Any adult has the right to drink if they so wish. But also, ous permanent birth defects caused by the mother’s con- every child has the right to be born healthy.” sumption of alcohol during pregnancy. The umbrella term Through a simple saliva test, Laufer saw identical signa- was developed to include fetal alcohol syndrome as well tures in humans as in mice. as other conditions. “The brain’s whole epigenome really seems to be Hard as it is to believe, no scientific consensus exists on deregulated. A lot of that seems to be an indicator of a whether there is a safe limit for alcohol consumption dur- past developmental event being altered, as opposed to ing pregnancy. a current one,” he said. “That was our ‘eureka moment.’ Recent findings, led by Biology PhD student Ben Laufer, We see it in the child’s spit, so we were wondering, ‘Why is however, have proven exposure of human embryonic stem this exact same signature occurring in the (mouse) brain?’” cells to low alcohol can alter gene expression, leading to the When Singh began studying FASD, it was the most abnormal development of prefrontal cortex in the newborn. common disorder in the population of those with mental These findings build on – and confirm – his previous work on defects – at times up to 30 per cent of children. With no mice models, which also showed continuous exposure of low- clear causation for any other diseases, it all went back to to-moderate doses of alcohol during pregnancy impacted maternal drinking. behavioural and cognitive outcomes for the newborn. “Looking at gene expression, we found it doesn’t In addition to issues at birth, the lingering effects con- matter if we treated them (mice) in the first, second or tinue later in life, Laufer said. Fetal alcohol-exposed school third trimester. The affect was still there. Their brain gene children show a small, but potentially important, detrimen- expression was altered,” he said. “This kind of observation tal effect on educational outcomes. has never been made – that you do something way back “Even a single binge dose of alcohol, at any time during and it maintains.” pregnancy, results in alterations in gene expression and While questions always remain for scientists, the con- associated FASD-related (characteristics),” Laufer said. tinuing problem is convincing the general public of the For the study, Laufer teamed up with Dr. Joachuim dangers of prenatal drinking. Kapalanga, head of paediatrics for Grey Bruce Health Ser- “The idea is to make use of what’s under the iceberg to vices, for a pilot experiment using non-invasive diagnostics enable you to predict whether or not someone is actually on fetal alcohol exposed children ages 3-6. going to show it,” he said. “It is amenable to treatment, “We’ve come across a strong replication and expansion not necessary with a drug, but with proper education.” 12 Western News | November 20, 2014

Academics Idea to revolutionize yogurt distribution seeking funding

SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS Since 2004, Western Heads East has been a grassroots Western-based program focusing on health and nutrition in East Africa. The program began in Tanzania and later expanded to Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and Malawi.

BY ADELA TALBOT limits the amount that can be transported, by the mamas, and later limiting how much they can make. MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY professor “Every week, they grow it up, and then the mamas come Gregor Reid wants to revolutionize the way Western Heads collect it from them and add it to the milk. The process is East delivers its life-saving yogurt to the people who need time consuming and has too many extra steps,” Reid said. it most. To answer a similar problem, Yoba For Life created ‘a Since 2004, Western Heads East has been a grassroots sachet’ – a small, disposable pouch filled with the neces- Western-based program focusing on health and nutri- sary organism, only dried. The probiotic organism is grown tion in East Africa. The program began in Tanzania and in bulk, dried and powdered. Once done, it’s ready for later expanded to Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and distribution. Malawi. More than 60 student interns representing all “All you do is you empty that into milk and they grow,” faculties have travelled to Africa over the past decade to Reid said. “That’s what these sachets can do.” work with ‘yogurt mamas,’ industry, institutions and govern- Because mamas don’t have to travel to a central loca- ment partners to run the program based on the probiotic tion, dried probiotics in sachets could reach rural areas research of Reid and Sharareh Hekmat of Brescia University much easier. It would bring the health benefits of probiotic College. yogurts to more people, empowering more women to At the heart of the program is the empowerment of open up kitchens, and enhancing the sustainability of the women, yogurt mamas, to establish community kitchens whole initiative, by removing its dependency on labs, which that make a sustainable difference in African communities create the yogurt strain. Yoba For Life estimates its sachets economically and physically. could help an additional 20,000 people. Reid’s new project would bring together his team in Reid’s project, once funded, could reach 100,000 more. Uganda, with what others are doing in Kenya and Tanzania, “Right now, we have 10 kitchens and they are limited by to expand the reach – and healing power – of the program. being able to get the probiotic from the institute. With the The idea was sparked by a colleague in Uganda. sachets, anyone could open a kitchen and, if they make “When Western set up the kitchens, I went a few times, 100 litres of yogurt, they’re going to make significant profit. and on one occasion, I took Remco Kort, a researcher from That’s the difference,” Reid said. the Netherlands. He was very impressed and went away A recent proposal based on revamping was rejected and created a foundation called Yoba For Life. They’ve set by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. But Reid remains up a similar thing (to what we’ve proposed) in Uganda,” hopeful. Reid continued. “The sachet is absolutely the way to go. It is a way for Like Western Heads East, Yoba For Life aims to help these communities to make some money and the growth people in resource-poor countries by local production of a is spectacular,” Reid said. “I think (the Gates Foundation) probiotic yogurt, called Yoba. made a mistake and unfortunately this data wasn’t available Unlike Western Heads East, however, the organization when we applied. It’s unfortunate because the potential of has a central location where they train locals in the produc- this is huge.” tion of probiotic yogurt. These individuals then fan out Other avenues are opening up. Last week, the Canadian to set up their own production plants elsewhere in the government announced $370 million in funding through country. the Partnerships for Strengthening Maternal, Newborn and While anyone could make yogurt, Reid said, probiotic Child Health over the next five years. The funding will go yogurt needs a particular organism strain to add to the to initiatives of selected Canadian organizations that help mix. In Tanzania, this strain is available only at the National reduce maternal and child mortality and improve women’s Institute for Medical Research. The perishable product and children’s health in the targeted regions. Western News | November 20, 2014 13

Western’s research finding new life across the globe

SPECIAL TO WESTERN NEWS A recent mission to China provided a backdrop for Western to sign a handful of deals for commercializing technologies developed in Canada. Western’s delegation created a new company with Sinobioway Group to bring to market results of several joint projects. “I believe this is the first joint venture in China partially created and owned by a Canadian university,” said Ling Ting, Director of Asian Operations for WORLDiscoveries Asia. Another key deal provides seed funding to create a start-up company and a research and development team with Southeast University to validate, manufacture and sell mobile units that generate green energy from biomass. During the two-week mission, Western also established partnerships with some of China’s top medical schools to advance training related to family medicine and create an imaging training centre. Pictured, John Capone, Western Vice- President (Research), right, shakes hands with Hongwei Ren, general manager, Western- Sinobioway Co. Ltd., at an event celebrating the new company. Watching on were, from left, Michael Chan, Ontario Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade; Brad Duguid, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure; Kathleen Wynne, Ontario Premier; Shilong Zhu, Deputy Director-General, Beijing Science and Technology Commission; and Guy Saint- Jacques, Canadian Ambassador to China. – Douglas Keddy

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Getting into the swing of International Week

DAVID SCOTT // WESTERN NEWS The Goes Global Cultural Showcase featured performances from 10 different acts last Thursday in the Mustang Lounge at the University Community Centre, all in celebration of Western’s International Week. The English Learning Centre (ELC) Choral Singing Group filled the stage to kick off the event, which also featured information booths, cultural icebreakers and opportunities to learn from Western’s diverse campus. The event was hosted by the International & Exchange Student Centre, University Students’ Council Ethnocultural Support Service and Western University Staff Working Group on International Engagement.

Campus Digest Western student ‘first among peers’ at Global Summit

Recent Medical Sciences graduate Milani Siv- ies; Taylor Rodrigues, Philosophy & Theology; sion and many cancers, among others, have which includes brief daily self-evaluations, apragasam, along with 11 Western colleagues, Jamie Rooney, Literature; Shawn Therien, Law; been on the rise over the past 20 years. individuals can learn about their life patterns and how what they do – or don’t do – affects are joining dozens of the brightest minds from and Mei Wen, Medical Sciences. “Many people want to become healthier, their health, fitness level, body weight and around the globe this week at the Undergradu- “Being named to the highly commended more fit and improve their condition(s) and overall well-being. ate Awards Global Summit in Dublin, Ireland. list, or taking top prize in a category, means overall wellness, Through The Undergraduate Awards, a world- our students rank among the world’s most cre- but, struggle with a The calendars are available at The Book wide competition, student work in 25 categories ative thinkers and problem solvers,” said Janice lack of knowledge, Store at Western. was judged against peers from 206 universities, Deakin, Western provost and vice-president a lack of motiva- London will be buzzing about the fate of bees across 27 countries. Winners were selected out (academic). “These extraordinary results in West- tion or a lack of at the Making London Pollinator Friendly event of 4,792 submissions. ern’s first year participating in the competition resources to make at 7 p.m. Monday in Wolf Hall, London Public Sivapragasam’s paper, Exploring Myxoma Virus demonstrate our students excel on a global this a reality,” she Library’s Main Branch, 251 Dundas St. Oncolytic Virotherapy in Combination with Carbo- academic stage, on par with those from highly said. platin for the treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer, ranked international institutions like Harvard, What are the issues and what are practical The 12-month fit- was named the overall winner of the Medical Princeton, and Cambridge.” steps we can take as citizens of London DEFOE ness-and-wellness Sciences Category. She completed her research Only two other Canadian students – one from to help the plight of pollinators? World- calendar will give paper working with supervisor Dr. Trevor Shepherd McGill, one from the University of British Colum- renowned bee expert Laurence Packer of users enough knowledge and virtual moti- from Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & bia – received the top prize in their categories. York University will share his insights on wild vation to achieve their goals and maintain Dentistry. Sivapragasam is now enrolled in the MD/ bees, as well as join an expert panel, mod- them for life, Defoe said. PhD program at McGill University. NEWS AND NOTES erated by Western Biology professor Brian Eleven other Western students were recog- “Exercise is only one component of becom- Branfireun, to discuss conservation and nized as ‘highly commended’ (among the top For Tammy Defoe, life is all about fitness and ing healthier and fitter, and most of the restoration strategies in the city. 10 per cent) in their fields including Rachel Bath, wellness. As a certified personal trainer, and information online doesn’t educate the This forum is organized by the city’s Advi- Philosophy and Women’s Studies; Noren Kha- Brescia University College student, she looks to public on the other important components sory Committee on the Environment, Lon- mis, Literature; Jennifer Komorowski, Literature; share her healthy lifestyle and improve the lives like nutrition, sleep, stress and social sup- don Public Library, Wolf Performance Hall, Myles Maillet, Pyschology; Surer Mohamed, of others with a new self-published calendar. port,” she said. International Relations and Politics; Rowan Mor- Central Library and concerned community Defoe said lifestyle-related diseases, such as Through the calendar’s tracking system, members. ris, Literature; Lauren Ouellette, Classical Stud- obesity, diabetes, heart disease, mild depres-

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Bienvenue à Western University

PAUL MAYNE // WESTERN NEWS For more than eight decades, Western and the people of Trois-Pistoles, Quebec, have been engaged in a partnership in language education. The Trois-Pistoles French Immersion School brings a range of degree- credit language courses, from elementary to advanced, and a wide range of social and cultural events to its participants. Recently, Trois-Pistoles Mayor Jean-Pierre Rioux, left, travelled to London to meet up with Western President Amit Chakma to discuss the immersion program and check out the university campus.