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PM 41195534 September 12, 2013 / Vol. 49 No. 22 ‘Dream’ realized ‘Vision becomes reality’ as Western opens the Richard Ivey Building

By Paul Mayne

Ivey Business School Dean Carol Stephenson will be the first to admit the power of dreaming can indeed be powerful. And the new $110-million Richard Ivey Building, officially opened Mon- day afternoon, is proof of that. “That dream is now a reality, and the future is ours to embrace,” said Stephenson, who steps down as dean at the end of the month following 10 years in the position. “It became clear to us several years ago that we needed an inspiring, world-class facility that would reunite the Ivey community, spread over five different locations, if we were to continue to attract the best and brightest students and faculty. “Today, that vision became a reality. The future belongs to our students.” In what is a grand way to celebrate 90 years of business history at Western, the facility now brings together more than 1,500 students, faculty and staff under one roof. The new building, located across from main campus on Western Road, will reunite HBA, MBA, MSc and PhD programs and promote a strong culture of collaboration in the development of Canada’s future business leaders. At the ceremony Monday, Cmdr. Chris Hadfield, the first Cana- dian leader of the International Space Station, delivered a keynote address to Ivey students, faculty and a select group of invited guests in Alumni Hall, before leading the group across the street to the new building. “This building represents our past, our current accomplishments and our future aspirations. This building is essential to the school’s growth, the university’s growth and, more importantly, the growth of businesses in Ontario, across Canada and globally,” said Amit Chakma, Western president. “It is not just a landmark building for Western, but a symbol of global leadership to attract the best students and best faculty and to provide them with the best envi- Dream Realized // Continued on page 8

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Paul Mayne // Western News Richard M. Ivey shares a smile with Carol Stephenson, Ivey Business School dean, at the opening of the new $110-million Richard Ivey Building Monday afternoon. illustration by frank neufeld

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Alumni Alumnus continues to sell city, university

By Adela Talbot

Kapil Lakhotia has advocated for the Forest City for more than a decade. And not just because of his job description. This summer, the King’s University College grad, BA’02 (Eco- nomics), took up the post of interim general manager of the London Economic Development Corp. (LEDC). He followed Peter White, who left as LEDC president and CEO to be Western’s new executive director, government relations and strategic partner- ships. Throughout Lakhotia’s 10-year tenure with the organization, he has been responsible for attracting various international invest- ments, including Germany’s Dr. Oetker. After completing his MA in economics at the University of Waterloo in 2003, Lakhotia moved back to London to work as an economist with the LEDC, later moving into business develop- ment. Eager to praise both his alma mater and the Forest City, his job of selling the city proved an easy task. “I love the city and I think I’m here to stay,” said Lakhotia, origi- nally from the Greater Toronto Area. “You get used to a certain lifestyle in London. It’s hard to complain – the commute times, cost of housing, quality of living. You get used to that and you start expecting it in other communities. The short time I spent in Waterloo and the university there, I just realized it wasn’t the same as what I got in London. “You start comparing London and you realize very quickly it’s a very nice set-up. A lot of people consider the grass as greener on the other side. I’m one to view it as the grass is greener here.” London’s diversity contributes greatly to its appeal, and to its past, present and future success, Lakhotia said. And the university is contributes to the city’s multifaceted economy. “The unique features of London are such that we have a very diverse economy. We’re not very heavily focused on just one element of manufacturing; we really have quite a broad base of industries. But we’re equally aggressive in the knowledge-based Have an event? economies, technology, life sciences and so forth,” he noted. Let us know. “Increasingly, London’s economy is transitioning into a more knowledge-based economy, a knowledge-intensive economy,” he continued, adding the LEDC is dedicated to partnering with Western on research and development initiatives, such as the Adela Talbot // Western News Fraunhofer Project Centre at the university’s Advanced Manufac- Kapil Lakhotia, interim general manager of the London Economic Development Corp., is an eager advocate of the Forest turing Park. City. Responsible for attracting various international investments, he is excited to grow partnerships with the university to Likewise, Lakhotia is excited about the university’s potential bolster the city’s knowledge-based economy. partnership with the city in bolstering the new Medical Innovation and Commercialization Network, noting the initiative is building on a strength sure to benefit the local and medical communities. lenging and it’s very rewarding at the end of the day to come back Having taught Economics at Western throughout the years, “London is a hub for medical innovation, all the way back from knowing you’ve made a tangible difference in terms of creating Lakhotia hopes to return to the classroom one day. It’s a matter of when insulin was discovered, to the modern day, where robotic employment opportunities for a lot of people in London,” he resources and time for him. In the meantime, he enjoys spending assisted surgeries are being performed and really novel technolo- explained. time at home with family, spending time outdoors and keeping fit, gies are coming from London,” he said. “I’ve gotten a good handle on the entire landscape and I’ve alongside a hefty portfolio at work. It’s not just the comfortable lifestyle, but also the promise and been involved in a lot of planning exercises. I see myself (in the “I’ve always enjoyed teaching and at some point, I’d like to opportunities London offers that’s keeping Lakhotia, his wife and future) still engaged with the LEDC. Creating opportunities for come back. It’s just not in the cards for the immediate future. I year-old son rooted in the Forest City. local economies to grow an employment base and create new had a great time at Western; I loved the university and loved the “The economic development space is very interesting. It’s chal- projects is something I really enjoy doing.” campus. I missed it, when I was at Waterloo.”

HONORARY DEGREE NOMINATIONS

The Senate Honorary Degrees Committee will meet in October 2013 to select candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded at Western’s convocations scheduled in 2014. To ensure that consideration is given to as many worthy candidates as possible, the Committee invites the submission of nominations from any member of the University Community.

Nomination forms may be downloaded from the following website: uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/senate/honorary/hondeg.pdf and submitted electronically to [email protected] prior to October 24, 2013, for consideration by the Honorary Degrees Committee. 4 Western News | September 12, 2013

Editor’s Letter FOLLOW @WesternEditor Students must take point in

Western News (ISSNO316- allowing zero room for ignorance 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. ou must stop this. I under- their institutionalized ignorance and In part, I think that’s why this univer- expect of you today – respect for your An award-winning weekly stand no amount of univer- oppression in the face of changing sity and student government moved fellow humans. newspaper and electronic sity scolding or media sham- societal norms simply because that’s quickly – and correctly – to bounce I also have a daughter, a perfect news service, Western News ing is going to make you. But how they ‘have always done it.’ one O-Week entertainer tied to sexual 3-year-old girl, who lives in a land serves as the university’s Yyou, my young friends, need to make You are allowed to say, ‘enough is newspaper of record. The assault charges, and distance them- where she looks for Smurfs on our publication traces its roots this stuff a distant memory. enough.’ selves from a backup act who acted a morning walks, believes ‘princess’ is to The University of Western As university campuses returned to Now, I realize this isn’t an epidemic; fool when given the gig. a viable career option and thinks a Ontario Newsletter, a one- life last week, we have read a hand- most orientation week messages But this is not a university problem; garbage truck is the coolest transpor- page leaflet-style publication ful of bizarre stories about a public across the country are positive. But it is a student problem. When stu- tation on the road. I love spending which debuted on Sept. 23, alienation of women resurfacing in ori- like the failings of government officials dents don’t stand up against this type time with her so much I have trouble 1965. The first issue of the Western News, under found- entation weeks – none more serious or religious leaders, a shortfall of one of behavior among their own ranks, leaving her to go to work in the morn- ing editor Alan Johnston, was than the sociopathic incident at St. university’s student body tends to not only on their campus, but on cam- ing, let alone want to think of sending published on Nov. 16, 1972 Mary’s University. Chants of those stu- stain all. And when we see student puses across the country, it creates an her off to university. replacing the UWO Times dent leaders encouraging the sexual leaders of any university accepting atmosphere of acceptance. I see her face in so many of the and Western Times. Today, assault of under-aged girls have been messages like these – encouraging Ladies, you represent 60 per cent young women who walk this and other Western News continues to heard across radio and television for them, even – people notice. of the student bodies across Canada. campuses across this country. While I provide timely news, informa- tion and a forum for discus- a week. It has been a national embar- The reasons for these hateful mes- And that number grows every year. want a better environment for these sion of postsecondary issues rassment, as well as inspiration for sages are too numerous and complex Start acting like it. When stuff like this women today, I demand one for my in the campus and broader soul-searching across postsecondary for a simple newspaper column. But happens, don’t laugh it off or join in. daughter tomorrow. community. institutions. allow me to offer some thoughts from Nothing was more sickening watch- And that, my young friends, is your Many have dismissed the St. Mary’s a guy not so old I don’t remember my ing the St. Mary’s video than seeing duty. incident as “juvenile ignorance” or, youth, but not so young I think I know women joining in the chant. Demand You need to fix this. Now. WESTERN NEWS as the school’s now-former student everything about anything. respect. union president claimed, just some- On Western’s campus, our Housing Gentlemen, if you haven’t reached WesternNews.ca thing that happened “in the heat of team is the best. This isn’t some sort the emotional level to respect the Westminster Hall, Suite 360 the moment” and part of frosh week of university-sponsored informercial. women next to you in class, then stay Western University London, ON N6A 3K7 tradition. 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Commentary FOLLOW @WesternEditor Balancing practicality and idealism abroad

Engineering student Lauren Cuthberston spent her summer in Malawai as an Engineers Without Borders Junior Fellow. What follows is her final blog entry, Piece 21: Last Post?, from her time abroad. To relive her entire experience, visit her blog, Pieces of Change, at piecesofchange. wordpress.com.

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“We are made wise not by the rec- ollection of our past, but by the responsi- bility for our future.” – George Bernard Shaw

Contrary to Shaw’s Cuthberston insight, as I reach the end of my junior fellow placement, I find myself reflecting on the past four months. Only by sorting through and processing the myriad of conversations, obser- vations and experiences can I begin to make sense of the implications of it all. Then, in accord with Shaw, these implications can be applied to shape the role I could, should, and possibly will, play in our future. It is slow and often confusing; I am far from having achieved clarity. My time in Malawi has been a combination of highs and lows. Some of the best experi- ences of my life were contrasted with the harsh realities of the average Malawian’s everyday life: The incomparable beauty of a sky that stretches uninterrupted in every direction, while surrounded by the smell of burning garbage; feeling lonely yet having no alone time; one minute in love with the friendliness and warmth, the singing and dancing, the colour and life; the next moment frustrated by the slow pace of work and cancelled meetings; cooking nsima on the special to western news fire, wearing traditional chitenge and feeling part Engineering student Lauren Cuthberston spent her summer in Malawi as an Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Junior Fellow. EBW Canada of a family, juxtaposed with sitting on a minibus creates opportunities for rural Africans to access clean water, generate an income from small farms and have improved access to the feeling like a total outsider as everyone speaks in services and infrastructure they need to improve their lives. Chichewa, laughing and pointing at the ‘azungu’ white person. are always willing to share the little they have. is also the local gossip place and where I bonded spend their lives working in agriculture. The differences in language and culture, while (Not that individual material wants and their with the majority of the women in my community. I am not foolish enough to believe I have wonderful, challenge me every minute of every associated status don’t exist. I have seen families Kids may not have video games or fancy toys, a complete understanding of the water and day. with little cash for food with a large television yet I’ve seen them have more fun with games sanitation sector or Malawian culture, but I have At times, I feel helpless and useless when and a fancy speaker system on prominent dis- made from bottle caps and plastic bags. What learned a lot. Understanding, though, is only the thinking about the seemingly insurmountable play.) Where services are lacking people band does make me sad is my relative ability to study, beginning. Conviction and commitment to the problems in health care, education, transporta- together. With no banks in Santhe, villagers do and be whatever, and whomever, I want. No shared responsibility of our future is needed, tion, infrastructure, access to water and goods, pool their money and even trust in each other to matter how hard HSAs work, they can never combined with a balance of practicality and and waste disposal. Yet, if I learned one thing, provide loans. Rarely in my two homes did I feel advance. I am encouraged to dream big and idealism. Although my vision of the role I will play it is the incredible resilience that exists in every badly about my family’s living conditions. While to reach for my dreams, however more than 80 in the future is not yet clear, I am committed to person. Communities here are stronger than it is hard work to carry water from the borehole, it per cent of Malawians will have no choice but to playing a role. And I’ll go from there. anything I have seen in Canada and people

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// Study ignores availability and getting one’s health sorted out in minimum length time slots Heap mentioned the bravery of a few Canadian officials, like is difficult. Mark Dolgin and David Adam, who, at great personal risk, gave of health-care options I can see there could be some coming together as people grow shelter in their own homes to the first Chilean refugees. I would In her study (Study: Education drives health behavior changes older and more adaptive, when education might be less relevant. also like to mention the role of Bob Thomson, the brave whistle- after falling ill, Aug 29), Western Sociology professor Rachel Mar- Whereas, midlife would still be the most natural time for a turning- blower. He was working for CIDA at the time and he leaked the golis states “health problems arise throughout the life course and point, a time when more age-related health conditions start to diplomatic cables that our ambassador, Andrew Ross, had been how people respond to new medical conditions can shape their occur, combined perhaps with a life crisis and mediated by adap- sending to Ottawa. The cables revealed Ross supported the coup future health.” She argues “better-educated, middle-aged people tation or resistance to age-related norms and access to resources, and was opposed to Canada accepting any more Chilean refu- are more likely to stop smoking, start physical activity and maintain a time to reconsider the future and make changes in behaviour. gees. The leaks provoked a wave of protest in Canada and led to both of these behaviors.” a review of our refugee policy. As Heap mentions, Canada ended Knowing the importance of good health, and what might affect Sue McPherson, BA’93 up accepting thousands of Chileans, who have since enriched this it, could be attributed to education and thinking ability, leaving London country’s cultural, economic and social life. those with less education at a disadvantage when it comes to Here, in London, we will be marking this anniversary with two changing their conditions. Margolis seems to take a psychological events. A documentary film on the life of Victor Jara, The Right to perspective in some respects, neglecting other influences on the // Remembering days of Live in Peace, will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at King’s health of the uneducated. The individual exists within society, and ‘danger and dread’ University College, Vitali Lounge. A week-long art exhibit by the is subject to the kind of health care that is available, so that even same name will open at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 at the Medium if they have the will, there also needs to be a way. I would like to congratulate professor David Heap on his excel- Gallery, 870 Dundas St. A family doctor would be an asset, as would funds to access lent article about the important lessons of the Chilean coup, 40 Please join us in remembering the brave men and women who health services and products. Not all health needs are covered years later (Four decades later, coup in Chile offers lessons, Sept. fought for the values of democracy, justice, equality and solidarity. by provincial health plans, and quitting smoking might not be 5). an option for some who see it as one of their few enjoyments in As a Canadian who was living and studying in Chile at the time, Marie-France Arismendi life. Many Canadian doctors are so busy that not everyone has a I remember those days as being filled with danger and dread, but Latin American-Canadian Solidarity Association family doctor, and even if they do find one, time is a premium, also with courage, solidarity and hope. 6 Western News | September 12, 2013

I am Dr. Chil-Yong Kang. Ask Me Anthing.

Jeff Renaud // Special to Western News Western professor Dr. Chil-Yong Kang of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry joined the Reddit community on Friday, answering questions about the Phase I clinical trial of the Sumagen HIV/AIDS vaccine, as part of IamA/ Ask Me Anything (AMA). Kang, left, and Mathew Hoy, a Western senior web designer, fielded hundreds of questions and comments in the hour-long online conversation. With more than 73 million unique visitors last month, Reddit is an online community where registered users vote submitted content up or down in popularity. One of the most visible features on the ‘front page of the Internet’ is IamA/AMA, where notable and/or interesting individuals answer direct questions from the community. Although wildly popular online, IamA/AMA occasionally hits mainstream consciousness as when U.S. President Barack Obama sat for one while running for his second term or when Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield participated from the International Space Station. Overall, the variety of participants is staggering. Kang was preceded by an anesthesia awareness survivor and followed by a U.S. Army soldier injured in a POW recovery mission in Afghanistan. An archive of Kang’s conversation is available at http://tiny.cc/ kdc52w. Western News | September 12, 2013 7

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Psychology/Westminster Hall Western University Preserving a voice Western joins effort to save the Oneida language for future generations

By Adela Talbot IN THEIR WORDS In the summer months, travel a The nearby Oneida of the Thames community has developed a website in an effort to bring half hour south of London and you’ll its members together to preserve language and culture. The site features recorded videos find DavidK anatawakhon working to from elder master speakers, interactive learning tools, games and other features that resurrect a dying language. showcase Oneida’s language, history and culture. Additional resources are available to the The Western anthropologist, a community at its Oneida Language and Cultural Centre. member of the Mohawk tribe, is teach- ing an Oneida language immersion For more information, visit oneidalanguage.ca. course on the community’s nearby ter- ritory, having picked up the Iroquoian a strong oral narrative tradition and promising. “In my dreams I would like language in order to preserve it. the preservation of its language rep- to see all of us continuing,” she said. As it stands, only 60 speakers of resents a preservation of a culture as “It’s not going to be an overnight Oneida remain, most of them in the well for the community. process. I’m hoping the younger ones London area, said Susan Hill, director “This (course) was a need that the will take it on and keep going with of First Nations Studies at Western. community has articulated, and has it. There are a lot of younger folks in This course – offered to Western stu- asked us to work with them to articu- the class. It’s good they are interested dents through First Nations Studies, late the need,” she said, adding Kana- in it.” Oneida members and other inter- tawakhon’s approach to language Doxtator, 44, noted since first tak- ested parties in the community – is a instruction in the Mohawk course he ing the class three summers ago, her joint effort between the university and teaches appealed to the community, language skill has improved. Prior the Oneida community, with concen- prompting the request. to taking the class, she could under- trated efforts toward language resto- “It’s about, as an academic institu- stand maybe one third of the elders’ ration, an issue of critical importance tion, being responsive and collab- conversations. She couldn’t write the to Indigenous peoples. orative with a local Indigenous com- language at all and could speak only “I’ve been in London for 30, and munity to address a high priority that a little. have been coming here (to Oneida) they’ve laid out. It’s not us coming in “After the classes now, when listen- for 25. I’ve been involved with (its) lan- and saying, ‘You need this.’ It’s them ing to elders I can understand at least guage centre from time to time and coming to us, and saying, ‘This is what half. I can write pretty much anything. then about three years ago, there was we need. Are you able to work with us My vocabulary is way up there and talk of doing an interest course for the to achieve this goal?’ I’m more comfortable speaking,” she summer,” Kanatawakhon said of the “As a side benefit, a number of our said. seeds that planted the course. current students have enrolled in the While the course teaches the lan- “We figured if 10-12 people course; they have the opportunity to guage structure first and lasts only showed up, it would be great. But we get extra credit toward their degree; a handful of weeks in the summer ended up with 37-38 people. They they have an opportunity to do so in months, Doxtator says a desire to were here on their own; there was no their community; they have an oppor- preserve the language will ensure the credit, no support money – people tunity to meet a cultural education learning continues. just came. I have never taught that goal as well as an academic educa- “It’s up the individual regardless many people,” he added. tional goal. To pair those together is of how far and how much the course This summer was the third year a phenomenal opportunity. We’ve teaches you – it’s what you put in. I the course was offered. Last summer, gained a number of students who’ve think we’re safe for now as long as Western got involved after the com- come to Western as a result of this the interest stays up, and I think it will. munity reached out to the university, course,” she added. When we see each other now, we use embracing the course and offering it With Kanatawakhon at the helm (Oneida). It’s our language – I don’t for credit to students. Fifty-five individ- of the classroom – and Oneida elder like seeing our people being shy to uals of all ages attended, among them master speakers at the front to guide use it.” Western students, community mem- him – the class is visibly engaged, Hill and Kanatawakhon added the bers from London, the local Oneida repeating phrases, asking questions, course is set to continue next summer territory, as well as visitors from the eager to learn. at the Oneida territory, with the possi- Oneida Wisconsin territory. “People have pride in who they bility of offering the basic introductory The primary goal of the course is are and have culture. They want to be course alongside one that would pick language preservation, Hill said, cur- able to live and breathe and be well up where this year’s course left off. rently on sabbatical. She noted an and be educated at home. To me, “It’s the Oneida individuals who endangered language could be lik- that’s a reality,” he said. “The people made the commitment to be here. ened to an endangered species and here are very passionate about learn- They share a collective vision of a added, that within that framework, ing the language and that makes a big language-speaking community. What Oneida would fall in the ‘critical’ cat- difference.” they have in common is that desire to egory. The students’ eagerness is certainly reclaim the language for themselves Oneida, among the Iroquoian palpable in the classroom. as individuals, but, more importantly, languages, has been in existence For Ursula Doxtator, an Oneida for their community as a whole, so that for more than 600 years, with tribes member and graduate of First Nations in the next generation, they will have speaking it in Ontario, New York Studies starting her B.Ed. at Western’s far more than 60 speakers to depend and Wisconsin. Oneida culture has Faculty of Education this fall, this is upon,” Hill said. 8 Western News | September 12, 2013

Dream Realized // Continued from page 1 The Quantum Hall Effect Physics and Application Nobel Laureate Dr. Klaus von Klitzing

Paul Mayne // Western News The names of Ivey Business School donors line the railings of the new Richard Ivey Building. Public talk ronment possible for learning, research and collaboration.” All are welcome The $110 million price tag was split four ways – $25 photo copyright: Klaus Mellenthin million in federal funding, $25 million in provincial, $22.5 million from Western and $37.5 million in private support. Baran gift backs The Elizabeth Laird Memorial Lecture But even beyond the price tag, the numbers associated with the building are staggering. First off, its 274,000 square Lawrence Centre Thursday, 19 September 2013 feet of space almost doubles the old building, now called the HBA Building. A prominent London business leader 5:30 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm) There are 112 faculty offices, 52 breakout rooms, 36 staff known for his faith in the ‘virtuous cycle’ has put that Paul Davenport Theatre (Talbot College) meeting rooms, 14 staff offices, nine conference rooms, belief into action by donating $1 million to the Ivey eight open-concept work areas, seven lounges and six Business School which will support public policy and Pre-talk reception in the Physics and Astronomy Building atrium fireplaces. Students might find themselves in one of five leadership education. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 50-seat classrooms or one of 15 78-seat classrooms. The Mitchell and Kathryn Baran Family Founda- Nearly, 21,000 cubic feet of stone, weighing 1,570 tion and Trudell Medical Limited, both led by Mitch The Department of Physics and Astronomy tonnes, were used on the building. Each pebble from a Baran, HBA ’59, made the donation, to recognize quarry in Wiarton, Ont. The 53,000 square feet of glass retiring Ivey Dean Carol Stephenson’s decade of http://physics.uwo.ca on the exterior could cover 10 basketball courts and the leadership, to be used by the school at her discre- 136,000 square-feet of carpet inside could cover almost tion. Stephenson, who retires at the end of Septem- 25 football fields. The 2,222 cubic metres of space in the ber, has directed the funds toward Ivey’s Lawrence Grand Hall could be filled with 38,000 kegs of beer. National Centre for Policy and Management. 923 Waterloo Street, London ON And the BMO Financial Group Auditorium boasts a 300- The gift will support a Scholars Fund for recruit- [email protected] inch stadium-style screen. ing academic visitors to the Centre as well as high- Thanks specifically to the Ivey family, and a $7 million www.londonzencentre.org priority needs – such as student scholarships, faculty donation, the new building will be an example of envi- awards and research – at the Lawrence Centre. ronmental sustainability, earning Leadership in Energy Western President Amit Chakma announced the and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold status. LEED is gift last week along with members of the Baran fam- Upcoming Fall Events at the London Zen Centre the leading green building certification system in North ily at a reception at the Ivey Business School honour- America, providing a framework for practical and measur- ing Stephenson’s legacy of leadership. able green building design and construction. “I hope this creates an opportunity to profile the Course - Introduction to Zen, meditation and koans The Richard Ivey Building is the second building at West- Lawrence Centre as an important Canadian and September 25-November 13. This eight week class covers everything ern to receive the Gold designation, along with Engineer- global public policy instrument,” Baran said. you need to develop a meditation practice in your life and also points ing’s Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion. The McIntosh Stephenson said the donation is a testament of Gallery earned LEED Silver. to something even more fundamental - a way to experience and live Baran’s own commitment to leadership, which he “Facilities Management is proud to have the Richard in freedom and joy, no matter what the circumstances of your life. has demonstrated through both his business acu- Ivey Building as the second facility on campus to target men and community support. For more information, or to register for this course, visit LEED Gold,” said Mike McLean, manager of planning “Mitch Baran is an accomplished and well- www.londonzencentre.com and design at Western. “In addition to water efficiency respected business leader who thinks globally, and energy savings measures, a number of initiatives were acts strategically and contributes to society – the targeted to achieve LEED Gold.” kind of leader Ivey strives to develop,” Stephenson Workshop - A workshop with John Tarrant, Roshi Sustainable initiatives include: said. “His gift will go a long way to help us develop • A cistern and piping system allowing rainwater to flush bright, future business leaders capable of improving September 27-29. “John Tarrant is one of the most interesting toilets, while specifically designed faucets, urinals, toilets Canada’s economic performance.” minds in American Buddhism. He weaves his deep immersion in and showerheads reduce indoor water usage by more than – Staff Report Buddhist practice, Western psychology, and the arts into a unique yet 20 per cent; completely authentic story of the Zen life and its mysteries.” Melvin • Drought-resistant vegetation and landscape design Mcleod, editor-in-chief, the Shambhala Sun. For more information, eliminates the need for an irrigation system, resulting in 60 or to register for this workshop, visit www.londonzencentre.com per cent water savings; • A waste management plan diverted 81 per cent of tion and hard work, all benefit from a space and place that construction waste from landfill; functions superbly, looks great and perhaps even inspires,” Retreat - A Zen meditation and koan weekend • More than 30 per cent of building materials or prod- he said. “This space sings of inspiration and is the perfect October 25-27. This retreat is an opportunity to become intimate ucts were manufactured, extracted or harvested within 800 home for the best business school in Canada and one with your mind and your heart. Retreats at LZC include meditation, kms of campus; and of the top schools in the world. We are thrilled that this koans, community, healthy vegetarian meals, work, and practice • Windows and skylights provide light to more than 75 world-class facility bears the Ivey name. It acknowledges conversations with the teacher. For more information, or to register per cent of occupied spaces on all floors. This includes light the vision of my grandfather, Richard G. Ivey, who believed business education was a vital field of study for the 20th for this retreat, visit www.londonzencentre.com wells that allow natural lights into occupied spaces of the basement. century.” “Our mother always inspired and encouraged us to While donating more than $30 million to the school Workshop - A one day introduction to Zen koans support environmental causes,” said Richard W. Ivey, HBA over the years, the Ivey family’s impact on campus, and in October 20, Toronto. November 17 In this workshop we discuss and ‘72, in speaking of his mother, Beryl, who died in 2007. “As the London community, extends far deeper than financial support. explore the process of working on a Zen koan. This workshop is a much as our family believes in investing in superb business leadership, we also believe that businesses, as well as gov- “The Ivey family has been our inspiration right from the gentle way to step into a more open and kind way of experiencing ernments and individuals, need to pay far more attention beginning and I can think of no greater role model for our and living your life. No koan or meditation experience is required. to the sustainability of this planet.” students,” Stephenson said. “The Ivey family embodies For more information, or to register for this workshop, visit Ivey added this “fabulous new building” will enhance the business school’s mission, or perhaps, the truth is, the www.londonzencentre.com the student experience for decades to come. Ivey Business School embodies the mission of the found- “Teaching and learning, as well as creativity, collabora- ing family.” Western News | September 12, 2013 9

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Department of English and Writing Studies Writer-in-Residence 2013-14

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Poet, novelist, and this year’s Writer-in-Residence, NourbeSe Philip, reads from her latest work.

Friday, September 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m. in UC 224A.

Admission is free to this inaugural reading and reception, and the Western community and members of the public are warmly invited to attend. For more information, please contact the Vice-Chair of the Department of English and Writing Studies ([email protected]).

Western’s Writer-in-Residence program is generously funded this year by the James A. And Marjorie Spenceley Lectureship in Literature, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research, Western’s Women’s Caucus, the Faculty of Law and the Department of English and Writing Studies.

Paul Mayne // Western News Sharon Flaherty knows what a drag – or a pull – the first month of school can be. The second-year Engineering student hauled one of the London Fire Department’s vehicles down Oxford Drive Wednesday afternoon as part of the faculty’s annual Epic Pull. Over the course of an hour, Engineering students pulled the fire truck through the heart of campus raising more than $750 toward Shinerama and the fight against cystic fibrosis.

Celebrate Postdoc Appreciation Week Who doesn’t love a postdoc? Well, now is your invited for a picnic lunch at 1 p.m. at Gibbons Park (pavilion opportunity to show it. near Victoria Street). Next week, Sept. 16-20, marks National Postdoc Appre- In 2012, 112 institutions in the United States and Canada ciation Week, a celebration devoted to the contribution organized events to recognize postdoctoral researchers. of postdoctoral scholars across Canada and the United Western has approximately 380 postdoctoral scholars at States. Both Western’s School of Graduate & Postdoctoral any time; 47 per cent of those are international. Although Studies, grad.uwo.ca, and the Postdoctoral Association at housed across all faculties, the Schulich School of Medicine Western, www.postdocs.uwo.ca/, have scheduled a num- & Dentistry, Engineering, Science and Social Science boast ber of events throughout the week. the highest postdoc population. On Monday, all new postdocs are invited to attend an More than 900 peer-reviewed publications are attributed orientation to receive information about working at West- to current postdocs. Last year, the university secured two ern. The event is scheduled for 12-1 p.m. in the Western Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships and 12 MITACS Elevate Student Services Building, room 2130. On Tuesday, a internships. workshop will explore employment opportunities for post- For further events, registration and up-to-the-minute docs and their spouses in and around London. The event details, visit each organization’s respective websites. is scheduled for 12-1 p.m. in University Community Centre, room 147B. On Saturday, postdocs and their families are – Staff Report 10 Western News | September 12, 2013

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“We’re on some If apps are the new horizon of high-tech capitalism, then now, more than ever, it’s important to look over that horizon. level aware of how That’s the essential message behind Apps and Affect, an upcoming conference at Western co-hosted by the Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) and intimate high-tech has the Centre for the Study of Theory and Criticism (CSTC). Scheduled for Oct. 18-20 at Museum London, and open to the public, the conference will take a multidisci- become with our lives plinary look at both the now universal use of apps in every day life and technology. “The subject of the conference itself is a wide thing. Everybody is using apps and apps typify this now; everybody has moved to ‘the cloud.’ That’s why we think it would be of degree of reliance on interest to everybody,” said Svitlana Matviyenko, a PhD candidate in CSTC, who is responsible for getting the conference off the ground. technological innovation “The (transition) to the cloud was so smooth; users didn’t really realize what happened. Technology works in such a way that you’re not supposed to feel the – from dating, playing difference. But (with apps and the move to the cloud) there was a very significant change in terms of how information flows, who controls the flow, who has access a game, stargazing, we to it, how visible and how encrypted it is. Many things are very black-boxed and covered behind this smoothness,” she added. have become saturated “The conference will raise questions about what does this change mean?” and entwined with the Faculty and graduate student registration is open with an ‘early bird’ deadline of Friday, Sept. 13. An online registration link will be posted to the conference digital. ...” website, appsandaffect.blogspot.ca, soon. Scheduled speakers include Jodi Dean, Hobart and William Smith Colleges; - Nick Dyer-Witheford, FIMS dean Mark Andrejevic, University of Queensland; Ed Keller, Parsons The New School for Design; Patricia Ticineto Clough, Queens College and the Graduate School of the City University of New York; Alexander Galloway, New York University; Melissa Gregg, University of California; and Paul D. Miller, DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid. Matviyenko hopes the conference raises awareness about the smooth and invisible change in technology, the way our lives have adapted and the changes that have come about as a result of rapid app appropriation. “(The change is) sold to us in an amazing, fascinating way. Sure, apps are cute, funny, cheap or free; you can do almost everything with them. But we’re trying to be suspicious about this app economy, the political economy of the apps and how they’re being sold,” she explained. One consequence of not having this kind of discussion and not actively think- ing about what goes on behind the everyday use of seemingly trivial apps – be they games or utility apps that read your text messages aloud or give you driving directions – is the unwilling sharing of information. “People have to understand to what extent they’re being exposed. We need MEETINGS to know what is invisible and we have to know just how it works. We don’t want to be too panicky about the danger; we just want to be aware. It’s not something at Spencer we can and should stop using,” continued Matviyenko, who recently edited an upcoming book on apps. “What does it mean the app is free? What is the cost of this ‘free’ app? An Day Meeting app can look nice, but you look at certain things you grant access, and you give private information.” Packages Start at On the flipside, she added, there are apps that can protect against this kind of unintentional sharing of information, blocking access to private information. In Only $39 per person essence, apps can be the cause and solution to privacy issues. With an inevitable transition to apps as potential interfaces for any object in the real world, these types of discussions are becoming increasingly important. Our Day Meeting Package includes: “We’re hoping to raise questions (at the conference). It’s very much about ques- tions. There’s a mass media fascination about apps, and a prevailing myth about • Main meeting room at South Western Ontario’s only this magical technology. We’re hoping to develop another side to this discussion.” IACC approved conference centre Nick Dyer-Witheford, FIMS dean, added it is important to host the conference at Museum London. The venue makes the discussions more open and accessible • Premium Audio Visual Package with on-site technical support in a city that houses not only a university, but also many aspiring entrepreneurs in

• Complimentary parking hi-tech business. For him, the app economy is worth exploring as well. “It’s a conference about the culture of high technology, apps being the latest • All day Nourishment Hub access that includes hot manifestation, and the psychological, the emotional and the imaginative, institu- and cold beverages and an abundance of snacks tional aspects of hi-tech,” he said. ’ “For the last several years, there’s been incredible excitement in media and • Lunch in Asher s Dining Room high-tech circles about the app economy and the possibilities of programing and app production, to provide a new wave of high-tech employment,” he said, add- ing it’s striking how much profit from apps is reaped by large digital companies such as Google and Apple. “On some level, we’re aware of how intimate high-tech has become with our lives and apps typify this degree of reliance on technological innovation – from dating, playing a game, stargazing, we have become saturated and entwined with the digital. It’s very important to be able to stand back and actually bring a reflective consciousness to this activity and assess it in its complexity,” Dyer- Witheford said. “The conference is to invite us to slow down, to become active and reflective users and consumers of this technology. In holding this conference, I think we are putting ourselves at the very front edge of what I’d call techno-cultural issues today.”

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Brescia University College celebrates Clare Hall opening

Adela Talbot // western news Joan Francolini, left, Brescia University College chancellor, shares a laugh with Lucyanne Davison, executive assistant to Brescia’s Principal Colleen Hanycz, at last week’s official opening and blessing of Brescia’s new residence, Clare Hall, as well as its new, state-of-the-art eatery, The Mercato. Members of the London community, including Mayor Joe Fontana, joined members of the Western and Brescia communities for the celebration last Friday. 12 Western News | September 12, 2013

Around Campus Western Research is pleased to announce the following competition: Western Strategic Support for SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR Success Michael’s restaurant turns over a new ‘Leaf’ The Office of the Vice-President (Research) has established three new internal programs that are explicitly aligned with Tri-Agency mandates and funding opportunities. The Seed, Bridge and Accelerator research grants are targeted at researchers who are not currently holding Tri- Agency funding, or are seeking a higher grant value. The intent of these three grants is to offer critical, one-time funding to support individual investigator’s research activities for the subsequent development of strong, competitive submissions to external, peer-reviewed research sponsors. The merit of each proposal will be assessed on innovation, impact, deliverables (both long- and short-term), proposed methodology, HQP training plan and proposed budget. Successful applicants are expected to develop and submit competitive research proposals to a specific Tri-Agency competition within two years of the award’s start date.

Award Value: Seed & Bridge Grants – up to $25,000 Accelerator Grant – up to $50,000 Faculty to match award amount 1:1, included.

Deadline: Dean’s Deadline - November 15 RD&S Deadline - December 2

For more information on these new internal funding opportunities, please visit: uwo.ca/research/funding/internal/index.html.

Contact: Florence Lourdes Internal Grants Coordinator Research Development & Services [email protected] 519.661.2111 x84500

GOING MEATLESS Paul Mayne // Western News Rob McLaughlin, Great Hall Catering’s new head chef, worked hard this past summer in changing the former Michael’s restaurant to The Green Leaf Café @ Somerville. He thinks everyone will be pleasantly surprised HAS NEVER TASTED SO GOOD with the outcome.

London’s hub for plant-based, quality-packaged, By Paul Mayne lin said, but you will begin to see a more structured menu, such as Fish & Chip Fridays, so “people coming in have whole food, supplements and lifestyle products. Long known as a great place to grab a bite to eat more of an idea what’s going to be on the menu.” on campus, Michael’s restaurant in Somerville House has “We want to be where we’re sold out,” he added. received a new look, and a new name. “We’re not right now, but we’re busy all the time. We want The Green Leaf Café @ Somerville opens its doors to be where people are having to make reservations.” Specializing in Gluten Free, Vegetarian, and Vegan food choices. Monday, Sept. 16, along with its neighbour across the hall, While there are too many dietary restrictions to tackle The Garden @ Somerville. Led by new Great Hall Catering them all, McLaughlin said there will be a new focus on head chef Rob McLaughlin, the space got a long-overdue gluten- and lactose-free items. makeover, increase its patron capacity and introduce a new Still ‘on the menu’ will be focus on local products pasta bar. when it comes to food suppliers 5% STUDENT “People have always told us they and ingredients. Ongoing for a love the food, but you always have number of years, McLaughlin said DISCOUNT to freshen things it up to make it “The customer, no matter dealing with companies such as exciting,” he said, perhaps to get Arva Flour, Petit Paris and Capital EVERY TUESDAY* away from what he called the idea what shape or form, Food Wholesalers, Western is mak- *with valid student card of ‘exclusivity’ of the popular lunch ing a solid dent toward its carbon 1350 Fanshawe Park Rd West (@ Hyde Park) spot. “We have a number of other demands your best and footprint. 519-914-5174 ideas as well to add, but we’ll see that’s what I’ll always “It’s one of our biggest man- how things go at first.” dates, which we have already been www.theMEATLESSmarket.com McLaughlin, born and raised in strive to do – to make our doing in a number of ways,” he northern England, brought his chef said. “But there are also opportu- skills to Canada in 1978, working in company the best it can be.” nities to take it to another level. It’s western Canada for a number of about using southwestern Ontario - Rob McLaughlin McKellar Theatre years. He made his way to south- products as much as you can and Rm 290 UCC western Ontario, where he would helping out local businesses.” 519-661-3616 spend time working at the Ben An existing rooftop garden, $4.99 Adults Children, Seniors and Tuesdays $3.50 Miller Inn near Goderich before making Western his new already producing peppers, lettuce and a variety of toma- home. toes, will literally ‘spice things up’ this year with the addition And that relationship has flourished for the last 20 years. of numerous herbs and spices. Sept. 13-19, 2013 “I thought at the time, it might be time to take a break “This is as local as you can get,” said McLaughlin. from the stressful life of the hotel business, only to find the Along with numerous weddings and catering opportuni- DESPICABLE ME 2 THE HEAT challenge remains,” McLaughlin said. “The customer, no ties, McLaughlin said the kitchen is always open. Rated G 7:00 (108 min.) Rated 14A 9:05 (127 min.) matter what shape or form, demands your best and that’s “There’s always anxiety in this job, but I’m confident in what I’ll always strive to do – to make our company the myself, and my team, to pull it together,” he said. “There’s Matinees Sat. the 14 and Sun. the 15 best it can be.” always the pressure of the job, but you’re only as good as 2:30 and 4:40 Don’t expect the menu to drastically change, McLaugh- the people you work with.” Western News | September 12, 2013 13 14 Western News | September 12, 2013

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While the university remains strong in other News and Notes ranking systems, success in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University rankings continues to be elusive Victoria Chok, a second-year Biomedical Sciences stu- for Western. dent, was named one of 12 North American students, In the standings released Tuesday, Western found and one of two Canadians, to the Pearson Student itself ranked No. 199 in the 2013-14 rankings of the Advisory Board. She attended a summer Student Lead- Top 200 universities in the world. That number was ership Summit in Boston, Mass., in July, and worked with down from No. 173 in 2012-13 and No. 157 in 2011- other youth to develop programs, which would benefit 12. This year, Western was tied with National Tsing students and provide input on learning materials. Hua University in Taiwan and tucked between the Tel Western French Studies professor Alain Goldschläger Aviv University in Israel (No. 196) and the University of was awarded the title of Officer de l’Ordre des Palmes Calgary (No. 201). Académiques for his work with the International Task The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Force for Holocaust Education, Remembrance and topped the rankings, just ahead of Harvard University. Research. The University of Cambridge, University College of London (UCL) and Imperial College London rounded A project spearheaded by Western researchers Adrian out the Top 5. Owen and Melvyn Goodale has been named among U.S. and U.K. universities continued to dominate seven shortlisted teams to proceed to Stage 2 of the the top tier of the rankings, occupying 17 of the Top 20 Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) places. Canada had one university in the Top 20, down Global Call for Ideas. Of 280 letters of interest sub- from two last year; the University of Toronto climbed to mitted from researchers from eight countries on five No. 17, four places above McGill at No. 21. continents, seven finalists were selected. Rounding out Canada’s rankings in the Top 200 were Western Law professor Stephen Pitel was named one the University of British Columbia (No. 49), University of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers by of Montreal (No. 92), University of Alberta (No. 96), the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Asso- McMaster University (No. 140), University of Waterloo ciations (OCUFA). Pitel will receive a 2012-2013 OCUFA Paul Mayne // Western News (No. 180), Queen’s University (No. 189) and Western. Teaching Award at Sept. 28 ceremony in Toronto. Western’s Campus Community Police Service has an electric feel these In February, Western was awarded Five Stars by the QS Stars audit, authored by QS, publishers of the The American Institute of Chemical Engineers has days as they test out the new Zero Police DS electric motorcycle. The QS World University Rankings. Only three Canadian named Franco Berruti the recipient of 2013 Lectureship low-maintenance, zero direct emissions bike has a range of 220 kms universities – Western, University of Montreal (Five Star in Fluidization Award, under the Particle Technology per charge with a top speed of 150 kph. Sgt. Ryan Austin, BA’94 Plus) and University of Calgary (Five Stars) – received Forum. This award, sponsored by Particulate Solid (Geography), a 20-year police veteran, joined campus police a month those ratings. Research, Inc., recognizes an individual’s outstanding ago and, as a certified police motorcycle instructor, could provide Visit the QS website, topuniversities.com/university- scientific/technical research contributions with impact training should the university purchase the motorcycle. rankings, for the full rankings. in the field of fluidization. Fusion Sushi, and now featuring fresh Osysters & Izakaya Bar. Visit our newly renovated second level that offers Japanese night life in Downtown London. Savour our fresh sushi & innovative asian fl avour.

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