Writer in residence leads discussion
Penn Kemp, Western’s Writer in Residence, will lead a discussion on the exhibition MINUTIA by Calgary artist Robert Kelly at the McIntosh Gallery. Writer, essayist, playwright and sound poet, Kemp will consider various qualities in Kelly’s bookwork installation which is based on a quotation “the first time I heard the sound of a page turning”. Each of the 11 books, one for each word in the phrase, explores different meanings through metaphors, concrete poetry, narrative, visual sculpture and literary acoustics. The program takes place Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the McIntosh Gallery.
Western blogs
Anyone who follows copyright issues should know the name Sam Trosow. The associate professor jointly appointed to the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Information and Media Studies is co-author of Canadian Copyright: A Citizen’s Guide and a frequent commentator on related issues. With the federal government’s Copyright Consultations wrapping up, his blog includes the text of his recent personal submission, an accessible and engaging read on a subject that can seem a bit daunting at times.
Review of accessibility in Ontario
Ontario has appointed Charles Beer to conduct a review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The review will help determine whether the province is on the right track to foster an accessible province by 2025. A public consultation takes place Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; 1:30–5 p.m.; and 6:30–8:30 p.m. at London Convention Centre, Ballroom 5. www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/accessibilityOntario/accesson/participate
Stimulating reading
Patrons of Books Plus may detect more than the aroma of fall in the air these days. The firm Seattle’s Best Coffee has opened a self-serve station in the store to expand its offerings which also include text books, trade books, bestsellers, Western brand clothing, a print-shop, courier services, John Labatt Centre tickets, and a Kodak self-serve centre. The store, in a plaza near Essex and Perth residences, expects to add wireless internet soon.
Discover Discovery
The colourful parade of magazines from Western’s faculty and institutes continues with the arrival of Robarts Research Institute’s annual Discovery Magazine. The title offers a fresh and lively look at Alzheimer’s research, Robarts’ amazing magnets, David Spence’s work in stroke prevention and Rob Hegele’s work in gene identification. View the magazine through an interactive browser or download it as a pdf at https://www.robarts.ca/gateway.php?id=4.
Making Top 10
Faculty of Law professor Michael Lynk’s paper entitled, “Disability and Work: The Transformation of the Legal Status of Employees with Disabilities in Canada” was recently listed on Social Science Review Network’s Top Ten download list for Canadian Law. According to the abstract: “This article examines the dismal employment status of employees with disabilities in Canada, traces the emergence of the Supreme Court of Canada rulings, and critically examines the case law on disability accommodation from labour arbitrators, human rights tribunals and the common law courts.” https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1068403
Flying high
One of Western’s more unique projects is set to open Oct. 5. The Advanced Facility for Avian Research (AFAR), or as it is more commonly known – the bird wind tunnel, will receive its official kick off in a ceremony running 1-2 p.m. Researchers from around the world have already been trekking to the facility which will be able to test how birds function in a variety of environmental conditions.