February 25, 2010
Climate predictions questioned
Not every scientist is on board with the dire assessments of many climate change proponents. Western Engineering is presenting a lecture by Applied Mathematics Professor Christopher Essex on the topic: “Why the Scientific Problem of Climate is Not Solved.” The event takes place Thursday, Feb 25 at 12:30 p.m. in the Spencer Engineering Building, Room 3109.
Display of early London
Two new exhibits will be on display in the John A. Schweitzer Gallery, Archives and Research Collections Centre (D.B. Weldon) until Mar 31. They include:
A Walk Down Memory Lane: Historic Homes of the Talbot Street Area — created by the graduate students in Western’s Public History program
The Harris Family: Their Legacy to London – The 175th Anniversary of Eldon House (1834-2009) created by Theresa Regnier (Western Archives).
Can we fix medicare?
The Student Medical Reform Group will host an interactive panel discussion March 11 surrounding potential solutions to ongoing problems with medicare. Guest speakers include: Jeff Turnbull, Canadian Medical Association President-Elect; Robert McMurtry, former dean, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and former special advisor to the Canadian Royal Commission of the Future Health of Canada; Nick Kates, Ontario Lead for the Quality Improvement and Innovation Partnership; Debby Copes, Quality Advisor for CHOICE in Health; and moderator Michael Rachlis, a health policy consultant. Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Dean Carol Herbert will have opening remarks. The event takes place at 5 p.m. University Hospital, Auditorium A – open to faculty and students.
New faculty survey
If you’re a new faculty member at a Canadian university, a University of Victoria study wants to hear from you. Led by graduate student Megan Kirk, the study is looking into the impact of early career transitions on patterns of physical activity among new professionals who have recently entered their careers as full-time faculty members (within the last five years). To take part in the survey, faculty members can visit askitonline.com/survey/the-impact-of-early-career-tra.
Research subjects sought
Robarts Research Institute scientists are looking for research subjects who have asthma. To take part in the asthma imaging study (testing a new inhaled contrast agent used to image lungs with an MRI scanner) you must be 18 – 50 years old. Call 519-663-5777 ext. 24197 or e-mail shalko@imaging.robarts.ca.
Lunch & Learn Trade Show
To find out about the latest in technology and office supplies, staff and faculty are invited to attend the Lunch and Learn Trade Show on March 3 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Great Hall, Somerville House. Hosted by the Campus Computer Store and The Book Store at Western.
Acting without thinking
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology is presenting a lecture by Mel Goodale, Canada Research Chair in Visual Neuroscience, departments of Psychology and Physiology and Pharmacology, on March 5 at 12:30 p.m. in MSB 148. The lecture is entitled “Acting without thinking: When do visually-guided actions escape conscious control?”
Education research showcase
The first graduate student Research in Education symposium takes place Apr 14 at the Faculty of Education building, 3-8 p.m. The symposium will showcase projects, conceptual research and studies in progress at all levels in Education. Opportunities will be available for poster presentations, self-moderated round table presentations and single paper presentations. Deadline March 5 for abstract and intent to register. asauder4@uwo.ca.
Armstrong Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
University of Western Ontario professor emeritus (History) Frederick Armstrong has received the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement. Armstrong, nominated by the City of London, has written more than 200 publications and is Honorary President of the London and Middlesex Historical Society. The annual Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards recognized 20 volunteers and communities for outstanding contributions to the preservation, protection and promotion of Ontario’s heritage over a period of 25 years or more.