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Digital epidemiologist Western’s newest Canada Research Chair

Digital epidemiologist Western’s newest Canada Research Chair

Tarun Katapally, a digital epidemiologist in the Faculty of Health Sciences, is Western’s newest Canada Research Chair (CRC). Katapally’s appointment as the CRC in Digital Health for Equity came as part of an announcement released today by François …

Sugiyama: Remember, it’s not always about you

Sugiyama: Remember, it’s not always about you

“Hubris and dogma are the enemies of professionalism. Avoid both, if possible,” Constance Sugiyama, president of ConMark Strategy Inc., told graduates at the Wednesday, June 17, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Erola: Technology is no substitute for policy

Erola: Technology is no substitute for policy

Canadian women have proven throughout this country’s history that real change, even revolutionary change, isn’t as simple as clicking a button, said Judy Erola, former politician and broadcaster.

Jackson: Canada needs you to be your best

Jackson: Canada needs you to be your best

“With your degrees now finished, and you mostly unencumbered by life’s responsibilities, this is a rare opportunity for you to stretch yourself,” Roger Jackson, Olympic gold medalist and Canadian sport advocate, told graduates at the Tuesday, June 16, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Cornhill: Have the courage to act on conviction

Cornhill: Have the courage to act on conviction

“Your generation has a responsibility to respect the land; my generation has a responsibility to help you,” David Cornhill, founding member of AltaGas, who has served as its chairman and CEO since its inception in 1994, told graduates at the Tuesday, June 16, morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Sen: Education can change the world

Sen: Education can change the world

“What distinguishes us from animals is our ability to reason – about our own lives and the lives of others,” Amartya Sen, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economics, told graduates at the Monday, June 15, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Carriere: Extend understanding to others

Carriere: Extend understanding to others

“Our world is full of noises, but by organizing sound in a structured way, we can create sweet airs that give delight,” Berthold Carriere, composer, conductor and co-music director of the Stratford Symphony Orchestra, told graduates at the Monday, June 15, morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Lassonde: Give of your time, talent and treasure

Lassonde: Give of your time, talent and treasure

“We all want to be different, but we crave the same things – a roof, food, safety and freedom of expression,” Pierre Lassonde, esteemed engineer, financier and entrepreneur, told graduates at the Friday, June 12, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Patterson: Don’t be betrayed by destinations

Patterson: Don’t be betrayed by destinations

“What we accept as a given does not apply everywhere in the world,” Bonnie Patterson, president and CEO of the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), told graduates at the Friday, June 12, morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Birgeneau: Remember those not as privileged

Birgeneau: Remember those not as privileged

“None of you can ever consider yourselves under privileged now that you have the great fortune of being a university graduate,” Robert Birgeneau, an internationally distinguished physicist, told graduates at the Thursday, June 11 afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Moore: Be humble, confident and hopeful

Moore: Be humble, confident and hopeful

“Without sound knowledge, anatomy is like sailing a ship without knowledge of a navigator’s map,” Keith Moore, a distinguished anatomy researcher, told graduates at the Thursday, June 11 morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Dowdeswell: Unite to accomplish extraordinary things

Dowdeswell: Unite to accomplish extraordinary things

“There is no simple set of instructions on how to proceed in turbulent times,” Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Ontario’s 29th Lieutenant Governor, told graduates at the Tuesday afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Goodchild: Engage the world; don’t block it out

Goodchild: Engage the world; don’t block it out

“Your mind is a beautiful thing – celebrate it, challenge it,” Michael Goodchild, a global leader in geographic information systems, told graduates at the Tuesday morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Sugiyama: Remember, it’s not always about you

Sugiyama: Remember, it’s not always about you

“Hubris and dogma are the enemies of professionalism. Avoid both, if possible,” Constance Sugiyama, president of ConMark Strategy Inc., told graduates at the Wednesday, June 17, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Erola: Technology is no substitute for policy

Erola: Technology is no substitute for policy

Canadian women have proven throughout this country’s history that real change, even revolutionary change, isn’t as simple as clicking a button, said Judy Erola, former politician and broadcaster.

Jackson: Canada needs you to be your best

Jackson: Canada needs you to be your best

“With your degrees now finished, and you mostly unencumbered by life’s responsibilities, this is a rare opportunity for you to stretch yourself,” Roger Jackson, Olympic gold medalist and Canadian sport advocate, told graduates at the Tuesday, June 16, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Cornhill: Have the courage to act on conviction

Cornhill: Have the courage to act on conviction

“Your generation has a responsibility to respect the land; my generation has a responsibility to help you,” David Cornhill, founding member of AltaGas, who has served as its chairman and CEO since its inception in 1994, told graduates at the Tuesday, June 16, morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Sen: Education can change the world

Sen: Education can change the world

“What distinguishes us from animals is our ability to reason – about our own lives and the lives of others,” Amartya Sen, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economics, told graduates at the Monday, June 15, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Carriere: Extend understanding to others

Carriere: Extend understanding to others

“Our world is full of noises, but by organizing sound in a structured way, we can create sweet airs that give delight,” Berthold Carriere, composer, conductor and co-music director of the Stratford Symphony Orchestra, told graduates at the Monday, June 15, morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Lassonde: Give of your time, talent and treasure

Lassonde: Give of your time, talent and treasure

“We all want to be different, but we crave the same things – a roof, food, safety and freedom of expression,” Pierre Lassonde, esteemed engineer, financier and entrepreneur, told graduates at the Friday, June 12, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Patterson: Don’t be betrayed by destinations

Patterson: Don’t be betrayed by destinations

“What we accept as a given does not apply everywhere in the world,” Bonnie Patterson, president and CEO of the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), told graduates at the Friday, June 12, morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Birgeneau: Remember those not as privileged

Birgeneau: Remember those not as privileged

“None of you can ever consider yourselves under privileged now that you have the great fortune of being a university graduate,” Robert Birgeneau, an internationally distinguished physicist, told graduates at the Thursday, June 11 afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Moore: Be humble, confident and hopeful

Moore: Be humble, confident and hopeful

“Without sound knowledge, anatomy is like sailing a ship without knowledge of a navigator’s map,” Keith Moore, a distinguished anatomy researcher, told graduates at the Thursday, June 11 morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Dowdeswell: Unite to accomplish extraordinary things

Dowdeswell: Unite to accomplish extraordinary things

“There is no simple set of instructions on how to proceed in turbulent times,” Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Ontario’s 29th Lieutenant Governor, told graduates at the Tuesday afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.

Goodchild: Engage the world; don’t block it out

Goodchild: Engage the world; don’t block it out

“Your mind is a beautiful thing – celebrate it, challenge it,” Michael Goodchild, a global leader in geographic information systems, told graduates at the Tuesday morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.