REGISTER NOW: The BioNext MedTech Innovation Challenge | September 25, 2024

 

Don’t miss this year’s launch of the BioNext Challenge with the first installment “Success Stories”. We’ll hear from some very successful MedTech entrepreneurs and you’ll learn how to get started, what resources are available, and meet people that can help you get to the Grand Finale and win Cash Prizes!

 

Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Robarts Research Institute, 6th Floor

 

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Whether you have an idea for a new product, want to address a major healthcare challenge, or are interested in turning ideas into impactful solutions, this event is for you!

 

Panel Companies:

https://stepsciences.com/  

https://frontlinemedical.ca/

https://tenomix.com/

 

YOU ARE INVITED! An Afternoon of Allyship | NDTR September 30, 2024

All members of the Western campus community are invited to join us for An Afternoon of Allyship.

DATE:  September 30, 2024
TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Social Science Centre (SSC) Room #2050
Refreshments will be served, including a light lunch available for the first 75 attendees

Learn about how you too can become an ally. Reflect on how allyship can inform and strengthen your roles at Western, for example as students, supervisors, instructors, researchers, committee members, administrators and leaders.

We invite you to attend one or both of the two sessions below:

• First, from 1:00-2:30 pm, archaeologists Lisa Hodgetts and Ed Eastaugh will speak on "Archaeologists as Allies: Supporting Indigenous-led Searches at Former Indian Residential Schools." The work they do with the Canadian Archaeological Association Working Group on Unmarked Graves received a 2024 Governor General's Innovation Award. Following their presentation, there will be an opportunity to see some of the technology that is used in this important work.
• Second, from 2:45-4:00 pm, geographer Katrina Moser will speak on "Allyship is a Journey, not a Destination." The course Connecting for Climate Change Action, a collaboration of Indigenous and non-Indigenous colleagues, won a 2023 D2L Innovation in Teaching and Learning Award from the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

This Afternoon of Allyship is organized by the Faculty of Social Science, with the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the Indigenous Studies Program, the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS), and the Social Science Students Council.

REGISTER NOW! Anti-Racism Response Training (ART) | September 25, 2024

CAGS Workshop Series for Graduate Students and Postdocs

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)

DATE:  Wednesday, September 25, 2024
TIME:  12 noon - 3:00 p.m. (ET)
LOCATION:  Zoom
FEE:  $95 per ticket (no tax)

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on 30 September 2024, CAGS is pleased to offer a new module in the Anti-Racism Response Training (ART) series that will focus on exploring concepts and language. The workshop will be held over Zoom for a three-hour period on Wednesday, 25 September from 12 noon - 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The facilitators will conduct the session in English.

In this important and timely 3-hour workshop, participants will: review key concepts and language used in anti-racism work; explore connections between individual and systemic racism; look at how unconscious bias and stereotypes influence interactions with others; review the meaning and impacts of White privilege and fragility; examine the concept of and responses to micro-aggressions; and survey the racist origins of commonly used language. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice a wide range of anti-racism responses, and to share their own experiences if they choose.

CAGS is making a limited number of tickets available to Graduate Students, Postdocs, and other interested individuals from within our community of member institutions. Tickets will be sold for $95.00 CAD (no tax), and will include participation in the three-hour training session and all associated materials. Bundles of pre-paid tickets are available and can be arranged by writing to [email protected]. CAGS is a registered charity, and all ticket proceeds will go towards covering the costs of the workshop series.

Tickets are available to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from CAGS member institutions, and will be sold until the capacity of the workshop has been reached.

Registration closes on Wednesday, September 23 at 9:00 PM (ET).

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We encourage you to share this information among your network of colleagues who may not be on the CAGS email lists.

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Asian Heritage Month 2024

Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in celebrating and recognizing Asian excellence during Asian Heritage Month 2024. The Office of EDI is hosting a couple events featuring some excellent speakers. These events are free and open to all.

Storytelling Discussion w/ Veronica Antipolo
Date: May 16, 2024

Mass Capture: Photography and Chinese Exclusion in Canada w/Lily Cho
Date: May 30, 2024

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Sustainability Impact Showcase | April 3, 2024

All are invited to the annual Sustainability Impact Showcase for a celebration of campus community members who are making a positive impact on sustainability at Western. This year’s Green Award recipients will be recognized alongside remarkable campus community-led initiatives taking place through the Campus as a Living Lab program, as well as the inaugural Western Sustainable Impact Fund.

DATE: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION:  Weldon Library, Community Room

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All are welcome to attend and we hope to see you come out to help celebrate and close off the term!

Can AI be Creative? A Public Dialogue with Sheila Heti, Aarthi Vadde, and Tanja Grubnic

Can AI be Creative?

Please join us for a panel discussion regarding AI and Creativity with Tanja Grubnic, Doctoral Candidate in English, Sheila Heti, Alice Munro Chair in Creativity and Aarthi Vadde, Associate Professor, Duke University. We’ll be discussing Heti’s literary engagements with AI, like her short story “According to Alice” published in The New Yorker, among other topics related to creativity in the age of AI.

DATE: Thursday, March 28, 2024
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: University College (UC) Conron Hall Room #3110

This event will also be available to attend as a Zoom webinar. Click HERE to register: https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UXzHFjtPSX6fkcc_9Hc7uQ#/registration.

All are welcome! Reception will follow.

SCHOLARS TO LEADERS SPEAKER SERIES | "Harnessing the Power of Social Media as a Researcher" | March 26, 2024

Dr. Parshati Patel, astrophysicist, science communicator & educator, author, and artist, will be speaking next Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. with a talk entitled Harnessing the Power of Social Media as a Researcher.

DATE: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Online, register for Zoom link

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About the Talk
Curious about the potential impact of sharing your research on social media? Or wondering how to leverage your expertise effectively to build a personal brand? Join Dr. Parshati Patel as she shares insights on communicating your research to wider audiences through social media. In this talk, you will discover strategies for building a personal brand authentically and learn how your online presence can propel your career while forging connections globally and unlocking exciting new opportunities. Parshati will share her journey of utilizing social media to cultivate her personal brand, leading her to diverse and unique opportunities within and beyond her area of expertise!

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Presenter Bio
Dr. Parshati Patel is an astrophysicist, science communicator, educator, author, and artist based in London, Ontario. She holds an Honours. B.Sc. in Physics and Astronomy from University of Toronto, along with an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Astronomy and Planetary Science & Exploration from Western University. Her doctoral research focused on the study of young, massive stars and the disks surrounding them.

During her graduate studies, Parshati discovered her passion for science communication and transitioned into the field after completing her Ph.D. Over the past decade, she has dedicated herself to fostering awareness about space among the masses, particularly among the youth. Her commitment to public engagement is evident through her leadership in spearheading award-winning space outreach initiatives and organizing over 400 educational workshops and public events. As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, she has delivered over 75 invited talks and actively contributes regularly to the media, with over 100 interviews conducted both in-person and online.

Previously, Parshati has worked at Western University’s Institute for Earth and Space Exploration as Educational Outreach and Communications Specialist as well as on an assignment to the Canadian Space Agency as the Program Designer and Education Advisor in their Youth STEM Initiatives team. Currently, she is a freelance professional offering her expertise to a diverse range of organizations and audiences.

In addition to consulting for science books, Parshati has also authored a children’s book called ‘My Books of Stars and Planets’. She holds a Professional Certificate in Communications and Public Relations, as well as a Certificate in Digital Communications, Innovative Thinking and Project Management from Western Continuing Studies.

REGISTER NOW! Pollinator Practices at Western | March 21, 2024

Western became the first Canadian university to become a Bee City Campus in 2018 and this designation recognizes the ongoing pollinator work happening on campus.

Join us for a discussion on pollinator practices at Western. This event brings together a panel of campus community members who play important roles in overseeing campus landscape operations, coordinating garden volunteers, and engaging passionate students on pollinator initiatives.

DATE: Thursday, March 21, 2024
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12 noon
LOCATION: Zoom, please register for link

We'll also welcome back a Western alum who works with Bee City Canada and hear about his passion for pollinators!

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Join Us for the Proteus Innovation Competition Finale!

Experience innovation at the Proteus Innovation Competition live pitch, where finalists battle it out with their commercialization strategies for cutting-edge technologies. With $5,000 in cash prizes on the line, witness the culmination of a four-month challenge.

Event Highlights

• Date: March 27, 2024
• Time: 4:30 PM
• Location: Online via Zoom

Featuring Innovative technologies from Western University, McMaster University, University of Windsor, University of Waterloo, and Wilfrid Laurier University.

Don't let this opportunity pass. Be there to see who takes home the prize and makes their mark on the future of technology!

Register today at https://proteusic.com/.

REGSITER NOW! hirewesternuAbility Accessible Employment Forum | March 13, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., in the Parr Atrium (Thames Hall), Western University will host the hirewesternuAbility Accessible Employment Forum. This is an in-person event with a hybrid option.

This event is free for all students. All attendees will receive a free gift and be entered for the chance to win an Apple iPad or 1 of 4 $100 gift cards!

Join us to hear from our Special Guest and Keynote Speaker: Chief Accessibility Officer of Canada, Stephanie Cadieux.

Why attend the hirewesternuAbility Accessible Employment Forum?

• Meet employers who are looking to connect with and hire Western students!
• Engage with information and discussion around employment from an accessibility lens
• Network in person with industry professionals and community partners to hear what resources and supports they offer
• Prepare for your transition to the workforce by learning more about initiatives, policies and approaches to accessible workplaces

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