Eat, Drink and be Wary

The diversity of foods available and the way we produce, process and distribute them can have consequences in terms of infectious illnesses. This talk by Dr. Robert Lannigan, professor in Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, explores some of these concerns. 

Lecturer: Dr. Robert Lannigan
Professor, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Date: Event was held Monday, April 11, 2011

Mysteries of the Brain

Using advanced neuroimaging to communicate with individuals in a vegetative state, medical science is developing a richer understanding of 'disorders of consciousness'. Join Adrian Owen, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuroscience and Imaging at Western, as he shares pioneering insights into our deepening knowledge of some of the most challenging questions about how the brain functions and the very nature of consciousness.

Lecturer: Adrian Owen
Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neuroscience and Imaging

Date: Event was held Monday, March 14, 2011

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Fallout from the BP Oil Spill

Worldwide attention focused on the BP oil spill as 580,000 tons of crude oil spewed into the Gulf of Mexico. With the flow now stopped many questions remain about the long-term effects. Charles Trick, Beryl Ivey Chair for Ecosystem Health at Western shares his examination of the impact on the ecosystem and human health, and lessons learned from the disaster.

Lecturer: Charles Trick
Beryl Ivey Chair for Ecosystem Health

Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and class
begins at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Civic Garden Complex
625 Springbank Drive
London

Good Nights: Helping preschool-age children get to sleep and stay asleep

Problems with bedtime resistance and night-waking are common among 2-5-year-old children. Learn how sleep problems relate to children's emotional and behavioral adjustment, and how parents can help their children get to sleep and stay asleep. Dr. Graham Reid is an associate professor of psychology, family medicine, and paediatrics at Western, and a scientist with the Children's Health Research Institute.

Lecturer: Dr. Graham Reid
Associate Professor of Psychology, Family Medicine, and Paediatrics at Western, and a scientist with the Children's Health Research Institute.

Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and class
begins at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Boys and Girls Club
184 Horton Street East
London

Please note this lecture is limited to the first 100 guests.

The Fifth Beatle: George Martin & The Beatles' acid rock records

Western music professor Jay Hodgson will discuss the role George Martin, known as the “fifth Beatle”, played in shaping the band’s sound. By examining records such as "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "I Am The Walrus”, Hodgson will show Martin did much more than simply translate Beatles' songs into recorded realities.

Lecturer: Jay Hodgson
Professor, Don Wright Faculty of Music

Date: Thursday, December 9
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and class
begins at 7:00 p.m.

Location: London Music Club
470 Colborne Street
London

To register: Online registration is closed, however there are still seats available. To RSVP, call (519) 661-2111 Ext. 86613 and leave your name and number attending.

Exercise during Pregnancy: What are the guidelines?

Many women are interested in being active during pregnancy but are concerned about doing too much. Join Michelle Mottola, Director of Western's R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation-Exercise and Pregnancy Laboratory as she discusses the Canadian guidelines for exercise during pregnancy, and the benefits for both mother and baby for adopting a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy.

Lecturer: Michelle Mottola
Director of Western’s R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation-Exercise and Pregnancy Laboratory

Date: Monday, January 24
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and class
begins at 7:00 p.m.

Location: North London Community Centre
920 Sunningdale Road East
London

Business Leadership in the 21st Century

What are the current leadership challenges and what does the future hold? Carol Stephenson, Dean of Western's Richard Ivey School of Business, will discuss findings from the School's ground-breaking research on leadership failures and successes relating to the recent financial crisis and why character, competencies, and especially commitment, are critical for the leaders of today and tomorrow.

Lecturer: Carol Stephenson
Dean of Western's Richard Ivey School of Business

Date: Thursday, February 3
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and class
begins at 7:00 p.m.

Location: London Public Library
Central Branch
251 Dundas St.
London