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This year has brought on many changes, and at Western, we've all adapted to keep our community healthy and safe. We want to thank you for adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines and modelling what it means to share the responsibility of keeping yourself, each other, and our community safe. A reminder that all members of the Western community are required to wear non-medical masks or face coverings indoors in the presence of others, outdoors when physical distancing isn’t possible... and in common and shared spaces such as corridors, lobbies, washrooms, elevators, classrooms, teaching laboratories and meeting rooms. For those with approved accommodations who are unable to wear a mask, Western will provide a face shield. Find more information at uwo.ca/coronavirus.

Stuck, for months at a time, with the same people day in and day out. Sound familiar? Lessons learned getting ready for the trip to Mars might help us out at home too. Be conscientious. Stop coasting. New research from the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration at Western University tested the team dynamics of five astronauts during an analog Mars mission and that the more conscientiousness a team is, the better they will likely be at accomplishing tasks. The study also found that embracing each other's differences in views and opinions might actually improve team performance because the team gets to benefit from each member’s knowledge and perspective.

Take Care WesternU. We must all take persistent steps to take care of ourselves, each other, and our community: Limit your contacts Practice physical distancing Wear a mask Wash your hands thoroughly ... Get tested on campus if you have COVID-19 symptoms Western's COVID testing centre will be open Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27 from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. See more

Western experts Eric Arts, Kate Choi, and Prachi Srivastava discuss the inequalities that have caused vulnerable populations to be hit the hardest by COVID-19, and the many ways that the pandemic is taking global - and local - inequalities to even greater heights.

That’s a wrap! Thank you Future Mustangs for joining us for our first-ever Virtual Fall Preview Day. And a HUGE #purpleandproud thank you to the over 300 staff, faculty and students who helped make today possible Recordings from the event are available online so you can relive the experience or listen in for the first time. Let’s stay connected!

A circuit breaker lockdown is a lockdown with a set start and end date, and the requirements depend on how aggressive a government wants to be. We know there is some level of effectiveness. That being said, that effectiveness is not for the entire population and appears to protect some while leaving others at risk. - Dr. Nitin Mohan, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

We’re celebrating five years of Kind Mail! That’s five years and 6600+ messages sent to cheer our students on during their exams and finals. That’s KIND of amazing. Alumni, faculty, staff and parents can all send #KindMail to our current students and cheer them on to the finish line! Want to send #KindMail to a student at an affiliate college or off-campus? Select those options when completing your note and we will make sure your note arrives. ... Kind Mail is open until Monday, so get to writing and make a student's day!

Virtual Fall Preview Day is going to be an experience like no other, and it's not too late to join the fun Explore Western and all it has to offer by registering online and stopping by the presentations of your choice. Get ready to fall in love with Western.

COVID-19 Update: With eight confirmed positive cases in Saugeen-Maitland Hall residence, Western is working closely with Middlesex-London Health Unit to notify and support students, including contact tracing and all necessary testing and quarantine arrangements.