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News March 4, 2026 March 12 @ 9:29 am

Paralympic wheelchair curling champion

Mark Ideson, BSc’99, is a four‑time Paralympian competing in the 2026 Winter Games after a remarkable journey from a life‑altering helicopter crash.

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News March 3, 2026 March 12 @ 9:29 am

New international, public-private initiative for equitable access to HIV cure

Eric Arts, BSc’90, co-leads a new public-private international initiative for equitable access to HIV cure.

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Taking centre stage: Autism and authenticity

In her debut novel Maya Plays the Part, alum author Calyssa Erb, BA’15, inspires young readers to be true to themselves.

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From WesternU to PlantYou

Best-selling cookbook author and social media sensation Carleigh Bodrug, BA'14, is on a mission to help people eat healthier, reduce food waste and save money through her online community PlantYou.