The UWindsor Sustainability Committee has prepared a questionnaire seeking feedback on a draft of the University’s first sustainability framework.

The document lays out an integrated approach to embedding sustainability in all aspects of campus life including academics, research and innovation, operations, and governance.

“We are looking to gather comments from campus groups and individuals through this public engagement process,” says Gillian Heisz, vice-president, finance and operations. “Your insights will provide valuable guidance and help us make informed decisions regarding this framework.”

The committee will review feedback and incorporate it into the final sustainability framework, slated for completion in June.

The draft document is available for review, along with the questionnaire, on the sustainability website. The questionnaire is open until June 7.

The University of Windsor will confer degrees on graduating students during 11 sessions of the University’s 121st Convocation ceremonies June 4 through 7 at the Toldo Lancer Centre.

To recognize their outstanding contributions to society, the University is awarding honorary degrees to three exceptional individuals who have paved the way in their fields.

Learn more about UWindsor’s 2024 honorary degree recipients:

Gail Donner is professor emerita and former dean at the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, and is also a partner at donnerwheeler Career Planning Consultants. With a career spanning nursing, academia, and healthcare leadership, her professional achievements include pivotal roles such as director of nursing education and research at the Hospital for Sick Children, executive director of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, and chair of nursing at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now Toronto Metropolitan University). Her research interests encompass health policy, health services administration, and career development.

Recognized with honours like the Order of Ontario and the Jeanne Mance Award, Dr. Donner volunteered for such organizations as the United Way of Greater Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children. She has led public policy initiatives and served as external advisor on home and community care to the Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care from 2015 to 2018.

She will receive a doctor of laws, honoris causa, at the seventh session of Convocation, 9:30 a.m. June 6.

Allan Gregg, a prominent figure in Canadian research, strategy, and social commentary, has been integral to numerous campaigns over the past three decades. Renowned for his ability to develop research-based strategies, he excels in various facets of campaign management, including policy formulation, media relations and grassroots campaigns. With a background in political polling, he has extended his expertise to diverse sectors, aiding clients in navigating complex issues and charting effective paths forward.

As a co-founder of Decima Research in 1979 and the Strategic Counsel in 1995, Gregg has made significant contributions to the field. His media presence has been notable, hosting Allan Gregg in Conversation with… on TVO from 1993 to 2013 and participating in CBC’s “At Issue” panel for over a decade. His contributions have been recognized with such awards as the Public Affairs Association Award of Distinction and induction into the Canadian Marketing Hall of Legends in 2012.

He will receive a doctor of laws, honoris causa, at the second session of Convocation, 2 p.m. June 4.

Wanda Thomas Bernard made history in November 2016 as the first African Nova Scotian woman appointed to the Senate of Canada. Representing Nova Scotia and her hometown of East Preston, she advocates for issues affecting African Canadians nationwide. She serves as the liaison for the Progressive Senate Group.

With a career rooted in social work, Dr. Bernard is deeply committed to social and racial justice. After frontline social work and founding the Association of Black Social Workers in 1979, she joined Dalhousie School of Social Work in 1990, eventually becoming its director for a decade.

In her Senate role, Bernard serves as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and as a member of the Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology as well as the African Canadian Senate Group. She received the Order of Canada in 2005, the Order of Nova Scotia in 2014, and the Frank McKenna Award for Leadership in Public Policy in 2021.

She will receive a doctor of laws, honoris causa, at the first session of Convocation, 9:30 a.m. June 4.

Convocation Schedule

Tuesday, June 4

Session 1: 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (undergraduate and graduate studies)

• Psychology
• Social Work
• Women’s and Gender Studies

Session 2: 2 p.m.

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (undergraduate and graduate studies)

• All other Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences programs not included in Session 1

Session 3: 6:30 p.m.

Faculty of Science (undergraduate and graduate studies)

• All Faculty of Science programs not included in Session 5

Wednesday, June 5

Session 4: 9:30 a.m.

Odette School of Business (graduate studies)

Session 5: 2 p.m.

Faculty of Science (undergraduate and graduate studies)

• Computer Science

Session 6: 6:30 p.m.

Faculty of Engineering (graduate studies)

• M.Eng Mechanical Engineering
• M.Eng Mechanical Engineering - Automotive

Thursday, June 6

Session 7: 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Nursing (undergraduate and graduate studies)

Odette School of Business (undergraduate studies)

Session 8: 2 p.m.

Faculty of Engineering (graduate studies)

• M.Eng Electrical Computer Engineering
• M.Eng Electrical Engineering

Session 9: 6:30 p.m.

Faculty of Engineering (undergraduate and graduate studies)

• All Faculty of Engineering programs not included in Sessions 6 or 8

Friday, June 7

Session 10: 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Education (undergraduate and graduate studies)

Faculty of Human Kinetics (undergraduate and graduate studies)

Session 11: 2 p.m.

Faculty of Law (undergraduate and graduate studies)

Every session will be livestreamed on the UWindsor YouTube channel.

Last week, members of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences gathered in the Performance Hall at the SoCA Armouries to celebrate colleagues and listen to dean Cheryl Collier’s “State of the Faculty” address.

The presentation highlighted achievements during the past academic year, as well as challenges and opportunities going forward. Dr. Collier also treated her audience to a first look at the renderings for phase one of the Collaboration Hub that will be located on the first floor of Chrysler Hall Tower.

This year the event incorporated an expanded “Faculty and Staff Celebration of Excellence” awards presentation.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization Champion Award: Frankie Cachon, Camille Armour, and Angela Wang

As co-chairs of the FAHSS EDID Committee, Dr. Cachon, Armour, and Wang led initiatives to dismantle structures, processes, and systems that perpetuate marginalization and exclusion, and advocate for meaningful change at both the department and university-wide levels.

Research/Creative Activity Excellence Award: Francisca Omorodion, Sociology & Criminology

Dr. Omorodion has contributed immensely to knowledge and understanding of the experiences and plight of racialized Black groups by retelling their stories and making their voices heard locally, nationally, and globally through publications in international journals and presentations at learned conferences.

Dr. Kathleen McCrone Teaching Award: Gregg French, History

Despite being at the University of Windsor in a full-time capacity for only three years, Dr. French has already made an impressive impact on the lives of students, faculty, staff, and individuals throughout our community.

Faculty Service Excellence Award: Rosanne Menna, Psychology

Dr. Menna is a long-standing, highly valued, and respected member of the Child Clinical Track in the Department of Psychology. Her service to the department, university, community, and profession are substantial and worthy of recognition.

Staff Service Excellence Award: Tamilyn Mulvaney, Philosophy and History

Tamilyn Mulvaney has served as the administrative assistant for both the Department of Philosophy and the Department of History since November 2022. Mulvaney approaches their work more as a vocation than a job, a mission dedicated to helping students.

Find more information, including the awards citations, video recording of the “State of the Faculty” address, and photos of the event, on the FAHSS website.

An industrious group of science students launched an online magazine earlier this year.

Standing for Research, Exploration, Achievements, and Discovery, READSci is a student-made magazine that showcases various aspects of the Faculty of Science, its students, and student-led initiatives.

The project was initiated by students Sona Regonda, Laith Almasri, Adam Gaisinsky, and Linda Nguyen along with work by Tamjeed Nawaz, Aaryan Patel, and Deya’a Almasri.

“The project continues to grow, with the goal of providing an outlet for science students to share their work or ideas,” says Nguyen.

The 2023-24 first edition features work from high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

“Contributors and highlighted initiatives offer diverse perspectives, pieces, and accomplishments,” says Regonda. “READSci aims to guide newer students around research, clubs/organizations, and opportunities as many amazing things go unnoticed around campus and within our community!”

Find the first edition on the science website. To contribute to a future edition or to join the team, follow @uwin_readsci on Instagram for updates or email readsci@uwindsor.ca.

Calling all artists, makers, artisans, and changemakers: are you looking to learn more about financial resilience? Artful Impact promises an inspiring evening of conversation, creativity, and collaboration, presented the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre (EPICentre) in partnership with Libro Credit Union.

The event is set for 4 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Art Windsor-Essex, 401 Riverside Dr. West, and promises to bridge the perceived gap between honing one’s craft or cause and developing entrepreneurial skills.

Attendees can look forward to engaging discussions, interactive sessions, and practical workshops covering financial resilience, confidence building, sustainable business practices, and tips for commercializing artisan products.

Proceeds from ticket sales will be split between the UWindsor Campus Food Pantry and the Windsor Persian Arts Centre; reserve yours here.

From May 14 to 16, the University of Windsor Enactus team joined 49 other teams from institutions across Canada in Toronto to showcase the social, environmental, and economic entrepreneurship solutions they developed.

The UWindsor team successfully advanced to the semi-final round of the competition with 19 other teams.

Enactus Windsor is a student-run non-profit organization supported by the Odette School of Business which aims to provide experiential learning for students as they identify needs and solve problems in the local community through social entrepreneurship ventures.

Faculty advisor Kent Walker, a professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at the Odette School of Business, received the John Dobson Faculty Award for making a significant difference to the team and its performance as a new faculty representative for Enactus.

“Our students put in dozens of hours preparing their 12-minute presentation on projects they’ve been working on for years,” he said. “I’m extremely proud of the students, their hard work, and how well they represented the University of Windsor at a national level.”

Odette School of Business interim dean Ashish Mahajan said the faculty is proud to support the entrepreneurial work the Enactus Windsor team does to benefit the local community.

“We are pleased to see the work they do recognized nationally.”

The team also received support from Windsor Family Credit Union.

The University has declared a selection of cabinets for sale by bid as Disposal File 2068.

Available are:

• a pair of two-drawer steel file cabinets
• a Rubbermaid cabinet
• a steel cabinet with drawers

Click here for more photos and details on submitting bids.