UWindsor grad Marc Bondy (BFA 2000) knows his Scotch and will share some of his knowledge during a special evening March 2 at the Windsor Club.

“Scotch 101” will feature a tasting and food pairing, with an overview of the distinguishing factors that make one Scotch different from another. Participants will enjoy a guided nosing and tasting of three single malt whiskies: Deanston Highland, Ledaig (Isle of Mull), and Glenfiddich 15-year-old (Speyside).

The event, sponsored by the Alumni Association, runs 6 to 8:30 p.m. The $50 admission price includes a three-course meal; register online. The Windsor Club is located in the Wiser’s Reception Centre at 2072 Riverside Drive East, adjacent to the Hiram Walker distillery.

Young entrepreneurs in Windsor can win support for their business ideas through the EPIC Founders program, which provides $6,000 over 12 weeks to work full-time on developing their ventures.

Students and recent graduates of the University of Windsor are among those eligible to join mentors from May 9 to July 29, culminating in a pitch on August 10.

The deadline to apply is March 20, and startup founders must:

• detail their business ideas;
• introduce members of their teams;
• describe the problems addressed by their products;
• discuss what they have done to validate their ideas.

Find more information on the website of the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre.

A joint effort between the University of Windsor and St. Clair College will be a first-time initiative to showcase the downtown campuses of both institutions and will bring 150 conference guests from across Canada and the U.S. into the emerging downtown core.

The annual conference of the Educational Developers Caucus opened February 16 and will run through February 18. It will provide an opportunity for post-secondary professionals, academics, and administrators to experience Windsor in a new light, say organizers. Conference visitors are encouraged to participate in local activities and learn more about the cities where the event is hosted each year.

“We aim to make this conference memorable and enjoyable for all participants,” says UWindsor president Alan Wildeman. “We see this as a first opportunity to host colleagues from across North America in our vibrant new downtown core. It will be a true eye-opener for those who have never been to Windsor, and a source of pride for those who live here.”

The caucus was established in 2001 to facilitate the advancement and evolution of educational development as a field of practice and scholarship.

“We are thrilled with the opportunity to collaborate with the University of Windsor on this important conference for educators,” says Patti France, president of St. Clair College.

The Campus Bookstore will show its appreciation for its hard-working patrons with a scratch-and-save sale offering discounts on all purchases excluding textbooks, computers, gift cards and already-sale-priced items.

“We wanted to do something nice for those hardy few here on campus this week,” says marketing coordinator Martin Deck. “How better to survive Reading Week than stocking up on some reading material?”

Through Thursday, customers will receive a coupon at check-out allowing them to claim 10 to 25 percent off their purchase of minimum $20.

Mare Nostrum, the Mediterranean restaurant adjacent to the Education Building, will operate on a reduced schedule this week.

It will open its doors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, close Friday and re-open Monday, reports co-owner Adam El-Dika.

Weekly meetings of the UWindsor Weight Watchers at Work group will run Thursdays at noon beginning March 3.

Registration has opened online and by phone; those interested may also register in person on Thursday, February 25, in room 109, Memorial Hall.

The University’s Weight Watchers at Work program is coordinated by the Department of Human Resources as part of its commitment to supporting employees in achieving health-enhancing personal lifestyle practices. Find information on fees and additional details on the program website.