A series of interactive workshops helped introduce about 40 young members of the local refugee and immigrant communities to careers in science, Wednesday on the UWindsor campus.

Career Exploration Day offered information on applying to university as well as activities involving computer science, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences and biology, says organizer Michelle Bondy, outreach coordinator for the Faculty of Science.

“These young people were really excited to get a behind-the-scenes look at science education,” says Bondy. “I believe our effort to get them thinking about science at the University of Windsor was a success.”

The event was a joint project of the Faculty of Science and the Windsor branch of the YMCA. See more photos of the day’s activities on the UWindsor Facebook page.

Movement coach Gina Lori Riley and acting students Robin Luckwaldt Ross and Brendan Kinnon are the guest speakers for a luncheon next week on the topic of the current University Players production, The Double Dealer: a comedy.

The event, part of the Let’s Talk Theatre “Lunch and Discussion” series, will feature a three-course meal catered by Koolini Italian Eatery in the stately setting of Willistead Manor.

It is set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23. Tickets are only $35 each and may be ordered through the University Players box office at 519-253-3000, ext. 2808.

A meeting April 29 and 30 in Toronto will bring together young Canadians to identify and develop new economic opportunities for the emerging generation to lead.

The inaugural National Youth Leadership and Innovation Strategy Summit is a project of the MaRS Discovery District. Organizer Lekan Olawoye says it will provide recommendations on developing entrepreneurial thinking to drive social and economic impact.

“As globalization and disruptive technologies continue to impact our economy, we need nimble, adaptive young leaders who can navigate change,” he says. “Our recipe for the future is to bring together key stakeholders from across the country to share successes and prototype new approaches to leadership development.”

The summit is free to attend. Find more information, including an online application, in the announcement.

The Campus Bookstore is offering a discount of 25 percent off all its diploma frames while supplies last.

“Now is a great time to purchase a frame,” says general merchandise buyer Lynda Leckie. “Show your pride as a UWindsor graduate by displaying your diploma in one of these high-quality frames.”

The frames come in a variety of finishes and prices, she says. Check out the selection in the store, located on the lower level of the CAW Student Centre, or online at www.uwindsor.ca/bookstore.

Scott Thornley + Company was unable to meet the campus community Wednesday after bad weather at Toronto Island Airport led to a series of cancelled flights.

STC—the creative agency engaged by the University to enhance its strategic messaging to prospective students—will reschedule the visit in the near future. The company is looking for input from students, faculty and staff.