clasped hands with engagement ringUniversity Players presents the Edwardian comedy “The Cassilis Engagement” at Essex Hall Theatre, Jan. 31 to Feb. 9.

Comedic clash of classes coming to University Players stage

University Players will break new ground this weekend as it opens its production of The Cassilis Engagement — the first local performance of the play.

Edwardian playwright St. John Hankin, a contemporary of Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw, subtitled his work “Comedy for Mothers.” In this lively clash of the classes, Geoffery Cassilis and Ethel Borridge are determined to tie the knot. As they bring together their families to plan the wedding, the refined Mrs. Cassilis must take on the obnoxious Mrs. Borridge. Audiences will laugh and cry as the matriarchs strive to keep their children together … or apart.

Hankin’s plays have been neglected for nearly a century, until revivals were produced at the Shaw Festival in Niagara, in New York, and in London, England.

The Cassilis Engagement is a great example of late Edwardian comedy that will delight and surprise audiences of today with its quick-witted comedy and over-the-top characters,” says director Lee Wilson.

The show opens with an 8 p.m. performance Friday, Jan. 31, and continues at Essex Hall Theatre through Feb. 9. Tickets can be purchased at www.universityplayers.com or by calling the box office at 519-253-3000, ext. 2808.

Graphic of arrows flowing from lightbulbWindsor Law will offer a four-day, intensive training course in patent practice, the first of its kind in Canada.

Windsor Law to offer certificate in patent practice

A four-day, intensive training course developed by Windsor Law professor Wissam Aoun will offer certification in patent practice, the first of its kind in Canada.

The Certificate in Patent Practice, funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) as part of its Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Clinics Program, is being developed for — and offered free of charge to — Canadian law students.

The Certificate in Patent Practice will be held from May 4 to 7 at the Windsor Hall building on UWindsor’s downtown campus, and will cover the fundamental principles of patent practice. The curriculum covers such topics as inventor interviewing, searching, reporting, drafting, and patent prosecution.

In line with ISED’s goal of creating IP capacity across Canada, the purpose of this course is to provide law students with fundamental and practical knowledge of the key aspects of patent practice, which they will take with them into their careers in order to support Canada’s growing innovation economy. Students who complete the course will receive a Certificate in Patent Practice issued by the University of Windsor Faculty of Law.

The curriculum will offer a combination of pre-program readings and assignments to complement the lecture sessions, including a number of guest lecturers from Canada and the United States teaching alongside Windsor Law faculty. Former Justice Roger Hughes will deliver the keynote presentation.

“The course will not only help to achieve ISED’s goal of building IP capacity across Canada, but will also fill an essential gap in Canadian legal education,” says Prof. Aoun. “There are few comprehensive IP practice programs offered in Canada. Based on Windsor Law’s success over the last decade in developing and delivering comprehensive experiential IP educational programs, many in the Canadian IP profession have supported the creation of this particular certificate.”

The Certificate in Patent Practice supports the nation’s innovators by training the next generation of Canadian IP professionals and preparing them for practice. For more information, visit the course website.

—Rachelle Prince

ring of dough in infantry helmetA helmet was used to fry doughnuts for WWI soldiers, according to a story explored by artist Doug Jarvis.

Artist residency explores connection between brain and belly

Victoria-based artist Doug Jarvis, currently in residence with the School of Creative Arts and Incubator Lab invites visitors to observe and interact with him as he takes on a new project this week in the Armouries.

His project, The Doughnut Eaters, looks at the belly-brain — the connection between gut and brain. He first thought of this idea when exploring the story of volunteers who made doughnuts for American soldiers behind the front lines in northern France during the First World War.

Jarvis is interested in how the doughnuts represented a form of nostalgia for the soldiers with the idea of belly-brain connections.

He welcomes visitors in the SoCA Gallery through Friday, Jan. 31, excepting a performative workshop restricted to art students Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jarvis will deliver a free public artist talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30.

—Dana Roe

Lacrosse players standing against snowy background“The Grizzlies” is based on a true story of youth sports imbuing a northern community with a sense of pride and purpose.

Movie a testament to tenacity of Inuit youth

A film screening Thursday, Jan. 30, promises a testament to the spirit, tenacity, and leadership of Inuit youth, persisting in spite of immense pressure and hardship.

Lancer Recreation and the Faculty of Human Kinetics are showing The Grizzlies as part of their activities supporting Revive and Thrive Week, which promotes mental health.

Based on a true story, the film follows first-time teacher Russ Sheppard, who takes a job at a school in an Arctic town struggling with a high rate of suicide among its teens. He introduces a lacrosse program, which provides the young players an outlet for their emotions and a sense of pride in themselves and their community.

The screening, at 7 p.m. in room 140, Human Kinetics Building, is free and open to the campus community.

Find a full schedule of Revive and Thrive Week events on the website of the Wellness Outreach Office.

telephone handset and smartphoneA phone call or text message can be used as an authentication method.

Rollout of multi-factor authentication set to start Thursday

The phased rollout of multi-factor authentication (MFA) at UWindsor begins Thursday, Jan. 30. “Early adopter” faculty and staff members will be the first to receive this new security protocol.

“While you can set up your MFA options after the security feature is enabled on your UWin Account, it is more difficult,” says Marcin Pulcer, assistant director of client services in Information Technology Services. “We strongly encourage anyone who has not already set up their MFA options to take a few minutes and do so as phased implementation will be occurring for all UWin Account holders over the next several weeks.”

To set up your MFA options:

  1. Navigate to myprofile.microsoft.com in a web browser and sign in with your UWinID@uwindsor.ca and UWin Account password.
  2. In the Security info box, click the UPDATE INFO link.
  3. Click the + Add method button to add an authentication method.
    • Authentication methods include: phone – text or call — and Microsoft Authenticator App, verification code or notification.
    • While there are different authentication options, one of them will be designated as the default method. This method can be changed at any time.
    • You can return to the Security info screen at any time to change or delete an authentication method.

IT Services strongly recommends that UWin Account holders set up multiple authentication options for redundancy.

For more detailed information about authentication setup, see this knowledge base article.

Note that once MFA is fully rolled out at UWindsor, setting up authentication options will be mandatory, as access to UWindsor’s networks from off-campus locations will be denied without one. To learn more about MFA, visit www.uwindsor.ca/itservices/multifactor. You can also ask a question or open a UWin Account ticket.

—Ericka Greenham

running shoe depicted in motionThe annual iClimb for United Way fundraiser is set for March 4 at the WFCU Centre.

Event will get participants moving for a cause

Members of the campus community will participate in the iClimb for United Way, March 4 at the WFCU Centre — and have issued an invitation for all to join.

The event raises funds in support of the charity’s work to address childhood poverty in Windsor-Essex. Participants climb more than 1,000 steps inside the arena.

“We would love to have you join us,” says Sheri Lowrie, co-chair of the campus campaign for United Way. “Monies raised also credit our annual fund-raising total from the University of Windsor.”

Pledges required to join are a minimum $55 for early birds who sign on by Jan. 31, and climb to $65 thereafter. Post-secondary students must raise $25 in pledges.

Find more information at www.weareunited.com/iclimb, or contact Lowrie at sherio@uwindsor.ca, phone 519-253-3000, ext. 2036.