Deborah Yedlin has been observing, commenting, and writing about business and politics for more than two decades, as a journalist for the Financial Post, Globe and Mail, and Calgary Herald newspapers. In addition to her writing, she has been a regular commentator for CBC radio and television, and CTV.

Now chancellor of the University of Calgary, she is the featured speaker in the Women of Valour event at the Odette School of Business on Monday, March 2. The series recognizes women of accomplishment.

She will speak at 7 p.m. in room 123, Odette Building. Admission is free, but advance notice is required by Feb. 26. RSVP to Barbara Barone at 519-971-3678 or bbarone@uwindsor.ca.

One medal and a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by the Office of Student Experience will be awarded to a graduating student who has made an outstanding contribution to campus activities while maintaining a superior academic record.

Candidates must have a minimum cumulative average of at least 78.5 per cent and must have taken a minimum of 20 courses at the University of Windsor.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to start thinking about who they would like to nominate. The President’s Medal is awarded to the winning student on stage at Convocation. It is an excellent way to recognize an outstanding student for their contributions in the presence of their peers, family, and guests.

Instructions on how to access the online nomination form will be distributed in early March. For more details, visit http://www.uwindsor.ca/studentawards/awards-search/award/850000001525/2020 or contact Student Awards.

Physician, scientist, and explorer Joe MacInnis has seen a lot.

One of the first people to dive to the wreck of the Titanic and a member of the National Geographic team that journeyed seven miles down into the Marianas Trench, D. MacInnis will share his insights on leadership in his lecture “The Power of Empathy, Eloquence, and Endurance,” Thursday, Feb. 27. It starts at 4:30 p.m. in Vanier Hall’s WinClare Room.

Presented by the Science Society, the event is free for all faculty, undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Science. Admission is $5 for others. Tickets are required, available on the society’s website.

A panel will discuss the impact of the residential school system on First Peoples of Canada before UWindsor students, faculty, and staff at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the CAW Student Centre Commons.

Panelists Myrna Kicknosway, Windsor Law’s elder in residence; Valarie Waboose, assistant professor in the Faculty of Law; and Cynthia Stirbys, assistant professor in the School of Social Work; will discuss how Canadians can be a part of the reconciliation process, working towards a stronger and healthier future.

Vicki Jay Leung, a reference librarian in the Paul Martin Law Library, is one of the organizers. She says the event arose from consideration of the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

“The TRC panel discussion represents the culmination of the work of the TRC Reading Circle that started at the law school, where we discussed extracts from the TRC executive summary and the calls to justice from the Murdered and Missing Women and Girls report with students and staff who were interested in better understanding the impacts of residential schools and the treatment of indigenous peoples,” says Leung. “By the knowledge keepers sharing their stories with the greater campus community, we hope that everyone can also benefit from their stories and insights.”

This event, hosted by the TRC Reading Circle and sponsored by the Faculty of Law; Paul Martin Law Library; and Office of Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility; is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the event website.

—Rachelle Prince

The Lancer men’s volleyball team will head to Kingston on Saturday, Feb. 29, to meet the Queen’s Gaels for a quarterfinal contest in the Ontario University Athletics post-season.

Windsor finished third in the OUA West division after sweeping the McMaster Marauders to close out the regular season.

Men’s and women’s track and field teams both placed fifth overall at the OUA championship tournament last weekend.

Windsor’s medallists included silver medals for Zion Webb in men’s shot put and Cole Hannam in the men’s 1000m. Hannam also won a bronze with his 4x800m relay teammates Jacob Rothera, Nick D’Alessandro, and Josh Zilles. Anthony Atkinson earned bronze in the men’s weight throw.

On the women’s side, bronze medals went to long jumper Katie Flemington for her 5.60m effort, and the 4x400m relay team of Kelly Hodgins, Emma Floris, Kiera Jackson, and Kristy Hodgins.

Next up is the U Sports national tournament, opening March 5 in Edmonton.

The women’s basketball team lost 61-57 to the Brock Badgers in St. Catharines on Saturday, ending its playoff run. Olivia Osamusali led the blue and gold with 16 points and Kayah Clarke led the game with 14 rebounds. Read more in the game summary.

The women’s volleyball squad ended its season with an 11-8 record after defeating the visiting McMaster Marauders in straight sets Sunday.

For a more in-depth look into all games and competitions, visit goLancers.ca.

—Dana Roe

The campus chaplaincy network will host a service for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 12:10 p.m.

The ecumenical service will mark the start of the Christian holy season of Lent, the period leading up to Easter. All staff and students are welcome to share prayer, reflection, and the imposition of ashes.

The event will be held in the Oak Room, Vanier Hall, and last about 30 minutes.

The committee organizing the 2020 UWill Discover conference is seeking faculty, staff, and postdoctoral fellows to judge presentations by undergraduate and graduate students.

The conference, March 31 to April 2, is an interdisciplinary conference that gives students the opportunity to present their work or discoveries in one of many forms. This can include, but is not limited to research posters, business pitches, prototypes, musical performances, drama performances, compositions, art installations, and educational tools.

Judges will focus on the communication skills of the presenters and do not necessarily need background knowledge of a particular field.

To apply to serve as a judge, provide the information below:

• Name (first, last):
• Email:
• Role (faculty, staff, postdoc):
• Faculty:
• Availability Tuesday, March 31:
• Availability Wednesday, April 1:
• Availability Thursday, April 2:

and email to uwilldiscover_judges@uwindsor.ca by March 1.

The CAW Student Centre will celebrate local goods at its Winter Market, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Organizer Sandra Riccio-Muglia promises “all the crowd favourites,” including artisan foods, baked wares, holistic products, clothing and more.

The University of Windsor Students’ Alliance, the full-time undergraduate student union, is now accepting nominations for open representative positions, including all executive positions.

Individuals intending to run in this year’s election must be complete a nomination package and submit it to the UWSA office by Friday, March 6, at 3:30 p.m.

Nomination packages can be picked up from the UWSA office or downloaded online. Find information about the election, available positions, and programming, on the alliance website: https://uwsa.ca/elections/general-election-2020/.