Windsor played host for the first time to the regional conference of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), April 26 to 28. More than 300 delegates from Ontario, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin spent three days discussing issues related to advising post-secondary students.

UWindsor academic advisors Chris O’Gorman, Denis Tetreault, and Danielle Handsor-Matias served on the organizing committee. Their involvement reflects their dedication to students, says Anouchka Plumb, acting director of the Centre for Student Learning Excellence.

“It is valuable for this team to engage with others in the field in exchanging possibilities of how to further advance advising in the face of experienced challenges,” she said.

The conference marked a first visit to Windsor and even Canada for many of the attendees, said O’Gorman.

“Windsor put on great show that included over 30 sessions, pre-conference workshops, an exhibitor event, a poster contest, and a trip to Little Italy for Thursday night’s dinner,” he said.

The conference was previously held in Detroit in 2019 and Toronto in 2016. For more information about the association and its future activities, visit the NACADA website.

The Campus Safety Grant Committee provides funding for projects to promote safety, focusing on sexual violence prevention. The committee is accepting applications for creative, innovative proposals from members of the university community, including faculty, staff, and student organizations.

The deadline for the next round of submissions for funding through the Campus Safety Grant is May 31, 2023.

In accordance with the parameters set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, submissions are required to support one of the following broad categories or objectives:

• Awareness or education (e.g., workshops, websites, awareness campaigns)
• Student services and supports (e.g., campus walk safe programs, sexual assault prevention initiatives, volunteer training, resource materials)
• Facilities and equipment (e.g., lighting, mirrors, security cameras, emergency phones)

Funding requests are accepted on an ongoing basis by the Office of Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility at:

Campus Safety Grant Application
by e-mail to ohrea@uwindsor.ca,
or by phoning 519-253-3000, ext. 3400

Projects funded in the current round must be completed — and invoices paid — by March 1, 2024.

Nine Lancers were among the honorees at the Windsor-Essex Sports Persons of the Year (WESPY) awards celebration, Wednesday at the Caboto Club.

The event recognizes athletes for their accomplishments during the 2022 calendar year.

Lancers swept the volleyball and golf categories, with all-star performances by Dami Alalade and Brooke Davis in the former sport and Vanessa Ardovini and Nicholas Tanovich on the links.

Thomas Kennedy was named male basketball athlete of the year, and Ben Tilson claimed the same honour in track and field. Kristen Swiatoschik was named female hockey player of the year and Ben Assad of men’s hockey received the Captains Leadership Award

Long-time Lancer men’s hockey equipment manager Jim Snively was recognized for his 40 years of community service with the volunteer of the year award.

Find more information at goLancers.ca.

University Affairs, which publishes information about and for Canada’s university community, noted the appointment of Shanthi Johnson as UWindsor vice-president, research and innovation, in its “People on the Move” column.

Dr. Johnson will take up the post July 1. In this role, she will provide leadership in advancing areas of opportunity to further accelerate success while ensuring effective support of researchers.

She comes to Windsor from the University of Alberta, where she most recently served as professor and dean of the school of public health.