A reception Thursday, Aug. 31, will celebrate the opening of the exhibit “Beyond the Underground Railroad: A History of Black Settlement in Nineteenth Century Amherstburg” at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.

Created by Masters’ student of history Karleigh Kochaniec (BA 2023), the exhibit focuses on the lives of Black settlers in Essex County in the post-Underground Railroad period and demonstrates their progress, including the building of churches and schools and the establishment of businesses.

Kochaniec served as the inaugural Local Black History Intern, a joint program of the museum and the Department of History supported by a Mitacs Accelerate grant.

Under the supervision of professor Gregg French and Lorene Bridgen-Lennie, the museum’s assistant curator, she conducted research and used the museum’s family history series to map out Black settlement in Essex County.

Thursday’s reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 277 King St., Amherstburg. Admission is free but donations to the museum are welcome.

Besides discussion of the exhibit, the event will feature the presentation of two scholarships to students of African descent beginning post-secondary studies in September: the Mac Simpson Award honouring the legacy of Amherstburg Freedom Museum founder Melvin Mac Simpson, and the Maturine-Romain Award given on behalf of Bernice McKenzie in memory of her grandmothers, Evelina Maturine and Lucie Romain.

Job postings for the 2023-24 Ignite work-study program are live on mySuccess, announces Career Development and Experiential Learning within the Office of Experiential Learning. The program is an opportunity for students to earn while they learn and gain practical work experience that will enhance their resumés for future career prospects.

Participating in the Ignite program gives students the chance to work closely with their professors, administrators, and academic peers, says Ronak Doowd, program co-ordinator in Career Development and Experiential Learning.

“The collaboration fosters a supportive environment where students can learn from professionals and contribute to the campus community simultaneously,” Doowd says. “Eligible students will have the chance to earn funds to support their education and cover some of their expenses.”

To be eligible for the Ignite program, students must:

• Be in good academic standing (cumulative average of 60 per cent or higher and not on academic probation)
• Have a valid social insurance number and be eligible to work on campus
• Not be on a co-op work term in the semester they are employed in an Ignite position
• Be registered in a minimum course load (60 per cent for domestic students, 80 per cent for international students, and 40 per cent for students with a documented permanent disability)

Applications require a resumé, potential cover letter, and schedule of availability. Students who require assistance with their resumé and cover letter are welcome to schedule an appointment with a career advisor.

Questions related to the Ignite program can be directed to Doowd at ignite@uwindsor.ca.

Learn more about the Ignite work-study program at uwindsor.ca/ignite.

Golf tournaments to support Lancer student-athletes in their pursuit of athletic accomplishment dot the calendar in September.

Proceeds will benefit the respective teams; learn more about each event:

• Men’s hockey – Sept. 2
• Cross country and track and field – Sept. 2
• Men’s basketball – Sept. 9
• Men’s volleyball – Sept. 23
• Women’s basketball – Sept. 30

Join in a day — or more! — of competition and camaraderie. Learn more at goLancers.ca.

A Sept. 7 event hosted by the Entrepreneurship, Practice, and Innovation Centre (EPICentre) is intended to build a bridge between students, community, and entrepreneurs to create lasting connections.

The Startup Mixer is part of the centre’s Connect For series and is an opportunity for aspiring business founders to explore what the city has to offer and learn more about EPICentre programs that can help kickstart their journey to success.

Attendees will have the chance to engage with a diverse range of local startups, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals making waves in Windsor and learn how they turned their passion into a viable business.

It is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, in the EPICentre’s space on the second floor of the Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre. Reserve your spot now.

Gordon Drake will step down as principal of Canterbury College at the end of this month after 15 years’ service in the role.

Dr. Drake is a UWindsor physics professor emeritus. Canterbury College is the Anglican college affiliated to the University offering student residences, chaplaincy services, courses in theology, and lifelong learning through ElderCollege and public lectures.

History professor emeritus Bruce Tucker will step in as interim principal.

A reception celebrating Drake’s leadership is set for 4 p.m. Oct. 3 in the college administration building at 2500 University Ave. West. RSVP your intention to attend at canter@uwindsor.ca by Sept. 27.