Legal experts and professionals across Canada are coming together online at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, to continue a critical discussion around bail reform.

Following the enactment of Bill C-48, the landscape of the Canadian bail system has changed and the conversation on how this impacts communities, specifically minorities, is vital, says the panel’s organizer, Windsor law professor Danardo Jones.

Prof. Jones has done extensive research and work on bail reform, including attending a federal committee hearing examining Canada’s bail system, where he provided testimony before the House of Commons standing committee on justice and human rights.

Register here to attend tonight’s event.

—Dalia Mazhar

Participating in Involvement Fair, Tuesday on the David Wilson Commons, was exciting, says Shetina Jones. The event was her first since becoming the University’s associate vice-president, student experience.

“My office represents offices that help every single student,” Dr. Jones said as spoke to new students about work-student opportunities and handed them emergency whistles. “We are excited to connect to such an amazing event.”

Hundreds of students at every level of experience attended to learn about ways to engage with campus programs and student clubs.

First-year social work major Diana Linares and environmental science student Mary Mazloumian stopped by the Philosophy Club booth to learn about its activities. Club president Lauren Lindfors-Bruno, a double major in political science and philosophy who also serves as president of the Mock Trial Club, assured them that the clubs are open to students of all disciplines.

“I’m taking a class in philosophy this semester,” said Linares, while Mazloumian expressed an interest in metaphysics.

Lana Yacoub, president of the Windsor chapter of Crafting for a Cure, appreciated the chance Involvement Fair provides to reach potential members.

“We’ve had a lot of people sign up already,” she said after an hour.

The group donates craft supplies to children undergoing medical treatments, and last year distributed about 650 kits to pediatric units. This coming year, Yacoub hopes to recruit volunteers to lead activity sessions for young patients in Windsor hospitals.

“I think my favourite craft is beading jewellery,” she said. “But I’m starting to get interested in embroidery.”

Welcome Week continues today with an online session for international students, orientation programs by major of study, and the Welcoming Celebration at 3 p.m. in the Toldo Lancer Centre. Find a complete schedule on the Welcome Week website.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies encourages new graduate and teaching assistants from all faculties and departments to attend an orientation workshop Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m.

The in-person event is booked for room 200, Toldo Health Education Centre. The session will also be live-streamed on Micrososft Teams and recorded for viewing later.

Learn more on the workshop website.

The University of Windsor and Nagoya University in Japan will explore joint research projects, visiting fellowships, and student exchange opportunities under an agreement signed Friday, Sept. 1.

The UWindsor Faculty of Education and Nagoya’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development pledged to co-operate in activities advancing the internationalization of teacher education.

“Through this partnership, we aim to advance teaching and research while nurturing a global perspective that enriches the experiences of students and faculty members from both institutions,” said UWindsor president Robert Gordon. “Our combined efforts have the potential to illuminate new pathways in education and foster collaborations that literally and figuratively transcend oceans.”

Ken Montgomery, dean of education, also welcomed the connection.

“We are very pleased to have concluded this memorandum to enhance educational and cultural understanding between our two institutions and our two countries,” he said. “Nagoya University is an excellent partner for us, given our mutual interest in higher education and teacher education especially.”

WE-Spark Health Institute hosts monthly networking events for members of the Windsor-Essex health research community to get to know one another through fun and casual conversations. There is no formal agenda and all are welcome.

This is an opportunity for anyone interested in health research to make connections in an informal atmosphere. The next event will be held Thursday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bourbon Tap & Grill, 1199 Ottawa St. No RSVP is required.

WE-Spark Health Institute is supported by a partnership between the University of Windsor and Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, St. Clair College, and Windsor Regional Hospital that brings together health research strengths, expertise, and infrastructure from across the Windsor-Essex region.