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Performance art to grace gallery Thursday

An exhibition of student works in the LeBel Building is here today, but will be gone tomorrow.

HERE / NOW is an exhibition of time-based and ephemeral artworks, curated by MFA candidates Bruce Thompson and Owen Eric Wood. More than 60 visual arts students are participating in the show, which has evolved over the course of the week.

The public is invited to an evening of performance tonight—Thursday, November 22—from 7 to 10 p.m. in the SoVA Projects Gallery.

New site showcases grad student research experiences

A new web site that showcases the breadth and variety of opportunities available for students to do research here should spark an interest among undergrads considering the possibility of graduate studies, according to Patricia Weir.

“I hope it will motivate them to believe they can be a part of this amazing process of becoming a graduate student,” said Dr. Weir, Dean of Graduate Studies.

Report reviews 2011-12 progress toward strategic priorities

The 2011-12 annual report, now available online, provides information on the University of Windsor’s activities in support of its strategic plan Thinking Forward … Taking Action.

UWindsor president Alan Wildeman says the document informs the campus, the region and beyond about what’s important to the University.

“Our plan puts an emphasis on our students, on building on our research and creative activity that contributes to society’s needs, and engaging the community around us,” he says.

UWindsor professor to serve as master of ceremonies at Polish dinner

Earth Sciences professor Frank Simpson will act as master of ceremonies for the annual dinner of the Polish-Canadian Business and Professional Association of Windsor on Friday, November 23, at the Caboto Club. The event promises guests an informative and entertaining mixture of wisdom from years of experience in politics and youthful enthusiasm with distinctive, Polish flair.

A VIP reception will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Library Room and the dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Polish food will be provided by the Crossroads Café, and wines by the Aleksander Estate Winery.

Nursing faculty appoints Patient Safety Champions

Patient safety is critical for everyone working in health care, and now the Faculty of Nursing has a group of student volunteers who will be championing the cause.

The faculty recently announced the appointment of its first Patient Safety Champions.

“The program is focused on advancing the understanding of the science of patient safety and quality improvement in our nursing students,” said Susan Dennison, a professor in the faculty, who along with colleague Michelle Freeman announced the appointments last week.

Wind Ensemble concert to take listeners to sea

The University Wind Ensemble will take its listeners to sea Friday with the program of its concert “Songs of the Sea and Beyond.”

Director Ric Moor will lead the ensemble through such selections as “They Came Sailing” from Andre Jutras’ Suite Jacques-Cartier; “Sea Songs” by Ralph Vaughn Williams; the “Air” and “Finale” movements from G. F. Handel’s Water Music; and Percy A. Grainger’s composition “Molly on the Shore.”