Historian Deirdre McCorkindale will discuss the weaponization of Ontario’s Underground Railroad history in a public lecture Thursday.
Historian Deirdre McCorkindale will discuss the weaponization of Ontario’s Underground Railroad history in a public lecture Thursday.
A conference Saturday will discuss approaches to teaching the history of the First World War.
Drama professor Meaghen Quinn received an Innovation Award for Service and Recruitment from Nancy Wright, dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Graduating from the UWindsor drama program, combined with her professional experiences since, has given Meaghen Quinn (BFA Acting 2001) an ability to connect with prospective students—and their parents.
Now an instructor in the School of Dramatic Art, she loves being able to work with her colleagues and mentors to recruit new students.
“I had a positive experience when I was a student,” she says. “It's a privilege to be teaching here and in a position that allows me to promote the School of Dramatic Art.”
3M Teaching Fellow Donna Marie Eansor (centre) accepts congratulations from UWindsor president Alan Wildeman and acting provost Bob Orr.
The University of Windsor fêted its talented teachers at a reception Wednesday.
Education professor Finney Cherian was honoured with an alumni teaching award at Wednesday's Convocation ceremonies.
Professors Finny Cherian and Robert Nelson will receive Alumni Teaching Awards during celebrations of the University’s 101st Convocation this week.
You might think cooking an exotic meal for his family or invited guests would be a welcome distraction from his labour, but it actually brings Rob Nelson closer to his work as an historical researcher.
“Food has so much to do with culture and history, so cooking a recipe from a country like Senegal, for instance, can really enhance your understanding of a place, even if you’ve never been there,” said Dr. Nelson. “You just feel like you have some kind of connection through cooking.”
UWindsor history professor Robert Nelson is one of the featured presenters during this weekend’s Military Studies Conference at the Tilston Armoury.
