A more detailed agenda will be sent to all registrants closer to the date. You can expect the following:
Friday, October 27
Time: 7pm
Check-in Reception: Feel free to stop by, register, enjoy a snack and drink, and reconnect with fellow alumni and faculty from Windsor Law. We also recommend taking the time to explore the city of Windsor during your visit.
If you register in person for the Open House event on Saturday, October 28th at the Alumni Reception at the DoubleTree on Friday, October 27th, you will be entered to win 2 tickets to watch a film of your choosing at the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF)!
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 - 9:30pm |
Alumni Drop-In Reception |
Waterfront Ballroom, DoubleTree by Hilton, 277 Riverside Drive West Windsor |
Saturday, October 28
Time: 10am - 5pm
Celebrate the official reopening of the Windsor Law building with the following catered events:
Guided Tours: Explore our newly transformed state-of-the-art facilities, including innovative and dynamic classrooms, renovated moot court, and student-centric amenities.
Networking Opportunities: Connect and reconnect with esteemed alumni, renowned legal professionals, and members of the Windsor Law community in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Faculty Research and Innovation: Engage in intellectually stimulating conversations and interactive panel discussions led by our distinguished faculty in various fields of law.
Alumni Reunion Celebrations: Reconnect with former classmates and celebrate shared memories during reunion gatherings organized for alumni from different graduating years.
SLS Club Reunions: Reconnect with past and present club members during reunions organized by alumni and current students from different SLS clubs.
Pick from these overlapping activities as you please!
|
Time |
Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 -10:45 am |
Plenary Session: Welcoming Remarks & Opening Ceremony |
Don Rodzik Moot Court |
| 10:45 | Special Unveiling of TWL Plaque | Jamie Johnson Student Lounge |
| 11 - 11:30am | Architect Presentation | Don Rodzik Moot Court |
| 11 -12:30pm | Faculty & Student Presentations | Multiple Locations |
| 12 - 3pm | Guided Building Tours | Ground Level |
| 12:30 - 1:30pm | Alumni Reunions (Decades) & Lunch | Multiple Locations |
| 1:30 - 2:30pm |
Indigenous Dignitaries Tour |
Greg Monforton & Partners Classroom (0150) |
| 2 - 3:30 pm | Club Reunions | Multiple Locations |
WOMEN AND THE LAW REUNION
Join Windsor Law's WATL for an empowering afternoon connecting with past and previous generations of members, in honour of the grand opening of the new transformed Windsor Law Building, and 50 years since the founding of WATL!
If you are interested in joining the WATL 50th Reunion, please contact current president, Gabby Gibbs at gibbsg@uwindsor.ca.
Community Legal Aid 50th Reunion
Join Community Legal Aid to celebrate 50 years of service to the Windsor community and the newly renovated Windsor Law Building!
If you are interested in joining the CLA 50th Reunion, please contact Emily Drouillard at emily.drouillard@uwindsor.ca
BLSA Reunion
Join Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA) of Windsor and re-connect with fellow BLSA Alumnifrom 2:00-3:30 PM on Saturday, October 28th, 2023.
If you are interested in join in the BLSA Reunion, please contact Timi Robert at robert74@uwindsor.ca and feel free to also indicate if you would be willing to play a role during the reunion.
Hotels in the area
Several hotels in the area provide a discounted rate for University of Windsor Alumni and friends.
DoubleTree Hilton
333 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 7C5 (3 km from campus)
Tel: 519-977-9777
Book your stay HERE by September 26th, 2023 to receive a discounted rate.
Best Western Windsor Waterfront
277 Riverside Dr W, Windsor (3 km from campus)
Tel: 519-973-5555 or 1-877-973-7829
Call and book under group block Faculty of Law Grand Opening by September 27th, 2023, to receive a discounted rate.
Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront
33 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor (3 km from campus)
Tel: 519-258-7774
Book your stay by September 27th, 2023, to receive a discounted rate. Book here: https://shorturl.at/ajN29
Holiday Inn & Suites Windsor
1855 Huron Church Road, Windsor (3 km from campus)
Tel: 1-800-465-4329 or 519-966-1200
Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor (3 km from campus)
Tel: 1-800-991-8888
Restaurants - Caesars Windsor
Johnny Rockets
Located on the Main Floor.
Serving: burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. Also serves breakfast.
Hours of operation 8 am to12 pm.
Legends Sports Bar
Located on the Main Floor at the back of the building after you walk through the gambling area.
Serving: beverages from 9 am to 3:30 am, with table service from 4 pm to midnight.
With Sports betting from 10 am to 12 pm. With a Sports betting kiosk 24/7.
Spago Trattoria
Located on the Second Floor, beside the area that you check in for the Hotel in the Augustus Tower.
Hours of operation 4 pm to 9:30 pm.
Nero’s Steakhouse
Located on the Main Floor.
Bars - Caesars Windsor
Cosmos
Located on the Main Floor.
Hours of operation 11 am to 12 pm.
Legends Sports Bar
Hours of operation for beverages 9 am to 3:30 am .
Coffee Shops - Caesars Windsor
Café 377
Located on the Main Floor. Provides coffee and take-out food.
Hours of operation 8 am to 4 am.
Tim Horton’s
Located on the Main Floor. Hours of operation 24/7.
Taxi Information
Vets Cab – Phone: (519) 256-2621
Local Favourites
A Dog's Breakfast
Basil Court
Dominion House
Fourteen Restaurant and Sky Lounge
Heimat Biergarten + Restaurant
Jubba Restaurant
Pho Xic Lo
Thompson House Restaurant & Pub
Local Cafes
Things to Do
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
Local Favourites
Sports:
Thursday, October 26: Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets
Saturday, October 28: Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls
Monday, October 30: Detroit Lions vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Things to Do: