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We have been offering a lecture series titled “Intentional Conversations : Learning Our Talk” over the past several semesters. Inspired by the book “I’m Finding My Talk” by Rebecca Thomas, we are building a deeper understanding of our shifting roles as nursing faculty who engage daily with each other, students and our communities. We aspire to integrate the conversations in meaningful ways that truly elevate our work with all of our students and with our engagement within our communities of practice.

Edward Cruz began a five-year appointment as associate dean for undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Nursing effective July 1.

Dr. Cruz has been a faculty member at the University of Windsor since 2018 and was granted tenure and promotion to associate professor in July 2023.

Cruz is internationally-educated, having received his education in Canada, the Philippines, and Japan. In Canada, he has worked in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and Southwestern Ontario; he brings nearly 20 years of experience in the field of nursing.

Prior to joining University of Windsor, Cruz held teaching, curriculum development, and leadership positions at Centennial College in Toronto, including:

Nursing graduate Melissa Mastroianni stands outside Windsor Regional Hospital - Met Campus, where she has started a permanent position on the oncology ward, on June 14. Photo by Dax Melmer.

For recent UWindsor nursing graduate Melissa Mastroianni (BScN 2024), enticing job opportunities know no boundaries — literally.

Mastroianni could have chosen to live in Windsor and work in Detroit, but opted to stay at the oncology unit at Windsor Regional Hospital before she graduated in May.

An “externship” that offers nursing students $20.60 an hour while providing hands-on experience introduced her to the department.

UWindsor alumna Bukola Salami highlighted the role of race and racism in the educational experience as part of Faculty of Nursing’s “Dean’s Intentional Conversations” speaker series.

Newly appointed vice-president of Canadian Nurses Association and UWindsor nursing alumna Bukola Salami (BScN 2004) delivered a presentation on leadership and mentorship for Black and racialized students and youth as part of the Faculty of Nursing’s “Dean’s Intentional Conversations” speaker series on June 12.

According to Dr. Salami, Black and racialized people face challenges such as racism, discrimination, microaggressions, and employment inequality. These factor into negative economic outcomes for Black and racialized youth that inhibit their participation in society.