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Building a Culture of Well-Being: UWindsor Launches New Mental Health Strategy
Nov 20th, 2023

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor officially launched its new and bold Employee Mental Health Strategy on Monday, recognizing the crucial role workplaces play in shaping mental health.

More than 100 people gathered in the University’s Alumni Auditorium to celebrate the launch and engage in conversation about the first strategy of its kind at the University.

Clinton Beckford, Vice President of People, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Windsor, emphasized the importance of people as the heart of the institution.

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Dave Andrews
UWindsor Project Adds Diversity to Human Anatomy Images
Nov 21st, 2023

WINDSOR, Ont. — Open any anatomy textbook and you’ll mostly find illustrations of fit, young, white males.

The University of Windsor’s Dave Andrews and the University of Calgary’s Heather Jamniczky want to change that.

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Michael Akpata was appointed Superintendent of the University of Windsor's Special Constable Service on Monday, Nov. 13.
UWindsor Welcomes Michael Akpata to Lead Special Constable Service
Nov 16th, 2023

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor has appointed Michael Akpata as the new superintendent of the Special Constable Service, effective Monday, Nov. 13.

Supt. Akpata, a 1989 political science graduate, brings an impressive background in policing, investigation and a deep commitment to public safety.

With 21 years of valuable experience at the Windsor Police Service and an additional 26 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve, Sherri Lynne Menard said Akpata is well-equipped to take on this leadership role.

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University of Windsor and City of Windsor personnel pose in front of the new City of Windsor Entrance at the Toldo Lancer Centre.
City of Windsor name to grace game-day entrance of the University of Windsor’s Toldo Lancer Centre
Nov 6th, 2023

The game-day entrance of the University of Windsor’s Toldo Lancer Centre was renamed the City of Windsor Entrance today in recognition of municipal support for the athletics and recreation facility.

The sign was unveiled during a ceremony at the new, state-of-the-art centre. University students, staff and faculty, community members and members of Windsor City Council attended.

“It is an honour for our community to see the renaming of the University of Windsor’s Toldo Lancer Centre’s game-day entrance to the City of Windsor Entrance,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.

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Faculty of Law students
UWindsor Faculty of Law Students engage with 20 distinguished Judges of the province’s highest court
Oct 30th, 2023

WINDSOR, Ont. — The Court of Appeal for Ontario joined over 200 law students at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law on Oct. 27 during their outreach program.   

The day featured many events where students interacted with the Judges of the Court. 

This included several breakout panel discussions on legal topics of interest, offering students and faculty members a chance to engage with Judges from the Court and delve into matters pertinent to students' legal education and prospective careers. 

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