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Award to advance ideas addressing equity in academia

Daily News - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 00:37

Are you a faculty researcher examining ways to dismantle barriers faced by equity-deserving groups in higher education? Do you have an idea for a bold, potentially game-changing proposal that could address barriers at the University of Windsor?

The Office of Research and Innovation Services seeks expressions of interest from faculty for being nominated for the Robbins-Ollivier Excellence in Equity Award. The award is valued at $100,000 and has a one-year duration.

Search committee seeking nominations for Chancellor

Daily News - Wed, 09/18/2024 - 00:33

A search committee welcomes nominations for the position of Chancellor of the University of Windsor.

Grads to gather for week of alumni activities

Daily News - Mon, 09/16/2024 - 01:32

Alumni Week activities, Sept. 20 to 29, celebrate achievements and connection.

Black Alumni weekend to kick off Alumni Week

Daily News - Mon, 09/16/2024 - 01:28

Black Alumni Weekend, Sept. 20 to 22, offers an opportunity for grads to reconnect.

Alumni authors to discuss leadership and their latest books

Daily News - Mon, 09/16/2024 - 01:18
Dwania McLarty-Peele will discuss her book Tomorrow is Another Day as one of three alumni authors on Lancers for Literacy day, Sept.23.

24-hour giving challenge to support Lancer athletics

Daily News - Mon, 09/16/2024 - 00:52

Fans can help UWindsor student athletes excel by donating during the Lancer Day of Giving.

Food and fellowship await at Sept. 25 barbecue

Daily News - Mon, 09/16/2024 - 00:44

The campus community barbecue promises lunch and entertainment, Sept. 25 on the River Commons.

Inside the Olympics: Alumna Meg Roberts’ behind-the-scenes take

Daily News - Mon, 09/16/2024 - 00:41

Journalist Meg Roberts captured the highs, lows, and everything in between of the Paris Olympics.

Alumni couple reflects on their lasting legacy

Daily News - Mon, 09/16/2024 - 00:34
Grads Jermain and Andrea Franklin are proud their daughter chose to pursue study at the University of Windsor.

Book chronicles a colourful life

Daily News - Mon, 09/16/2024 - 00:24
Grad Beth Oakley has written a book sharing stories of her father's life.

Frolic and festivities to surround Saturday football game

Daily News - Mon, 09/16/2024 - 00:21

An undefeated start to the season sees Lancer football ranked in the country’s top 10 by U Sports.

Turtle Island Walk welcomes sculpture reflecting Indigenous teachings

Daily News - Fri, 09/13/2024 - 01:08

Artist Teresa Altiman’s sculpture of a turtle supported by an outstretched hand graces the River Commons.

Ties of family and friendship subject of Black history exhibit

Daily News - Fri, 09/13/2024 - 01:05
Local Black history intern Max Bennett developed an exhibit for the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.

Engineer aims to build on sustainable transportation infrastructure

Daily News - Fri, 09/13/2024 - 01:02
Civil engineering professor Grace Oyeyi works to develop smart, sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Award to embark engineering professor on international exchange

Daily News - Fri, 09/13/2024 - 01:00
Engineering prof Jalal Ahamed is the 2024 Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Computers, Science, and Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University.

Workshops explore artistic approach to ecosystems

Daily News - Fri, 09/13/2024 - 00:57
Two summer workshops offered participants an artistic outlet to explore local ecosystems.

Professor to head Class Action Clinic

Daily News - Fri, 09/13/2024 - 00:53

Law professor Gemma Smyth has accepted an appointment as academic clinic director of the Class Action Clinic.

Printer enables creation of custom signs

Daily News - Fri, 09/13/2024 - 00:51

A new device in the University Print Shop can create durable images on a variety of surfaces.

University offers filing cabinets for sale by bid

Daily News - Fri, 09/13/2024 - 00:49

The University has declared four filing cabinets for sale by bid as Disposal File 2086.

The cabinets are cream-coloured and each has five drawers.

Click here for photos, item details, and instructions on submitting bids.

Coach celebrating Paralympic medal win

Daily News - Wed, 09/11/2024 - 00:24

Brett Lumley, associate coach with Lancer track and field, found success on another stage, responsible for jumps and throws for Team Canada at the Paris Paralympics.

First-time Paralympian Jesse Zesseu earned a silver medal in the F37 discuss with a throw of 53.24 metres on Sept. 6.

At last year’s world championship tournament, Zesseu triple-faulted in what he described as the worst meet of his life.

Keeping his footing in Paris and finding his way to the podium is “just everything,” he says. “I have no words. It’s incredible.”