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Winter Term 2025 Edition

Dear Indigenous and Black students,

We are hosting an event with Franklin E. Ezenwa, a UWindsor alumnus, motivational speaker, Amazon best-selling author, and Software Developer at IBM Canada. He was recently recognized at the 2024 Alumni Awards of Excellence as an outstanding graduate. The event is free and also includes free lunch! Come and gain valuable insights from Franklin as he shares the lessons and wisdom he's gathered throughout his own journey. As part of his visit, Franklin will also be giving away 40 signed copies of his book and much more.

  • Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
  • Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Freed Orman Centre, University of Windsor (Located in Assumption Hall which is close to the University CAW Student Centre; See Map on flyer attached)
  • RSVP: Register Here.
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PAST EVENTS

“Being your authentic self”

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Panel discussion to launch Indigenous and Black student talent incubator

  • Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm 
  • Venue: Odette School of Business, Room 123

The event was the formal launch of the Cube, an incubator for Indigenous and Black student talent at the University of Windsor. Attendees learnt about opportunities for research, mentorship, career development, and funding support.

They also heard from a panel of experienced professionals:

  • Prem Williams, director of the TD Securities Asset Specialization Group;

  • Alex Mabeka, senior manager FX Global Capital Markets Operations, TD Securities;

  • Aaron Hohn, associate vice-president, Indigenous Peoples and Environmental, Social and Governance, TD; and

  • Carrol Edmun, diversity sourcing partner, Indigenous peoples, TD.

Presented by the Office of the Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion, and sponsored by the Black Studies Institute, the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre (EPICentre), and the Odette School of Business.

The CUBE Launch Event

The CUBE: Watercooler Wednesday

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

  • Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm 
  • Venue: EpicCentre Workshop Room

Watercooler Wednesday is a casual open discussion space with our Indigenous and Black students who are able to attend. There was coffee/tea and treats.

Presented by the CUBE (Indigenous and Black student talent incubator), and sponsored by the Office of the Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion and special thanks to the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre (EPICentre).

The CUBE: Watercooler Webnesday November Edition

The CUBE: Watercooler Wednesday

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

  • Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm 
  • Venue: EpicCentre Workshop Room

Watercooler Wednesday is scheduled to open up to students this upcoming Wednesday. This will be a casual open discussion space with our Indigenous and Black students who are able to attend. There will be coffee/tea and treats. All are welcome to join.

Presented by the CUBE (Indigenous and Black student talent incubator), and sponsored by the Office of the Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion and special thanks to the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre (EPICentre).

The CUBE: Watercooler Webnesday December Edition