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Declutter for Good: Where to Donate as You Move Out!
Students at the University of Windsor are getting ready to move out of their accommodations as the Winter semester ends, finding themselves with a pile of items they no longer need. Instead of throwing these things away, why not donate them to someone in need? Here are some resources for students looking to make donations before moving out.
UWindsor’s Special Constable Service Focused on Promoting Community
The University's Campus Community Police has been rebranded as the Special Constable Service, with the goal of supporting students, and creating community. The name change comes alongside the appointment of Michael Akpata , the superintendent of the Special Constable Service in November 2023. Akpata is a proud UWindsor alum and an active Windsor community member. “I've had the privilege of being on this campus since 1986, and I've watched it grow and there is a community on this campus,” says Akpata. Akpata spent 21 years with the Windsor Police and later transitioned into roles with IBM, BlackBerry, Mutal Link, and
Tampon Tuesday Sparks Activism and Community Involvement at UWindsor in Addressing Period Poverty
Jada Malott, a second-year Political Science student, helped gather 196 boxes of menstrual products for the University of Windsor’s Tampon Tuesday initiative. Malott, the youth initiatives lead, runs the Tampon Tuesday initiative to Uwindsor through the United Way program. Tampon Tuesday is a yearly event where high schools and universities collect sealed menstrual products, such as pads and tampons, to distribute to those experiencing period poverty. The initiative encourages activism, awareness, and community involvement to address menstrual hygiene accessibility in Windsor-Essex. Malott introduced Tampon Tuesday from The United Way program to her high school in grade nine. “I noticed what
UWindsor Students Hope for More Empowering Women’s Events After NetworkHER
The University of Windsor’s EPICentre hosted NetworkHER: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs to celebrate female leaders in Canada and the US for International Women's Day. The event held in collaboration with the Embassy and Consulates of the United States, sought to celebrate students and community members.
Breaking Barriers: The Inspirational Journey of Windsor’s Female Entrepreneurs
As International Women's Day approaches, local female entrepreneurs Femi Soluade and Heaven Cooper share their experiences of overcoming systemic barriers in entrepreneurship, hoping to inspire other female founders in the Windsor community.
Empowering Tomorrow’s Advocates: Windsor-Essex Anti Hate Youth Collective’s ‘Pen to Power’ Workshop
The Windsor Essex Anti-Hate Youth Collective (WEAHC) is hosting an online workshop aimed at helping students hone their activism skills through creative writing. The upcoming "Pen to Power" online workshop on March 1 from 5 pm to 8 pm aims to offer participants a platform to develop crucial skills applicable to various aspects of their lives. Vanessa Bumanlag, the Anti-Hate Project Coordinator says the purpose of the event is to encourage youth into the conversation, empowering them to lead public awareness, education, and necessary action against racism in Windsor-Essex. “In this workshop, participants will delve into the art of using writing
The Great Story Swap: Local Event Promising to Connect Students, Artists and Community Through the Power of Storytelling
Local event The Great Story Swap will celebrate the power of storytelling on Wednesday, February 21st, at 5 pm at Sam's Pizzeria & Cantina. The purpose of this event is to unite students, artists, and residents of Windsor!
The Impact of Bill C-18 on UWindsor’s Campus Media
Campus media faces challenges with The Online News Act, raising concerns about the accessibility of student journalism. The Online News Act, or Bill C-18, has been introduced with the objective of compelling companies like Meta to financially contribute to the news shared on their social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. This raises questions about the implications for student journalism and the accessibility of news through social media. The consequences of the bill for campus media outlets such as CJAM radio and The Lance are substantial and restrict them from sharing news from those platforms. Dr. Kyle Asquith, Department
Unveiling The Daily Hustle: What It’s Like to Be a Student Journalist at The Lance
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a student journalist? What is it like to work at a newspaper? How do student journalists at The Lance balance completing their coursework and writing stories? This story provides an inside look into the lives of The Lance journalists: Aminah Khan, Montse Pineda, and Hansika Khokhar.
Residence Services is Now Hiring
Residence services at the University of Windsor is hiring a residence assistant, and today is the deadline. “This session provided an overview of the Residence assistant (RA) /Community Assistant (CA) job in residence, the skills they can expect to gain from the role, overview of the compensation and application process. It's also a great opportunity for them to speak to current staff members about their experience and get some tips for the application process” says Zoe Rivera Gutierrez, the Residence Team Leader. Tanzil Kataria, a second-year Psychology student, currently lives on campus and has applied for this position. “I am