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On our doorstep – local experts weigh in on the fallout of the Ambassador Bridge Blockade
University of Windsor expert panellists gathered to engage in an in-depth discussion of the Ambassador Bridge blockade in early March. They discussed health policy freedom of expression to political and economic ramifications. Below are a few of the key points from the discussion: On Health Policy, and whether the mandates were worth it. Professor Bill Bogart commented about the difficulty of the vaccine mandates. At the time of the truckers' mandate (effective January 15, 2022), 90% of the truckers were vaccinated. The issues were raised by a determined, organized minority. It still begs the question if the mandates were
UWindsor Professors Publish Love Stories
Written by: Serafina Piasentin André Narbonne and Peter Hrastovec, two beloved University of Windsor professors, explore the simple beauties and struggles of budding love in their upcoming books, Lucien & Olivia and There Will Be Fish. Lucien & Olivia is a comedic love story that follows the pre-modern enemies to lover’s arc of marine engineer Lucien and philosophy prodigy Olivia. Mutual animosity evolves into complicated emotions that result in even “professors enjoy[ing] a good cry” (Narbonne). Drawing from his own experiences in the marine, Narbonne bridges the gap between fiction and reality, noticing love’s existence in both. “It is the
Pants-less Zoom Presentations and Full-Glam ’Fits: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected Fashion
It’s been two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everything about our lives has changed, from the ways we eat to the ways we get around. The way we dress has changed as well. With nowhere to go and no one to see, many of us have adopted a much more casual look—perhaps a little too casual, as attested by the many headlines of public figures accidentally revealing that they were not wearing pants during a Zoom session. But has everyone adopted a more lax sense of style during these unprecedented times? We reached out to UWindsor students
Continuing Conversation and Community
UWindsor Afrofest Coordinator hopes to build a community that lasts not only during Black History Month but beyond. Afrofest is a celebration of the African diaspora which has been held at the UWindsor Campus for the last 16 years. While it has typically been held in person, this year due to COVID it will be held in a virtual setting. Each year the festival focuses on celebrating Black history, the future and educating the university population on a variety of topics directed to African heritage. The celebrations consist of various cultural and educational activities highlighting the contributions made by
Are You a STEM Student at UWindsor? You Need to Take These Arts Electives
As part of their degree requirements, most STEM students at UWindsor need to take at least two arts electives. Most of them tend to opt for an introductory philosophy or psychology course, overlooking equally interesting courses in other arts fields. To help rectify this situation, we’ve compiled a short, non-comprehensive list of underrated arts electives we would recommend to science students at UWindsor. On the flipside, if you’d like to hear about underrated science electives for arts students, click here. ENGL-2520: Frankenstein and its Afterlife You’ve surely encountered Frankenstein in TV or film—that green, hulking creature with bolts in his
UWindsor is Offering a New Class on the Fundamentals of Race
The University of Windsor’s Continuing Education is offering a new class on race: The Fundamentals of Race and Anti-Black Racism Students will a Certificate of Completion after finishing the 18-hour course. The course will focus on the origins of race, anti-Black Racism, and the construct of whiteness Case studies will help participants explore their personal relationships to ‘privilege’, power and oppression to enhance their awareness within personal and professional interactions. Other learning formats include lectures, group discussions/work, journaling, and guest presentations. Students will have assigned readings and are expected to keep informed of media coverage of contemporary social issues.
Hungry on UWindsor Campus? Here are Some of the Best Spots to Grab a Bite to Eat
The University of Windsor is surrounded by a wide variety of restaurants and cafes- a quick Google search of ‘restaurants near UWindsor’ will leave you overwhelmed with dozens of options. To help make the decision a bit easier, this article will take you through some of the best spots on and around campus to stop for a meal between classes. Green Bean Café is a quaint and cozy spot located on the lower level of the University Community Church at 2320 Wyandotte Street West, and it might just be the best place around campus to do some studying over
Media City Film Festival: One of Windsor–Detroit’s Best-Kept Secrets
Media City Film Festival (MCFF) celebrates its 25th anniversary with more than 70 films from over 30 countries, free to watch on the festival’s website from February 8 to March 1, 2022: mediacityfilmfestival.com
From Recording Engineer to Retail Worker to Future Lawyer: Nick’s Experience of University as a Thirtysomething Mature Student
Nick is a double-major in Political Science and Philosophy at UWindsor. He's the President of UWindsor's Philosophy Club and assistant editor to the University's academic journal Informal Logic. Currently in his fourth year, he will be pursuing his Master's degree in Philosophy in the Fall 2022 semester. Afterwards, he will be attending Windsor Law in order to become a human rights lawyer. Nick is also a mature student. He began his university career in his thirties and has worked a variety of jobs from the music industry to retail before going back to school. He dealt with undiagnosed ADHD until
The Ambassador Bridge is now open following protests
The Ambassador Bridge is open after a week of protests. The Blockade ‘Dumb and Silent, we are led to slaughter like sheep.’ That’s what one sign read at a protest blocking Huron Church Road in Windsor. For 7-days, protesters blocked the largest international border crossing in North America, the corridor responsible for ¼ of all Canada-US cross-border trade. Huron Church Road and other roads leading to the Ambassador Bridge were partially or fully obstructed by protestors. Windsor police and Campus Community police are present to monitor the situation. They have made themselves at home, several trucks, tents and portable toilets-