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Windsor Artist Exchange is Providing Monthly Networking Opportunities to All Local Artists
Windsor Artist Exchange wants to invite all artists, filmmakers, and creatives alike to their monthly artist meet-ups and workshops. Once a month, Windsor Artist Exchange hosts workshops, networking nights, and more for all local Windsor-Essex artists as a way to connect and bring the community together. Kaitlyn Karns, the events organizer, says that each month focuses on a different set of resources and ideas for local artists. For networking nights, they often partner up with local businesses and host in their spaces. Karns says each event gets an average of 25 attendees and that the vibe amongst them is usually
The VP Student Life disqualified following UWSA election committee unanimous decision
The University of Windsor's Student Alliance's (UWSA) Election Committee disqualified the Vice President of Student Life, Veronica Beia. The committee released a statement to the UWSA's Instagram on Sunday evening, citing a breach of the election policy. The statement says the decision cannot be appealed. 794 votes were cast for the position. Beia won with 340 votes. The statement mentioned a breach of Section 70: Campaigning Rules. The election committee unanimously voted and overturned the original ruling of CRO and disqualified the candidate. Section 70.01 Campaigning states three points that must be followed: Pre-campaigning Responsibility Rules of Fair
University of Windsor students share their stories about the importance of International Women’s Day
Loveive Hall, a Communication, Media and Film student says International Women's Day and Women's History Month is a time to remember the importance of intersectionality and celebrate all women. "I tell women and students at Windsor to remember the importance of intersectionality and to continue to break the glass ceiling. Feminism should recognize the many factors that can shape a woman's everyday experience and reality. No woman should be left behind. Instead, we should try our best to understand that women's rights are not one-size-fits-all. We are all unique and beautiful in our own way." "Quinta Brunson broke the glass
Education meets Health: University of Windsor and Windsor-Essex Health Unit’s Strategic Alliance
(Photo by: University of Windsor, official Facebook Page) The University of Windsor and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) announce a campus partnership. The strategic alliance will bring together their expertise in education and health to improve the health of the local community. The alliance, which kicked off in 2022, is a landmark partnership that is expected to have an impact on the health and well-being of Windsor students and community members. "It is exciting to be able to co-locate and explore joint programming opportunities with WECHU,” said the University of Windsor President and Vice-Chancellor Robert Gordon. “This strategic
Looking Back, Looking Forward
UWindsor president Robert Gordon says the University of Windsor is focused on improving the student experience at the University of Windsor. The strategic plan for the university is the guiding piece for the next five years and currently is in its final stage of document review and feedback. "We have received significant feedback and there is still an opportunity for others to visit the Aspire website and provide some feedback on the documents and direction," added Dr. Gordon. Aspire: Together for Tomorrow is the planning process of the University of Windsor's next strategic plan. UWindsor
Is ChatGPT beneficial or detrimental to students and professors?
Dave Cormier, digital learning specialist and Nick Baker, Director of the Office of Open Learning explore ChatGPT and the impact of learning at the University of Windsor. “AI generated content is here to stay and students need to learn how to use it ethically,” said Baker. Baker said New York City public schools were first to ban ChatGPT. “The ban is not going to make much difference; instead professors should teach students how to use it effectively.” “ChatGPT is a primitive version of what is coming. It has the potential to do to education, what the calculator did to math
New Food Service introduced in UWindsor
The University of Windsor students are adjusting to the new food services on campus but looking for expanded programming. Sodexo, a third party, has taken over for UWindsor’s Food Services, this semester. "Sodexo is now in charge of all the food operations on campus with an ultimate goal to extend hours of operation and have inclusivity in terms of food provided," says Chef Paola Vasapolli. Dinner is served from 4:30 pm- 7:00 pm in the University Club in Vanier hall for all three residential buildings. Students voiced concern over the timing, and hope Sodexo will implement expanded hours and more
UWindsor Student is Making Period Product Accessible on Campus
Period Product Partner (PPP) aims to eliminate barriers for people who menstruate, including the monetary concerns that businesses face in trying to help make these products more accessible. They hope to join the community to partner with us to end period poverty. “I was fortunate to have grown up in a home where my access to period products was never a concern. Whenever I needed a product, they were available to me,” said Malott It all changed after my dad had a guest on his radio show speaking about Tampon Tuesday, a local fundraiser, said Malott. "My dad brought me to
The Lance is Hiring Student Journalists
The Lance is hiring two new journalists. It is an in-person and remote contract position for approximately 4-months. The deadline to apply is January 30, 2023. All applicants must apply by sending their resume, cover letter and a sample of their work (if applicable) with the subject line “Journalist Application – The Lance” to editor@thelance.ca. Reporting to the News Director, The Lance Journalist is responsible for the composition of news stories that are objective, balanced, pertinent and without bias to students at the University of Windsor and the wider community. This includes covering on-campus events, elections, administration meetings, sporting events,
International EDM artist James Hype to headline UWSA’s FrostFest concert
World-renowned EDM artist James Hype is set to headline the stage at this year’s FrostFest, hosted by the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance on Feb. 5. Hype is known for his newest remix, “Ferrari” and other songs like “Disconnected,” featuring Tita Lau, and his follow-up, “Good Luck” featuring Pia Mia. Local talent from Windsor-Essex have joined the lineup to open this year’s FrostFest concert. University of Windsor alumni DJ Josh Karmin and DJ Kirzy are set to take the stage before James Hype for an electrifying performance. The FrostFest concert – held annually to kick off the winter semester –