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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 –
Justin Trudeau visits the University of Windsor
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the University of Windsor’s Centre for Hybrid Automotive Research and Green Energy (CHARGE) lab to speak with students and faculty. The CHARGE lab is the developmental hub of all innovative technologies for electric vehicles. After this, he had a 1--hour roundtable conference with all the students currently working on the lab's projects, followed by a 20 minutes tour of the facilities in the engineering building. "The Prime Minister's office did visit the university as part of the bigger tour of Windsor as well as Canada itself with a main focus on electric vehicles and Supply
The Implementation of Brightspace – The New Learning Management System
The University of Windsor begins utilizing Brightspace, the new learning management system, to navigate academic-related tasks. Brightspace gives you access to the course materials and tools to communicate with your instructors, turn in assignments, and check your grades. It is easy to find and complete tasks using the learning management system. Nicole Magcaleng, an Engineering student, says the transition from the blackboard learning system to Brightspace was straightforward. “It was quite easy to transfer from Blackboard to Brightspace because of how simple the interface is. I am a 2nd-year student, I have been using Blackboard for a year, so while
‘New Year, New Me!’: How UWindsor Students are Sticking to Their New Year’s Resolutions
A new year is upon us, Lancers, and this fresh start might just be the perfect time to make that change you’ve been procrastinating for months. “Our culture seems to value new year’s resolutions as a path towards change,” explains Dr. Carlin Miller, clinical psychologist and University of Windsor psychology professor. “It’s in the news and on our social media and through social activities with our friends.” Dominique Pal, a biology student, says that one of her resolutions is to be more consistent with being healthy and staying fit. “I plan to stick to this by holding myself accountable for
Windsor Pediatrician is now a Canadian Senator
Image source: Senator Sharon Burey (sencanada.ca) Canada has a new Senator, and she is from Windsor. Sharon Burey has been a Windsor-based pediatrician for the last 30 years and was fully booked when she received the news of her appointment. Canada has not had a senator from Windsor in 40 years. Burey described herself as not politically connected but motivated to apply due to a recent push for reform within the senate. Specifically on giving voice to underrepresented groups such as women and visible minorities. This encouraged Burey, who had immigrated to Canada from Jamaica back in 1976, to put
A Chapter of Jack.org at the University of Windsor
The University of Windsor prioritizes mental health for all its students and faculty members. It is now an active chapter in the Jack Organization. Jack.org is a Canadian charity organization training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health. It aims to work with young people to teach them about mental health and how to look after others' mental health. "1/7 youth in Canada report having suicidal thoughts. This is the leading health-related cause of death for young people in Canada. Canada has the 3rd highest rate of youth suicide in the industrial world. Though this fact underscores a state
The ‘End-of-Semester Slump’: How Students are Coping With Burnout
Dominique Pal, a biology student, is having a difficult time finding balance. “I definitely feel more stressed around this time of year because of a combination of final assignments, exams, and the change in weather. There're a lot of pressure to perform at a high level towards the end of the year,” Pal shares. As the days grow shorter and the deadlines become more frequent, experiences of the end-of-semester slump might become more common. Katie Chauvin, the Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator for the University of Windsor’s Student Counseling Centre, says that this time of year is often quite stressful
An Introduction to the Odette Commerce Society
The Odette Commerce Society (OCS) is a student organization within the Odette School of Business that links the student body, faculty, and community partners. It was established in the year 1953. OCS has since been an umbrella organization for ratified Odette clubs and continues to provide events that enhance the personal and professional growth and development of business students. Every undergraduate student of business at the University of Windsor is a general member of the OCS and has voting rights to elect their council members. They are also given the ability to sit in Full-Council meetings. With a mission to
How to lead a stress-free life while balancing work and school?
University of Windsor students returned to campus this Fall, as most of the courses were in person. After three long years of online classes, it has been overwhelming for most students to come back in person. It has been a sudden shift from being able to work from home and study to juggling between work and school in person. While balancing work and school, students often neglect their health. In terms of mental health, having too much stress can cause severe problems in the future course of one's life. We must learn how to manage our stress and take care
UWindsor Encourages Students to Mask Up
The University of Windsor is reminding students that ‘strict compliance to mask policy is required.’ In an email recently sent out to the UWindsor community, the university is encouraging mask wearing indoors, even if proper physical distancing is being maintained. The message comes following a provincial rise in COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. Healthcare systems have been overwhelmed by this triple threat, and hospitals throughout the province are past full capacity. The university writes that ‘the cooperation of our campus community towards keeping each other healthy will also serve to minimize the burden on our healthcare system. Dr. Kieran Moore,