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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

By |Tue, Mar 26th, 2024, 4:17PM|Feature, News, Opinions|

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.

By |Tue, Mar 5th, 2024, 11:04PM|Arts + Culture, Feature, News, Opinions|

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. 

By |Thu, Jan 25th, 2024, 1:27PM|Feature, News|

Beyond Borders: University of Windsor’s Exchange Coordinator Dedicates Career to Cultivating Peace through International Education

Michelle Fitzgerald, a former exchange student, is the exchange coordinator at the University of Windsor.  “I love my job because I get to work with interesting students going out in the world doing interesting things and I get to live vicariously through them,” said Fitzgerald.  Students who participate in one of these exchanges invariably report that it is the single most valuable part of their university experience.  (Image: Duomo di Milano, Italy/ Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ireland/ Venice, Italy, Rijksmuseum Gardens, Netherlands/ Monesterio dos Jerónimos, Portugal/ Duomo di Firenze, Italy/ Sahara Desert, Morocco, Fontana di Trevi, Italy)   (Photo credits: Gabrielle Doey)   “I

By |Tue, Jan 16th, 2024, 2:28AM|Arts + Culture, Feature, News|

Showcasing UWindsor Student Innovators and Startups

Meet Nourin Ahmed and Wilson Ler - two student entrepreneurs from the University of Windsor who show that pursuing a degree and dreams can go hand in hand.  Nourin Ahmed is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science program in Artificial Intelligence. She founded Rentee, a service designed to offer virtual property tours to international students and newcomers to Canada. Her platform ensures a more transparent leasing process to reduce the risk of rental scams.    "We provide a unique solution by combining real-time video technology with local insights to offer a trustworthy house-hunting experience," said Nourin. "Our goal is

By |Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023, 12:32PM|Feature, News, Opinions|

University of Windsor’s Environmental Activists

Environmental activism is a top priority for these three campus community members; Dr. Rita Haase, Jana Jandal Alrifai, and Rajaa Berry.  “I still ride my bicycle when I come on campus. I am completely against plastic and the University of Windsor should ban plastic bottles altogether. I want everyone to work with nature and not against it,” said Haase.      Dr. Rita Haase  A message to the UWindsor community from Dr. Rita Haase  Haase currently teaches the course Women, Power, and Environment and still practices sustainability.  “My thinking was that this campus was poor in biodiversity and beautification was

By |Mon, Nov 13th, 2023, 6:52PM|Feature, Opinions|

A UWindsor Student’s Journey Through Freelancing

Today, students are redefining the narrative by not just excelling in their academic endeavors but also digging into the world of freelancing! Meet Mya, Sean, and Montse, three UWindsor students who have not only embraced their academic responsibilities but have also embarked on a freelancing journey that has significantly shaped their personal and professional lives. Join us as we delve into their journey, examining the strategies, challenges, and successes that have defined their unique paths as freelancers while pursuing their degrees.  Mya Bezaire is an undergraduate student in her fourth year of Communication, Media, and Film (CMF) at the University

By |Mon, Nov 6th, 2023, 1:43PM|Feature, Opinions|

The Lance looks at how students are spending their summers- Part 2

The part-2 of this article will feature more UWindsor students and how they are spending their summer.    Ethan Myers   Ethan Myers is a year-2 undergraduate student pursuing Aeronautics. He is a member of the track team, usually spending his time training. Myers enjoys continuing his track practice during the summer as well.  During the summer, Myers enjoys spending time with friends and family in Toronto. “My cousin-in-law and I went downtown to get food in the middle of the night and basically lost track of time not getting home until 3 am,” said Myers.  Myers suggests visiting “Riverside and

By |Thu, Jul 20th, 2023, 5:58PM|Feature, News|

The Lance looks at how students are spending their summers

Summer break is underway for UWindsor students, and they are heading to their hometowns, attending fairs at the Windsor Waterfront, and taking part in new activities across the region. The Lance explores how students are spending their summers.  Shubham Malhotra  Shubham Malhotra is a 4-year Computer Science student. He is an international student who is currently spending his summer break in his hometown, New Delhi.   “During summer breaks, I find solace in returning to my hometown, Delhi. It is a time for relaxation and recharge that allows me to take a break from my hectic schedule. Spending quality time with

By |Tue, Jul 18th, 2023, 4:14PM|Feature, News|
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