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The Power of Investment: How the Toldo Lancer Centre is Transforming Athletics and Student Life at the University of Windsor
By: Naz Buhagiar Walking through the University of Windsor’s state-of-the-art Toldo Lancer Centre, it’s hard not to notice the gleaming new equipment, café, amenities, and pristine hardwood courts. More than just a modern sports facility, the Toldo Lancer Centre represents a significant investment in the university’s vision for student-athlete success. This transformative space fosters a culture of well-being, achievement, and community that extends far beyond the immediate campus context. The Toldo Lancer Centre also serves as the home for all University of Windsor convocation ceremonies. It is a hub for student engagement, offering athletic opportunities, wellness programs and recreational activities
The Lance is Now Hiring Student Journalists
Job Title Journalist Type Paid Contract (approx. 8 months) Department News Team Location 401 Sunset, Windsor, ON Reports To News Director Remote? In-person & remote Compensation $100 per story Travel Required? Travel within Windsor-Essex Region Date Posted August 10, 2023 Apply By August 25, 2023 All applicants must apply by sending their resume, cover letter, and a sample of their journalism work (mandatory) with the subject line “Journalist Application – The Lance” by email 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
Juggling Academics and Life: A Part-Time Student’s Journey at UWindsor
Jeannee Lucier, a part-time student says, “part-time studies benefit mature students like me who are returning to school to finish a degree 30 years after starting it.” Lucier is an undergraduate student pursuing Psychology Honours and is in her final year. At the University of Windsor, there are over 3000 part-time students enrolled. “The University of Windsor was very supportive to me as they navigated the process of returning to school as a part-time student in September of 2020, during COVID with all classes taking place online. These classes allowed me to work at my own pace, review lectures, and
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,
Zoom Guise: Not exactly what you thought
Have students stopped wearing pants to class? Although students are social distancing, the online learning space gives virtual classmates a tiny window into each other’s personal spaces. But only from the waist up. The virtual classroom has changed the way students see each other. And for all we know, professors are under the guise too. What looks like an office could very well be a quiet corner in a basement or a bedroom with a few certificates hung on the walls. Class lectures and discussions are generally the same, but the landscape of the virtual classroom has changed. Today students