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Student Encampment Ends With an Agreement

The students involved in the Pro-Palestine student encampment plan to ensure that the University of Windsor acts on the agreement that they reached.   Earlier this month the University of Windsor’s administration sent an email announcing that they reached two agreements with the people of the student encampment and the UWSA.  The student encampment has since been removed.  “Both agreements outline steps for enhancements, aligning with Aspire's commitments to becoming a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and just institution, and the University’s ongoing efforts to combat all forms of identity-based violence and discrimination, especially for those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.”  

By |Thu, Aug 1st, 2024, 7:10PM|News, Politics|

University Players Seizes Operation: UWindsor Budget Cuts Affect Student’s Experiential Learning

University of Windsor Dramatic Art students were blindsided by the announcement that the university would cease operations of University Players (UP), an arm of the Dramatic Arts department.  UWindsor President Robert Gordan sent an email on June 18 to the campus community, attributing the cuts to the university’s budget realignment plans.  “The University of Windsor is restructuring two campus service areas as part of a multi-year strategy to balance its base budget.”   The University Players was one of two service areas cut, along with the EPICentre; 10 positions were cut.  Rachel Pitre, an undergraduate student in the Drama and

By |Tue, Jul 9th, 2024, 9:05PM|Arts + Culture, News, Politics|

Declutter for Good: Where to Donate as You Move Out!

Students at the University of Windsor are getting ready to move out of their accommodations as the Winter semester ends, finding themselves with a pile of items they no longer need. Instead of throwing these things away, why not donate them to someone in need? Here are some resources for students looking to make donations before moving out. 

By |Fri, Apr 19th, 2024, 11:39AM|News|

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|

The Impact of the University of Windsor’s Food Pantry

The University of Windsor's student-run food pantry is transforming its offerings, engaging students in evolving their selections and collaborating to address campus food insecurity. Ghallia Hashem, the University of Windsor’s Student Alliance (UWSA) president says there is in an increase in students using the student-run food pantry. "We started the food pantry this summer for this year, and there was an exponential uptick in the number of people who would stop by and take items, compared to last year," Hashem shares. This demand is reflected in the statistics – on average, around 80 people visited the food bank, depleting groceries

By |Wed, Nov 29th, 2023, 9:04AM|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|

Volunteer Internship Program (VIP-CSL): Applications Open

The University of Windsor’s Volunteer Internship Program at the Career Development & Experiential Learning Center (VIP-CSL) is accepting new applications until November 15.  This program is designed to empower students to not only make a meaningful difference in their community but also to equip them with valuable skills for their future careers.  Under the guidance of the Applied Learning Coordinator, Jane Sylvester, the University of Windsor's VIP-CSL program provides students with the opportunity to "make a meaningful difference in their community while gaining valuable skills for their future careers,” says Sylvester.  Sylvester describes the program as "self-directed," making it fit

By |Mon, Nov 6th, 2023, 3:30PM|News|

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

By |Tue, Aug 15th, 2023, 4:26PM|News|
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