student wellness
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 University of Windsor Student Alliance
The University of Windsor Student Alliance (UWSA) are gearing up to host their second concert, “Coming Home Music Festival," on October 26th, starring the rapper Swae Lee. “It's going to be big; it's going to be fun and honestly, it's going to get people really excited to come back home to Windsor,” says UWSA president Ghallia Hashem. The UWSA is responsible for student events and many student support services, like the Peer Support Center, food Pantry, Pride Center, Afrofest, Woman Center, etc... Menura de Silva an undergraduate student in the Communication, Media and Film program says, “looking back at
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
Mastering the Art of Multitasking: Insights from Students Who Juggle Multiple Jobs
Whether you are a student focusing on your studies or studying while juggling multiple jobs, you can still experience stress and burnout. Everyone is different and handles their responsibilities in diverse ways. So, as students, we should not invalidate other students' feelings just because we think we have more on our plate than others. Instead, we can learn from each other's journey and learn strategies to overcome hectic times. Menura De Silva is an undergraduate student in his second year of Communication, Media, and Film (CMF) at the University of Windsor. During his first year, he joined and volunteered for
Demystifying the Midterm Challenge: Expert Strategies and Student Stories
Midterm season is a formidable challenge for students, a labyrinth of stress, late-night study sessions, and looming deadlines. In this feature, we delve into the experiences and perspectives of those who tread this path. What insights can they offer to help their fellow students navigate the midterm maze successfully? Insights from Wizeprep (Wizedemy Inc.) Amidst the flurry of exams and assignments, the Wizeprep online tutoring service stands as a guiding light. Founded in 2017, the Wizeprep team has dedicated itself to helping students overcome academic challenges during critical times like midterms. Chloe Cabral, one of Wizeprep’s marketing managers, recounts their mission:
BIDE’s Wellness Lounge: A Place to Heal, Relax, and Recharge
(image, left-right: Cindy Nguyen, Oriel Kalambayi, Aya El-Hashemi) BIDE recently launched a new wellness lounge in Dillon Hall. “We are happy to launch our wellness lounge and care cabinet through our Belonging Pillar. We wanted to create a safe space for students to have fun and feel welcomed. We also have a care cabinet that is stocked up with essentials like stationery supplies, chargers, and care supplies,” says Oriel Kalambayi, pillar leader at Belonging at BIDE. The lounge is in room 252, 2nd floor, on the left end of the building. The lounge was opened on 23rd March, at
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
UWindsor Leaders Want to See 2SLGBTQ+ Activism Grow Past Pride Month
Windsor student leaders want to see 2SLGBTQ+ activism expand past Pride Month.
The Rise of Discord Among Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic roughly a year and a half ago, students have had to get creative to connect with others and make friends. Lockdowns, social distancing mandates, and the transition from in-person to mainly online schooling at various colleges and universities, including UWindsor, have precluded young people from socializing with their peers in person. However, Discord, the online chatting platform, seems to have afforded them a viable alternative. THE DISCORD ORIGIN STORY According to the company, Discord was originally created in 2015 as a platform where gamers could build communities and chat but has since attracted