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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
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.”
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
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
University of Windsor graduates embrace graduation as they begin to prepare for their life after university
(Photo by: University of Windsor, official Facebook Page) The end of university signifies the dissolution of a framework students adhered to for four years. Students now have the freedom to create new goals after graduating, which presents them with a fantastic opportunity to discover more about themselves. Natalie Cusinato, an honours English major student says she plans to attend the University of Windsor’s Law Program and hopes to practice law in the Windsor-Essex community. “I am excited to learn about all areas of law throughout my law school career but I am mostly interested in family law” Cusinato shares, “I
The Ultimate List of Student Events in September
Summer Is over, but don't worry because September will be a month full of entertainment and opportunities to engage on campus. Keep reading to find some of the most exciting things happening soon.
Students Express concerns for their online security, after UWindsor system outages continue
The University of Windsor has been dealing with a systems outage for over a week due to a “cybersecurity incident.” Students are unable to access UWindsor’s website, Blackboard LMS, and UWinsite Student.
Feelings of Fraudulence? How Imposter Phenomenon Might be Affecting You
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just pretending to be as intelligent as your peers and fear that one day you’ll be exposed as a fraud, you might be experiencing what is called Imposter Phenomenon (IP). What is Imposter Phenomenon? According to Very Well Mind, Imposter Phenomenon, also known as Imposter Syndrome, is the internal struggle of believing that you are not as smart and capable as those around you think you are. IP may manifest itself in different ways, it is commonly related to feelings of self-doubt. For example, you might be hesitant to participate in a class discussion out
How student voters are impacting Federal elections
It was an ordinary day for Grant Connolly, 23, a University of Windsor student on his way to cast an advanced ballot in the 2021 federal election. Accompanied by his family, Connolly said he was excited to cast his vote in Belle River, Ont. knowing he was completing his civic duty as a Canadian citizen. “I felt like I am exercising my right as a Canadian citizen,” said Connolly. “The fact that we live in a country that my vote can be heard ... every vote matters and every vote counts.” An issue which really pushed Connolly to the polls