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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
Tampon Tuesday Sparks Activism and Community Involvement at UWindsor in Addressing Period Poverty
Jada Malott, a second-year Political Science student, helped gather 196 boxes of menstrual products for the University of Windsor’s Tampon Tuesday initiative. Malott, the youth initiatives lead, runs the Tampon Tuesday initiative to Uwindsor through the United Way program. Tampon Tuesday is a yearly event where high schools and universities collect sealed menstrual products, such as pads and tampons, to distribute to those experiencing period poverty. The initiative encourages activism, awareness, and community involvement to address menstrual hygiene accessibility in Windsor-Essex. Malott introduced Tampon Tuesday from The United Way program to her high school in grade nine. “I noticed what
Breaking Barriers: The Inspirational Journey of Windsor’s Female Entrepreneurs
As International Women's Day approaches, local female entrepreneurs Femi Soluade and Heaven Cooper share their experiences of overcoming systemic barriers in entrepreneurship, hoping to inspire other female founders in the Windsor community.
The Great Story Swap: Local Event Promising to Connect Students, Artists and Community Through the Power of Storytelling
Local event The Great Story Swap will celebrate the power of storytelling on Wednesday, February 21st, at 5 pm at Sam's Pizzeria & Cantina. The purpose of this event is to unite students, artists, and residents of Windsor!
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
Possible Transit Strike Could Impact UWindsor Students
University of Windsor students may need to find alternative ways to get to class, with the possibility of a looming transit strike on Monday. The University of Windsor’s Student Alliance (UWSA) posted on its Instagram page, “rest assured that we are actively working on a solution if the strike occurs and will keep you informed of any new information.” The UWSA is encouraging students to prepare for alternate transportation arrangements ahead of the potential strike. UWindsor students have already started to notice some transit delays, but other factors could have contributed to this. Rohan, an undergraduate student at the
The Extensive Influence of Campus Cybersecurity
Some university students reflect on their encounters with cyber threats in a digital connectivity landscape. Ayesha, a 4th-year Biological Sciences student, recalls a campus-wide cyber-attack during the summer of 2022 that disrupted the university's main web pages. "The recent attacks in the hospitals reminded me of when I was in the middle of my summer semester a year ago. The campus cyber-attack impacted the university's main web pages as well as Uwinsite. It was very frustrating as I could not access essential information for my courses and tuition." Christian Pitre, a Biochemistry alumnus, experienced challenges during the same campus cyber-attack.
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