UWindsor Students
Finding Your Place: How Joining a University Club Can Change Your Experience
Being a part of a student group during university years is a valuable experience that can significantly benefit a student's academic and personal life. Joining a student group allows students to connect with peers with similar interests and passions, creating a sense of community and a supportive network. The following students shared their journey of getting involved with student groups, how it impacted their university journey, and advice for students trying to get involved! Lekha Patel Lekha Patel is a second-year nursing student at the University of Windsor. She is actively involved in campus events and is currently the
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
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
University Players Kicks Off 65th Season With Announcement of Next Year’s Shows
The University Players, UWindsor’s main theatre company, has just announced their selection of shows for next year’s season, and as the company’s 65th season, it’s coming in with a bang. Kristen Siapas, the company’s Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator is excited to let audiences know what’s in store. “There’s going to be lots of classic works with a modern twist. We have comedies like The Play That Goes Wrong, family titles like Little Women, as well as some more classical titles like The Glass Menagerie and Macbeth.” Siapas says that audiences can certainly expect a range of genres that everybody
University of Windsor Hosts 15th Annual Celebration of Nations
The University of Windsor aims to highlight the different cultures of our campus community with an annual celebration of nations. It is a festival put together by the student body and various departments across campus. The event features performances from around the world, and approximately 15-20 booths, all put on by the students. Approximately 23 percent of The University of Windsor’s student body comes from nearly 100 different countries. The festival provides students the opportunity to learn about these different cultures by interacting with their own friends and classmates. https://youtu.be/TMHXdfvZZ_Y Event Co-chairs; Romi Saraswat (left), and Diane Luuhang
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
Windsor Artist Exchange is Providing Monthly Networking Opportunities to All Local Artists
Windsor Artist Exchange wants to invite all artists, filmmakers, and creatives alike to their monthly artist meet-ups and workshops. Once a month, Windsor Artist Exchange hosts workshops, networking nights, and more for all local Windsor-Essex artists as a way to connect and bring the community together. Kaitlyn Karns, the events organizer, says that each month focuses on a different set of resources and ideas for local artists. For networking nights, they often partner up with local businesses and host in their spaces. Karns says each event gets an average of 25 attendees and that the vibe amongst them is usually
The VP Student Life disqualified following UWSA election committee unanimous decision
The University of Windsor's Student Alliance's (UWSA) Election Committee disqualified the Vice President of Student Life, Veronica Beia. The committee released a statement to the UWSA's Instagram on Sunday evening, citing a breach of the election policy. The statement says the decision cannot be appealed. 794 votes were cast for the position. Beia won with 340 votes. The statement mentioned a breach of Section 70: Campaigning Rules. The election committee unanimously voted and overturned the original ruling of CRO and disqualified the candidate. Section 70.01 Campaigning states three points that must be followed: Pre-campaigning Responsibility Rules of Fair
Education meets Health: University of Windsor and Windsor-Essex Health Unit’s Strategic Alliance
(Photo by: University of Windsor, official Facebook Page) The University of Windsor and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) announce a campus partnership. The strategic alliance will bring together their expertise in education and health to improve the health of the local community. The alliance, which kicked off in 2022, is a landmark partnership that is expected to have an impact on the health and well-being of Windsor students and community members. "It is exciting to be able to co-locate and explore joint programming opportunities with WECHU,” said the University of Windsor President and Vice-Chancellor Robert Gordon. “This strategic
Looking Back, Looking Forward
UWindsor president Robert Gordon says the University of Windsor is focused on improving the student experience at the University of Windsor. The strategic plan for the university is the guiding piece for the next five years and currently is in its final stage of document review and feedback. "We have received significant feedback and there is still an opportunity for others to visit the Aspire website and provide some feedback on the documents and direction," added Dr. Gordon. Aspire: Together for Tomorrow is the planning process of the University of Windsor's next strategic plan. UWindsor