UWindsor Students
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.
UWindsor’s Special Constable Service Focused on Promoting Community
The University's Campus Community Police has been rebranded as the Special Constable Service, with the goal of supporting students, and creating community. The name change comes alongside the appointment of Michael Akpata , the superintendent of the Special Constable Service in November 2023. Akpata is a proud UWindsor alum and an active Windsor community member. “I've had the privilege of being on this campus since 1986, and I've watched it grow and there is a community on this campus,” says Akpata. Akpata spent 21 years with the Windsor Police and later transitioned into roles with IBM, BlackBerry, Mutal Link, and
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!
Unveiling The Daily Hustle: What It’s Like to Be a Student Journalist at The Lance
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a student journalist? What is it like to work at a newspaper? How do student journalists at The Lance balance completing their coursework and writing stories? This story provides an inside look into the lives of The Lance journalists: Aminah Khan, Montse Pineda, and Hansika Khokhar.
Residence Services is Now Hiring
Residence services at the University of Windsor is hiring a residence assistant, and today is the deadline. “This session provided an overview of the Residence assistant (RA) /Community Assistant (CA) job in residence, the skills they can expect to gain from the role, overview of the compensation and application process. It's also a great opportunity for them to speak to current staff members about their experience and get some tips for the application process” says Zoe Rivera Gutierrez, the Residence Team Leader. Tanzil Kataria, a second-year Psychology student, currently lives on campus and has applied for this position. “I am
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
EPICentre’s Connect For: Holiday Swap Fosters Sustainability and Community Spirit at the University of Windsor
The University of Windsor Entrepreneurship, Practice, and Innovation Centre (EPICentre) is collaborating with the International Student Centre (ISC) and the University of Windsor Students' Alliance (UWSA) Food Pantry to host an event called Connect For: Holiday Swap. The event is on Thursday, December 7th, from 4 pm to 6 pm, and they are inviting students, faculty members, and the community to participate. How does it work? Between Monday, November 27th and Monday, December 4th, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, you can visit the EPICentre office and donate up to five gently used items such as clothing, books, home décor,
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
University of Windsor’s Environmental Activists
Environmental activism is a top priority for these three campus community members; Dr. Rita Haase, Jana Jandal Alrifai, and Rajaa Berry. “I still ride my bicycle when I come on campus. I am completely against plastic and the University of Windsor should ban plastic bottles altogether. I want everyone to work with nature and not against it,” said Haase. Dr. Rita Haase A message to the UWindsor community from Dr. Rita Haase Haase currently teaches the course Women, Power, and Environment and still practices sustainability. “My thinking was that this campus was poor in biodiversity and beautification was