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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
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
UWindsor Students Hope for More Empowering Women’s Events After NetworkHER
The University of Windsor’s EPICentre hosted NetworkHER: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs to celebrate female leaders in Canada and the US for International Women's Day. The event held in collaboration with the Embassy and Consulates of the United States, sought to celebrate students and community members.
Empowering Tomorrow’s Advocates: Windsor-Essex Anti Hate Youth Collective’s ‘Pen to Power’ Workshop
The Windsor Essex Anti-Hate Youth Collective (WEAHC) is hosting an online workshop aimed at helping students hone their activism skills through creative writing. The upcoming "Pen to Power" online workshop on March 1 from 5 pm to 8 pm aims to offer participants a platform to develop crucial skills applicable to various aspects of their lives. Vanessa Bumanlag, the Anti-Hate Project Coordinator says the purpose of the event is to encourage youth into the conversation, empowering them to lead public awareness, education, and necessary action against racism in Windsor-Essex. “In this workshop, participants will delve into the art of using writing
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
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.
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,
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