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Researcher discovers birth of biological timing in the body

Research - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 00:06
Kathyani Parasram

Kathyani Parasram has discovered how biological timing is born in fruit flies.

Film professor explores principles of historical cinema in new book

Research - Fri, 03/08/2024 - 00:01
Kim Nelson

Professor Kim Nelson outlines five principles of historical films in her new book on the genre, “Making History Move.”

Wireless Access Maintenance to Cause Disruption in Odette

ITS Hotnews - Thu, 03/07/2024 - 15:55

Wireless access point replacements will take place in the Odette School of Business on the following dates and areas and will disrupt services:  

  • Friday, March 8, and Tuesday, March 12, to Friday, March 15, in classrooms located in the basement, first and second floors.
  • Wednesday, March 20 to Thursday, March 21, in offices on the third, fourth and fifth floors.
  • Friday, March 22, in various outstanding locations in Odette. 

Work will not take place in a classroom while teaching is underway. 

If you have difficulty accessing the wireless network in the building after the installers have left your area, please see the knowledge article on how to forget and reconnect to Wi-Fi

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.   

HR / Payroll system (VIP), myUWinfo & more will be unavailable, Fri, March 8, 9:30 p.m. – Sat, March 9, 1 p.m.

ITS Hotnews - Thu, 03/07/2024 - 09:13

As part of the Server Modernization Project, several systems will be unavailable due to maintenance starting Friday, March 8 at 9:30 p.m., until Saturday, March 9 at 1 p.m., unless noted.   

The applications that will be offline include:  

  • VIP – All modules (Health & Safety, Human Resources, Payroll, Pensions, Position Control, VPA, and Equity)   
  • MyUWINFO employee portal (including access to T4s) 
  • My Attendance    
  • Required Training Site   
  • Flexible Work Arrangement Request Application   
  • VIP Interfaces - data integrations for UWinsite Finance, EDS (campus directory) 
  • Tuition Waiver - restarting on Mon. March 11 
  • OT call-in system for Facility Services and Campus Police - restarting on Mon., March 11 
  • Equity Census - restarting on Mon., March 11 

Brightspace, UWinsite Student, eCV, and eGAS remain available but the data integrations for these applications will be disrupted during maintenance and restored on Mon., March 11. 

The maintenance is necessary to improve security and is scheduled for the weekend to ensure minimal disruption to users.  

If you should encounter an issue with any of the applications or modules after the scheduled maintenance, please reach the IT Service Desk by: 

  • Chatting 
  • Opening a ticket 
  • Calling 519-253-3000 ext. 4440   

We apologize for any inconvenience the upgrade may cause.  

Jaguar for Sale

Equipment for Sale - Wed, 03/06/2024 - 08:40
Disposal File: 2048Equipment Description: 

 

 

DISPOSAL FILE 2048

FOR SALE BY BID

 

The University has declared the following item(s) as surplus and are offered for sale by bid to all University Departments, Faculty, Staff, Students and other private individuals.  University departments will be given first consideration. If University of Windsor department please indicate account number to be charged on bid form and that the item is for your department.

 

Description:

Jaguar

  • Manufacturer: Jaguar X-Type
  • Quantity: 1
  • Description: Parts only. No ownership.
  • Condition: Fair
  • Minimum bid: $1,000.00

 

Note: Pickup and delivery is the responsibility of the buyer. If purchased by a Department at the University, we will arrange for a move order of the item.

Contact: Tony Fuerth, email all questions to: afuerth@uwindsor.ca

 

Bid Form

All sales are “as is, where is”.  Bid forms are available, online or at this link:

https://www.uwindsor.ca/finance/sites/uwindsor.ca.finance/files/po01_bid_form_for_surplus_goods.pdf

Bids are accepted by purchasing up to March 13, 2024 at 4:30 PM local time via email to Suppliers_Uwinsite@uwindsor.ca  

 

Partnership to further student cybersecurity skills

Research - Wed, 03/06/2024 - 00:23
Representatives of the SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence and Block Harbor CybersecurityPartnering with specialists Block Harbor Cybersecurity will help UWindsor students develop skills in high demand.

Competition to sharpen research presentation skills

Research - Mon, 03/04/2024 - 00:10
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UWindsor graduate students can develop their presentation skills and vie for cash prizes by joining the Three Minute Thesis competition.

Various Items for Sale

Equipment for Sale - Sun, 03/03/2024 - 17:00
Disposal File: 2042Equipment Description: 

DISPOSAL FILE 2042

FOR SALE BY BID

 

The University has declared the following item(s) as surplus and are offered for sale by bid to all University Departments, Faculty, Staff, Students and other private individuals.  University departments will be given first consideration. If University of Windsor department please indicate account number to be charged on bid form and that the item is for your department.

 

Description:

Colchester Manual Lathe

  • Quantity: 1
  • Manufacturer: Colchester
  • Model: Master 2500
  • Description: Manuals included.
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Minimum bid: $4,000.00

 

 

Laptop stands

  • Quantity: 14
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Minimum bid: $2.00 each

 

Powermill Kondia Vertical Milling Machine

  • Quantity: 1
  • Description: Axis powerfeeds not included.
  • Manufacturer name: Powermill
  • Model: Kondia
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Minimum bid: $2,000.00

 

 

Shop Vacuum

  • Quantity: 1
  • Manufacturer name: Shop-Vac
  • Model: QSP 8 Gallon
  • Condition: Good
  • Minimum bid: $60.00

 

 

Steel Racking System

  • Description: Currently disassembled
  • Condition: Good
  • Minimum bid: $40.00

 

Note: Pickup and delivery is the responsibility of the buyer. If purchased by a Department at the University, we will arrange for a move order of the item.

Contact: Tony Fuerth, email all questions to: afuerth@uwindsor.ca

 

Bid Form

All sales are “as is, where is”.  Bid forms are available, online or at this link:

https://www.uwindsor.ca/finance/sites/uwindsor.ca.finance/files/po01_bid_form_for_surplus_goods.pdf

Bids are accepted by purchasing up to March 11, 2024 at 4:30 PM local time via email to Suppliers_Uwinsite@uwindsor.ca