With the news that the Windsor University Faculty Association intends to follow through on its promise to hold a one-day work stoppage on Monday, September 15, the University has cancelled all undergraduate and graduate teaching related activities on that day.

This includes classes, laboratories, thesis/dissertation defenses, major paper presentations, and all first, second- and third-year clinical placements in the nursing program. Laboratory work will also be suspended except where required for animal welfare. The only exception is classes at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, which will continue.

The University will remain open and all other services including the libraries will be available. Based upon the association’s announcement that its job action is for one day, all teaching activities will resume on Tuesday, September 16.

The long-awaited closure of Sunset Avenue and its renovation as a pedestrian walkway is set to begin next week.

Construction crews will close the street to vehicular traffic as of Monday, September 22. Signs warning of the impending change will go up mid-week.

“This exciting development, dreamed of by generations of students, is finally coming true,” says Sandra Aversa, vice-president of planning and administration.

The work will proceed in stages, with the first priority the construction of the cul-de-sac at the north end of Chrysler Hall, creating a pick-up and drop-off area. That element is slated for completion by the end of October. Other surface reconstruction will wrap up by the end of the year.

Aversa says the project is designed to minimize disruption.

“The work will be done along sections of the street, none longer than about 60 metres (200 feet), so people won’t have to walk too far around construction sites,” she says.

Sidewalks and all building entrances will remain accessible for the duration, and emergency vehicles will always be able to proceed without delay. Heavy equipment will enter Sunset Avenue from Wyandotte and will be accompanied by a flag person on foot to secure safe passage.

A website outlining the project, including maps, architect’s drawings and construction timelines, is currently in development. Please direct any questions or concerns to https://fluidsurveys.uwindsor.ca/s/sunset-ave/.

“There’s a Mother’s Day and a Father’s Day, but when is it Kids’ Day?” Parents required to respond to this perennial plea with “Every day is Kids’ Day” have a new answer to offer: Children’s Fest runs September 20 and 21 in Derwent Park, located behind the Safety Village at 7911 Forest Glade Drive.

Promising everything from stage shows to bouncy castles, special activities and child-focused vendors, the event benefits local charities, including the John McGivney Children’s Centre, Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services and the Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association.

Rotary Club of Windsor 1918 is offering DailyNews readers a chance to win three tickets to Children’s Fest 2014. To enter, simply answer the following questions about classic marketing slogans. The winner will be selected at random from all correct responses received by 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 16.

1. “You’re in good hands” with what?
   a) Allstate insurance
   b) Century 21 realtors
   c) Henry Ford Hospital
   d) MasterCard financial services
    
2. What do “choosy mothers choose?”
   a) Cheez Whiz spread
   b) Jif peanut butter
   c) Puffs facial tissues
   d) Tide laundry detergent
    
3. What is “good to the last drop?”
   a) Maxwell House coffee
   b) Mogen David wine
   c) Timex watches
   d) Valvoline motor oil
    
4. What is “the choice of a new generation?”
   a) Apple computers
   b) Nike athletic shoes
   c) Oldsmobile sedans
   d) Pepsi cola
    
5. Which product is “strong enough for a man, but made for a woman?”
   a) Brawny paper towels
   b) Bud Lite beer
   c) Mr. Clean cleanser
   d) Secret anti-perspirant 

Contest is open to all readers of the DailyNews. Send an e-mail with your responses to uofwnews@uwindsor.ca. One entry per contestant, please. Note: the decision of the judge in determining the most correct response is inviolable.

The Campus Bookstore will celebrate the grand opening of its new location with a series of events on September 16, 17 and 18 for faculty, staff, students and the general public.

“First of all, we will offer a 10 percent discount store-wide all three days, excluding only textbooks and computers,” says marketing coordinator Martin Deck. “We know patrons will want to know about that!”

Tuesday is dedicated to faculty and staff, with a 3 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony officiated by UWindsor president Alan Wildeman, vice-president administration Sandra Aversa, director of campus services Anna Kirby and Campus Bookstore manager Cathy Ladouceur. The ceremony will take place in the lower level hallway outside the store, with light refreshments provided for all faculty and staff in attendance.

A street fair on Wednesday will put the focus on students, with strolling clowns, face-painting, balloon animals, the Stilt Guys, games and a photo booth. A performance by Crissi Cochrane and the Rose City Soul Brothers and an appearance by Lancer mascot Winston will be highlights of the event, which will run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the patio outside the store. At noon, the Campus Bookstore will provide free hot dogs and beverages to the first 500 students.

Indoors, UWindsor graduate Justin Teeuwen will sign his book It’s About Time; technology supplier Win-Leader will present “Headphone Day;” and “Ring Day” will see a representative of Baron Rings take orders for graduation rings at a small discount.

Thursday, the store will break out of the CAW Student Centre to hold a fashion show featuring its latest clothing offerings in the Student Courtyard between Memorial and Dillon halls to coincide with the Campus Community Barbecue (see related story).