Jane McArthurSociology student Jane McArthur published an article on environmental contributors to breast cancer in the online publication The Conversation.

Publication provides audience for academic dialogue

While media are paying attention to the issue of climate change and its effects on the planet, the link between the environment and breast cancer is being overlooked, according to UWindsor student Jane McArthur.

A doctoral candidate in sociology, she published an article on the topic in The Conversation, an online not-for-profit outlet dedicated to bringing scholarly work to a general readership.

The University of Windsor is one of 19 Canadian universities that has signed on as a member: associated academics can register as contributors with access to editorial help and collaboration, professional development in journalistic writing, readership analytics, and access to queries for expertise on topical issues.

McArthur says the publication’s analytics show her article, entitled “As the oceans rise, so do your risks of breast cancer,” has found almost 18,000 readers in less than a week — making it the website’s third most-read piece.

“It is nice as a UWindsor PhD candidate to have our institution so broadly represented,” she says.

Scott White, editor of The Conversation’s Canadian edition, will discuss how it can help researchers to mobilize their knowledge, impact practice, and recruit graduate students, in two sessions Feb. 5 on the UWindsor campus:

  • “Getting Started with The Conversation” runs noon to 2 p.m. and promises a pizza lunch;
  • “Journalistic Writing: Tips and Strategies” runs 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Both are set for the Freed-Orman Commons, Assumption Hall. Register online by Feb. 1.

students posed outside Assumption HallRegistration is now open for the Lancer Leadership Conference, Saturday, Feb. 2, in the student centre’s Alumni Auditorium.

Conference to promote diversity in leadership

Registration is now open for the Lancer Leadership Conference, Saturday, Feb. 2, in the student centre’s Alumni Auditorium.

The conference theme for 2019 is “Diversity in Leadership,” and organizers have stated that key takeaways are relevance, empowerment, and networking.

“We have a really enriching roster of keynote and featured speakers, and a wide range of compelling panels and workshops from students and staff,” says Simon du Toit of the Student Success and Leadership Centre.

He hopes that faculty and staff will encourage capable students to attend.

“Sometimes students need a personal nudge from a mentor to feel empowered as leaders,” says Dr. du Toit. “Leadership is not about the power of a position, it’s about the power of vision.”

The registration fee of $20 for students and $50 for guests includes lunch. Find more information and online registration on the conference website.

Windsor Public Library bookmobileThe Windsor Public Library bookmobile will be outside the Leddy Library from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Windsor Public Library bookmobile to visit campus Wednesday

Leddy Library invites students, faculty, and staff to come out on Wednesday, Jan. 23, to meet FRED, the Windsor Public Library bookmobile. The vehicle will be outside the Leddy Library’s main entrance from noon to 2 p.m.

FRED, an acronym for the “Freedom to Read, Educate and Discover,” is the Windsor Public Library on wheels. It delivers both recreational and educational materials to campus for borrowers.

With a Windsor Public Library membership, students, faculty, and staff can take advantage of an extended collection and get access to popular books; DVDs; magazines; games; international, national, and local newspapers; and thousands of e-resources — including popular digital streaming apps like Kanopy and Hoopla that provide access to movies, documentaries, eBooks, and audiobooks.

The public library also offers pre-loaded tablet loans and even a tool-lending library.

Karen Pillon, associate librarian at the Leddy Library, said its staff is excited to partner with the public library.

“Students will be able to access all the benefits of the public library without leaving campus,” she said.

All University of Windsor students, faculty, and staff are eligible for membership. To set up a membership during FRED’s visit, bring:

  • a valid UwinCARD,
  • one piece of government-issued photo ID, and
  • a document with your current mailing address.

Learn more about the resources available at the Windsor Public Library on its website.

Tyra Blizzard evades a defenderWindsor guard Tyra Blizzard evades a defender in a 72-63 come-from-behind win over the Brock Badgers, Saturday at the St. Denis Centre.

Lancer basketball to put winning streaks to test

The Lancer men’s and women’s basketball teams — both on three-game winning streaks — will host the McMaster Marauders in games Wednesday in the Dennis Fairall Fieldhouse.

The women will play at 6 and the men at 8 p.m.

Windsor’s women are currently third in the Ontario University Athletics west division; McMaster is first. On the men’s side, Windsor is fifth, just two points behind the fourth-place Marauders.

Mohammed Khalid, pictured centre with members of the IEEE Windsor SectionEngineering professor Mohammed Khalid, pictured centre with members of the IEEE Windsor Section, displays an award the group received under his leadership. Khalid has been elected to the executive committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Canada.

UWindsor engineering professor to lead Canadian electrical engineering cluster

Electrical engineering professor Mohammed Khalid has been elected to the executive committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Canada.

IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. It has more than 400,000 members worldwide, including more than 16,000 in Canada. Membership offers access to technical innovation, cutting-edge information and networking opportunities.

As the 2019 chair of the IEEE Canada’s central area, Dr. Khalid will plan, co-ordinate, and monitor the activities of seven sections with more than 8,000 members — including such large ones as Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo.

“I am looking forward to working with the IEEE Canada executive team and volunteers to serve our members,” Khalid said.

He was the IEEE Windsor section chair from January 2017 to December 2018. Under his leadership, it received IEEE Canada’s Exemplary Section Award for its activities, leadership, management, and administration.

For more information, visit www.ieee.ca/en/.