The campus community will have a chance to meet new UWindsor president Robert Gordon during an introductory event Monday, Sept. 16, in the Alumni Auditorium, CAW Student Centre.

Dr. Gordon began a six-year term as the University’s seventh president on Sept. 1. He will deliver an address Monday at noon; the event is open to faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

Human Resources asks supervisors to provide employees with an opportunity to attend, where possible.

Food Services has received its first delivery of sweet peppers from greenhouse operator Under Sun Acres, and executive chef Paolo Vasapolli is eager to get cooking with them.

“I know that our customers will enjoy the dishes we create with these beautiful peppers,” says Vasapolli. “They add bright colour and flavour to everything from salads and stir fries to soups and sauces.”

He advises diners to watch for them in food outlets across campus.

Based in Leamington, the company runs one of the largest agricultural greenhouse facilities in the province. The University has entered into a purchase agreement with it as a local source for fresh produce.

Vasapolli notes that Under Sun Acres owner Chris Del Greco threw in a bonus with the initial shipment — basil plants and plum tomatoes.

“I would like to thank Chris for this generous contribution,” Vasapolli says. “I’m really excited to get some of these seasonal specialties onto our patrons’ plates!”

A big-league experience awaits Saturday, Sept. 21, when the Office of Student Experience hosts University of Windsor Night at Comerica Park, to watch the Detroit Tigers take the field against the Chicago White Sox.

Tickets cover round trip bus transportation to the park, admission to the game, a Detroit Tigers-University of Windsor branded baseball cap, and a donation to the Welcome Centre Shelter for Women, all for just $40, including taxes.

Sales are open to all staff and faculty. Stop by the Office of Student Experience in room 117, CAW Student Centre, or purchase online.

When the farmers market returns to campus next week, organizer Sandra Riccio-Muglia hopes patrons notice a difference.

Director of events for the student centre, she has recruited new vendors to make it bigger, better, and fresher — and expects it to grow over its six-week season.

“We’ve got people lined up to sell baked goods, holistic items, produce, you name it,” says Riccio-Muglia. “A little something for everyone, so come support local and buy a treat.”

The market will run from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the student centre, Thursdays from Sept. 19 to Oct. 31. Riccio-Muglia adds that vendors will change and so suggests patrons “take a stroll” to check it out each week.

WEtech Alliance, the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre (EPICentre) and Developer Student Clubs welcome students, professionals, and entrepreneurs a chance to learn what it’s like to work for Google from Kyle Paul, program manager for developer ecosystems at the company, based in Mountain View, California.

Paul’s job is to support developer communities and he has years of experience working in the information technology and services industry.

There is a waitlist for the “Shoot the Breeze” lunch session on Friday, Oct. 4, on the second floor of the Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre. Register on the event website.