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The University of Windsor DailyNews is an e-newsletter published by the Public Affairs & Communications department.
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Nursing celebrates top-achieving students
A reception Tuesday honoured high-achieving nursing students.
Trip to Costa Rica builds women’s volleyball team spirit
A trip to Costa Rica during fall reading week proved an amazing team-building opportunity for the Lancer women’s volleyball squad.
Winter sports gearing up as field games wind down
The Lancer women’s hockey team will hit the ice for its home opener Friday.
Platform to advance innovation in healthcare supply chains
SCAN Health predicts its new online forum for the sharing of best practices in supply chain processes will lead to safer and sustainable healthcare.
Feedback sought on draft free speech policy
A draft policy on free speech is ready for comment from the University community.
Campus offices invited to claim spot on Halloween treat trail
Organizers are gearing up for a cross-campus celebration of Halloween.
Lecture series to observe Open Access Week
Leddy Library is hosting a lecture series to celebrate the 10th annual International Open Access Week.
Getting to Know UWinsite Student: Key Concepts and Terminology
The UWinsite Student team has compiled a list of key concepts and terminology.
Legal fight for climate justice subject of panel discussion
A panel of experts in environmental law will discuss issues in climate justice, October 22 at Windsor Law.
Video recordings provide moving memoir of graduation
High-quality video recordings of Saturday’s Convocation ceremonies will be telecast on Cogeco cable channel 11.
Film documents dark underbelly of animal agriculture
The documentary “Dominion” uses drones and hidden cameras to expose the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture.
Experts to explore issues of Indigenous incarceration
A panel will discuss “Indigenous Realities Navigating the Canadian Criminal Justice System” at 1:20 p.m. October 17.
Raffle to benefit scholarship fund
A scholarship to support first- and second-generation Canadians is the beneficiary of a charity raffle this month.
University issues response to legalization of recreational Cannabis
Following the enactment of the Cannabis Act (Bill C-45), recreational cannabis products will be legally consumable across Canada as of October 17, 2018. In preparation for the legalization, each province and territory has or is in the process of establishing regulations outlining legal minimum age, where you can buy it, where you can use it and how much you can possess.
In Ontario, these regulations include:
Peer advising program to Reach students online
The Reach peer e-advising portal gives first-year students a virtual connection to assistance from senior students.
Festivities to mark opening of student centre lounge
Food and drink specials will mark the October 17 grand opening of the Hum Café and Lounge.
Medals recognize top grads’ academic achievements
Mohamed Aboelnga and Michelle Guerreo received the Governor General’s Gold Medal, Saturday in the St. Denis Centre.
Alternative Spring Break soliciting items for fundraising auction
Alternative Spring Break is seeking donations of items for an auction to raise funds for its Reading Week program.
Workshops to explore software music sequencer
Workshops Wednesday at the School of Creative Arts will explore the Ableton Live digital audio workstation.
Autumnal apples on offer in appreciation
A campus union will hand out apple cider and doughnut bites to students at lunchtime Wednesday, October 17.