UWindsor faculty, staff and volunteer students were out in force this weekend at the Ontario Universities' Fair, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The fair, which is the largest of its kind in Canada, gives potential students a chance to test drive a number of universities before making that all-important decision about where to spend their next four years.

Visitors to UWindsor's booth had a chance to speak with UWindsor representatives who were on hand to provide information on programs, admission requirements, student life, residence information, finances and more. UWindsor's newest addition to their booth this year was a minature hockey rink where future Lancers could try their best slapshot. Toronto Maple Leaf player alumni Darcy Tucker and Brad May were at the booth to greet visitors from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Sunday thanks to UWindsor's exclusive partnership with Maple Leaf Sports &  Entertainment. 

According to Dave Bussiere, Vice-President, Records & Admissions, UWindsor saw substantial growth in the number of visitors to their booth this year with a 46 percent increase in contact with potential students since 2011. He also reported an increase in UWindsor attendees at the fair from 90 in 2011 to 130 this year - mostly by student attendees who he said are best suited to discuss programs and student experience.

"If you looked at our booth, you saw a lot of action," said Katia Benoit, Director of Recruiting. "It was a combination of the UWindsor people and the interactive parts of the booth."

This year's booth included a hockey display that highlighted the recent strategic deal between UWindsor and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. It included a chance to win scholarships, sports tickets and UWindsor paraphernalia.The booth also included interactive components from Engineering, Computer Sicence, Human Kinetics, Digital Journalism, and a flight simulator to promote the FAHSS degree in Aeronautic Leadership.