Jun 6th, 2013
A video profile traces a dramatic transformation of the Lancer women’s basketball team under head coach Chantal Vallée.
Current Students
The UWindsorAlert system provides emergency notification through e-mail, voice and text messaging.
Jun 6th, 2013
The current issue of the Safety in Mind newsletter highlights emergency preparedness.
Engineering student Lotus Pupulin uses a plasma torch to cut through an aluminum ribbon during ceremonies Friday to open the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation.
Jun 3rd, 2013
The University of Windsor celebrated the official opening of the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation with ceremonies and tours Friday.
Some members of the campus community didn’t have to see the plume of black smoke to know that a fire was raging in a plastic recycling plant on Windsor’s west side Tuesday afternoon. Registrants with the UWindsorAlert emergency notification system received notice of the fire through their telephones and e-mail, providing status reports and suggesting safety measures.
Campus police sergeant Chris Zelezney generated messages to individuals located toward the south end of campus.
A nursing professor who focuses her attention on improving heart health was recently presented with “the jewel” of awards that recognize top researchers in her faculty.
Susan Fox-Wasylyshyn, the faculty’s acting associate dean was given the Faculty of Nursing 2013 Research Excellence Award at an event held May 16 in the McPherson Lounge at Alumni Hall.
The Great Lakes are under constant stress from pollution, habitat loss, climate change, invasive species and over-exploitation, but a group of University of Windsor researchers have received about $6.7 million in research dollars to find ways to improve and preserve their health.
May 27th, 2013
“As soon as people experience music therapy, they become believers,” says Amy Clements-Cortes.
The UWindsor professor is profiled in Class Action, a column devoted to careers and education in the Toronto weekly, Now magazine.
Senior music therapist practice adviser at the Baycrest health sciences centre, she says it is frustrating to have to reiterate that the profession is more than entertainment.
“We have clinical aims and objectives,” says Dr. Clements-Cortes. “It’s a frequently prescribed complementary therapy.”
Children who immigrate to Canada may lead dual lives in order to fit in with their peers while maintaining the cultural traditions of their families, according to a visiting psychology researcher who will deliver a lecture here next week.
“The research shows that it’s possible to have double identities, and in fact, those who do, usually have better psychological well-being,” said John Berry, professor emeritus at Queen’s University.
Kristy McLean says she was “very honoured” to receive a Youth Leadership Award from Windsor’s mayor during a riverfront celebration of the 121st anniversary of the city’s founding, May 20.
“I am very appreciative to be recognized for contributing to the quality of life and standard of living of our community,” says McLean, just finished her third year of studies at the Odette School of Business and just beginning a term as president of its Enactus chapter.
Two UWindsor grads working for Assumption University have pledged to carry on the work of Campus Ministry as chaplain Rev. Chris Valka prepares to take up a posting in Toronto.
“Campus Ministry will continue to provide a rich experience of spiritual, liturgical, educational, and social opportunities for students,” says Thomas Dula, faith formation coordinator.