Were Charles Darwin alive today, he’d probably be very interested in working with Robin Gras.
Without such modern technology as high performance computing, Darwin developed his theory of natural selection, an explanation of how all species of life on Earth have descended from common ancestors.
It’s nice to come to campus and feel wanted, says Lana El-Osta: “It really builds University of Windsor pride.”
The first-year biochemistry student joined her childhood friend Nikita Gandhi in trying to take advantage of all that is offered during Windsor Welcome Week. Tuesday, they enjoyed free snow cones outside the CAW Student Centre, courtesy of the International Student Society.
“There’s so much free stuff to do,” Gandhi says. “It gives you a good sense of how friendly the university is.”
New maps will help people with visual disabilities to make their way through the campus, says Anne Mullen of the office of human rights, equity and accessibility.
The maps are available in large print format and in Braille—which employs raised print for interpretation by touch.
“It boils down to independence,” says Mullen, manager of accessibility and human rights. “Everyone should have the opportunity to navigate the campus on their own.”
The University Advancement Office is seeking a dynamic team of students to work as canvassers for its 2012 phone campaign, which begins this year on September 30 and will continue until November 29.
A lifetime spent in the Canadian Forces has well equipped Peter Voyer with the command he’ll require to fully devote himself to his true passion: a life in academia.
More than 350 new students coming to UWindsor this fall from overseas—including almost 90 exchange students—help to define the campus as an international destination, says Enrique Chacon.
The international student advisor helped to organize orientation sessions especially for this group, with sessions Sunday and Monday on topics ranging from adjusting to Canada’s culture and climate, understanding expectations for academic integrity, and dealing with visa and immigration issues.
Paschal Dim said that he already made some new friends during a welcoming barbecue on Sunday.
Going away to school takes more stuff than in his day, said a father helping his son move in to Macdonald Hall on Sunday.
“When I packed for college, I just threw my backpack on my shoulder and I was ready to go,” said Steve Robinson, who said it took seven trips from the van to carry in the supplies of his son, Dillon Robinson. “Between the iPad, computer, guitar, every bit of clothing he owns—it adds up.”
Luckily, he said, there was plenty of help.
“There were all sorts of volunteers offering to haul with us,” he said. “They were very polite and very helpful.”
The Lancer football team thrilled more than 4,000 fans Monday at University Stadium with a convincing 63-18 win over the Ottawa Gee Gees to open the 2012 season.
Among the highlights on offense, quarterback Austin Kennedy notched 482 passing yards on 31 completions, including six touchdowns—tying the team record. Receiver Jordan Brescacin pulled down three touchdowns and totalled 214 yards.
Read the full story, “Lancers stampede over Gee Gees 63-18 in season opener,” at goLancers.ca.
When Lija Pukitis graduates from law school and begins practicing, there may be some rare occasions when she’ll be late for work. Among the explanations she’ll offer then, certainly none will compare to the unavoidable reasons that made her a tad tardy several times while cycling to her office in Alaska this summer.
In just a few short weeks, the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation will open its doors to a new crop of first-year students.
