Before he even got to the University of Windsor, Michael-Anthony Ferrato was helping new students get oriented to campus. It was a habit he kept up through his undergraduate career.
That level of involvement helped to earn the chemistry graduate the 2012 President’s Medal, awarded each year to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to campus and community activities while maintaining a superior academic record.
Amir Mehrabi, who completed his B.A.Sc. in electrical engineering in August 2011, received the 2012 Governor General’s Silver Medal, given at Spring Convocation to the undergraduate student who has achieved the highest academic standing in the graduating class.
The University of Windsor Alumni Association honoured the exceptional accomplishments of Richard Caron, professor of Mathematics & Statistics in the Faculty of Science, with the Alumni Award for Distinguished Contributions to University Teaching during Convocation on Wednesday, June 13.
The award was established in 1987 to provide incentive and encouragement for achieving excellence and teaching at the University of Windsor.
Since its inception in 1968, the UWindsor Shinerama campaign has raised more than $170,000 for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
This year, coordinator Johnathan Weedmark-King hopes to cross the $200,000 threshold.
“In order to reach this mark we are going to need the participation of various societies, departments, organizations, sororities, fraternities, businesses and clubs,” he says. “The ability to engage others and develop partnerships can accomplish some amazing things.”
As much as he loves his job as a special constable with the Campus Community Police Service, music is his real passion, says Kevin Jarvis.
“It’s kind of cathartic to have this outlet,” he says. “This is my way to unload and just let things go.”
Jarvis has been playing guitar and singing since he was 17 years old and has just released his first solo CD, seven original songs he composed despite having no formal training in music.
“Some people can sit down with a pen and paper and write songs,” he says. “I would rather just get together and do it.”
Krysia Bussiere didn’t have to wait until she graduated for her education in the Visual Arts and the Built Environment program to land her a job. She has a summer position in Toronto working with B+H Architects, the design firm behind the Centre for Engineering Innovation.
When she crosses the stage at Thursday’s Convocation, Bussiere will be among the first class to graduate from the program. She says it has given her a good foundation to build on.
The University of Windsor will confer honorary degrees during Spring Convocation ceremonies June 13, 14 and 15, on individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science, literature, the performing arts, politics and law.
Receiving honorary degrees are:
A University of Windsor environmental studies major took top honours last month at the Canadian Rope Skipping Championships in Moncton. Not only did Shelby Toews win the overall title in her age group, the 20-year-old bested all the competition, scoring 398 points out of a possible 400.
Now Shelby Toews is preparing for the 2012 World Championships in August in Tampa Bay, Florida.
The University of Windsor will confer honorary degrees during its 97th Convocation ceremonies on five individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the arts, science, education and law.
Receiving honorary doctor of law degrees are:
The academic orientation program Head Start continues June 7, 8 and 11 with sessions for students in human kinetics, arts, or social science programs.
The program, organized by the Educational Development Centre, includes information sessions about university life for both students and parents; academic advising; presentations on residence and food services; an information fair highlighting campus services; tours and more.
