Current Students

Online publication provides Insight into CLEW upgrade

The Fall 2011 issue of Insight, the computer users' bulletin produced by Information Technology Services, is now available at web4.uwindsor.ca/insight/latest.

This issue provides information concerning the upgrade of the learning management system CLEW and a “heads-up” for the Storage Area Network Health Check which is scheduled to take place on June 24, 2012.

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Volunteer effort promotes community literacy programs

The importance of literacy has been close to her heart for a long time, says Holly Ward, executive director of Public Affairs and Communications.

She joined UWindsor President Alan Wildeman and dozens of volunteers who spread out across Windsor-Essex on Wednesday morning, exchanging special editions of the Windsor Star for contributions to the Raise-A-Reader campaign. The effort raises funds for family literacy programs, distributing reading skills and books to local children.

Right Back at U offers discount on campus purchases

Using your UwinCARD to make purchases on campus just got a little more rewarding, thanks to a promotion by Food Services, the University Bookstore and the UwinCARD office.

The Right Back at U deal is offering a five percent discount when you spend UwinCASH or the employee payroll deduction plan at all Food Services outlets, as well as Bookstore purchases excluding textbooks, computers and software.

Lancer honoured among nation’s top student athletes

Canadian University Sport named UWindsor kinesiology grad Erika Reiser (BHK 2011) to its Academic Top 8 for the 2010/11 season.

The former Lancer pole vaulter graduated in movement science this spring with a grade point average of 12.4 on a 13-point scale, earning the President’s Medal as the top overall student at the University of Windsor in terms of academic achievement and contribution to campus and community.

All-candidates’ meeting to focus on post-secondary education

A coalition of UWindsor students is hosting a forum for candidates in the provincial riding of Windsor West, Wednesday, September 28, at noon in the CAW Student Centre.

The candidates will be asked to address issues related to post-secondary education.

Vajo Stajic, a fourth-year labour studies student, says the October 6 election offers a key opportunity to pressure politicians and demand change.

“Education has become a central issue to several parties’ platforms,” he says. “In Ontario, we’re paying the highest tuition fees in Canada. Enough is enough.”

Food Services signs up new off-campus partner

The UwinCARD can be used to purchase food at the new Huron Church Applebee’s restaurant under an agreement with Food Services. Cardholders can apply UwinCASH or meal plan monies and employees may also charge to the card through payroll deduction.

The restaurant, located at 2187 Huron Church Road, boasts 15 flatscreen TVs and free wi-fi. Lunch combos include the Pick 'N Pair where you can choose two of the hearty soups, savoury sandwiches, and pasta. Check out the full menu and the list of specials at applebeescanada.com.