A program that places master’s students of political science in internship positions has won a vote of confidence from Leamington—the town will double its commitment next year.
After Rachael Myers completed her term as the program’s first intern in Leamington, it has agreed to take two next year.
The University of Windsor Alumni Association is inviting nominations for the Alumni Award for Distinguished Contributions to University Teaching.
The award is given annually at the Spring Convocation ceremonies to honour and recognize distinguished teaching on campus and to provide incentive and encouragement for achieving excellence in this field. All full-time members of the teaching faculty with a minimum of five consecutive years teaching at the University of Windsor are eligible for nomination.
Responding to the completion of the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation, the 2013 expansion of the Odette School of Business and introduction of the Innovation Centre, and the planned opening of a Welcome Centre in 2014, the University’s new parking structure will open mid-2013. This will result in a substantial shift in the parking needs of students, staff and faculty.
As we celebrate the holiday season, DailyNews is pleased to remind readers of the varied forms winter solstice celebrations can take.
Today’s quiz offers a $25 UwinCARD credit, courtesy of Food Services, and draws on a number of traditions. To enter the contest, just send your answers to the following trivia questions. The winner will be selected at random from all correct responses received by noon Tuesday, December 18.
As we celebrate the holiday season, DailyNews is pleased to remind readers of the varied forms winter solstice celebrations can take.
Today’s quiz offers a $25 UwinCARD credit, courtesy of Food Services, and draws on a number of traditions. To enter the contest, just send your answers to the following trivia questions. The winner will be selected at random from all correct responses received by noon Tuesday, December 18.
A change in the Strategic Priority Fund to consider base funding for academic appointments is intended to provide enough faculty to meet growing demand for programs and prepare for greater capacity at the graduate level, says provost Leo Groarke.
“Budget realignments over the last five years have strained some of the academic programs that are the core of what we do,” he says. “We are hopeful that these funds can provide some relief to those programs—new and old—that are struggling with these pressures.”
Professor emeritus Dick Moriarty says he enjoyed the stand-up format of the Big Chill holiday luncheon, Thursday in Vanier Hall.
“You got a chance to get around and talk to everyone,” he says. “I have seen colleagues who are retired, those who are still working, and some who don’t me as a professor—just as Sean’s dad.”
Dr. Moriarty—father of Sean Moriarty in Information Technology Services—also won a door prize draw for a night’s stay at the Hilton Hotel. He says his wife will help him to figure out how to use it.
Laura McLean, secretary to the dean of science, is in a distinct minority. She was one of just two respondents to get every answer correct in Wednesday’s trivia quiz marking the 12th day of the 12th month of the 12th year.
Since hers was the name that came out of the hat, McLean received a copy of Cooking with Giovanni Caboto, courtesy of the University Bookstore.
One question in particular tripped up the majority of contestants—the final gift in The 12 Days of Christmas. In her e-mail response, McLean called it a “trick question.”
Provost Leo Groarke has announced the appointment of Bala Kathiresan as executive director of Information Technology Services, effective January 2.
“He brings to the University a wealth of experience gained in the management of information systems in the public and private sector,” Dr. Groarke says, noting his service as executive vice-president and chief operating officer, corporate services, for Ontario’s largest multisite community teaching hospital, comprising seven sites, serving 434,000 residents across 12 municipalities in Niagara.
In contrast to previous practice, DailyNews will publish each weekday through December 21, as well as January 2, 3 and 4 in the new year.
“Some of those editions might be pretty short, given people’s schedules,” says editor Kevin Johnson. “However, we are trying to provide the best possible service and hope that retaining daily publication will make it easier for readers to get the information they need.”
