With the University’s Fall Open House approaching, DailyNews is offering readers a chance to show their school spirit—win a prize package and drape yourself in UWindsor clothing on Friday.
Up for grabs is a collection of clothing emblazoned with the University’s logo—a hooded sweatshirt from the University Bookstore, a golf shirt from the alumni affairs office, a t-shirt from the office of the president, and a silk scarf from the public affairs office.
The University of Windsor will hold a place for Danielle Wade, says Tina Pugliese, director of the School of Dramatic Art.
Wade, an acting student who finished her second year, won a national search for the role of Dorothy in a Toronto-based stage production of The Wizard of Oz. The play, adapted by Andrew Lloyd Webber from the books by L. Frank Baum, will begin performances December 20.
The 20-year-old LaSalle native finished as the fan favourite on the CBC-TV series Over the Rainbow to win the role. The show’s finale aired Monday.
Members of Windsor’s Pi Lambda Phi fraternity will construct a cardboard shelter outside the Leddy Library on Thursday as a way to call attention to the plight of the homeless.
Volunteers will stay in the shelter overnight, collecting donations of canned goods, clothing and cash to benefit the Downtown Mission.
You don’t need an excuse to be nice, but you’ll have one anyway this Friday, November 9: the WindsorEssex Community Foundation has designated it Random Act of Kindness Day.
Individuals and groups are encouraged to perform one simple act of kindness for someone else—neighbours, friends, co-workers, or someone they don’t even know—and hand them a card, inspiring them to do the same.
The University Bookstore is offering a 30 per cent discount on regularly-priced clothing at its new kiosk in the CAW Student Centre.
It presents a great opportunity for staff, faculty and students to purchase UWindsor and Lancer theme clothing to wear during the November 9 Fall Open House recruitment event, says Anna Kirby, executive director of Campus Services.
A free public event Wednesday, November 7, will discuss the efforts of native leader Tecumseh to secure a place for First Nations during the Anglo-American conflict leading to the War of 1812.
The Humanities Research Group presents “Tecumseh and the Quest for a Native Homeland,” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, in Alumni Hall’s McPherson Lounge.
Historian Sandy Antal’s presentation will
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Wearing UWindsor- and Lancer-themed clothing Friday is a good way for faculty and staff to demonstrate pride in the institution to visitors during the Fall Open House recruitment event, says Zora Savic, student communication and events coordinator for the liaison office.
She is encouraging employees to wear appropriate clothing that bears a UWindsor or Lancer logo—or even is simply blue and gold.
“Not only does it show school spirit, it also helps our visitors identify people who may be able to provide basic directions,” Savic says.
A reception Thursday, November 15, will allow friends and colleagues to bid farewell to academic integrity officer Danielle Istl, who is leaving the University’s employ on November 16 after more than eight years.
Vice-provost, students and international Clayton Smith says his office will provide light refreshments for the event, which runs 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Katzman Lounge, Vanier Hall. RSVP to Maureen Friest at 519-253-3000, ext. 3929.
Oil and gas companies often go to very expensive measures to replace pipelines that are in danger of cracking and bursting, but a PhD student in engineering is part of an award-winning team finding ways to better determine how long a cracked pipeline will last in the field.
“This will help the oil industry to make informed decisions on whether or when a cracked segment of pipeline needs to be replaced,” says Hossein Ghaednia, a student in professor Sreekanta Das’s Center for Engineering Research in Pipelines.
