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Volunteers come out of retirement to help with United Way barbecue

After many years of service, UWindsor retirees continued to give their time to help those in need.

Retired and current staff volunteered to run the annual barbecue Tuesday in the Student Centre Courtyard to raise funds for United Way, which funds non-profit organizations in Windsor and Essex County.

“We want to increase awareness and raise money for the campus campaign,” says volunteer Soula Serra, student development specialist in the Educational Development Centre. “There are many people in need, and the retirees felt it was important to help them.”

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Contest winner to take in University Players season-opener

Lina Nardone, an administrative assistant in the Faculty of Education, won yesterday’s DailyNews trivia contest and the prize of two tickets to see the University Players production of Jake’s Women.

Nardone’s name was drawn from all contestants who correctly responded that Alan Alda received a Tony nomination for his 1992 Broadway portrayal of Jake, Anne Archer played Maggie in the 1996 television adaptation, and The Goodbye Girl was a film before it was a play.

Health Fair aimed at promoting student well-being

Lots of giveaways, interactive displays and even a chart to track the nutritional value of your food intake are on the menu for the Health Fair in the CAW Student Centre Commons on Wednesday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Displays by health providers on campus and in the community will encourage attendees to focus on issues relevant to young adults:

Recent grad urges students to attend Career Expo

Davor Srsen was in the middle of the arduous task of finishing his masters’ degree the last time the University’s Centre for Career Education held an event to showcase for students some of the region’s most promising employment sectors.

“I was rushing to finish, but I got an e-mail about the career fair and I decided to check it out,” said the recent graduate of electrical engineering.

Tuesday barbecue to support local charities

The contributions of community partners make possible the work of the United Way, according to its CEO Penny Marrett.

“Last year, because of your support, United Way’s funded strategies helped 196,000 people in Windsor-Essex,” she told volunteers at its 2012 campaign kick-off, September 14.

Retired members of the UWindsor faculty and staff will kick off the campus campaign for United Way with its annual fundraising barbecue, Tuesday, September 25. A donation of just $4 will earn supporters a hotdog or veggie dog, chips and a drink.

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Canada-U.S. relationship subject of dinner debate

A couple of University of Windsor political scientists will be among the headliners at a debate Thursday, entitled “Beyond Borders: Challenges and Opportunities of the Canada/US Relationship.”

Professor Steven Brooks will moderate as Bill Anderson, Ontario Research Chair in Cross-Border Transportation Studies, takes on David Dyment of Carleton University.

The event is coupled with a dinner for the Windsor-Essex branch of the Canadian International Council and starts at 6 p.m. September 27 at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue at Tecumseh Road.

Barbecue a warm welcome to new school year

A little wet weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of students, staff and faculty enjoying the Campus Community Barbecue, said organizer Mary-Ann Rennie. Revellers filled tents on the lawn between Chrysler and Dillon halls, sharing food and fellowship despite rain Thursday morning.

“The sun has broken through the clouds and we have a wonderful turnout,” Rennie said. “It has gone just swimmingly.”

Fourth-year chemistry major Jamal Mohamud said the annual tradition ranks as one of his favourite events.