May 31st, 2012
Making existing vehicle components lighter won’t be enough for car makers to meet tough emissions standards expected in the future, according to the chief scientist at General Motors Canada.
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This week’s DailyNews trivia contest offers a chance to win some UWindsor swag—courtesy of the special events manager in the Office of the President.
The prize package includes these logo-bearing items: two 50 mm square photo frames in bonded leather, two pens, a leather luggage tag, a t-shirt, a chef’s apron and two milk chocolates, plus a special quilted bag to carry it all.
Thursday’s reception in recognition of campus donors to the Annual Giving Program was the biggest yet, according to development officer Mona Dosen.
“We had a record number of people in attendance,” she said. “I think a lot of people wanted to see the new garden.”
As the culmination of this year’s fundraising campaign on the theme “Plant a seed,” Facility Services revamped a garden outside the Leddy Library, including one bed planted with a Lancer shield.
“They did a wonderful job,” Dosen said. “It is breathtaking.”
Recruiting volunteers and finding volunteer opportunities has never been so easy.
A new Web site, www.uwindsor.ca/volunteer, will showcase events requiring volunteer help and allow UWindsor students to register with their interests and availability. They will be matched automatically with the specifications of event organizers and volunteer recruiters from any department or office.
With 5,000 student participants – and another 1,000 drawn from faculty, staff, and community – Campus Recreation is a huge success story, says intramurals coordinator Josh Leeman.
That success won plaudits last week, as the Ontario chapter of the Canadian Intramural Recreation Association recognized the University of Windsor with its Outstanding Intramural Achievement Award for the sixth straight year. The award honours programs that offer varied activities, promote fair play and build leadership capacity.
A leader in the field of nursing clinical simulation was recently recognized by her faculty for her contributions to research and scholarly activity.
Professor Judy Bornais, an ancillary learning specialist, received the Faculty of Nursing’s 2012 Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award at a special event on May 17.
A reception today to honour staff, faculty and retiree donors to the Annual Giving Program will proceed rain or shine, says organizer Mona Dosen. Luckily, forecasters are calling for fair weather.
Dosen, a development officer in University Advancement, says the event is a chance to show appreciation for supporters of UWindsor fundraising efforts.
“Every single employee gives so much to our students, it’s absolutely true,” she says. “Those who go beyond by donating for student scholarships, for state-of-the-art facilities and campus amenities deserve special recognition.”
The Windsor Welcome Week committee invites individuals and organizations to submit proposals for events for the annual fall orientation, which this year will run September 2 to 8.
Proposals are due no later than June 29 for inclusion in the event guide that will be distributed in September and available on the Web.
Events must be inclusive and accessible for all, and must contribute toward at least of the desired outcomes:
Kym Boycott has been referred to as one of Canada’s top DNA detectives, but like many a sleuth, it’s the unsolved cases that keep her awake at night.
May 22nd, 2012
A master’s student in biochemistry will get the chance to share what she knows about halting the progress of Parkinson’s disease with a large group of neurologists, pharmaceutical reps and fellow academics when she speaks at a national conference in British Columbia this week.