Undergraduate Students

Flags to be lowered for retiree

It is with regret that the University announces that retiree Marinella Bertucci passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Ms. Bertucci began working in the Food Services Department on  September 30, 1991 as a part-time General Cafeteria employee and retired from that position on October 31, 2003. 

Flags will be lowered on Monday, September 16, 2013 in her memory.

 

Dr. Taub remembered as a kind and caring colleague

It is with regret that the University announces the passing of faculty retiree Dr. Barry Taub on Thursday, September 12, 2013.  Dr. Taub commenced his employment with the University of Windsor on May 1, 1973 as a Counsellor in the Department of Psychology and became the Director of the Psychological Services Centre on July 1, 1975. He also served as a Clinical Psychologist in the same area and was promoted to Associate Professor on July 1, 1979, receiving tenure on July 1, 1981.  As well, Dr.

Paul DattaRonjon Paul Datta is the newest faculty member to join the department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology.

New sociology prof loves Windsor's cosmopolitan vibe

Editor's note: this is one of a series of articles about new faculty members who have joined the University of Windsor.

Cosmopolitan is not an adjective many Windsorites would typically use to define their city, but Ronjon Paul Datta would.

“I really like Windsor as a city,” said the latest faculty addition to the department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology. “It’s very cosmopolitan, a lot more so than most medium sized cities.”

CUPE bargaining update

The University of Windsor remains open and classes continue during a CUPE local 1393 work stoppage that began in the early hours of Sunday, September 8.  Students, parents, faculty and staff are encouraged to visit uwindsor.ca/bargainingunits for answers to commonly asked questions and updates as they are available. This local represents 281 technical, trades and professional staff.
 

Kala BechardKala Bechard stands at the Athenian Acropolis in front of the ancient Greek Parthenon. She was one of about a dozen students who spent about a month in Greece this summer.

Students unearth rare treasures on trip to Greece

Students in classical civilizations professor Robert Weir's fourth-year practicum course traveled to Greece this summer to work at the site of the Helike archaeological dig.
ContradanceFrom left, Contradance members Dave McDonald, Kenneth Montague and Arif Qureshi are shown in this early 1980s photo taken for a Windsor Star feature article about the band.

Contradance revving up for reunion gig

Contradance will play a reunion gig Sept. 21 at the FM Lounge to celebrate the 30th anniversary of CJAM being on the FM dial, and to take part in the university's 50th anniversary celebration.