Undergraduate Students

Publishing course gives students the upper hand

Dec 21st, 2011

UWindsor students have the upper hand among Canadian universities when it comes to the publishing process, thanks to a creative writing professor who involves them in his publishing company.

Black Moss Press founder Marty Gervais presents two manuscripts each year to the students in his editing practicum course. They have to go through the complete editing process, giving them a real feel for what the industry is like.

Gervais said it is the only course in Canada that allows students to work with real manuscripts they marshal through the entire publishing process.

Social worker's homelessness research showcased on Joe Strummer Day on CJAM

Dec 21st, 2011

It seems only fitting that Debra Hernandez-Jozefowicz would be the featured guest on a radio show on CJAM on the same day the station is paying tribute to Joe Strummer, the former front man of the pioneering British punk band The Clash.

Not only does she conduct research on youth homelessness, an issue that was near and dear to Strummer’s heart, but she even quoted him in her own PhD dissertation.

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HK prof goes extra mile to memorize every student's name

Dec 21st, 2011

Dave Andrews certainly isn’t trying to create a bar-like atmosphere in his classroom, but there is a line in the theme song from the old television show Cheers that probably resonates with the kinesiology professor: “You want to go where everybody knows your name.”

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Helping diverse parents understand special education focus of prof's research

Dec 21st, 2011

For any parent who was born in Canada and brought up through the educational system here, discovering your child learns differently that the other students and then figuring out what to do about it can be extremely challenging.

For parents who have recently moved to Canada, the whole process can be especially complicated given all the cultural and language barriers that might exist. According to Cam Cobb, the right kind of relationship between educators and the parents will influence the sort of support they need to be academically and emotionally successful.

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Getting out of comfort zone proves invaluable experience for recent nursing grad

Dec 19th, 2011

Recent nursing graduate Alyssa Thrasher will undoubtedly spend the holidays looking at her family and her living conditions with a greater sense of appreciation after spending several weeks during the fall on two separate trips helping villagers in some of the poorest regions of Central America.

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Everybody loves a man in red

Dec 19th, 2011

He’s big and sturdy with a generous heart, a great sense of humour and a wicked ride. Sound like every woman’s dream? It’s no wonder Lara MacMillan has a Thing for Santa.

Singer-songwriter MacMillan, a UWindsor alum (Ed ’96), has written and recorded I’ve Got a Thing for Santa, which has been getting airplay around Ontario after the song’s debut at Stratford’s Santa’s Parade of Lights on Nov. 27.

Job Posting from Human Resources

Dec 19th, 2011

The following union position is available to internal bargaining unit members only. Bargaining unit members interested in this position are requested to apply in writing by completing an 'Application for Transfer' form and forwarding it to: Department of Human Resources on or before 4:00 pm on the posting closing date. Please note: Union positions are covered by the union collective agreement, therefore, please be aware that we must allow our qualified unionized staff the first opportunity for transfer or promotion to these positions.

Law alum grateful for social justice emphasis

Dec 19th, 2011

A traditional law practice was never in the cards for Windsor Law graduate Anny Strojin (’83), and that was the very thing that attracted her to UWindsor nearly 30 years ago.

Strojin, a St. Catherine’s native, recently attended a UWindsor reunion at the Shaw Festival, where she heard University President Alan Wildeman encouraging grads to share stories of why they are proud to call UWindsor their alma mater.

Holiday Host program still in need of host families

Dec 19th, 2011

UWindsor International students hoping to share Christmas festivities with Canadian families may not all get their wish this holiday season without some last minute help from UWindsor faculty, staff and the Windsor community.

Student food bank stocked by Food for Fines

Dec 19th, 2011

Everybody was a winner at the conclusion of the Leddy Library Food for Fines program which wrapped up December 9. The Iona College student food bank received 648 canned goods and other food items, and many library patrons were breathing a sigh of guilt-free relief at getting their library materials back to their rightful home.

The program, organized by the Access Services staff, credited each non-perishable, non-expired food item donated at the Leddy’s circulation desk at a rate of $2 off outstanding overdue fines, to a maximum of $50 per person.