Melissa McCormick

Senior climatologist for Environment Canada and UWindsor alumni David Phillips, O.C. (BA 1966), is one of eight distinguished individuals who will receive honorary degrees during Convocation ceremonies this week.Senior climatologist for Environment Canada and UWindsor alumni David Phillips, O.C. (BA 1966), is one of eight distinguished individuals who will receive honorary degrees during Convocation ceremonies this week.

Eight luminaries to receive honorary degrees

Four UWindsor alumni are among eight individuals who will receive honorary doctorates during the University’s Convocation ceremonies this week.

New program to enable enterprising graduates to launch tech businesses

A new program will help enterprising university and college graduates take the first step towards startup success in the innovation and technology sector in Windsor-Essex.

The DeskUP program will provide office space in the Windsor Business Accelerator, at 720 Ouellette Avenue -- including a computer, telephone, printer, and access to professional meeting space and a shared receptionist.

Dan Renaud, president of Tellbob, a consumer information company, says the location provides a collaborative environment.