Contractors Jones Demolition have begun preparation for the demolition of Cody Hall, beginning with the Hazard Materials Abatement (HAZMAT), says project administrator Mark Rudkin of Facility Services.
HAZMAT abatement requires specialized training and equipment. Cody Hall, a former residence, is slated for demolition during the summer.
“The heavy work won’t start until after semester’s end,” Rudkin says. “We have every intention of minimizing the disruption to the campus.”
The City of Windsor planning department is hosting an open house Thursday, March 29, to consider land use issues relating to lodging houses.
City by-laws define a lodging house as a dwelling in which a minimum of four persons receive lodging for hire, excluding places of detention or correction, residential care facilities, groups homes, hotels or motels.
All part-time undergraduates are invited to attend the Organization of Part-Time University Students (OPUS) annual general meeting on Thursday, March 29, at 5 p.m. in room 172, CAW Student Centre.
Items under discussion include:
Jumping rope should be an Olympic sport, says Shelby Toews.
“Until it is, the talent jumpers have will always be overlooked, and it’s unfortunate,” says the third-year environmental sciences student. “Since it isn’t in the Olympics, people don’t realize the dedication and hard work it takes.”
Susan Holbrook, associate professor in the Department of English Language, Literature and Creative Writing and a 2011/12 fellow of the Humanities Research Group, will read from her own poetry on Wednesday, March 28.
“Gest: a poetry reading” is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in Assumption University’s Freed Orman Centre. Sponsored by the Humanities Research Group, it is free and open to the public; a reception will follow.
Should a female Muslim witness be allowed to wear a niqab – a veil that covers the face – while testifying before a court? The Supreme Court of Canada is considering such a case.
In “Legislating what women can wear,” a panel will discuss the case, R. v. N.S., in room 203, Toldo Health Education Centre, on Wednesday, March 28, at 5:30 p.m.
Students interested in exploring Windsor and Essex County career paths best suited to their degree are invited to meet potential employers at the first annual Working in Windsor-Essex Career Fair, Tuesday, March 27, from 1 to 4 p.m., in Ambassador Auditorium.
In accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, the University of Windsor is releasing a list of all faculty and staff members who earned more than $100,000 in 2011. Click here to view the list.
Josie Iannetta was a very kind and caring person whose legacy will live on, says Maryan Amalow, executive director of the Organization of Part-time University Students.
The founding president of OPUS, Iannetta died February 14. The organization paid tribute to her at its annual awards banquet March 15.
“We all know how much of an impact she has had on OPUS and how compassionate and caring she was,” Amalow said. “Her legacy and the advocacy she did during those times for OPUS impressed us. We will always remember and appreciate her efforts and support.”
Spring 2012 may be just a few days old, but don’t tell Mother Nature that – she has the season well underway in Windsor. More than a week of record warm temperatures has campus flowers blooming much earlier than normal.
A DailyNews photographer captured a few blossoms to share.
Violets are edible, though pretty bland unless candied.
