Andrew Allen

Student organizers hold the banner of the African Diaspora Youth ConferenceThe African Diaspora Youth Conference runs May 11 to 13 at the University of Windsor. Student organizers include (from left) Joshua Sorhaindo, Lynn Micka Mwongerinka, Onanye Oluwabunmi, Folakemi Folami, Oliwale Olatunbosum, Sarah Nwachi, and Theresa Imegi. Missing: Michael Ipaye.

Youth of African diaspora to gather in person once again

The African Diaspora Youth Conference runs May 11 to 13 at the University of Windsor.
Kurt Downes is sharing what he learned as a coach at the Tokyo Olympics to benefit his students and athletes back home.Kurt Downes (right) poses with Lancer Olympians Noelle Montcalm, Melissa Bishop-Nriagu, and Sarah Mitton in Tokyo.

Educator and coach using Olympic experience to do good

Kurt Downes (BA 2003, B.Ed 2005) always wanted to go to Japan, but the best part of his experience as an Olympic coach is sharing what he learned to benefit his students and athletes back home.