Jamie Adjetey-Nelson

Jamie Adjetey-Nelson says communication, inclusion key to community policingJamie Adjetey-Nelson says communication, inclusion key to community policing

Communication key asset for outreach constable

Police cannot do their jobs without the support of the communities they serve, says Jamie Adjetey-Nelson (BA 2007, B.Ed 2009). That’s why he believes his appointment this month as diversity, inclusion, and recruitment outreach officer for Windsor Police Services is such a crucial role.

“The value of diversity and inclusion has always been there,” he says. “It’s key for us to maintain communication with marginalized and racialized groups — and representation is part of that.”

 Stephanie Gouin, Arjel Franklin, Jamie Adjetey-Nelson, Steve Ray were inducted in the Alumni Sports Hall of Fame for their athletic achievements at the University of Windsor. Stephanie Gouin, Arjel Franklin, Jamie Adjetey-Nelson, Steve Ray were inducted in the Alumni Sports Hall of Fame for their athletic achievements at the University of Windsor.

Lancer grads inducted into alumni Hall of Fame

The 34th annual Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Awards Presentation was held this weekend.

Following Sunday’s ceremonies, the Hall of Fame now boasts a distinguished membership of 135 inductees, 31 Sport Achievement recipients and 39 Team Achievement recipients.

Jamie Adjetey-NelsonTrack and field athlete Jamie Adjetey-Nelson is among the inductees to join the Alumni Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 6.

Alumni Sports Hall of Fame to welcome new inductees

Former Lancer stars from track and field, football, and volleyball will join the University of Windsor Alumni Sports Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony Sunday, Oct. 6.

Decathlete Jamie Adjetey-Nelson (BA 2007, B.Ed 2009), jumper Stephanie Gouin (BHK 1999), wide receiver Arjei Franklin (BHK 2005, B.Ed 2006), and men’s volleyball MVP Steve Ray (BASc 1996) will be honoured as part of Alumni Weekend celebrations.

Alumni association to honour achievements of recent grads

Athletes, educators, entrepreneurs and entertainers are among the eight University of Windsor grads who will be honoured for their successes early in their professional careers during the University of Windsor Alumni Association’s annual general meeting on Thursday, November 15.

This year’s recipients of the Odyssey Award are:

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Athletics Canada names UWindsor alumnus to Panamerican Combined Events Cup in nation’s capital

Lancer alumnus Jamie Adjetey-Nelson (BA 2007, BEd 2009) headlines Canada’s entry at the 2012 Panamerican Combined Events Cup taking place in Ottawa, May 26 and 27.

The decathlete, who enters with a personal best of 8239 points, sits third on the Canadian all-time list behind Michael Smith and David Steen. Adjetey-Nelson has represented Canada on numerous occasions, notably at the 2011 World Championships and at the 2010 Commonwealth Games -- where he won gold.