The latest trends in forensic science will be on display at the CAW Student Centre’s Ambassador Auditorium on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—and visitors are invited to roll up their sleeves and participate.

The Trends in Forensic Science conference is open to the public and will feature workshop stations where participants can get hands-on experience in:

• fingerprinting;
• bloodstain pattern analysis;
• entomology;

and learn techniques involved in handling and testing evidence. 

Guest speakers for the day include experts in forensic identification, pathology, the autopsy procedure, DNA analysis, drug analysis, and the legal aspects of forensics.

UWindsor alumni working in the forensics field will discuss their professional experiences and a representative from UWindsor’s student exchange office will be on hand with information on opportunities for international study in the program.

More information is available at www.uwindsor.ca/tifs.

Registration is now open for a March 31 presentation entitled “What Do Accruals Tell Us about Future Cash Flows?” by Mary E. Barth, past president of the American Accounting Association.

Joan E. Horngren Professor of Accounting at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Dr. Barth served as a member of the International Accounting Standards Board from its inception in 2001 until 2009, and is this year’s BP Faculty Fellow in Global Management at Stanford University.

Her presentation will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, in room 321, Odette Building. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Register by calling Linda Ingram at 519-253-3000, ext. 3883, or e-mailing lingram@uwindsor.ca no later than 4 p.m. Friday, March 27. The full paper is available for preview on request.

The Campus Bookstore is clearing its stock of winter coats as its March 24 True Savings Tuesday special.

The 3-in-1 coats from Guru Sportswear—men’s and women’s styles, all sizes and colours—will sell for $50.

“Now that spring is here, we’re ready to move on,” says marketing manager Martin Deck. “Of course, we will still have some cold weather this season, and the great value on these coats will keep you warm next winter, too!”

The Campus Bookstore is located on the lower level of the CAW Student Centre.

Astronaut Chris Hadfield’s photo documentary You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes is the Campus Bookstore’s book of the week.

A collection of stunningly beautiful photographs that Hadfield took from the International Space Station, the book features a cover image of the Detroit River, with Windsor on the left and Detroit on the right.

“Maybe you can see your house!” says Martin Deck, the store’s marketing coordinator.

The bookstore is reducing the price of You Are Here through Friday to $18.77 from $32.

Deck also reminds readers that the Campus Bookstore will match the prices of any in-stock book with those of amazon.ca or chapters.indigo.ca. Get the details on its website.

All part-time undergraduates are invited to attend the Organization of Part-Time University Students (OPUS) annual general meeting on Wednesday, April 8, at 5 p.m. in room 172, CAW Student Centre.

The meeting provides an opportunity for members to review reports from the Board of Directors and staff about the activities of the organization over the past year. Students also have the opportunity to ask questions of their representatives.

Attendees will discuss projects under the OPUS strategic plan and action plans for the 2015-16 year, and will consider the ratification of the results of the most recent election. Other items under discussion include:

• the minutes of the 2014 AGM;
• board and staff annual reports;
• financial reports;
• constitution, by-laws and policies.

In addition to snacks and refreshments, the evening promises a draw for some special door prizes for two lucky part-time students in attendance. Please confirm your attendance with the OPUS staff at opus@uwindsor.ca or 519-971-3603 by Monday, April 6.

A blood donor clinic scheduled for Vanier Hall on Wednesday is aimed at students living in residence but open to all, says Canadian Blood Services.

The clinic runs 5 to 8 p.m. on March 25 in the Oak Room; as always, walk-in donors are welcome. This campus clinic will also offer an opportunity to register for the One Match Stem Cell and Marrow Network.

The procedure is a simple cheek swab to collect a genetic sample, which will be entered into the registry for patients who need a stem cell or bone marrow transplant to treat leukemia or other diseases. Potential donors must have a Canadian health card and be:

• between 17 and 35 years old;
• in good general health; and
• willing to donate to any patient in need.

For more information or to book an appointment, phone 1-888-2 DONATE (236-6283).