Jamila Barrett and Zainab Merhi’s display thier project: Women’s Body Politics magazineJamila Barrett and Zainab Merhi’s display thier project: Women’s Body Politics magazine

Students explore the Feminist Voice

Combining personal experiences with feminist theories learned in class, students in Heather Hartley’s Women’s and Gender Studies class recently displayed their final projects at the CAW Student Centre at a seminar entitled Exploration of Feminist Voice.

The students developed written and visual projects communicating their feminist ideas using such media tools as magazines, videos, monographs or blogs.

“Students had a lot of learning and this is an opportunity to challenge them to put theory into practice,” says Dr. Hartley. “I believe this concept could be applied to other fields of study as well.”

Meagan Marten’s Toxic Beauty project was intended to raise awareness on the use of cosmetics and related issues. She says the project is receiving positive interaction via its blog and other social media channels.

“Up to April 20, my blog reached 250 views,” Marten says.  “Twitter and Facebook are also busy with discussions.”

Jamila Barrett and Zainab Merhi’s Women’s Body Politics project included publishing a magazine focusing on women’s personal stories on the subject. The students say they have experienced their own issues with body size negotiation and hope their project offers support to women facing similar challenges.

The Exploration of Feminist Voice seminar is an annual part of the Women's and Gender Studies course.

New identity launched for the voice of Canada’s universities at home and abroad

Universities CanadaEffective today, the Association of Colleges and Universities of Canada (AUCC) becomes Universities Canada/Universités Canada.

Under the AUCC banner, adopted in 1965, the organization has brought universities together, facilitating a cohesive voice and a forum for collective action. The shift to Universities Canada/Universités Canada highlights the association’s focused role in supporting universities’ significant contribution to Canada. The University of Windsor is also a member.

“The evolution from the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada to Universities Canada/Universités Canada marks a significant new era for our organization,” says Paul Davidson, president of Universities Canada/Universités Canada.

“Our new identity truly reflects the innovative, focused and dynamic nature of our organization, our work and our people. We are articulating more clearly who we are and what we stand for.”

The new identity features an iconic diamond image that symbolizes convergence and destination—a town square, a traffic intersection and a university quad. Turning it on end creates added dynamism, highlighting the need to continually advance in order to serve the needs of higher education, research and innovation.

The diamond expands outward from a common centre to symbolize growth, evolution, steadily increasing reach and inclusiveness. It illustrates that Canada’s universities are shaping responses to a perpetually changing world.

The new design includes an authoritative wordmark and punctuation, presenting a bold, timeless look.

Please see a short video for additional insights into the evolution and development of the new Universities Canada/Universités Canada brand. Also visit www.univcan.ca.

Universities Canada/Universités Canada (formerly AUCC) is the voice of Canada’s universities at home and abroad, representing the interests of 97 Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities and university degree-level colleges.

Lancer men track and field team take a group picture with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, after being honoured at City Council meeting. Lancer men track and field team take a group picture with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, after being honoured at City Council meeting.

City of Windsor honours Lancer Men’s Track and Field team at Council meeting

Windsor Mayor and alumnus Drew Dilkens (BCO ’96, MBA ’97, JD ’11) had great things to say about UWindsor’s national championship Lancer Men’s Track and Field and Women’s Basketball teams during Monday evening’s City Council meeting. Here are Mayor Dilkens’ remarks:

“As I’m sure you’ve all noticed we have two great University of Windsor athletic teams in attendance tonight.  Both teams claimed CIS national championship titles this year and both have done a tremendous job representing Windsor on the national stage.  It is truly an honour to have them here tonight to express our pride in them, to congratulate them and to offer them a small token of our appreciation.  Also with us tonight is the University of Windsor’s new provost Douglas Kneale, who is attending in place of President Alan Wildeman who was unable to be here.

Let’s start with the Lancers Men’s Track and Field Team.  Here tonight we have Associate Coach Brett Lumley along with athletes Jesse Drennan, Corey Bellemore, Paul LaMarra, Arren Young and Milos Savic. I’ve been told that Head Coach Dennis Fairall wished to be here, but is currently out of the country.

  • The Lancers Men’s Track and Field team added to the history of success the track and field program has enjoyed by winning a 20th CIS national championship this year.
  • This championship is also the 8th Track and Field national championship won at home, representing the strong showings the program has enjoyed when competing in front of the Windsor crowd.
  • The team clinched victory over the rival Guelph team, who led the competition at the end of day 2, when the 4x400m relay team captured gold in the final event of the competition.
  • The team’s victory could not have been accomplished without outstanding performances from all of the team’s athletes.  Notable performances among these include gold medals from Arren Young in the long jump and from the 4x800m relay team, silver medals from Alex Ullman in the 600m and Jesse Drennan in the pentathlon, and bronze medals from Allex Ullman in the 1000m, Milos Slavic in pole vault and Eli Pawliw in shot put.
  • Windsor also took home two individual awards with Angelo Bortolin winning the CIS Rookie of the Year Award and Dennis Fairall winning the Coach of the Year Award.

On behalf of Council, I would like to present you all with this commemorative graphic and congratulate you on your outstanding success.

Lancer women basketball’s team take a group picture with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, after being honoured at City Council meeting. Photo by Mike Havey.Lancer women basketball’s team take a group picture with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, after being honoured at City Council meeting. Photo by Mike Havey.

City of Windsor honours Lancer Women’s Basketball team at Council meeting

Windsor Mayor and alumnus Drew Dilkens (BCO ’96, MBA ’97, JD ’11) had great things to say about UWindsor’s national championship Lancer Women’s Basketball and Men’s Track and Field teams during Monday evening’s City Council meeting. Here are Mayor Dilkens’ remarks:

“As I’m sure you’ve all noticed we have two great University of Windsor athletic teams in attendance tonight.  Both teams claimed CIS national championship titles this year and both have done a tremendous job representing Windsor on the national stage.  It is truly an honour to have them here tonight to express our pride in them, to congratulate them and to offer them a small token of our appreciation.  Also with us tonight is the University of Windsor’s new provost Douglas Kneale, who is attending in place of President Alan Wildeman who was unable to be here.

Attending tonight is the University of Windsor Lancers Women’s Basketball Team.  I’m sure they need no introduction after the national media attention they have garnered in the last few years. With us tonight are Head Coach Chantal Vallée, Assistance Coach Tom Foster, Athletic Director Mike Havey and Team Manager Tessa Kreiger, along with players Kristine Lalonde, Jocelyn LaRocque, Caitlyn Longmuir, Emily Prevost, Cheyanne Rogers, Carly Steer, Erica McFadden and Red Shirt Transfer Erica McFadden.

  • The Women’s Basketball Team won their 5th straight CIS National Championship this year by defeating the McGill Martlets in the finals 60-47. 
  • By winning their 5th straight title, the team tied the record for most consecutive national championships, set by the Laurentian Voyageurs between 1975 and 1979.  The team also won their 6th Ontario University Athletics title in 7 years.
  • The team had an incredible year with all players contributing to a 19-1 record, the team’s 1st ranked national offense and a number one overall national ranking for the entire season.
  • Head Coach Chantal became the first coach ever to win two consecutive CIS Coach of the Year Awards. This season marks Vallée’s tenth season with the team, which she has transformed from a team who had never qualified for a national championship, into a perennial powerhouse.
  • Several players also set records and won individual awards this season.  Korissa Williams and Jocelyn LaRocque became the first players in history to win 5 CIS Women’s Basketball Championships.  Williams also won the CIS Defensive Player of the Year Award and was named the CIS Tournament MVP. 

On behalf of Council, I would like to present you all with this commemorative graphic which includes a Key to the City.  We congratulate you on your continued success and wish you all the best in chasing your 6th straight title next year.”

Alumni Association set for Chatham visit

The University of  Windsor Alumni Association is hosting a lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 27 at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre at 565 Richmond Street in Chatham.

Alumni will have an opportunity to meet University of Windsor President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Alan Wildeman and hear the latest news and updates about UWindsor.

Lunch will also feature guest speaker and UWindsor grad Greg Aarssen. He joined Union Gas in 1986.  His career followed a corporate path with a handful of international energy marketing companies until striking out on his own in 1994.  Aarssen  remained in executive positions with AltaGas until 2012, retiring as Co-President Gas and a member of the Executive Committee.  Since then, he has enjoyed a variety of consulting opportunities with AltaGas, Alton Gas Storage, RM Auctions International, and a handful of smaller for profit, and not-for-profit entities.

He is also a member of the University of Windsor Board of Governors.

There’s no cost to attend alumni luncheon, but guests are asked to pre-register at uwindsor.ca/alumni.

Be part of the end of term cleanup campaign

University Community Church is calling for students to volunteer for an end of term cleanup campaign scheduled for Saturday, April 25.

The campaign will collect furniture and large items from the neighborhood between Huron Church Rd. and Campbell Ave, and between Riverside Drive and College St.

“We're a church with a number of students affiliated and we have always strived to connect students with people in the surrounding neighborhoods with the intent of building a community,” says campaign organizer Pastor Scott McAllister.

“Once we put the campaign out to the congregation, a lot of people were really excited about it. Almost half the church signed up to be involved.”

University Community Church also welcomes unneeded furniture. Items that can be reused will be included in the congregation’s student yard sale scheduled for early September.  

For more information, including furniture pick up, contact the University Community Church at 519-253-8741, or email info@universitycommunitychurch.ca

Assumption University’s Christian Culture Series

Assumption University’s Christian Culture Series will host His Eminence Gérald Cardinal Lacroix, Archbishop of Québec City and Primate of the Canadian Church on Friday May 1, at 7 p.m. at Ste. Anne Parish, 12233 Tecumseh Road East

Cardinal Lacroix’s presentation, A Country Founded by Saints: Canada, will be televised on Salt and Light Catholic Television Network and will be followed by a reception.

For more information contact call Cecile Bertrand at 519-973-7033 ext. 0, or email,cbertrand@assumptionu.ca

Flags to be lowered in honour of retiree Patricia Dowling

Campus flags will be lowered Wednesday, April 22, in memory of retiree Patricia Dowling, who died April 17.

Ms. Dowling commenced her employment with Assumption University in 1959, where she worked as a Secretary.  

In September 1963, she transferred to the University of Windsor as Secretary in the Economics Department.  Ms. Dowling was promoted to Secretary to the Dean of Social Sciences, May 1975, a position she held until her retirement on August 1, 1987. 

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Bookstore pre-Inventory will mark down all stock.Bookstore sale looking to clear stock prior to inventory

Bookstore sale looking to clear stock prior to inventory

Saying “we’d rather clear it out than count it,” the Campus Bookstore is offering savings on almost everything in stock this week in anticipation of its annual inventory.

The Pre-Inventory Blowout Sale means a 15 percent discount storewide—excepting only textbooks, course materials, computers and gift cards. It runs Thursday and Friday, April 23 and 24.

“Better to sell it now than have to account for it during our inventory,” says marketing coordinator Martin Deck. “We would like to encourage all departments on campus to take advantage of our excellent pre-inventory sale to stock up on necessary supplies before the end of business Friday.”

The store will close for business April 28 to 30 while staff conducts the inventory before fiscal year-end. Its website remains open for online shopping 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at www.bookstore.uwindsor.ca.