As a student in the Master of Social Work for Working Professionals program, Riham Al Saad benefited from the expertise and guidance of her instructors. Now pursuing doctoral studies, she says the masters program gave her the tools to further her education.

“I was in constant communication with my professors about my questions, academic goals, population of interest and methods of enhancing my experience, knowledge, and understanding of phenomena of interest,” she says. “I was able to learn the different methodologies that could be implemented, methods of formulating a research question, proposing a research study and key elements to a research study.”

The program, unique in Canada, conducts weekend classes in Peel and Oshawa as well as in Windsor. That allows for students to earn a master’s degree while holding a full-time job.

Entrants with a bachelor’s degree in social work qualify for a 16-month advanced standing program. Those who have earned an honours degree in a discipline other than social work participate in the 32-month regular track.

The program is currently accepting applications for September 2017 admission. Find more information on the program website.

Public sessions in Toronto on February 9 and Mississauga on February 10 will provide details about the program, the various campus offerings, admission requirements and the field placement component. Find a schedule of these, and monthly webinar presentations, here.

Edith Piaf’s La vie en rose, Habanera from Bizet’s Carmen, Leonard Bernstein’s 100 Easy Ways, My Funny Valentine, Michel LeGrand’s movie themes including Summer of ’42 … all these and more will greet listeners during “So in Love,” a romantic afternoon concert featuring soprano Lesley Andrew and pianist Alde Calongcagong, Sunday in the Heritage Auditorium at Assumption Hall.

The School of Creative Arts presents the event in the run-up to St. Valentine’s Day, with favourite opera arias, Broadway show-stoppers, love standards from the classic American songbook and movie love themes. The February 12 show begins at 2:30 p.m. Find the full program, along with performer profiles, on the concert webpage.

Tickets are $20, $5 for students. Order by phone at 519-253-3000, ext. 4212, or online at www.uwindsor.ca/music. Admission at the door is payable by cash only.

Organizers of an auction in support a scholarship fund for students in the Liberal Arts and Professional Studies program are seeking donations that will draw bidders to the event, March 7 at the Capitol Theatre.

“We are looking for items that are unique and that would interest buyers,” says Tim Brunet, instructor of the course Ways of Doing Auctions. “This is a good chance to promote your business or services among University of Windsor students.”

The program has more than 350 students and last year’s auction featured fun lots that included a coffee meeting with UWindsor president Alan Wildeman, event tickets, gift baskets, and a secret treasure chest.

To donate an item or seek more information, contact Brunet at tbrunet@uwindsor.ca or 226-347-1836.

The cultural celebration AfroFest will take on the theme “Love and Expression” Friday, with events including:

• “Know thy Brother and Sister,” a discussion of the differences between black Americans, black Canadians, Caribbean Canadians, and Africans who live in Canada;
• a session on “Love and Expression through the Arts;”
• and at the Art Gallery of Windsor, “Love Languages,” featuring performances of spoken word, singing and music. Admission is $10 in advance or $20 at the door.

Activities Thursday in the CAW Student Centre Commons include the Global African Icons History Museum, the workshop “Inspiring Inclusion,” the panel discussion “Growing Up Black,” and a Black Lives Matter candlelight vigil.

The Mosaic Marketplace vendor fair will feature foods, crafts, and more in the CAW Student Centre Commons through February 10. Find a full schedule of AfroFest events on its Facebook page.

The Campus Bookstore is looking to frame UWindsor grads, with a special “buy one, get one free” promotion through March 3.

The purchase of a diploma frame will entitle customers to a matching 5" x 7" portrait frame — absolutely free.

“Put your graduation photo on your wall next to your degree,” says marketing co-ordinator Martin Deck. “Or give one to your mom!”

The frames are available in four styles; view them on the bookstore’s website. The Campus Bookstore is located on the lower level of the CAW Student Centre.