Important Update on vaccination policy & accessing campus
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Important Update on vaccination policy & accessing campus
Virtual conference an opportunity to discuss issues of race, anti-racism and research
Numerous high-profile incidents of anti-Black, anti-Indigenous and other forms of racism in both the university and in the larger Windsor Essex community led a group of students and faculty across disciplines to come together to work towards a consolidated and grounded critical race scholarship that can inform coordinated antiracist and decolonial practice.
The result was the creation of RAACES: Racialized Academics and Advocates Centering Equity in Solidarity. The group is hosting a free virtual conference on Thursday, Sept. 9 and Friday, Sept. 10. The conference is titled: Embodied Collaborations: Reflections on Race, Anti-Racism and Interdisciplinary Scholarship.
The conference will provide an opportunity for researchers, advocates, students, and community members to delve into their personal reflections and research on race and the various intersections of oppression at the university and beyond. The conference will include academic, community and student panels, and feature keynote addresses by Dr. Beverley Jacobs (member of the Bear Clan, Mohawk Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy), a law professor from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, and Dr. Debra Thompson, a political scientist from McGill University.
This conference is organized by an interdisciplinary group of academics including: Jane Ku, and Natalie Delia Deckard, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology; Richard Douglass-Chin, English Literature and Creative Writing; Sujith Xavier, Law; and Camisha Sibblis, a professor of Social Work.
“Our goal is to showcase the kind of work that we do around race and racialization, the scholarship we already have, on campus,” says Dr. Ku. “We also wanted to tell a story about how the context of where we are shapes the kind of knowledge that we make, and what kind of possibilities are available for the way we create knowledge.”
Dr. Deckard agrees, “I think it's just a really exciting way to bring burgeoning conversations, and critical race theory, to the forefront.”
The group believes that the university should be proud of the interdisciplinary nature of the conference, and start to recognize and celebrate the importance of race knowledge and race scholarship that is happening at UWindsor.
RAACES also focuses on providing undergraduate students opportunities to get involved in research projects and mentor students.
“The conference features a student panel presenting their research during the conference,” says Dr. Douglass-Chin. “We feel it is important to offer opportunities to those students who don't yet have a voice and a platform, and to give them a chance to develop their ideas.”
These faculty members will continue to mentor students and help them publish their research.
The Community Panel members will share their experiences living in Windsor as a racialized person. The panelists have decades of experience working in the community against racism.
RAACES is grateful to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council; the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law, the Transnational Law and Justice Network, Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies for their generous support for this two-day event on September 9 and 10, 2021. They also thank the City of Windsor's Diversity Committee for organizing the community panel.
Embodied Collaborations: Reflections on Race, Anti-Racism and Interdisciplinary Scholarship.
Free Virtual Conference, Thursday, Sept. 9 and Friday, Sept. 10. Sessions run from 9:15am to 5:00pm.
View the conference schedule: https://www.uwindsor.ca/wgst/sites/uwindsor.ca.wgst/files/conference_program_sept_1st.pdf
To Register, visit the conference website: https://www.uwindsor.ca/wgst/1599/embodied-collaborations-reflections-race-anti-racism-and-interdisciplinary-scholarship
The Senate Governance Committee on Special Appointments/Honorary Degrees welcomes nominations for honorary degrees.
The Senate Governance Committee on Special Appointments/Honorary Degrees welcomes nominations for honorary degrees.
Anyone wishing to nominate a candidate for an honorary degree must submit a nomination form by Sept. 30. The selection criteria can be found here and the nomination form can be found here. For more information, contact Danny Anger by email at angerd1@uwindsor.ca.
James Jones AKA Notorious Cree will lead an Indigenous dance program today
Welcome Week has an exciting new guest this year. James Jones, a professional hoop dancer - otherwise known as Notorious Cree is facilitating his high-intensity Indigenous dance exercise program today.
Notorious Cree is a men’s fancy Powwow dancer and among the top 3 world hoop dancers who also plays the flute and hand drum. Notorious Cree blends traditional, modern and contemporary arts mixed with comedy to showcase a high-energy performance.
PowwowFIT brings Indigenous Powwow music blended with easy-to-follow choreography found across the North American powwow trail. This event is brought to you in collaboration with the Student Success and Leadership Centre and Turtle Island - Aboriginal Education Centre
Now get ready to give your mind, body and spirit a workout.
Everyone on campus is welcome to register: https://uwindsor.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2memydvh7G0Xgrk
GATAcademy will host a virtual live event for GAs and TAs Sept. 8
GATAcademy, the university’s annual orientation workshop for new graduate and teaching assistants from all faculties and departments will be held Wednesday, September 8, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. as a virtual live event.
GATAcademy 2021 will feature resources and activities relevant to both new and experienced GAs and TAs, with topics including the use of Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, Blackboard, and Microsoft Teams, as well as best practices in grading, policy, feedback, and more.
No registration is required
Click here to join the live event at 3p.m. EST on Wednesday, September 8th
The campus hamburger joint Whamburg has extended its hours of operation.
Beginning today, Whamburg will be extending it’s on-campus operating hours to include lunch seven days a week, as well as the launch of its Mare Grab N' Go Fridge featuring the ever-popular Adam’s salad, lentil soup, and hummus & veggie dip – with limited availability.
Hours are:
Sunday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Starting today, Catering Services is back up and running for the school year. New offerings include a COVID Menu featuring individually packaged items including breakfast boxes and platters. As well, Catering has recently received an organic free trade certificate.
Ligia Arias, Manager of Catering & Conference says her department is committed to providing the campus community and beyond with the highest standard of service and cuisine to ensure a perfect guest experience.
“We always do our best to make sure meeting and events go flawlessly and our clients are delighted. We’re all looking forward to again offering the highest level of service to the campus community this year.”
Visit the Catering Services website for details on COVID operating protocols.