A roundtable discussion will explore next steps in the fight against intimate partner violence on International Women’s Day, Friday, March 8.

A collaborative initiative of the Sahra Bulle Foundation and the UWindsor Office of the Vice-President, People, Equity, and Inclusion, the #IAmSahraBulle Intimate Partner Violence Virtual Roundtable will run 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Microsoft Teams.

Moderated by educator and activist Fartumo Kusow, the panel features speakers:

• Lisa Gretzky, MPP Windsor West
• Kathryn L. Smithen, family lawyer
• Sukanya Pillay, human rights lawyer and executive director of the UWindsor Office Of Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Marissa Rakus, graduate student of psychology
• David Pitawanakwat, Indigenous justice co-ordinator at Legal Assistance of Windsor
• Angelo Marignani, Windsor city councillor

The event is free and open to all. Register here: bit.ly/combatipv.

For additional information, contact Kusow at fkusow87@gmail.com or Kayla Hurst at kayla@uwindsor.ca.

Partnering with specialists Block Harbor Cybersecurity will help UWindsor students develop skills in high demand, says engineering professor Mitra Mirhassani, co-director of the SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence.

Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the company develops tests to determine whether vehicles are meeting standards against cyber threats. It will provide cases to SHIELD for training in assessing the robustness of vehicle security measures.

The partnership provides a valuable link between academe and industry, Dr. Mirhassani says.

“SHIELD was established with the goal of training experts in this exciting field,” she says. “Automotive cybersecurity requires a hands-on approach.”

Wenjuan Lu, director of products for Block Harbor, notes there is a need for professionals with the highly specific skill set required to perform these tests: “We are excited to work with the University of Windsor to equip their students with the latest knowledge and highly sought-after skills in the field.”

First-year students in the cross-border Visual Arts and the Built Environment (VABE) program are showcasing work in their first exhibit through Friday in the SoCA Gallery.

“Solstice” features works by Scarlett Ambedian, Timi Bibilari, Uday Chandi, Lindsay Cooper, Jayden Demarche, Carolyn Duck, Kenzy Eweda, Joseph Fawzy, Anzo Gobi, Ashley Grech, Sayyid Hamid, Matthew Hammill, Erik Helle, Jonah Kramer, Abbey Macleod, Isabel Neufeld, Danish Niazi, Emma O'Neil, Gloria Reka, Celina Roke, Teniola Tokode, Grace Torishta, Angelina Tu, and Matias Williams.

The students attend classes at both the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy, School of Architecture and Community Development.

Student and project manager Isabel Neufeld says they are all happy for the chance to apply their learned skills by incorporating them into the exhibition as they display their works and build community connections.

“The exhibition in general is an excellent addition to our growing resums. We are learning how to collaborate and work seamlessly as a team to create a show we are proud to open to the community,” she says.

The SoCA Gallery is located at the north entrance of the Armouries at 37 University Ave. East.

A free public reception will provide visitors a chance to meet participating artists from 5 to 9 p.m., March 8.

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of the discussion on the future of assessments. The Office of Open Learning and the Department of Integrative Biology invite the campus community to hear from Eliana El-Khoury, assistant professor at Athabasca University and expert in alternative assessment, in a session that explores the convergence of AI and assessment design in higher education.

“The emergence of generative AI and its rapidly expanding capabilities provides the perfect catalyst for critical re-evaluation of both the nature of learning, and how we evaluate it in higher education,” says Nick Baker, director of the Office of Open Learning.

Scheduled for Friday, March 8, at 11 a.m., Dr. El-Khoury’s presentation will showcase diverse assessment ideas and examples involving AI, and also venturing beyond AI’s confines. The interactive session aims to provide instructors with a unique opportunity to rethink and reshape their own assessment strategies.

Participants will leave with actionable ideas to implement in their teaching methodologies. By the end of the presentation, participants will not only be able to identify various ways to infuse AI into their assessments, but will also gain an understanding of how universities worldwide are supporting instructors in making informed decisions about AI and assessments.

Isabelle Barrette-Ng, 3M National Teaching Fellow and head of the Department of Integrative Biology, notes that experts in the field are exploring opportunities through technological advances: “This session with Dr. El-Khoury is a unique chance for educators to tap into these advancements, ensuring they stay at the forefront of innovative assessment practices.”

“Rethinking Assessment in the AI Era” will be delivered in person in room 1114, Erie Hall. Register here for this free interactive session.

Odette School of Business faculty, staff, and students participated in a number of events commemorating Black History – Black Futures month.

The month kicked off Feb. 2 with a guided tour for faculty, staff, and Master of Management students of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, a curated archive of African-Canadians’ journey and contributions. The town of Amherstburg was a destination for many freedom seekers escaping slavery in the United States. As part of the tour, attendees visited Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church, a national historic site and stop on the Underground Railroad.

On Feb. 29, Craig Pinnock, chief financial officer of the Northbridge Financial insurance group, visited the Odette Building to share an important message: diversity offers competitive advantages and should be embraced in the business world.

“Innovation does not come from everyone in the room thinking the exact same thing, doing the same thing, and saying ‘yes, yes, yes’,” Pinnock said.

The conversation continued into the following month with a March 1 workshop for staff and faculty on “Evidence-Based Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace,” presented by Stephanie J. Creary, assistant professor of management and faculty fellow of the Coalition for Equity and Opportunity at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Creary shared her research and insights, from both practice and academia, on creating more inclusive environments.

Interim dean Ashish Mahajan says his faculty embraced the opportunity to celebrate Black excellence and diversity: “We hope to continue learning and furthering inclusion not just in February, but all year round.”

The University has declared a Jaguar X-Type sedan for sale by bid as Disposal File 2048.

It is offered for parts only with no ownership.

Click here for more information, including details on submitting bids.