The Alumni Awards of Excellence dinner, April 11 in the Alumni Auditorium, demonstrated the impact being made by UWindsor graduates in a number of fields of endeavour, says Kelly Gosselin.

Acting director of alumni affairs and donor communications, she touts the community engagement of the six 2024 honorees.

“I feel our alumni are our greatest achievement as a university,” Gosselin says. “The exceptional alumni award winners represent the talent, perseverance, and determination of the UWindsor community.”

She extends congratulations to the award recipients and thanks to the Alumni Association, staff members, and award nominators who made the ceremony a “fantastic” experience.

Alumni Award of Merit winner Jennifer Jones (BA 1991) served as president of Rotary International in 2022-23 and has chaired the University of Windsor board of governors, Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services, and the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Alumni Ambassador Award winner Beth Ann Prince (BA 1991) represents the Alumni Association on the UWindsor Board of Governors and has served as president of the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation, and on the boards of Transition to Betterness Comfort Care Tote Program and the Windsor Yacht Club.

Alumni Odyssey Award winners Franklin H. Ezenwa (BSc 2015) has authored three self-help books to assist other students achieve their goals while navigating life in Canada, Trevor Fairlie (BA 2015) co-founded the Canadian Association of LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers and serves on the board of Start Proud as chair and Orchestra Toronto as vice-chair, Domenica Mediati (BFA 2015) is lead creative and intellectual collaborator on educational outreach programming for the Incubator Art Lab, and Hakeem Subair (BComm 2016) founded 1 Million Teachers, dedicated to creating a world with enough high-quality teachers to ensure all children can access a proper education.

Learn more about the Alumni Awards of Excellence, awards categories, and recipients on the event website.

The University of Windsor will participate in two Earth Day events fostering community engagement and environmental stewardship.

ERCA Earth Day Tree Planting
Join the UWindsor team for the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) Earth Day Tree Planting event rain or shine April 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at Little River Corridor. All are welcome, and free transportation may be available from campus. Final event details will be shared closer to the date with registrants. Sign up here.

City Earth Day Celebrations
Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Windsor at Malden Park on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy free activities and connect with environmentally conscious organizations, including the UWindsor Let’s Talk Science program and Healthy Headwaters Lab.

Visit UWindsor Sustainability to stay updated on future initiatives and events.

The CAW Student Centre is hosting a “chill zone” today — Monday, April 15 — to take advantage of the spring weather and promote wellness during final exams.

The zone in the Student Courtyard will feature sports games, inflatables, a mini-golf space from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and a snack break at noon.

“It’s supposed to be a beauty day and 20° C,” says Sandra Riccio-Muglia, director of the centre’s programming.

She notes the activity is one of several the centre has offered, including a breakfast April 9, and a giveaway of exam kits with office supplies and snacks.

“We also plan to have a snack break this week to ensure students are nourished during the stressful times and a refresh on exam supplies,” Riccio-Muglia says. “We’re constantly offering something for our students during this stressful time.”

The University has declared an iMac all-in-one computer for sale by bid as Disposal File 2074.

The model A1419 features a 27-inch monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

Click here for photos and details on submitting bids.