Alan Wildeman

US neighbour fee for American students reinforces international connection

As a good-neighbour gesture across the border, the University of Windsor will offer American students a tuition fee of $5,000 per semester beginning September 2013—a savings of up to $5,000 per semester compared to the international fees American students were previously paying.

The U.S. Neighbour Fee approved by the Board of Governors at its April 30 meeting applies only to first-year undergraduate students who apply for any program except law. The fee for American students recognizes the large proximal population directly to the north of the UWindsor campus.

Research Stimulus Fund to create opportunities for student engagement

In a message sent to all UWindsor staff and faculty today, president Alan Wildeman announced the establishment of a Research Stimulus Fund to create opportunities for student engagement and attract tri-council and other support.

The 2013/14 budget will make provision for the fund under the purview of the Vice-President, Research. The budget process will determine its value each year. Details, including the allocation criteria, will come through the faculties.

Campus campaign for United Way tops fundraising target

University of Windsor contributions to the United Way have topped $100,000 for the seventh straight year, campaign volunteers learned Friday at a luncheon celebrating the 2012 fundraising results for the charity.

Staff, faculty and students donated a total of $106,530 through pledges, payroll deduction, and special projects like casual dress days and benefit barbecues.

Lorraine Goddard, director of community impact and development for the local United Way, said the organization is grateful for the support of the campus.

President lays out path for University

In a community address Tuesday, UWindsor president Alan Wildeman looked to the institution’s past and its future.

He noted that this year will mark the 50th anniversary of the University of Windsor and the 233rd anniversary of the transfer from the Wyandot nation to the Jesuit priests of the land on which the campus now stands.

“Every one of us is on the same path that the Wyandot chiefs and the Jesuits laid down 233 years ago,” Dr. Wildeman said. “And now, as it did then, that same path still stretches before us.”

UWindsor president to address community today

Students, faculty, staff and the broader community are invited to “The Future is Never What it Used to Be,” an address by UWindsor president Alan Wildeman today—Tuesday, February 5—at 11:30 a.m. in the Centre for Engineering Innovation’s room 1100.

Attendees will have an opportunity to hear Dr. Wildeman discuss the future of universities in Canada, with a particular focus on the University of Windsor.

Reminder: presidential address Tuesday

Students, faculty, staff and the broader community are invited to “The Future is Never What it Used to Be,” an address by UWindsor president Alan Wildeman, Tuesday, February 5, in the Centre for Engineering Innovation.

The one-hour event will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the BMO Collaborative Learning Forum, room 1100. Attendees will have an opportunity to experience the newest building on campus, as well as hear Dr. Wildeman discuss the future of universities in Canada—with a particular focus on the University of Windsor.

Philanthropic group steps up for medical education

Support of the Circle of 7 for the Medical Education Building is making a big difference to the community, UWindsor president Alan Wildeman said Thursday as he accepted a donation that brought the philanthropic group halfway to fulfilling its $50,000 pledge.

“The University of Windsor is very appreciative of your continued contributions to the medical school,” he said during a brief ceremony in front of the building’s living wall.