David Suzuki, iconic Canadian scientist, educator, broadcaster and activist, delivers a last lecture — what he describes as “a distillation of my life and thoughts, my legacy, what I want to say before I die” — in the film Forces of Nature.
Cinema Politica hosts a screening of the documentary, winner of a people’s choice award at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in room 108, Odette Building. Admission is by donation.
If you have been waiting for word about this year’s retirees banquet and reunion, your wait is over. But if you have been waiting for the event itself, your wait is just beginning.
The dinner, formerly held in the spring each year, has been moved to the fall, says organizer Mary-Ann Rennie.
“Under the previous schedule, we missed recognizing many employees who would retire late in the calendar year,” she says. “This way, we hope to be able to congratulate almost all the faculty and staff in the year of their retirement.”
A video calling for the arrest of fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony ignited unprecedented backlash and counter-backlash and in the process generated a reported 100 million views on the Web site of the sponsoring organization, Invisible Children.
A panel will discuss intervention by non-governmental organizations in third world countries, with a focus on the issues raised by the Kony 2012 video, Wednesday, April 4, at 5:30 p.m. in room 203, Toldo Health Education Centre.
The panellists include:
In just over a week, friends and co-workers gathered $7,600 to help a UWindsor carpenter offset costs related to his treatment for cancer.
“The response was just phenomenal,” said Sandy Power, one of the organizers of a campaign in support of Bernie Mulligan. “We are so pleased with the support. People all across campus wanted to help Bernie; even retirees came forward.”
Café Chez Vanier will close this September to save approximately $300,000 in direct costs and balance Food Services’ budget. To accommodate residence students who visit this restaurant, the hours of the Crocodile Grill located one floor below will be extended to include lunch, and the Market Place in the CAW Student Centre will also offer longer hours. Specific operating hours will be finalized in the weeks to come.
If you want to give blood before exams start, time is running out. The Canadian Blood Service will hold its final blood donor clinic of the semester Tuesday, April 3, in Ambassador Auditorium in the CAW Student Centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UWindsor psychology student Tessa Virtue and her ice dancing partner Scott Moir reclaimed their top ranking at the world figure skating championships in Nice, France.
The pair won the 2010 world title as well as the gold medal at the Vancouver Olympic Games, but had to settle for second place at the 2011 world championship. This week, they won both the short program and free skate, finishing with a total of 182.65 points – more than four points ahead of the defending titlists, Meryl Davis and Charlie White.
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada welcomed strategic investments in research and innovation in Thursday’s federal budget.
“The budget provides new opportunities for talented graduate students to gain research experiences in companies across Canada,” association president Paul Davidson said in a statement. “We’re also pleased the budget recognizes the importance of deepening international education and research linkages.”
Campus flags are lowered today in memory of retired food services worker Elizabeth Nehr, who died March 10. She commenced working at the University of Windsor in 1967 as general cafeteria help and retired from that position in 1985. A private family service has taken place. For details, read her obituary online.
Contractors Jones Demolition have begun preparation for the demolition of Cody Hall, beginning with the Hazard Materials Abatement (HAZMAT), says project administrator Mark Rudkin of Facility Services.
HAZMAT abatement requires specialized training and equipment. Cody Hall, a former residence, is slated for demolition during the summer.
“The heavy work won’t start until after semester’s end,” Rudkin says. “We have every intention of minimizing the disruption to the campus.”
