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UWindsor engineering professor Waguih ElMaraghy has received an Ontario Volunteer Service Award, nominated by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) for his 30 years of service to the organization.

“Waguih has had an incredibly fruitful career which has been dedicated to his profession, his students, and our faculty,” says dean of engineering Bill Van Heyst. “Waguih’s legacy of volunteering can be seen through his work with the PEO where he has promoted to his utmost the high professional values associated with our sector.”

The award recognizes Dr. ElMaraghy’s continued contributions to engineering and engineering education. He is the chair of the Academic Requirements Committee, which advises PEO on academic matters relating to admission procedures and assesses applicants’ qualifications.

A night of fun and games Friday, Jan. 27, will raise funds for the UWindsor Concrete Canoe Team in its quest to join the Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition in May.

The event promises unlimited bingo and a euchre tournament. Bingo winners will receive prizes and the top euchre team will earn half the total profits drawn from the $5 admission fee.

The team will also have snacks and drinks available for purchase.

“This will be a fun night to play games with friends, so bring lots of them,” says vice-president social Noor Hasan. “We especially encourage euchre players to bring a partner.”

Are we ready for long-haul electrified trucking?

A mini-conference Friday, Jan. 20, will discuss the potential to create a carbon-free transport corridor from Montreal to Chicago.

Organized by civil and environmental engineering professors Rupp Carriveau and Hanna Maoh, the event will bring together international experts to consider the vehicles, energy, and critical infrastructure needed.

They will share early results from research on the impact transport electrification has had on fleet owners, fueling stations, power grids, and businesses.

Speakers include:

Engineering professor Hoda ElMaraghy was officially invested with the Order of Canada by Mary Simon, the Governor General of Canada, during a ceremony Dec. 14 at Rideau Hall.

Dr. ElMaraghy’s appointment was one of 114 originally announced in November 2020, with ceremonies deferred due to the pandemic.

A citation noted ElMaraghy’s contributions to the field of mechanical engineering, especially her work in advancing manufacturing systems in Canada and abroad. She is director of the Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Centre and was the first female dean of engineering in Canada.