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People, Equity & Inclusion
Sandra Ondracka in the fitness centre at the TLC
Sep 2nd, 2026

As part of the launch of the Turtle Island — Indigenous Student Services Centre's Indigenous Allyship Guide, we are asking allies across campus to reflect on their allyship journeys.

Sandra Ondracka is the Campus Recreation Coordinator.

Q: How would you describe what Indigenous allyship means to you? 

People, Equity & Inclusion
Staff and students holding flags of Indigenous nations
Aug 28th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

A new guide aims to support non-Indigenous members of the UWindsor community in building their knowledge and strengthening their allyship with Indigenous Peoples and communities. 

Developed by Sisco Consulting in collaboration with the Turtle Island — Indigenous Student Services Centre, the document provides guidance to non-Indigenous students, faculty, staff and community members as they work toward allyship. 

People, Equity & Inclusion
Drag performer Juice Boxx
Aug 27th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

On the road from UWindsor's School of Visual Arts to Canada's Drag Race, artistry has always taken centre stage for Jo Primeau (BFA '11). 

Better known as drag persona Juice Boxx, Primeau began performing back in 2016 after graduating from UWindsor and moving to Toronto to study makeup and special effects at Complections Makeup Artistry (now CMU College).  

Research & Innovation
Dr. Scott Harroun
Aug 27th, 2026

By Sara Elliott

The glittering gold and red image titled Nanoscale signaling is in striking contrast to the research behind it.

What appears to be a thing of beauty is, in fact, lung cancer cells studded with gold nanoparticles.

Community & Partnerships
photo of Luke Laforest outside of his home
Sep 1st, 2026

By Victor Romao 

At a modern engine plant, even a brief disruption can have significant consequences.  

Teaching & Learning
Three students in lab coats
Aug 26th, 2026

By Sara Elliott

For Victoria Lessard, being a part of the University of Windsor campus for a week was an eye-opening experience. 

The Grade 11 student from St. Anne's Catholic High School, along with 59 other students from across Windsor-Essex, learned about a wide range of science career paths at the 13th annual Science Academy. 

Latest News
Honorary degree presentation at convocation
Aug 25th, 2026

The Senate Governance Committee on Special Appointments and Honorary Degrees invites nominations for honorary degrees.

Anyone wishing to nominate a candidate for an honorary degree must submit a nomination form to the University Secretariat, by Oct. 16.

Research & Innovation
Researcher in lab.
Aug 25th, 2026

The University of Windsor has secured seven Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards across the program’s two competition waves, supporting three postdoctoral researchers and four doctoral students in research areas aligned with Canada’s strategic priorities.

Research & Innovation
scene of a forest fire
Aug 25th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves

With smoke from fires hundreds of kilometres away blanketing the region and wreaking havoc on air quality, Ontario's fire season has become increasingly relevant in the lives of Windsorites.

At the same time, a UWindsor statistician has been crunching the numbers to help Ontario better prepare. 

Community & Partnerships
portrait of Ashley Deslippe in her office workspace
Aug 21st, 2026

 

By Victor Romao 

A co-op placement is often viewed as a bridge between the classroom and the workplace.  

For some students, it can also become the first step toward a long-term career. 

The opportunity to gain practical experience, build professional relationships and apply classroom knowledge can open doors well beyond graduation. 

That was the case for Ashley Deslippe (BComm ’25).