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Ford of Canada Factory staff, 1907.
Oct 9th, 2026

By Lindsay Charlton

Ford Motor Company helped establish Windsor as the automotive capital of Canada, but the people who worked on its assembly line built much more than vehicles.

When Henry Ford established the first international Ford plant in the early 1900s at the corner of Riverside Drive and Drouillard Road, immigrants and workers from various backgrounds came with it, building a community in Ford City.

Community & Partnerships
Rose Napoli and Antoni Cimolino at rehearsals in Stratford
Oct 9th, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

For Antoni Cimolino (BFA ‘84, DHum ‘04), the final weeks of his 14-season tenure as artistic director of the Stratford Festival are unfolding onstage in Saturday, Sunday, Monday.

The production also marks a milestone for fellow UWindsor graduate Rose Napoli, who is making her Stratford debut under Cimolino's direction.

Community & Partnerships
portrait of Afreen Raj Dharani sitting in landscaped area of campus
Oct 8th, 2026

 

By Victor Romao

Afreen Raj Dharani had spent months studying supply chain theory in a Windsor classroom.

On Feb. 18, she spent eight hours watching it move.

The first-year Master of Management student specializes in logistics and supply chain and brings a globally shaped perspective to her studies and career goals.

Research & Innovation
Maria Zangari
Oct 15th, 2026

By Kate Hargreaves 

With shortages of primary care practitioners and long wait times for health care, more Ontarians may be turning to episodic care providers such as walk-in clinics, urgent care centres and pharmacies for their medical needs. 

For women who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV), however, a lack of continuity and brief encounters with providers can create barriers to receiving responsive trauma- and violence-informed care. 

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Lancers hockey begins a new era at Adie Knox Arena
Oct 6th, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

For Windsor Lancers hockey, the move to a newly renovated Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex is about much more than a change of address.

It is the beginning of a new game-day experience for Windsor Lancers hockey at the renovated facility at 1551 Wyandotte Street West.

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Students at Open House booth.
Oct 5th, 2026

Discover what your future could look like at UWindsor. Future Lancers are invited to explore campus, meet faculty and current students and learn about programs, student life and hands-on opportunities at Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

From paid co-op and undergraduate research to experiential learning, discover how a UWindsor education can help you build skills, gain real-world experience and prepare for your future career.

Community & Partnerships
photo of Erik Parker at Vista Solutions trade show
Oct 5th, 2026

 

By Victor Romao

Sometimes the most valuable lesson from a co-op placement is discovering what you do not want to do.

For many students, experiential learning helps confirm career ambitions. For others, it opens the door to opportunities they may not have known existed.

Exploring different industries, roles and workplace environments can provide valuable insight into personal strengths, interests and long-term goals.

Teaching & Learning
Alex Bonadonna at Journey Air
Oct 5th, 2026

Editor's Note: Alex Bonadonna is the son of PAC Communications Specialist John-Paul (J.P.) Bonadonna (BA Hons. ‘00). This is a first-person account of joining his son, now a pilot, for his first-ever passenger flight.

By John-Paul Bonadonna

When my son Alex Bonadonna was in Grade 11, his strengths seemed to point him toward a fairly conventional path.

Research & Innovation
Four people in front of a picture window
Oct 7th, 2026

By Sara Elliott

Dr. Evra Trought-Pitters sees a future where Indigenous Knowledges are meaningfully included in Ontario elementary and secondary mathematics education.

The Toronto District School Board educator recently defended her University of Windsor doctoral dissertation in education, examining how educational leaders can help teachers incorporate Indigenous Knowledges and perspectives into mathematics instruction respectfully.

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Spring 2026 Convocation
Oct 5th, 2026

By John-Paul Bonadonna

More than 1,000 University of Windsor students will mark the culmination of their academic journeys when the University hosts its Fall 2026 Convocation on Thursday, October 15, at the Toldo Lancer Centre.