Third-year communication, media and film student Adrian Yonan gained valuable hands-on experience during his internship with the Town of Tecumseh. (ANGELA KHARBOUTLI/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
From social media posts to public memos, how municipalities communicate with residents is a delicate art — one where every word and visual can shape how people engage with their government.
It’s something third-year communication, media and film student Adrian Yonan learned firsthand during his internship with the Town of Tecumseh.
— Published on Apr 29th, 2026
Political Science student Bianca Toma receives a Rising Star Award for her work during her co-op placement as a legal assistant during the fall 2025 semester. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
University of Windsor student Bianca Toma entered a high-pressure legal workplace and quickly proved she could handle real legal responsibility as a second-year student.
In her second year of the Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Co-operative Education) program, Toma completed her placement at the Law Office of Amy Osman Professional Corporation, working as a legal assistant supporting immigration and criminal law files while gaining direct experience inside Ontario courtrooms.
— Published on Apr 30th, 2026
High school students from across Windsor-Essex spent a day as international delegates, debating global issues and negotiating resolutions at a Model UN conference hosted by the University of Windsor team. (TAIBAT IDRIS/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
More than 65 high school students from across Windsor-Essex spent a day as international delegates, debating global issues and negotiating resolutions.
The University of Windsor’s Model United Nations team hosted its annual conference this semester for a day of debate, negotiation and collaboration.
“It was amazing to have a room full of so many people,” said Model UN president and secretary-general Matthew Najem.
— Published on Apr 16th, 2026
Douglass Victor Janoff will be giving a talk at Dillon Hall at the University of Windsor on Thursday, March 12, 2026. (DAVE GAUTHIER/ The University of Windsor)
At the United Nations, efforts to combat homophobic and transphobic discrimination have triggered clashes with states that challenge LGBT rights as a “legitimate” human right.
Canadian diplomat Dr. Douglas Victor Janoff examines these tensions and the reasons behind them in his book Queer Diplomacy: Homophobia, International Relations and LGBT Human Rights, which he will discuss at a talk at the University of Windsor on Thursday March 12.
— Published on Mar 11th, 2026