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Lifting, law and lifelong learning: World record holder studies women’s strength athletes

Jeanine Watt next to a statue of a bodybuilderJeanine Watt is a graduate student, two-time UWindsor alumna and world record-holding powerlifter (PROVIDED BY J. WATT/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves

Jeanine Watt (BSc ’78, LLB ’88) joined a gym in 2018 to stay active as a semi-retired lawyer. 

“I knew that if I retired, the only thing that would get any exercise was my thumb on the remote control,” she jokes. 

This March, she will take the main stage at the Arnold Sports Festival as a pro competitor in the Arnold Armlifting Championships. 

Leddy Library partners with sustainability office on green initiatives

Roger Reka holding a packet of sugarcane based paperLibrarian Roger Reka is helping to spearhead sustainability initiatives at Leddy Library (JOEL GUERIN/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

From environmental research guides to reducing paper waste, Leddy Library has made recent strides in fostering a more sustainable campus. 

In collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, Leddy has implemented numerous initiatives that demonstrate the major impact of even small changes. 

Faculty of Education shares five-year strategic plan

cover of education strat plan with text Strategic action and photo of teacher candidate in front of studentsThe Faculty of Education has released its Strategic Plan guiding teaching, learning and research for the next five years.

By Kate Hargreaves 

The University of Windsor’s Faculty of Education has launched its new strategic plan for 2025-2030. 

Grounded in extensive consultations with faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members and school boards, this plan will help shape teaching, research, partnerships and impact over the next five years. 

“Central to this plan is the Faculty’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization,” says Dr. Ken Montgomery, dean of the Faculty of Education.  

Teacher candidates support local families through Togetherness Initiative

two students standing behind bags of produceTeacher candidates from the Faculty of Education distributed more than 200 bags of fresh produce donated by the Unemployed Help Centre at the Togetherness Initiative (PROVIDED BY G. PIZZUTO SERRA/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

Over 100 families attended this year’s Togetherness Initiative, an annual event organized by teacher candidates in the Faculty of Education. 

As part of the service-learning course Vulnerability, Marginalization and Education (VME), BEd students planned and implemented the event at Frank W. Begley Public School in Windsor, offering activities and supports for local families facing economic and social barriers. 

Cold-weather cardio: HK and Lancers track alumna shares tips for winter running

Brittany Bellemore runs in the snowBrittany Bellemore is an HK and Lancer track alumna now coaching a winter marathon clinic (PROVIDED BY B. BELLEMORE/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves

With snow-covered sidewalks and plummeting temperatures, lacing up a pair of running shoes and hitting the pavement may seem daunting.

However, with tips from UWindsor alum Brittany Bellemore (BHK ’21, MHK ’23), runners can feel more confident taking on wintry conditions.

BEd student and BScN graduate wins Board of Governors in-course medal

Olivia MarsellaOlivia Marsella won the Board of Governors in-course medal for education (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

Bachelor of Education student Olivia Marsella always had a passion for helping others.  

In fact, before pursuing teaching, she completed an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree during which she realized her real passion, even within healthcare, was education. 

Expanding the University’s Black archives with Caribbean history From Mango to Maple

Anto Seymour and Sarah Glassford in the Leddy ArchivesAnto Seymour and Sarah Glassford are archivists at Leddy Library (JOEL GUERIN/University of Windsor)

The University of Windsor is home to unique archival collections that document elements of the Black history of Southwestern Ontario.  

Stewarded by the Archives and Special Collections Team in Leddy Library, these collections reflect a long-standing commitment to preserving histories that have shaped the region socially, culturally and intellectually.  

Neuroscience research and voice-controlled drums: Rock drummer Satoshi Yamaguchi to deliver public lecture

Satoshi Yamaguchi at his VXD drum kitDrummer and researcher Satoshi Yamaguchi will present a public lecture at SoCA Feb. 23 (PROVIDED BY S. YAMAGUCHI/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves

For any musician, losing the ability to play their instrument sounds like a nightmare.

For Satoshi Yamaguchi, drummer for the Japanese rock band RADWIMPS, this became a reality while on a national concert tour in 2009.

Having developed musician’s dystonia, a rare neurological condition impacting his motor control, Yamaguchi continued to perform until 2015 when he made the decision to step away from drumming due to progressing symptoms.

Education and early intervention critical to eating disorder prevention

apple on a scaleEating disorder awareness week runs Feb. 1 to 7 each year (stock: Microsoft SharePoint/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

Education and awareness are key when it comes to preventing eating disorders. 

Each Feb. 1 to 7, eating disorder awareness week encourages Canadians to learn more about eating disorders, challenge weight and body stigma and become familiar with resources and services that can help those who are struggling. 

This year’s theme is “health doesn’t have a look,” challenging harmful beliefs that suggest being healthy means being thin.