Campus Life

Making Headlines: UWindsor community in the spotlight

Beluga whalesBeluga whales gather in the Churchill River, Manitoba, during summer feeding season. University of Windsor PhD candidate Jaclyn Aubin is studying how these whales use their “melons” to shape vocalizations and possibly signal emotion or intent. (TONY/stock.adobe.com)

From cutting-edge research and public advocacy to athletics and broadcasting, University of Windsor faculty, students and alumni are shaping conversations across Canada and beyond. 

Engineering students power launch of new IDEA Lab

Second-year engineering student, Jade Demers, and Calvin Love, engineering systems developer/integrator, working in the newly opened IDEA Lab at the University of WindsorSecond-year engineering student, Jade Demers, and Calvin Love, engineering systems developer/integrator, are pictured working in the newly opened IDEA Lab at the University of Windsor. (MIKE WILKINS/The University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton

About five years ago, a group of electrical engineering students set out to bring their circuit designs and classroom theory to life by creating a space where students could see their ideas take shape. That vision has now been fully realized with the opening of a new student-led innovation space, aptly called the IDEA Lab.

Student created cookbook serves up easy recipes, nutrition tips and wellness support

Sona Regonda & Linda Nguyen, co-leads on The Cozy Kitchen Cookbook pose with a refreshing iced strawberry lemon matcha latte. Sona Regonda and Linda Nguyen, co-leads on The Cozy Kitchen Cookbook pose with a refreshing iced strawberry lemon matcha latte. A recipe featured in the newly released cookbook.

By Sarah Hebert

Members of the Outstanding Scholars program and the Golden Key society teamed up to release a second cookbook titled: The Cozy Kitchen: A Taste of Success. 

University of Windsor expands AI strategy

Aerial photo of the University of Windsor, looking north along Turtle Island WalkThe University of Windsor is launching a campus-wide strategy to support the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence, including new governance structures, academic guidelines, and a dedicated AI resource hub.

The University of Windsor is enhancing its commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) through strategic actions to support responsible use of AI across campus.

Alongside ongoing faculty-led AI research, the University has already laid a strong foundation.

Work has been done through an AI Administrative Excellence Governance Committee and an AI Subcommittee of the Academic Policy Committee of Senate, exploring classroom integration, syllabus guidance, and a dedicated AI resource website.

Musical thriller Blood Ties hits the stage with UWindsor grads

Cast and crew rehearse for ACT’s bold and darkly comedic production of Blood Ties, making its Windsor debut this weekend at the University of Windsor’s Hatch Studio Theatre. The Canadian musical thriller features a talented team of UWindsor alumni both onCast and crew rehearse for ACT’s bold and darkly comedic production of Blood Ties, making its Windsor debut this weekend at the University of Windsor’s Hatch Studio Theatre. The Canadian musical thriller features a talented team of UWindsor alumni both on and off stage. (DAVID CHEYO PHOTOGRAPHY/University of Windsor)

By Sarah Hébert

Blood Ties, a bold and darkly comedic Canadian musical will be making its Windsor debut this Friday—July19—at the Hatch Studio Theatre in the Jackman Dramatic Art Centre at the University of Windsor. 

Featuring UWindsor Alumni both on stage and behind the scenes, this fully staged production delivers a wickedly hilarious musical thriller about friendship, trauma—and cleaning up blood before a wedding. 

Science in action inspires future Lancers at UWindsor Science Academy

High school students performing an experimentHigh school students gain lab experience during the Science Academy at the Faculty of Science. [KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor]

By Sara Elliott

Wearing lab coats and curiosity on their sleeves, some of the region’s top high school science students gathered at the University of Windsor last week for the 12th annual Science Academy. 

Sixty students from across Windsor-Essex who recently completed Grade 11 took part in the five-day event, held July 7 to 11. 

Mother-daughter duo pass the bar side by side

Lori Butler and daughter Megan DelarondeAlumna Lori Butler and daughter Megan Delaronde, celebrating graduation day together. [Photo courtesy of Lori Butler].

By Sara Elliott

Mother-daughter relationship hit a milestone bar none when University of Windsor law graduate Lori Butler and her daughter officially became lawyers on the same day.  

“It is surreal that after so many hoops I get to call myself a lawyer,” says Butler. “I’m thrilled.”