Community & Partnerships

Partnership with local soccer clubs to study low energy in female players

A group of people in front of the door for the Centre for Human Performance and HealthMSc student Abigail Passy (far left) and supervisor Dr. Andrew Perrotta (far right) met with representatives of local soccer clubs (MANWELA YADKOO/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

Playing a 90-minute soccer game requires a lot of energy: sprinting, tackling, recovering and then running some more. 

That’s not to mention hours a week of on-the-pitch and off-pitch training. 

When this energy expenditure is not matched by energy intake, relative energy deficiency — commonly known as REDs — can occur. 

For adolescent female soccer players, REDs may be a growing issue. 

When learning goes beyond the role, a rising star in experiential education

photo of Mohammed ParvezMohammed Parvez, a third-year computer science student at the University of Windsor, is a Rising Star Award recipient recognized for his co-op work with the Town of Kingsville as part of a series celebrating excellence in experiential learning. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

A co-op placement with the Town of Kingsville gave University of Windsor student Mohammed Parvez the opportunity to apply his technical skills in a real-world municipal setting while gaining confidence through collaboration across municipal departments.

Parvez worked in a GIS-focused co-op role, where the placement helped shape his professional development and future career interests.

Campus swab drive centres on search for stem cell match for Daphne

photo of Daphne smilingThis “Get Swabbed!” stem cell registration drive is centred on Daphne, a Windsor-area mother and grandmother diagnosed with a rare blood cancer. A stem cell transplant is her only potential cure — and you could be the match she’s waiting for. (SUBMITTED BY KATELYN BEDARD BONE MARROW ASSOCIATION/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

Fill out a form and have your cheek swabbed.  It’s only eight minutes of your time that could lead to saving a life.  Daphne’s life.

The Windsor-area grandmother has been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, and doctors say a stem cell transplant is her only potential cure.  

More than 45 million potential donors on a worldwide stem cell registry have already been searched, but no suitable match has been found.

Future of Law conference explores change, technology and the future of law

Organizers and panelists pose together in the moot courtoom on UWindsor campusLaw student organizers and alumni panelists pose together in the moot courtroom at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law during the Future of Law conference. (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Students, legal professionals and community members gathered at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law on March 5 and 6 for the Future of Law Conference, a two-day event examining innovation and change within the legal profession.

Organized by the Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues (WRLSI), the annual conference drew more than 150 registrants across two days.

Windsor Law Career Fair draws 170-plus employers, showcases strength of law school community

Windsor Law Career Fair at Caesars WindsorStudents connect with potential employers at the annual Windsor Law Career Fair, held at Caesars Windsor. The event brought together employers, alumni and students for networking and career exploration. (SARA MEIKLE/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Each year, the Windsor Law community comes together in a show of mentorship, opportunity and connection that reflects the school’s deep commitment to its students and alumni.

The Windsor Law Career Fair returned March 4 at Caesars Windsor, drawing nearly 300 students — the largest turnout in the event’s history — along with alumni and employers for a day of panels, roundtables and one-on-one networking.

Alumni Awards to honour three outstanding UWindsor graduates

Alumni Awards of Excellence graphic

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The University of Windsor Alumni Association will celebrate the achievements and impact of three remarkable graduates at the 2026 Alumni Awards of Excellence.

The annual event takes place Wednesday, April 8 in the Alumni Auditorium at the CAW Student Centre, and recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional accomplishment and service to their communities and the University.

University of Windsor brings Bank of Canada economist into undergraduate classrooms

Three students sittingStudents will get a chance to hear from economist Dr. Chris D’Souza as part of the bank’s Central Bank in Your Classroom program. (TRAVIS FAUTEUX/University of Windsor)

By Sara Elliott

As questions about Canada’s economic direction mount, University of Windsor students will soon hear directly from someone working at the centre of it.

Economist Dr. Chris D’Souza from the Bank of Canada will visit campus Monday, March 23, speaking in three undergraduate classes as part of the bank’s Central Bank in Your Classroom program.

Odette fair connects students with the industries that want their talent

image of students and employers at job fairThe Odette Job Fair held on March 4, 2026, brought students and industry leaders together, sparking conversations that could shape tomorrow’s success stories. (ANGELA KHARBOUTLI/University of Windsor)

 

By Victor Romao

 

More than 200 business students met face-to-face with employers at the 2026 Odette Job Fair on March 4, connecting with hiring organizations across finance, insurance, municipal government, healthcare and gaming. 

Hosted by the Odette Student Success Centre, the fair featured 15 employers representing a wide range of industries. This year’s fair recorded 365 student registrations, with 213 attending — a 22.9 per cent increase in registrations over last year. 

Young creators show us their goods at Enactus Market Day

Two elementary students from Legacy Oak Trail Public School at their boothYoung entrepreneurs Aleksander Kowalik and Bobby Gibb of Legacy Oak Trail Public School promote B.A. Bags, a student run business that makes tote bags from recycled denim jeans, during Enactus Market Day on March 9 at the CAW Student Centre. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

“Can I interest you in some cologne?” 

“Would you like to buy a custom-made charcuterie board?” 

“How about purchasing some candles to remove that boring smell in your house?” 

This is how you might have been welcomed if you visited Enactus Market Day, the lively semester-end showcase where Grade 7 to 12 students from across Windsor and Essex County try their hand at entrepreneurship. 

Odette Commerce Society launches week-long challenge to support homelessness initiatives

image of Makennah MurphyMakennah Murphy, president of the Odette Commerce Society, helped organize the Five Day Challenge for Homelessness in support of the City of Windsor’s Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4). (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

The Odette Commerce Society (OCS) is launching a five-day series of student-led efforts next week to raise awareness and proceeds for individuals experiencing homelessness in Windsor and Essex County.