Community & Partnerships

TLC indoor triathlon supports childhood cancer programs

Group photo of participants.Presented by Exercise Is Medicine – On Campus and Lancer Recreation, the Move For Mason Triathlon supports the Fight Like Mason Foundation and its work advancing childhood cancer programs in our community. (PHOTO BY Alessia Babister/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The swimming lanes will be full, the spin studio will be buzzing and the running track will echo with beats and cheers on Sunday, March 29 as the Toldo Lancer Centre hosts the second annual Move for Mason Triathlon.

Presented by Exercise Is Medicine – On Campus and Lancer Recreation, the high-energy indoor event supports the Fight Like Mason Foundation and its work advancing childhood cancer programs in our community.

UWindsor Singers part of powerful choral experience in WSO’s production of Elijah

Graphic image of Reginald Smith Jr. and John Morris Russell with Elijah-themed background.Reginald Smith Jr. (left) sings the title role in Mendelssohn’s Elijah featuring guest conductor John Morris Russell (right). (GRAPHIC COURTESY OF WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

When the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) presents Mendelssohn’s Elijah at the Capitol Theatre, audiences can expect more than a concert.

They will experience a sweeping, semi-staged musical drama — supported in part by the voices of the University of Windsor Singers.

Led by Conductor Laureate John Morris Russell (in honorary stead of the late Maestro Robert Franz), Elijah will be performed March 7 and 8.

In-House Counsel Day showcases diverse career paths for Windsor Law students

Students observe the alumni panel speakers in the moot court room.Windsor Law students listen to alumni insights during In-House Counsel Day, gaining firsthand perspectives on careers in corporate and organizational legal practice. (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

There is no single blueprint for a legal career — and that was precisely the point.

On Feb. 11, students gathered for the University of Windsor Faculty of Law’s  annual In-House Counsel Day, an event that continues to grow as one of the faculty’s most meaningful opportunities to connect current students with accomplished alumni.

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Women in engineering invited to connect with industry leaders at UWindsor event

University of Windsor engineering studentsUniversity of Windsor engineering students working in the robotics lab. (University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton

The University of Windsor is shining a spotlight on women in engineering with Engineering Her Future, an event designed to connect students with industry leaders.

Attendees will leave with new contacts, mentorship possibilities, and insights into engineering careers, all while celebrating the achievements of women shaping the future of the field.

Odette's new dean is building bridges between the classroom and the boardroom

Dr. Josianne Marsan stands between Matthew Dumouchel and Ryan DonallyOdette School of Business Dean Dr. Josianne Marsan joins Beyond 2 Bridges podcast hosts Matthew Dumouchel (left) and Ryan Donally (MBA ’14), president and CEO of the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce (right), for a conversation on regional collaboration and innovation. (BEYOND 2 BRIDGES/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

Dr. Josianne Marsan has a three-word plan for the Odette School of Business: Rise. Connect. Create. 

The Odette dean recently joined the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce's Beyond 2 Bridges podcast — co-hosted by University of Windsor alumnus Ryan Donally (MBA '14) and Matthew Dumouchel — to talk about what that vision means for the school and the region. 

Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker supports UWindsor research during rare Lake Erie deep freeze

Dr. Mike McKay to the right talking to two Coast Guard cadets on the leftDr. Mike McKay (right) explains how to use collection kits to Canada Coast Guard officer cadets Raphaël Cere (left) and Jack Hogan (middle). (MIKE WILKINS/University of Windsor)

By Sara Elliott 

With Lake Erie locked in its heaviest ice cover in more than two decades, a Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker has become an unlikely research platform for University of Windsor scientists. 

As the CCGS Vincent Massey breaks through thick ice, its crew is collecting water samples to help researchers understand how winter conditions shape the lake’s ecosystem. 

Community spirit drives Odette MBA bake sale to major fundraising success

Odette School of Business MBA students hold up Hats on for Healthcare bake sale signMBA students at the Odette School of Business organized the Hats On for Healthcare bake sale on Feb. 12, where their collaborative efforts helped raise over $4,000 for the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation. (ANGELA KHARBOUTLI/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao 

A team of MBA students from the Odette School of Business raised more than $4,000 for the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation at a Valentine’s Day bake sale on Feb. 12, putting their business skills to work for a cause close to home. 

Leading the group was MBA student Tara Davidovic, who guided the project from its early planning stages through to its completion. 

UWindsor’s Navigator Project helps self-represented litigants find guidance and legal support at Windsor Courts

Jenna Taghikhani and Faith Hedges stand beside each other at the Community Legal Aid desk in the Ontario Court of JusticeStudent Navigators Jenna Taghikhani and Faith Hedges at the Community Legal Aid desk in the Ontario Court of Justice, where Navigators provide legal support and guidance to self-represented litigants. (SUBMITTED BY HARPREET BURMY/University of Windsor).

By Sara Meikle

For many people facing provincial offences or minor criminal charges, navigating the justice system can feel like a maze.

From locating the Crown Attorney’s office to understanding what documents are required for a case, self-represented litigants often find themselves at a disadvantage.

The Community Legal Aid – University of Windsor’s Navigator Project is tackling this challenge head-on.

Step into action and volunteer at upcoming on-campus championship event

Lancers men's volleyball playersThe Windsor Lancers invite you to join the team and volunteer in support of this landmark event that will elevate both our campus and community. (PHOTO SUBMITTED BY WINDSOR LANCERS/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)

Rise to the moment and be part of a national showcase by volunteering at the 2026 U SPORTS BioSteel Men's Volleyball Championship, hosted March 10 to 15 at the University of Windsor’s Toldo Lancer Centre.

Canada’s top programs, elite student-athletes and passionate fans will converge in Windsor for a landmark event that will elevate both our campus and community.

You’re invited to become part of the team behind the championship and help deliver an unforgettable national event in Windsor.

ATHENA Scholarship Fund opens 2026 applications for young women leaders

Image of the three 2025 ATHENA Scholarship Fund recipientsUniversity of Windsor undergraduate students Kaitlin Ferraro, Linda Nguyen and alumna Gihan (Gigi) Joseph (LLD ’25) were named recipients of the 2025 ATHENA Scholarship Fund. The scholarships support students who promote leadership opportunities for women. (PAC/University of Windsor)

Applications are now open for the 2026 ATHENA Scholarship Program, which will award four $5,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement and leadership that advances opportunities for women. 

The ATHENA Scholarship Fund (Windsor) applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old as of Jan. 1, and enrolled full time in a college or university.