Jessica Monteith and Rizki Sirois exchanged vows and captured wedding photos in front of Dillon Hall. (Photos courtesy of Jacob Medler Photography)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
For Jessica Monteith (BA 2015) and Rizki Sirois (BComm 2015), the University of Windsor is more than just where they earned their degrees.
Campus is the place where their lives became deeply intertwined.
So much so, that the couple returned to campus on July 31 to exchange vows in front of Dillon Hall, honouring the place where their relationship first blossomed.
The choice to mark such an important milestone at UWindsor was intentional and symbolic.
— Published on Nov 4th, 2025
Raed Kadri, BASc (2009), leads the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) at the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI).
By Sara Elliot
University of Windsor engineering alumnus Raed Kadri says he is a “die-hard Windsor advocate” who lives and breathes the city of Windsor.
“I see the potential here. I think the city needs all of us,” says Kadri.
— Published on Sep 22nd, 2025
UWindsor alum Corey Bellemore turned his track and field experience into dedication to the next generation. [Photo courtesy of Corey Bellemore]
By Sara Elliott
Former Lancer track and field captain Corey Bellemore’s (BA 2017) achievements range from successfully competing in Ironman triathlons to collecting more than 20,000 Instagram followers and training the next generation of athletes as an assistant cross-country coach at St. Clair College.
Read on as Bellemore self-reflects on pushing the limits in competition and in life.
— Published on Sep 22nd, 2025
University of Windsor computer science student Matthew Muscedere during his co-op placement at Amazon’s YYZ18 location in Toronto. (Image courtesy of Matthew Muscedere)
By Victor Romao
Curiosity, drive and a passion for innovation led Matthew Muscedere to a summer co-op placement at Amazon’s Toronto tech hub, where he helped improve the performance of a key cloud-based system by more than 90 per cent.
— Published on Sep 25th, 2025
Lancers are invited to show their blue and gold this Alumni Week.
By John-Paul Bonadonna
An exciting week of events is planned to celebrate Alumni Week. This year’s events celebrate the enduring connection of alumni: Then. Now. Always a Lancer.
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, the annual campus community barbecue welcomes students, staff and faculty to River Commons between noon and 1:30 p.m., while supplies last.
Complimentary burgers and chips with halal and vegan options will be served. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles to refill at the mobile hydration station.
— Published on Sep 16th, 2025
Dr. Dora Cavallo-Medved, interim director of WE-Spark Health Institute, speaks at a signing ceremony in June 2025 celebrating the renewal of a five-year partnership among Windsor-Essex health and academic institutions. [Photo by UWindsor]
By Sara Elliott
For six years WE-SPARK Health Institute has consistently delivered outcomes that positively impact the health of our community, and it shows in their 2024-2025 Impact Report.
Forming in 2019, WE-SPARK quickly became a leader in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, driving innovation, and improving health outcomes through research.
— Published on Sep 16th, 2025
Musa al-Gharbi, author of We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite.
By John-Paul Bonadonna
The University of Windsor’s Humanities Research Group (HRG) is once again bringing national attention to campus, hosting an event in partnership with CBC Ideas that will broadcast across Canada and beyond.
The campus community is invited to Musa al-Gharbi's lecture, We Have Never Been Woke: Symbolic Capitalists and The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite, Thursday Sept. 25 at the SoCA Armouries Performance Hall, 37 University Avenue East.
— Published on Sep 16th, 2025
Representatives from the University and the Alumni Association met on August 27 to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). From left: former UWindsor President Robert Gordon and Alumni Association President Dorothy Leung.
The University of Windsor has officially renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Windsor Alumni Association, reaffirming a collaborative commitment to support and engage graduates in meaningful ways.
A signing ceremony on Wednesday, August 27 included former University President Robert Gordon and Alumni Association President Dorothy Leung.
The renewed agreement strengthens shared priorities that enrich the student experience, deepen alumni engagement, and build lasting connections that contribute to the University’s success and legacy.
— Published on Sep 16th, 2025
Workshop leaders wanted for 2025 #IAmSahraBulle conference
Organizers of the third annual #IAmSahraBulle conference are inviting proposals from facilitators, educators, artists, storytellers and creative leaders to host workshops at the 2025 event, taking place Nov. 26.
Established in honour of University of Windsor student Sahra Bulle, a victim of gender-based violence, the conference fosters dialogue, education and action to end violence in all its forms. It brings together survivors, youth leaders, educators, frontline workers and advocates.
— Published on Sep 9th, 2025
Participants at the public engagement sessions held in June 2025. [Photo courtesy of the Horizons team]
By Sara Elliott
As urban areas continue to expand, sustainable and affordable housing remains a critical challenge for municipalities across Ontario.
A new three-year partnership between the Municipality of Lakeshore and the University of Windsor’s Centre for Cities (C4C) at Windsor Law is aiming to make future growth more equitable and accessible through a project called Horizons.
— Published on Sep 9th, 2025
Jessica Monteith and Rizki Sirois exchanged vows and captured wedding photos in front of Dillon Hall. (Photos courtesy of Jacob Medler Photography)
