People, Equity & Inclusion

University of Windsor graduate Clark Wiebe (MBA '18) is helping drive the rapid expansion of one of Windsor’s fastest-growing business groups—Coachwood Group—and leading the turnaround of a major consumer brand.

Wiebe joined Coachwood in 2018 as a sales representative and now serves as chief operating officer.

He played a central role in reviving BioSteel, a bankrupt sports drink brand that became profitable within six months of acquisition.

By John-Paul Bonadonna

As a student of the University of Windsor’s Nursing program in the early 2000s, Farah Laurent had no idea that her journey would one day lead her to national television, keynote stages and the frontlines of healthcare education across North America.

But the seeds of ambition and advocacy were already deeply rooted, and they’ve since flourished into a transformative nursing career that blends leadership, entrepreneurship and global influence.

By John-Paul Bonadonna

From Windsor classrooms to national recognition, J. Bruce White (BA ’66) left an indelible mark on mathematics education and the countless students he inspired. 
Dr. White died recently, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to shape future generations.

By John-Paul Bonadonna

Cheryl Forchuk, a proud alum of the University of Windsor, has been appointed to the Order of Canada in recognition of her transformative work advocating for people experiencing homelessness and those facing mental health challenges.

The award is one of Canada’s highest civilian honours, naming Dr. Forchuk an Officer Appointee on June 30.

“It’s a wonderful recognition,” said Forchuk.

By Sarah Hébert

The Centre for Teaching and Learning invites faculty and staff to participate in two upcoming virtual learning series, focused on Indigenization in teaching and the importance of Treaties and Wampums.  

Led by Jaimie Kechego, learning specialist in the Centre for Teaching and Learning, the sessions will offer practical tools and strategies to help participants deepen their understanding of Indigenous histories, agreements and educational frameworks.  

By John-Paul Bonadonna

After an extraordinary 38-year journey at the University of Windsor, Diane Rawlings is retiring.

Her last day marks not just the end of a remarkable career, but the celebration of a life woven into the fabric of campus.

“There’s just an energy around education and on college and university campuses that you really can’t be compared,” remarked Diane.

"At the heart of it, I wanted students to have the same kind of positive experience I had.”

Master of Nursing student Kasia Zurawski’s work in psychiatric and mental health nursing has earned her the first Chapman Harm Reduction Scholarship from the Registered Nursing Foundation of Ontario. 

The scholarship, with a value of $1,000, is awarded to a practicing nurse or nursing student who has demonstrated commitment to a career focus on harm reduction in the field of addictions and mental health. 

Preserving Local History 

In the basement of Leddy Library, behind an unassuming door, relics of the past reside — rows upon rows of documents with ink faded by time, rare and first-edition books, and preserved memories of Southwestern Ontario. 

The space is home to Archives and Special Collections, which holds community records, historic documents, photographs, and other items preserved and cataloged by dedicated archivists. 

In his home country of Nigeria, civil engineer Samuel Ehikhuenmen worked as a faculty member at the University of Lagos. Moving to Windsor to take up doctoral studies, he soon realized making important connections was key.

That’s where The CUBE came in.

A hub providing resources, networking, and a platform for Indigenous and Black scholars to thrive, it launched in September 2023, led by director Kemi Anazodo, an assistant professor at the Odette School of Business.