The Two Row Wampum belt, created in 1613, represents one of the earliest treaty agreements between Indigenous Peoples and European settlers. It symbolizes a mutual commitment to peace, friendship, and respect—two vessels traveling side by side on parallel paths without interference. The belt will be explored in depth during an upcoming University of Windsor learning series on the importance of Treaties and Wampums, led by CTL learning specialist Jaimie Kechego. (LEDDY LIBRARY/University of Windsor)
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.
— Published on Jul 23rd, 2025
Diane Rawlings has retired from the University of Windsor after a 38-year career.
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.”
— Published on Jul 3rd, 2025
Master of Nursing student Kasia Zurawski has been awarded the Chapman Harm Reduction Scholarship, which recognizes a practicing nurse or nursing student with a demonstrated commitment to a career focussed on harm reduction in addictions and mental health.
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.
— Published on Jun 16th, 2025
Archivist Dr. Sarah Glassford perusing books in Leddy Library's Archives and Special Collections.
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.
— Published on Jun 18th, 2025
Computer science student Richard Nonso discusses routes to academic success with CUBE board member Samuel Ehikhuenmen.
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.
— Published on Jun 16th, 2025
The Two Row Wampum belt, created in 1613, represents one of the earliest treaty agreements between Indigenous Peoples and European settlers. It symbolizes a mutual commitment to peace, friendship, and respect—two vessels traveling side by side on parallel paths without interference. The belt will be explored in depth during an upcoming University of Windsor learning series on the importance of Treaties and Wampums, led by CTL learning specialist Jaimie Kechego. (LEDDY LIBRARY/University of Windsor)
