Teaching & Learning

Young musicians invited to join UWindsor’s Lab School string program

University of Windsor’s Lab School young musicians performingYoung string musicians from the University of Windsor's Lab School perform at the School of Creative Arts building in Windsor, Ont. (Courtesy of Vanessa Mio-Quiring)

Do you have the music in you?  

The University of Windsor’s Lab School is tuning up for another season of music-making, with registration now open for group string lessons. 

Students from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science and School of Creative Arts (SoCA) launched the Lab School’s fall music instruction program on Oct. 25, with registration extended until Saturday, Nov. 8. 

Visit to Nagoya University builds international collaboration in STEM teaching

George Zhou outside Nagoya UniversityGeorge Zhou travelled to Nagoya University in Japan (photo courtesy of George Zhou)

By Kate Hargreaves

When George Zhou visited a high school in Japan as part of a six-week trip to Nagoya University, he was struck by the collaborative approach of the teachers.  

“When the school principal led me to a large open room, I was astonished by what I saw,” said Dr. Zhou.

Rather than sitting and working independently, Zhou saw teachers sharing resources and moving around the room to talk to their colleagues.

How ancient traditions shaped Halloween

Stock image of children trick or treating on Halloween night. Stock image of children trick-or-treating on Halloween night. (stock.adobe.com/ The University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton

A night when worlds collide 

As the leaves change and a chill creeps into the air, this time of year may also send a shiver down your spine. 

Ghosts, witches and ghouls make their presence known as All Hallows’ Eve approaches Friday, when the veil between worlds grows thin — or so says ancient Celtic lore. 

Graduate and Teaching Assistants Celebrated for Excellence in Education

Photos of the winners of the 2025 GA/TA Awards: Saba Memon, Ronnie Haidar, Mary Strong and Brennen Siemens.Winners of the 2025 GA/TA Awards. Saba Memon (top left), Ronnie Haidar (top right), Mary Strong (bottom left) and Brennen Siemens (bottom right).

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has announced the recipients of the 2025 GA/TA Awards, honouring four exceptional educators for their commitment to teaching excellence. 

Recognized with the GA/TA Award for Educational Leadership are Ronnie Haidar of Argumentation Studies and Brennen Siemens of the Department of History. 

Seniors dive into fish ecology during tour of UWindsor’s freshwater research centre

Seniors at FRECProf. Trevor Pitcher offers members of the UNI-COM: Lifelong Learning Class an opportunity for hands-on learning at UWindsor’s Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre (FREC) in LaSalle. [Photo courtesy of George Plantus]

A group of seniors passionate about lifelong education cast their curiosity into the waters of fish ecology during a recent visit to the University of Windsor’s Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre (FREC) in LaSalle. 

The visitors were members of the University-Community (UNI-COM): Lifelong Learning Class, a voluntary organization of adults aged 50 and older who, with support from the University and the community, promote teaching, learning, mentoring, advocacy and research.  

Dean’s honour roll celebrates student achievement

Ewaoluwa right and_Olwaseun leftSchool of Computer Science undergraduate students Oluwaseun Samuel-Ipaye (left) and Ewaoluwa Olakunle (right) are on the Dean’s honour roll and attended the reception. [JOEL GUERIN/University of Windsor]

By Sara Elliott

The Faculty of Science hosted a celebration to recognize the latest Dean’s Honour Roll recipients. 

Nearly 800 students – less than a third of enrolled science students – made the honour roll for the 2024-2025 academic year.  

David Tanovich appointed Distinguished University Professor

University of Windsor President J.J. McMurtry, right, presents Prof. David Tanovich with the title of Distinguished University Professor during the Fall 2025 Convocation ceremony on Oct. 16. (JOHN-PAUL BONADONNA/University of Windsor) University of Windsor President J.J. McMurtry, right, presents Prof. David Tanovich with the title of Distinguished University Professor during the Fall 2025 Convocation ceremony on Oct. 16. (JOHN-PAUL BONADONNA/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

David Tanovich, professor and Chair in Criminal Law and Racial Justice in University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law, has been named to the rank of Distinguished University Professor in recognition of his exceptional contributions to legal scholarship and social justice in Canada. 

A leading criminal law scholar, Prof. Tanovich has enhanced the reputation and impact of Windsor Law and the University of Windsor for more than 22 years.  

Second-year student named recipient of national scholarship for women in engineering

Second-year engineering student Masa Damdoum with with Jen Sagat, marketing specialist at ElectroZadSecond-year engineering student Masa Damdoum holding her Sonepar Women's Scholarship award with Jen Sagat, marketing specialist at ElectroZad. (Courtesy Masa Damdoum)

By Lindsay Charlton

At just 16, Masa Damdoum started university. Now a second-year electrical engineering student, she has been awarded a national scholarship recognizing women in technical fields. 

Damdoum was named one of two recipients of the 2025/2026 Sonepar Women’s Scholarship for her excellence in the electrical field. 

Lancers women’s basketball coach featured amongst global leaders

Head coach Chantal Vallée and guard Chidera Ifearulundu (No. 9) watch the action intently during the Windsor Lancers’ gameHead coach Chantal Vallée and guard Chidera Ifearulundu (No. 9) watch the action intently during the Windsor Lancers’ game vs. the Aquinas Saints on Dec. 28, 2014. (EDWIN TAM/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves

Celebrated Lancers women’s basketball head coach and faculty member Chantal Vallée has added another honour to her long list of accomplishments and awards: being featured alongside top global executives in the Brunswick Review. 

Her profile appears in the magazine’s August 2025 Navigation issue, which highlights inspirational leaders in business, art and sport navigating uncertain times. 

From MVP to mentor: Amy Maitre returns to Lancers as a coach

Amy Maitre playing hockeyAmy Maitre (BHK ‘20) returns to the Lancers as a coach after serving as assistant captain for three seasons. [photo courtesy of Amy Maitre]

By Sara Elliott 

Having cultivated her craft since age four, former Lancer hockey star Amy Maitre (BHK ‘20) seemed destined to become a coach. 

Now, the five-year veteran of the women’s hockey team has returned to campus to become a full-time assistant coach of that very team.