Cameron Anderson, a third-year mechanical engineering student, earned a Rising Star Award for his contributions during a co-op placement at Stellantis’ Automotive Research and Development Centre. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
By Peter Marval
“What career am I getting myself into?” was the question on Cameron Anderson’s mind when he decided to pursue co-op.
Anderson said he crafted a plan to work at different placements to gain a broad understanding of what it’s like to work as an engineer.
The third-year mechanical engineering student was one of six honoured with the Rising Star Award, which recognizes students who excel during their co-op placements, as selected by the University of Windsor’s Co-operative Education and Workplace Partnerships office.
— Published on Sep 9th, 2025
Jonathan Wu of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering received the title of Distinguished University Professor during the Fall 2023 Convocation.
The Special Appointments Committee of the University Senate welcomes nominations and applications for the title of Distinguished University Professor.
The title is intended to recognize faculty at the rank of professor who have distinguished achievements in teaching and an international reputation for scholarship or creative or professional accomplishment.
— Published on Sep 10th, 2025
The Ontario College of Teachers is currently reviewing an application for the general accreditation of the BEd programs offered by the University of Windsor.
As part of this review, a survey is available to gather input related to the quality of the programs. Teacher candidates, faculty members, associate teachers and interested members of the community are welcome to complete the survey.
— Published on Sep 10th, 2025
Twenty-eight University of Windsor students from the faculties of education and nursing took part in an experiential learning trip to Tanzania, focusing on social justice and humanitarian work. (Student supplied photo)
By Sara Elliot
Watching a cesarian section surgery up close in Tanzania was a pivotal moment for nursing student Gabriela DiGesu.
“It was a truly profound cultural experience to be able to immerse myself in that,” says DiGesu.
— Published on Sep 10th, 2025
Students doing hands-on learning during study abroad field course in Paris. Prof. Dan Mennill is leading a lecture on bioacoustics in urban green spaces. (DAN MENNILL/University of Windsor)
By Sara Elliott
“The field course was a pivotal point in my academic journey because if not for my study abroad experience, I genuinely would not be in this lab and I wouldn’t be doing my master’s in this area of study,” says Natalie Emerick (BSc 2025).
In 2023, Emerick and 13 other University of Windsor undergraduate science students accompanied professors Dan Mennill and Stéphanie Doucet to Paris for a field study course.
— Published on Sep 10th, 2025
Graduate of the VABE program, Jack Lavigne, at the University of Windsor School of Creative Arts. (MIKE WILKINS/The University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
From a young age, Jack Lavigne was drawn to the spaces that shape our world.
Tagging along on visits to project sites, he saw how blueprints turned into buildings, taking shape as places people live in and move through every day.
— Published on Sep 10th, 2025
Cameron Anderson, a third-year mechanical engineering student, earned a Rising Star Award for his contributions during a co-op placement at Stellantis’ Automotive Research and Development Centre. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
