Partnership and Engagement

Windsor Law to host national moot highlighting Indigenous laws and perspectives

A group of law faculty and staff stand beneath the Sky Woman art installationFaculty and staff from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law gather beneath the Sky Woman installation in the Ianni Law Building where they will host the Kawaskimhon Moot on March 13 and 14. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

The sound of prayer will rise before the first argument is made.

When the Kawaskimhon Aboriginal Moot takes place at Windsor Law from March 13 to 14, the proceedings will begin with ceremony — a welcoming to the territory, a call to the ancestors and a powerful affirmation that Indigenous Peoples are still here and Indigenous laws continue to live.

Connect with employers at the UWindsor Career Expo

UWindsor Career Expo bannerThe University of Windsor Career Centre will host the UWindsor Career Expo on March 25, offering students and recent alumni the opportunity to connect with employers, explore career options, and build meaningful professional networks. (FILES/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Students polishing resumés and exploring career options will soon have the chance to engage directly with employers at the UWindsor Career Expo.

Hosted by the University of Windsor Career Centre, the UWindsor Career Expo will take place Wednesday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dennis Fairall Fieldhouse in the Toldo Lancer Centre.

The event is free and exclusive to UWindsor students and recent alumni.

In-House Counsel Day showcases diverse career paths for Windsor Law students

Students observe the alumni panel speakers in the moot court room.Windsor Law students listen to alumni insights during In-House Counsel Day, gaining firsthand perspectives on careers in corporate and organizational legal practice. (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

There is no single blueprint for a legal career — and that was precisely the point.

On Feb. 11, students gathered for the University of Windsor Faculty of Law’s  annual In-House Counsel Day, an event that continues to grow as one of the faculty’s most meaningful opportunities to connect current students with accomplished alumni.

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Women in engineering invited to connect with industry leaders at UWindsor event

University of Windsor engineering studentsUniversity of Windsor engineering students working in the robotics lab. (University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton

The University of Windsor is shining a spotlight on women in engineering with Engineering Her Future, an event designed to connect students with industry leaders.

Attendees will leave with new contacts, mentorship possibilities, and insights into engineering careers, all while celebrating the achievements of women shaping the future of the field.

Odette's new dean is building bridges between the classroom and the boardroom

Dr. Josianne Marsan stands between Matthew Dumouchel and Ryan DonallyOdette School of Business Dean Dr. Josianne Marsan joins Beyond 2 Bridges podcast hosts Matthew Dumouchel (left) and Ryan Donally (MBA ’14), president and CEO of the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce (right), for a conversation on regional collaboration and innovation. (BEYOND 2 BRIDGES/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

Dr. Josianne Marsan has a three-word plan for the Odette School of Business: Rise. Connect. Create. 

The Odette dean recently joined the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce's Beyond 2 Bridges podcast — co-hosted by University of Windsor alumnus Ryan Donally (MBA '14) and Matthew Dumouchel — to talk about what that vision means for the school and the region. 

The future of law takes centre stage at Windsor Law’s Canadian Law Student Conference

Overhead shot of the Ianni Law Building lobby full of people attending an event. Students and guests will gather in the Ron W. Ianni Faculty of Law Building during the WRLSI Student Conference, connecting and collaborating between sessions. (SARAH SMITHERMAN/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

What does the future of law look like? Windsor Law students and legal professionals from across Canada will explore that question at the 19th annual Canadian Law Student Conference on March 5 and 6.

This year, Windsor Law’s student-run organization, Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues (WRLSI), is infusing new energy into the landmark event, aiming to reestablish it as a nationally recognized conference.

How much are insurance apps tracking? UWindsor study examines privacy risks

PhD student Hassan Rekabi Bana and PhD candidate Peiman KheiranElectrical and computer engineering PhD student Hassan Rekabi Bana and PhD candidate Peiman Kheiran at the University of Windsor’s SHIELD Lab. (LINDSAY CHARLTON/ University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton

Many insurance companies offer lower rates to drivers who demonstrate safe habits — but what data is actually being collected, and how is it being used?

A new research project led by Dr. Mitra Mirhassani, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Windsor, is examining the privacy implications of the mobile apps insurers ask drivers to install.

Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker supports UWindsor research during rare Lake Erie deep freeze

Dr. Mike McKay to the right talking to two Coast Guard cadets on the leftDr. Mike McKay (right) explains how to use collection kits to Canada Coast Guard officer cadets Raphaël Cere (left) and Jack Hogan (middle). (MIKE WILKINS/University of Windsor)

By Sara Elliott 

With Lake Erie locked in its heaviest ice cover in more than two decades, a Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker has become an unlikely research platform for University of Windsor scientists. 

As the CCGS Vincent Massey breaks through thick ice, its crew is collecting water samples to help researchers understand how winter conditions shape the lake’s ecosystem. 

Community spirit drives Odette MBA bake sale to major fundraising success

Odette School of Business MBA students hold up Hats on for Healthcare bake sale signMBA students at the Odette School of Business organized the Hats On for Healthcare bake sale on Feb. 12, where their collaborative efforts helped raise over $4,000 for the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation. (ANGELA KHARBOUTLI/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao 

A team of MBA students from the Odette School of Business raised more than $4,000 for the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation at a Valentine’s Day bake sale on Feb. 12, putting their business skills to work for a cause close to home. 

Leading the group was MBA student Tara Davidovic, who guided the project from its early planning stages through to its completion. 

UWindsor’s Navigator Project helps self-represented litigants find guidance and legal support at Windsor Courts

Jenna Taghikhani and Faith Hedges stand beside each other at the Community Legal Aid desk in the Ontario Court of JusticeStudent Navigators Jenna Taghikhani and Faith Hedges at the Community Legal Aid desk in the Ontario Court of Justice, where Navigators provide legal support and guidance to self-represented litigants. (SUBMITTED BY HARPREET BURMY/University of Windsor).

By Sara Meikle

For many people facing provincial offences or minor criminal charges, navigating the justice system can feel like a maze.

From locating the Crown Attorney’s office to understanding what documents are required for a case, self-represented litigants often find themselves at a disadvantage.

The Community Legal Aid – University of Windsor’s Navigator Project is tackling this challenge head-on.