Teaching and Learning

Annual HK Scholars’ Evening celebrates student success

Sheldon Fetter and Samantha MonkPhD honourees Sheldon Fetter and Samantha Monk (photo courtesy of the Faculty of Human Kinetics)

By Kate Hargreaves 

Students and faculty gathered for the annual Faculty of Human Kinetics Scholars’ Evening on Tuesday, Nov. 11 to celebrate students’ scholastic success. 

A total of 138 students, from undergraduate to doctoral level, received scholarships and bursaries in addition to the 103 students recognized for making the Dean’s Honour Roll, which requires a minimum of an 80 per cent average across five courses. 

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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. 

Mayor tours UWindsor mechatronics labs, sees local talent in action

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, Dean of Engineering Bill Van Heyst, and MASc student Mahir ChowdhuryMayor Drew Dilkens, Dean of Engineering Bill Van Heyst, and Mahir Chowdhury, MASc student in mechanical, automotive and materials engineering, during a tour of the engineering labs at the University of Windsor in Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (MIKE WILKINS/The University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton

The question Windsor’s mayor hears most from companies looking to invest in the region is simple: “Do you have the talent to make my business successful?”

He knows the answer is yes — and it’s growing.

Mayor Drew Dilkens visited the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Engineering Wednesday to get an up-close look at the mechatronics labs and the research underway.

UWindsor professor earns international fellowship to shape the future of human–AI driving research

Dr. Biondi with French research teamKinesiology Prof. Francesco Biondi meets with the French research team in Lyon. [Photo courtesy of Francesco Biondi]

By Sara Elliott 

A University of Windsor kinesiology professor has earned an international fellowship to advance research into the relationship between human drivers and self-driving cars. 

Through the Mourou-Strickland Mobility Program, an initiative designed by the French Embassy in Canada, Francesco Biondi will collaborate with a researcher at the University of Lyon in France. 

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.  

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.