PhD 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.
— Published on Oct 16th, 2026
Chad Sutherland (second from right) receives an Ontario Volunteer Service Award from MPPs Lisa Gretzky, Anthony Leardi (second from left) and Andrew Dowie (far right) (photo courtesy of Chad Sutherland)
By Kate Hargreaves
For kinesiology professor Chad Sutherland, the phrase “volunteer work” is a misnomer.
“I don’t really view it as work,” he says.
“I view it as something everyone should be doing: getting involved and helping in the things that you love to do, whether that’s bringing expertise to an area or offering an extra set of hands. It’s all important, and we need it more than ever right now.”
— Published on Oct 16th, 2026
Marc Xu visits Turtle Island Walk during his first trip to the University of Windsor in early 2024 (photo courtesy of Marc Xu)
By Kate Hargreaves
When Marc Zhichang Xu visited Windsor for the first time in early 2024, he found his time at the University to be “impressive and inspirational.”
“I was particularly inspired by the Indigenous Spirit on the Turtle Island Walk on the campus,” he says, referencing the Seven Grandfather Teachings represented along the route.
Having since published on the topic of Indigenizing knowledge, Dr. Xu will return to the University of Windsor in early November for two talks in the Faculty of Education.
— Published on Oct 16th, 2026
George 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.
— Published on Oct 16th, 2026
Parker Van Buskirk tends goal for the Lancers men's hockey team. He is one of four 2025 inductees into the Alumni Sports Hall of Fame (EDWIN TAM/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Whether on the track, the field or on the ice, former Lancers Corey Bellemore, Brian Jones, Gisèle Poulin and Parker Van Buskirk collected victories, medals, all-star recognitions and records.
On Nov. 16, they will take home yet another honour as the 2025 inductees into the University of Windsor’s Alumni Sports Hall of Fame. (Click this link for event photos.)
— Published on Oct 16th, 2026
Dr. Alexander Daros and the MAST Lab published research showing value in interim supports for those waiting for psychological services
(photo care of Alexander Daros)
By Kate Hargreaves
As demand for mental health care rises in hospitals and private practice, waitlists for these essential services continue to grow.
That’s why assistant professor of psychology, Alexander Daros, and his research team began investigating innovative interim solutions to support people while they wait.
— Published on Oct 16th, 2026
Chris Greig runs down Riverside Drive during the 2024 Detroit Free Press International Half-Marathon (photo: care of Chris Greig, Detroit Free Press Marathon)
By Kate Hargreaves
Over 20,000 runners will hit the streets Oct. 19 for the Detroit Free Press Marathon and Half-Marathon.
Among them will be around 2,600 Canadians, including University of Windsor faculty and staff.
“I really enjoy the racecourse,” says Chris Greig, associate professor in the Faculty of Education.
“Detroit is a well-organized race, and the atmosphere is wonderful on race day.”
— Published on Oct 16th, 2026
Head 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.
— Published on Oct 16th, 2026