Bill Van Heyst

High school robotics teams to face off in action-packed competition

Students work on a robot in front of a crowd at the St. Denis Centre at UWindsorTeams from high schools across the province will compete in the FIRST Robotics competition at the Toldo Lancer Centre April 9 to 11 (SARA ELLIOTT/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves

Thirty-five high school teams from across the province will converge at the University of Windsor’s Toldo Lancer Centre April 9 to 11 to put their teamwork, leadership and innovation to the test at the Windsor Essex Great Lakes District’s FIRST Robotics Competition. 

Robots will compete head-to-head, showcasing student engineering prowess, creative problem-solving and strategy in front of stands full of cheering fans. 

UWindsor signs national commitment to support military-connected students

Lieutenant Commander Chris Elliott and UWindsor President Robert Gordon at signing ceremony.Lieutenant Commander Chris Elliott, Commanding Officer of HMCS Hunter and University of Windsor President and Vice-Chancellor Robert Gordon sign agreement at HMCS Hunter in Windsor.

The University of Windsor officially joined the Canadian Military, Veteran and Family Connected Campus Consortium (CMVF3C) though a signing ceremony at HMCS Hunter in Windsor. The event and partnership reaffirms the University's commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. 

The event, held Aug. 12, brought together military leaders, University officials, and community members to celebrate a shared vision of inclusive, student-focused education.