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Going for gold: Student group earns recognition for Exercise is Medicine initiative

Group of students in front of inflatable running factory bannerThe Exercise is Medicine student club recently received news of their gold-level recognition (PROVIDED BY EXERCISE IS MEDICATION UWINDSOR/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

Whether it’s hitting a daily step goal, taking a stretch break at the office or dropping into a spin class, regular physical activity has undeniable benefits. 

Exercise is Medicine (EIM) is a global initiative that aims to make the most of these benefits by encouraging health-care providers to prescribe exercise as part of evidence-based patient care. 

High Achievers’ Breakfast brings top students to campus

HK Dean Linda Rohr speaks with students at High Achievers BreakfastFaculty of Human Kinetics Dean Linda Rohr was among numerous faculty who welcomed high achieving students from across the province to UWindsor's campus. (PHOTO BY DAVE GAUTHIER/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)

The University of Windsor welcomed nearly 200 high school students with exceptional academic records, along with their families, from across Ontario for an event highlighting academic excellence and the strength of the UWindsor community.

Hosted by the Office of Enrolment Management – Domestic Recruitment, the High Achievers' Breakfast introduced prospective students and their families to the University's academic programs and the campus community that defines life at UWindsor.

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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