Participants in the University of Windsor’s EnRoute 2026 event, including MBA students, faculty and industry partners, pose during a Toronto visit from April 28 to May 1. (SUBMITTED BY TARA DAVIDOVIC/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
MBA students from the University of Windsor stepped beyond the classroom this spring, as part of EnRoute, a multi-day experiential learning program, in the Greater Toronto Area.
The program, held April 28 to May 1, brought students face-to-face with several organizations, including TD Securities, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, SickKids, the Michener Institute of Education, Flybits and Geotab, exposing them to industries ranging from finance and technology to sports and health care.
— Published on May 21st, 2026
Students signal and shout trade orders during the Odette Outcry Trading Competition on April 21, simulating the intensity of a traditional trading floor. (ZEINAB KALAKECH/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
“Buy 10!”
“Sell 20!”
“Take it!”
The shouts echoed across the Odette School of Business trading pit April 21 as nearly 200 high school students stepped into the high-pressure world of stock trading — shouting orders, flashing hand signals and scrambling to outpace the market in the Outcry Trading Competition.
— Published on May 14th, 2026
Left to right: City of Windsor chief administrative officer Ray Mensour, president of the Odette Commerce Society Makennah Murphy, director of the Farrow Family Foundation Jeff Farrow, City of Windsor mayor Drew Dilkens, board chair of the Farrow Family Foundation Pat Soulliere and City of Windsor Commissioner Dana Paladino. (RONAK DOOWD/University of Windsor)
— Published on May 5th, 2026
Odette School of Business professor Dr. Esraa Abdelhalim has received a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Insight Development Grant to study how generative artificial intelligence can be used to enhance workplace performance without undermining motivation or personal agency. (DAVE GAUTHIER/University of Windsor)
For most workers, the appeal of generative AI is obvious: faster drafts, quicker analysis, less time on the routine parts of the job.
— Published on May 5th, 2026
Andrew Moukled, founder and CEO of MAP and a University of Windsor alumnus, speaks to secondary school teachers during the Entrepreneurship for Public Board Business Teachers professional development event at the Odette School of Business on April 29. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
Local business leaders, University of Windsor faculty and student entrepreneurs gathered at the Odette School of Business on April 29 for a full-day professional development session to connect classroom learning with the regional economy.
— Published on May 22nd, 2026
Pictured left to right are members of Enactus Windsor who earned multiple awards at the Enactus Canada Central Canada Regional Exposition: Ryan Gadoury, Amal Jose, Ramla (Rana) Hammoud, Anita Jafari, Nash Wilkins and Luca Bienaz. (SUBMITTED BY RYAN GADOURY/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
A student-led entrepreneurship team at the University of Windsor is heading to the national stage after earning several top finishes at the Enactus Canada Central Canada Regional Exposition.
Enactus Windsor placed in all four Impact Challenges at the competition, becoming one of only three post-secondary institutions in the country to do so — and the only one in Central Canada.
— Published on Apr 23rd, 2026
Odette School of Business professor Dr. Yanhong Li is leading a SSHRC funded study examining how workplace dress norms and office design shape self expression and feelings of belonging. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
What do you wear to work?
Is what you wear truly your choice?
Or is it a reflection of how your workplace signals you are expected to look?
What employees wear is often assumed to be a personal decision, but in reality, those choices are often shaped by workplace norms, informal cues and broader power structures.
Clothing can affect how professionalism is judged, how credibility and organizational fit are assigned and how comfortable someone feels simply existing at work.
— Published on Apr 20th, 2026
Odette School of Business student Amanda Muzzatti has been recognized as a Rising Star Award recipient for her ongoing co-op work in short- and long-term disability case management, where she supports employees through medical leaves and return-to-work processes. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Amanda Muzzatti did not expect her co‑op placement to reshape her career goals — but it is doing so in a surprising way.
The UWindsor Odette business administration student, specializing in human resources, has been named a Rising Star Award recipient for her ongoing work in short‑ and long‑term disability case management with Ground Effects (GFX), a locally based automotive accessories manufacturer. Her integrated learning experience places her at the centre of employee support during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
— Published on Apr 30th, 2026
H4 Lunch & Learn panelists, from left, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens; Bill Marra, chief executive officer of Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare’s HART Hub; Nicole Sbrocca, chief executive officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex’s Shelter Health and ILOT programs; Jordan Nguyen, H4 lead; and Windsor police Chief Jason Crowley take part in a discussion with civic and agency leaders working directly in homelessness response during the Five-Day Challenge for Homelessness, Thursday, March 19. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Community leaders, police, health-care professionals and students gathered Thursday, March 19, to explore solutions to homelessness during a Lunch & Learn panel supporting Windsor’s Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4).
The discussion marked the highlight of the Five-Day Challenge for Homelessness, hosted by the Odette Commerce Society. The initiative aimed to educate university students about the realities of homelessness while showcasing collaborative efforts already underway in Windsor.
— Published on Mar 27th, 2026
The Odette Job Fair held on March 4, 2026, brought students and industry leaders together, sparking conversations that could shape tomorrow’s success stories. (ANGELA KHARBOUTLI/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
More than 200 business students met face-to-face with employers at the 2026 Odette Job Fair on March 4, connecting with hiring organizations across finance, insurance, municipal government, healthcare and gaming.
Hosted by the Odette Student Success Centre, the fair featured 15 employers representing a wide range of industries. This year’s fair recorded 365 student registrations, with 213 attending — a 22.9 per cent increase in registrations over last year.
— Published on Mar 13th, 2026
Participants in the University of Windsor’s EnRoute 2026 event, including MBA students, faculty and industry partners, pose during a Toronto visit from April 28 to May 1. (SUBMITTED BY TARA DAVIDOVIC/University of Windsor)
