sustainability

First electric vehicles join campus fleet

Two electric pick-up trucks parked on UWindsor campusTwo new electric vehicles have joined the UWindsor Facilities and Operations fleet (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

You may spot two new pickup trucks on campus, but you won’t catch them at the gas station. 

That’s because they’re the first vehicles in UWindsor’s Facilities and Operations fleet to be fully electric. 

Marking a key milestone in the University’s sustainability journey, the two 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EVs will replace aging vehicles that have reached the end of their life cycle. 

Cross-border collaboration and sustainable education central to international education conference

5 people standing in the CAW Student Centre under the flags of many countries with an Aspire banner behind themConference chair Dr. Shijing Xu (centre) with the CSE planning committee (ANGELA KHARBOUTLI/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

This August, educational researchers from around the world will share their perspectives as the University of Windsor's Faculty of Education hosts the 3rd Chinese Society for Education (CSE) Annual International Conference. 

Taking place Aug. 10 to 12 at UWindsor, the conference’s theme is “West-East Reciprocal Learning for a More Inclusive World: Global Perspectives, Local Practices.” 

Leddy Library partners with sustainability office on green initiatives

Roger Reka holding a packet of sugarcane based paperLibrarian Roger Reka is helping to spearhead sustainability initiatives at Leddy Library (JOEL GUERIN/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves 

From environmental research guides to reducing paper waste, Leddy Library has made recent strides in fostering a more sustainable campus. 

In collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, Leddy has implemented numerous initiatives that demonstrate the major impact of even small changes. 

UWindsor celebrates #CircularMonday

people hold signs marking #CircularMondayToday marks #CircularMonday, a global campaign that promotes circular consumption (© RUPERT PESSL/Circular Monday.)

By Sara Meikle

As retailers ramp up for Black Friday, the University of Windsor’s Office of Sustainability is encouraging a different kind of participation – one rooted in sustainability and circular thinking.

Sustainability officer Nadia Harduar is inviting the campus community to join #CircularMonday, a global movement that challenges throwaway culture by promoting reuse, repair, donation, and the regeneration of resources.