Joe Bowen

UWindsor celebrates achievement, leadership and new beginnings at Spring Convocation

A graduating student is congratulated by Chancellor Dwight Duncan and President J.J. McMurtry.Convocation ceremonies will be presided over by Chancellor Dwight Duncan and President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. J.J. McMurtry, joining faculty and University leaders in recognizing the accomplishments of 4,100 graduates.

By John-Paul Bonadonna

More than 4,100 University of Windsor graduates will cross the stage during the University of Windsor's 125th Spring Convocation, June 2 to 5 at the Toldo Lancer Centre.

Nine ceremonies will honour students from every faculty across campus.

Over four days, graduands will cross the stage in front of family members, friends, faculty, staff and classmates in recognition of years of academic achievement, perseverance and personal growth.

Convocation to honour acclaimed broadcaster and respected jurist with honorary degrees

Headshots of Chief Justice Michael H. Tulloch and broadcaster Joe Bowen.Chief Justice Michael H. Tulloch and broadcaster Joe Bowen will be recognized with honorary degrees at the upcoming Spring Convocation ceremonies. (UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The University of Windsor will recognize two distinguished Canadians whose careers have left lasting marks on public life, sports, justice and community service at its upcoming Spring Convocation ceremonies.

The Honourable Michael H. Tulloch and veteran sports broadcaster Joe Bowen (BA ’73) will each receive honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degrees in recognition of their exceptional professional achievements and contributions to society.

Holy Mackinaw! UWindsor alum signs off

Joe Bowen - UWindsor alum and Toronto Maple Leafs radio broadcaster.UWindsor alum Joe Bowen’s 44-year tenure as the Leafs’ radio play-by-play announcer is unmatched in franchise history and challenges the all-time greats of sportscasting. (PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY JOE BOWEN / University of Windsor)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

For more than four decades, the play-by-play of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey has been cast through radio waves into the living rooms, cars, kitchens and memories of millions.

The sound is unmistakable. 

Especially the signature heartfelt cry that has become one of the most beloved and booming exclamations in Canadian sports — “Holy Mackinaw!”