Lena and Fadi Bidawid are establishing the Nuts4Dates Kindness Bursary, awarding an Odette School of Business student who exemplifies kindness, empathy and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. (PHOTO COURTESY OF LENA BIDAWID/University of Windsor)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
Sometimes the right opportunity begins with something as simple as a Date Bite.
For Lena Bidawid (BA ‘01) and her husband, Fadi, a chance encounter with Josianne Marsan, dean of the Odette School of Business, led to a new way to give back — and to help a student build a future through a simple act of kindness.
— Published on Sep 29th, 2026
MBA students, Odette faculty, corporate partners, alumni and community leaders gather during MBA Connect at the Odette School of Business on July 30. The event featured discussions on AI governance and networking opportunities for students and industry professionals. (CLEMENTA STAN/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
MBA students at the University of Windsor's Odette School of Business gained insights into artificial intelligence governance and built professional connections at MBA Connect in July.
The annual experiential learning event in July brought together MBA students, Odette faculty, corporate partners, alumniand community leaders to discuss emerging business issues and create networking opportunities.
— Published on Sep 14th, 2026
Odette School of Business Dean Dr. Josianne Marsan joins Beyond 2 Bridges podcast hosts Matthew Dumouchel (left) and Ryan Donally (MBA ’14), president and CEO of the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce (right), for a conversation on regional collaboration and innovation. (BEYOND 2 BRIDGES/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Dr. Josianne Marsan has a three-word plan for the Odette School of Business: Rise. Connect. Create.
The Odette dean recently joined the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce's Beyond 2 Bridges podcast — co-hosted by University of Windsor alumnus Ryan Donally (MBA '14) and Matthew Dumouchel — to talk about what that vision means for the school and the region.
— Published on Mar 4th, 2026
Lena and Fadi Bidawid are establishing the Nuts4Dates Kindness Bursary, awarding an Odette School of Business student who exemplifies kindness, empathy and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. (PHOTO COURTESY OF LENA BIDAWID/University of Windsor)
