Sophia Boucas will graduate in June with a gold LEAD medallion (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Throughout her UWindsor experience, Sophia Boucas says she tried a little bit of everything, from student clubs to research, co-op and internships.
Now preparing to graduate with her BSc in Kinesiology, Boucas will receive a gold LEAD medallion for her efforts, recognizing her involvement across activities related to Leadership, Engagement, Application and Discovery.
— Published on Jun 2nd, 2026
Hundreds of local elementary and high school students attended LEAD Challenge Cup events (J. MANDAP & A. PALAZZOLO/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
The University of Windsor’s Alumni Stadium was bursting with spirit, cheers and...ducks as the Faculty of Education’s LEAD service-learning classes hosted hundreds of local children for the annual LEAD Legacy Project Challenge Cup.
LEAD — which stands for Leadership Experience for Academic Direction — is a service-learning course first introduced by Dr. Geri Salinitri in which second-year teacher candidates volunteer in schools to work with educators to support student success programming.
— Published on May 22nd, 2026