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
Young entrepreneurs Aleksander Kowalik and Bobby Gibb of Legacy Oak Trail Public School promote B.A. Bags, a student run business that makes tote bags from recycled denim jeans, during Enactus Market Day on March 9 at the CAW Student Centre. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
“Can I interest you in some cologne?”
“Would you like to buy a custom-made charcuterie board?”
“How about purchasing some candles to remove that boring smell in your house?”
This is how you might have been welcomed if you visited Enactus Market Day, the lively semester-end showcase where Grade 7 to 12 students from across Windsor and Essex County try their hand at entrepreneurship.
— Published on Mar 13th, 2026
Makennah Murphy, president of the Odette Commerce Society, helped organize the Five Day Challenge for Homelessness in support of the City of Windsor’s Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4). (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
The Odette Commerce Society (OCS) is launching a five-day series of student-led efforts next week to raise awareness and proceeds for individuals experiencing homelessness in Windsor and Essex County.
— Published on Mar 13th, 2026
Luke Fox meets with Kim Ramirez in her office at TransForm Shared Service Organization as part of the Executive for a Day Program, which gives UWindsor MBA students the opportunity to shadow local business leaders and gain firsthand insight into executive leadership. (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
For Master of Business Administration students at the University of Windsor, leadership lessons extend beyond the classroom.
Through the Odette School of Business’ Executive for a Day program, Master of Business Administration (MBA) students are paired with senior leaders for a one-day job shadow designed to build business acumen and leadership capacity through real-world exposure.
— Published on Mar 11th, 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
MBA students at the Odette School of Business organized the Hats On for Healthcare bake sale on Feb. 12, where their collaborative efforts helped raise over $4,000 for the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation. (ANGELA KHARBOUTLI/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
A team of MBA students from the Odette School of Business raised more than $4,000 for the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation at a Valentine’s Day bake sale on Feb. 12, putting their business skills to work for a cause close to home.
Leading the group was MBA student Tara Davidovic, who guided the project from its early planning stages through to its completion.
— Published on Feb 19th, 2026
Undergraduate student Krista Abdel Sater gains hands-on research experience through Outstanding Scholars, shaping resources for future business students. (SUBMITTED BY KRISTA ABDEL SATER/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
When Krista Abdel Sater walked into her first-year classes at the University of Windsor, she never imagined her business degree would lead her into academic research — or to a high-impact co-op role at one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
— Published on Jan 22nd, 2026
A new University of Windsor study seeks input from leaders who have experienced mental health challenges. (COURTNEY/PEOPLEIMAGES.COM – stock.adobe.com/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
When it comes to mental health in the workplace, most conversations focus on employees seeking support from their supervisors.
But what happens when the person in charge is the one struggling?
A new study from the University of Windsor aims to answer that question by exploring how leaders manage mental health challenges and whether they choose to disclose those experiences to their teams.
— Published on Jan 20th, 2026
Odette business student Fatima Rizvi engages with visitors and turns wait times into a positive, engaging part of the WIFF experience. (MILOS SAVIC/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
The smell of fresh popcorn drifted through the air as excited chatter filled the Capitol Theatre foyer.
Guests shuffled forward in long lines, tickets in hand for the next screening at the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF).
A student volunteer in a witch costume handed out candy, sparking laughter and conversation.
Strangers leaned into small talk, then laughter. A spontaneous emoji-based movie quiz turned them into teammates.
— Published on Mar 2nd, 2026
UWindsor computer science student Matthew Muscedere, Rising Star Award recipient, is set to return to Amazon as a Software Development Engineer after graduation. (SUBMITTED BY MATTHEW MUSCEDERE/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Innovation and ambition have propelled University of Windsor computer science student Matthew Muscedere to new heights.
From optimizing cloud systems at Amazon’s Toronto tech hub to engineering identity governance solutions at GreenShield, his journey reflects the power of experiential learning and determination.
Muscedere, a Rising Star Award winner, shares how his experiences prepared him for a full-time role at Amazon and shaped his career ambitions.
— Published on Dec 9th, 2025
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)
