Teams from high schools across the province will compete in the FIRST Robotics competition at the Toldo Lancer Centre April 9 to 11 (SARA ELLIOTT/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Thirty-five high school teams from across the province will converge at the University of Windsor’s Toldo Lancer Centre April 9 to 11 to put their teamwork, leadership and innovation to the test at the Windsor Essex Great Lakes District’s FIRST Robotics Competition.
Robots will compete head-to-head, showcasing student engineering prowess, creative problem-solving and strategy in front of stands full of cheering fans.
— Published on Apr 13th, 2026
Odette School of Business student Amanda Muzzatti has been recognized as a Rising Star Award recipient for her ongoing co-op work in short- and long-term disability case management, where she supports employees through medical leaves and return-to-work processes. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Amanda Muzzatti did not expect her co‑op placement to reshape her career goals — but it is doing so in a surprising way.
The UWindsor Odette business administration student, specializing in human resources, has been named a Rising Star Award recipient for her ongoing work in short‑ and long‑term disability case management with Ground Effects (GFX), a locally based automotive accessories manufacturer. Her integrated learning experience places her at the centre of employee support during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
— Published on Apr 7th, 2026
H4 Lunch & Learn panelists, from left, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens; Bill Marra, chief executive officer of Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare’s HART Hub; Nicole Sbrocca, chief executive officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex’s Shelter Health and ILOT programs; Jordan Nguyen, H4 lead; and Windsor police Chief Jason Crowley take part in a discussion with civic and agency leaders working directly in homelessness response during the Five-Day Challenge for Homelessness, Thursday, March 19. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Community leaders, police, health-care professionals and students gathered Thursday, March 19, to explore solutions to homelessness during a Lunch & Learn panel supporting Windsor’s Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4).
The discussion marked the highlight of the Five-Day Challenge for Homelessness, hosted by the Odette Commerce Society. The initiative aimed to educate university students about the realities of homelessness while showcasing collaborative efforts already underway in Windsor.
— Published on Mar 27th, 2026
This “Get Swabbed!” stem cell registration drive is centred on Daphne, a Windsor-area mother and grandmother diagnosed with a rare blood cancer. A stem cell transplant is her only potential cure — and you could be the match she’s waiting for. (SUBMITTED BY KATELYN BEDARD BONE MARROW ASSOCIATION/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Fill out a form and have your cheek swabbed. It’s only eight minutes of your time that could lead to saving a life. Daphne’s life.
The Windsor-area grandmother has been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, and doctors say a stem cell transplant is her only potential cure.
More than 45 million potential donors on a worldwide stem cell registry have already been searched, but no suitable match has been found.
— Published on Mar 24th, 2026
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 18th, 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 18th, 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
Teams from high schools across the province will compete in the FIRST Robotics competition at the Toldo Lancer Centre April 9 to 11 (SARA ELLIOTT/University of Windsor)
