Impact Stories

Pierre Boulous
Giving to University an investment in students

As an immigrant to Canada from Lebanon as a child, Pierre Boulos was the first member of his family to have the opportunity to get a university education. Now a learning specialist in the Centre for Teaching and Learning, he believes participating in the Annual Giving Program is just one way he can show his gratitude.

John and Stephanie Dufour
Athletes fuel cancer research scholarship with energy from high intensity workout

All Level CrossFit hosted the second annual John Dufour Classic CrossFit Competition to raise funds to support the Carl and Gloria Morgan scholarship in breast cancer research.

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Donor funds scholarship to benefit Indigenous students

An anonymous donor has stepped forward to establish a scholarship that will provide First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) students with a full-ride scholarship in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or math.

The $500,000 gift will provide up to $20,000 per year to cover tuition, residence, and a meal plan, if required, to eligible students.

Raffaele and Anne Marie Desando
Alumni Duo Gives Back to Odette!

Every member of the University of Windsor alumni and donor community has a story. Alumni and donor stories reflect a personal journey, a particular academic or career path or a pledge to having an impact on the students of today and tomorrow. Raffaele and Anne Marie Desando continue to share their story with the Odette School of Business as alumni, donors, advisors, and mentors.

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$3 million gift from Rodzik family to support Windsor Law transformation

A planned $30 million transformation of the current Ron Ianni Faculty of Law building got a major boost Friday with the announcement of a $3 million gift by the Don Rodzik Foundation in support of the Transforming Windsor Law building project.