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All of us are better when we're loved. Alistair MacLeod Wishing you and your loved ones a happy Valentine's Day.

#FamilyDayWeekend! Hey UWindsor, there's lots to do this Family Day weekend in Windsor Essex http://ow.ly/8faf50DzFvl

The University of Windsor Alumni Association is pleased to introduce the 2020 Alumni Award recipients in the Excellence in Mentoring Award category. This year’s award is presented to Dr. Eleanor Maticka-Tyndale Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology.... The Excellence in Mentoring Award is given to a faculty member who has been outstanding in supporting, encouraging and promoting education, along with the professional and personal development of students. https://youtu.be/s6lqotmgBAQ

Across the UWindsor community, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to innovative research and exploring new ways to teach, learn, operate and collaborate. For a collection of stories from UWindsor's DailyNews, visit our Community Stories page: http://ow.ly/7wrs50DwDmP

Thank you to the Southwestern Ontario Digital Archive for sharing and documenting Windsor's memories. SWODA is a multi-faceted resource hosted by the Leddy Library - University of Windsor at the University of Windsor. It is dedicated to assisting faculty, students, and other researchers in their exploration of southwestern Ontario history and culture. #tbt

Too often, elderly residents of long-term care facilities and retirement homes are lonely and forgotten, says Karen De Santis. A retired elementary school teacher and a sessional advisor to students in the Faculty of Education, she has published a book to foster intergenerational connections. Learn more in today's #UwinDailyNews https://www.uwindsor.ca//children%E2%80%99s-book-promotes-

The 2021 Celebration of Nations will be presented online to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the campus community. The event gives students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to learn about other cultures and to celebrate their own heritage through performances, demonstrations, and displays of food, dance, dress, and music. Let's warm-up for the celebration by sharing something in the comments below that you would like the UWindsor community to know about your countr...y! https://www.uwindsor.ca//celebration-nations-seeking-parti

A virtual film screening Thursday, Nov. 19, will mark local observance of Rock Your Mocs, a social media event celebrating Aboriginal cultures. During Rock Your Mocs, people wear their moccasins, take a photo, and share them online with the hashtag #ROCKYOURMOCS. Learn more in today's #uwindailynews

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has confirmed another on-campus case of COVID-19 unrelated to those previously reported. The affected member of the campus community is self-isolating and all appropriate protocols and cleaning measures have been taken. Learn more https://conta.cc/2UAUbMi

You play a vital role in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Wear a face mask, practice good hand hygiene and maintain physical distance. Be a Safe Lancer and keep you and those around you safe. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/yWDu50CI5TJ #uwindsortogether

Did you miss the Virtual Open House? We've got you covered. The UWindsor Virtual Open House will remain on-demand for the next month. Additionally, you can connect virtually with our student recruitment team to take a tour, attend a session, or speak one on one with a recruiter about your UWindsor plans. https://www.uwindsor.ca//open-house-welcomes-virtual-visit

If you take your walking seriously, you need to know about what Leddy Library - University of Windsor's Carino Luo has done for GIS day. You can find all of the details about walkability in our region using Luo's map application. Share your walk photos with the #UWindsorWalk hashtag. Don't forget to wear Windsor Wednesday gear! Enjoy your walks! #walk #UWindsor #UWinDailyNews https://uwindsor.ca//geospatial-analyst-maps-neighbourhood

The student voice is important to us. We invite you to share any issues,concerns, or successful initiatives through our online Student Feedback Form at uwindsor.ca/studentexperience/student-feedback

Jut as Jennie Mercanti (JD 2000) began her studies at Windsor Law, she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Imagine her thoughts when she was told that she'd likely be in a wheelchair within a year. Jennie was able to change her diet and exercise regimen and overcome the illness. In the process, she developed a passion for wellness and a drive to help others. Now a corporate and securities attorney, she is advocating against domestic violence against women and children as a candidate for Mrs. Universe. Learn more in today's #UWinDailyNews! https://www.uwindsor.ca//law-grad-representing-canada-univ

Ali Abdeulmula, head coach of Lancer Gaming, has named the team roster for League of Legends play. Representing the University of Windsor in Ontario Post-Secondary Esports and National Association of Collegiate Esports competition are: 1) computer science student Tyler Hong, captain and attack damage carry;... 2) mechanical engineering major Ben Cristina, jungle; 3) business students Mark Barkou, support, and Michael Clarke, top; 4) civil engineering student Mohammed Al-Abbas, mid-lane, flexible; 5) neuroscience major Osama Al Eisawy, jungle; 6) biology student Ali Abed, support. More information is available on the Lancer Gaming https://www.twitch.tv/SaintsGamingCAwebpage.

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit has confirmed another on-campus case of COVID-19 unrelated to those previously reported. The affected member of the campus community is self-isolating and all appropriate protocols and cleaning measures have been taken. Learn more uwindsor.ca/returntocampus

Librarian Heidi Jacobs has written the book This is Klaus and the sales of the book will help support the Windsor Essex Humane Society. "Rather than focusing on what I couldn’t do, I tried to see those lockdown days as an opportunity for doing something I could finally do, said Jacobs. I wanted to do something creative and collaborative and I realized I had no excuses to put things off. Jacobs then put pen to paper and started the story of Klaus. Jacobs teamed up with local artist Lydia Joy Palmer to illustrate the story with 28 pages featuring Klaus and his adventures with friends in his South Walkerville backyard. Learn more in today's #UWinDailyNews https://www.uwindsor.ca//stray-cats-inspire-librarian%E2%8

How do professors introduce first-year students to university expectations when teaching online? Dora Cavallo-Medved responds to this challenge by doing her best to recreate the in-person experience. Learn more in today's #UWinDailyNews. https://www.uwindsor.ca//professor-creating-opportunities-

Noelle Dupret Smith gets to see her vision come to life on the UWindsor campus! Noelle is a third-year social work student who helped to convince the University of Windsor administration to support the project, which began for her with an assignment in the first-year course Queer Activism. Learn more about her project and vision in today's #UWinDaily News. #experientiallearning https://www.uwindsor.ca//student-gratified-see-project-hit

Alumni email upgrade is approaching. Make sure your UWin Account password is in good standing by November 3, 2020 if you are a UWindsor alum. Complete details are available at www.uwindsor.ca/alumni/email-services

The University of Windsor announced Wednesday an agreement with TELUS to transform the institution into a 5G connected campus.

If you like monsters and children's literature, you will love this webinar! Hear Debra Dudek from Edith Cowan University, Australia as she discusses the work A Monster Calls during professor Nicole Markotis graduate Monster's Lit class on Thursday, Nov. 26. Learn more in today's #UWinDailyNews https://www.uwindsor.ca//webinar-explore-award-winning-nov

This investment will go a long way to ensuring that our students will continue to do their best work in our labs and classrooms without some of the financial worries they have been experiencing over the past six months, said University of Windsor President and Vice-Chancellor Rob Gordon.

According to The Economist , over 90% of the world's data appeared in the last 2 years. Windsor Law professor Pascale Chapdelaine has taken up a research fellowship at the Weizenbaum Institute to explore the regulation of our heavily networked society during #COVID19 Learn more in today's #UWinDailyNews https://uwindsor.ca//law-professor-takes-research-fellowsh

Lancer volleyball all-star Lexi Pollard has signed a professional volleyball contract and will play overseas with the AO Markopoulo Revoil this season.

At the University of Windsor, we want to ensure that our students have the best educational experience possible during these unprecedented times of COVID-19. The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) has developed a short questionnaire that will provide essential information to help us understand your experience this term. Your participation is vital and will inform planning for the future. The survey should only take 3 minutes, so I hope you will complete NSSE Pulse i...n the next day or two. Click the link below to start NSSE Pulse: www.uwindsor.ca/nssepulse More information about NSSE Pulse can be found at https://nsse.indiana.edu//survey-instrume/pulse/index.html. If you have other questions, please contact Robyn Nease in the Office of Institutional Analysis at [email protected]. The University of Windsor Research Ethics Board has designated this project as exempt from review. Thank you in advance for taking a few moments to reflect on your experience. You are helping us strengthen our university!

This summer, 41 students across all academic disciplines were hired to assist in the Office of Open Learning; the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL); and the Student Success and Leadership Centre. Together, these diverse and cross-disciplinary teams played a key role in the Universitys transition to online classes, online academic support, and much more.

Receive the latest information on the reopening of the St. Denis Centre, how to book an appointment to work out, virtual fitness and intramural schedules, varsity sport updates, and much more. Enable notifications to receive updates directly to your screen!

Please share this post as UWindsor's Office of Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility is seeking award nominations for the categories of Accessibility, Employment Equity, Human Rights and Social Justice, Mental Health, and the OHREA award. Learn more in today's @UWinDailyNews https://uwindsor.ca//human-rights-office-invites-awards-no

Throughout the fall and winter terms, our Student Ambassadors will connect with prospective students and their fans to share their UWindsor experiences through recruitment events, social media, online engagement, and virtual tours.

The University of Windsor Alumni Association will host several virtual events to celebrate Alumni Week 2020.

A recent paper by Dr. Drew Marquardt and his team, published recently in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, is featured in the American Chemical Societys latest news release.

Photos capture beauty of UWindsor campus http://ow.ly/w9UW1021cPN

Tune in to the #WindsorWednesday Show LIVE where we will be chatting with some members of our UWindsor community about why they are #UWinProud! Joining us this week is... - Lia Thomson, third-year Biological Sciences student minoring in Psychology... - Natalie Bownes, Ancillary Academic Staff Clinical Practice Learning Specialist - Katharen Bortolin, alumnus of the MBA program and Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences See more

Alumni The deadline to ensure your UWin Account password is in good standing before alumni email accounts are upgraded from Gmail to Outlook has been extended to November 3, 2020. Complete details are available at www.uwindsor.ca/alumni/email-services.

Dr. Mary Jo Haddad, Chancellor of University of Windsor extends an invitation to students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members to join the upcoming session of the Virtual Chancellor’s Leadership Series. The session, Resilience in Times of Change and Uncertainty, will run live on Microsoft Teams this Thursday October 22 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT. Registering is required and gives you the opportunity to share questions you may have. https://www.uwindsor.ca//chancellor%E2%80%99s-leadership-s A warm welcome to our special guest speakers Dr. Catherine Zahn President and CEO of Centre for Addiction and Mental health CAMH, and Ms. Katherine Hay, President and CEO of Kids Help Phone

Ayesha Mumal, who graduated in 2018 with an Honours BA double majoring in English Language and Literature and French Studies, was one of those English majors who was drawn to the world of publishing, but not necessarily as an author.

Urban planner Jay Pitter will explore Canadas history of anti-Black racism, discuss the current moment of reckoning, and outline courageous collective action in a free public lecture entitled The City's Broken Promise: Confronting Anti-Black Racism Across Canadian Urban Landscapes on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

These are this weeks top-five referenced KBAs: - What happens if I cannot get a student visa prior to my planned departure to Canada? (COVID-19) - I am a new, incoming Fall 2020 student. How do I get my UwinCARD? - Can I defer my graduate offer?... - Can I defer my undergraduate offer? - What is the typical workload for an online course? See more

As the campus community settles into a primarily online semester, #UWindsor's Information Technology Services reminds members of the byte-sized how-tos and tips offered through Tech Talk video tutorials

Now in its 11th year, Windsor Laws peer mentorship program helps to ease the transition for first-year law students who share similar interests and experiences.

#UWindsorENG professor Reza Riahi. is working with local manufacturers to develop activated nano-fibre layers produced by an electrospinning method, where a high voltage is applied to a polymer solution to produce nano-fibres with a high surface area and surface charges. These layers can be used to fabricate filters that are more effective than N95 masks, Dr. Riahl says.

After careful analysis of several options and scenarios, #UWindsor has made the decision that in Winter 2021 the majority of courses will continue to be offered through online delivery. See here for the full statement from President Rob Gordon: http://ow.ly/6XqD50Bu22f

Neelam Sandhu, BlackBerry vice-president of business operations and strategic accounts, will once again hear pitches from students on how the company can further commit to the United Nations Global Compact.

This year, students will be able to upload a photo and attach a message that will be displayed in an online slideshow as their names are read, says Registrar Alice Miller. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the newest cohort of our alumni with their family and friends.

Civil engineering professors Rajeev Ruparathna and Niel Van Engelen are developing an implementation strategy for maintaining physical distance using a Building Information Modeling (BIM)-based optimized work schedule.

The UWindsor campus will be welcoming visitors on Saturday, Oct. 3, to an online event that will showcase its academic programs and student services.

Leddy Library will conduct its English Conversation Group a weekly workshop that provide students the opportunity to practice their English online this semester.

The Student Mental Health Strategy Fund invites proposals from students, faculty, or staff for projects that foster a community of caring and promote campus mental health.

The real success of happiness is to make the most of each day, Jason says. I am grateful for the support that services and resources have afforded me over the past year.

These are this weeks top-five referenced KBAs: - I am new, incoming Fall 2020 student. How do I get my UwinCard? - My instructor says my class is asynchronous. What does that mean and how do I start? - What is the typical workload for an online course?... - How do I get to my online courses in September? - What is Blackboard Learn? See more

I feel this class represents the type of character and talent we look to bring to our program yearly, says Chris Cheng. Each person understands who we are and who we work to become both on and off the floor.

On the day you are attending University of Windsor buildings or sites, complete a self-assessment via the Safe Lancer app or online digital questionnaire.

For both new and returning students, theres a lot to navigate this fall. With advice from students across the University, the provosts office has put together a starter pack of links to get them where they need to go.

Partnering with Outside the March, an immersive theatre company based in Toronto, the 62nd season at University Players promises audiences an experience that brings live performances to them. Graduating students of the BFA acting program will present four new Canadian works via Zoom.

Were doing everything we can to make sure the students get the most out of the experience, says Patricia Okpara, a doctoral candidate of integrative biology.

The University of Windsor now offers an online Master of Engineering Management degree! Sign up now, for our live information sessions, happening at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 10th or 30th. https://www.uwindsor.ca/engineering/1039/online-mem

Engineering professor Ram Balachandar will conduct a $326,000 project in collaboration with mobility technology company Magna International, the largest automotive supplier in North America that aims to improve cooling systems for electric motors and power electronics while reducing costs.

CONTEST CLOSED After a short break, we are back with the #WindsorWednesday Show this Wednesday, September 9th. To celebrate the first #WindsorWednesday of the 2020/2021 school year, we will be giving away 5 UWin Proud prize packs to 5 lucky viewers. ... SHARE this post and be entered into the draw. Tune in to the live stream to hear the winner announced. Joining us on the show this week is... Devon Fraser - fourth-year History Student, Member of the Outstanding Scholars Program Sandra Riccio-Muglia - Director of Events & Programming for The Student Centre Tianna Beharriell - alumnus of the Bachelor of Human Kinetics program

SHARE THIS POST AND WIN After a short break, we are back with the #WindsorWednesday Show this Wednesday, September 9th. To celebrate the first #WindsorWednesday of the 2020/2021 school year, we will be giving away 5 UWin Proud prize packs to 5 lucky viewers. ... SHARE this post and be entered into the draw. Tune in to the live stream to hear the winner announced. Joining us on the show this week is... Devon Fraser - fourth-year History Student, Member of the Outstanding Scholars Program Sandra Riccio-Muglia - Director of Events & Programming for The Student Centre Tianna Beharriell - alumnus of the Bachelor of Human Kinetics program

You are about to be part of a great tradition: one where hard work is rewarded, where we show our pride, and where its just fine to enjoy yourself, Dr. Gordon said. You are about to become a Lancer. https://youtu.be/Y2bQiPMiC6A

The first time I flew alone, I felt accomplished, Taku Chitekeshe says. It has been intriguing to learn how aircrafts are designed, but after getting the experience to fly an airplane, my dream job would be to combine those two aspects to design aircrafts and to test them.