Tag: University of Windsor
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Windsor-Essex “Canada’s Automobility Capital” exhibits at one of the world’s biggest tech conferences
Invest Windsor Essex’s executive director automobility and innovation Ed Dawson discusses the Windsor-Essex region showcasing at Collision tech conference.
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UWindsor student says campus is unsafe for openly proud Jews
University of Windsor Jewish Students’ Association president Justin Hebert discusses antisemitism on Canadian campuses & anti-Israel encampments.
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New Liberal legislation would ensure dozens of MPs secure pensions before next election
UWindsor’s Head of Political Science Lydia Miljan discusses Prime Minister Trudeau’s election tweaks ensuring ensures some MPs secure pensions pre-election.
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The Garage Majal of Curling Rinks
Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about a new transit budget proposal, a cap on student visas, & a prominent move in the community.
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We’re Failures, Please Help Us
The panel looks at the politics of the feds’ international students’ policy change, examine the Globe and Mail’s new Windsor pop-up bureau, & discuss Anne Jarvis’ latest Windsor Star column.
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CITY BUILDING: C4C Housing Innovation Lab
The University of Windsor Centre for Cities’ strategic advisor and project manager Rino Bortolin discusses The C4C new Housing Innovation Lab.
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PM protection costs top $30 million annually
Lydia Miljan, University of Windsor Political Science head discusses that the cost to protect the Prime Minister has topped $30 million annually.
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Semi-autonomous vehicle drives more likely to tune out while driving
Francesco Biondi, Kinesiology professor at the University of Windsor discusses how semi-autonomous vehicle drivers are more likely to tune out at the wheel.
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UWindsor hosting international World War 1 conference
Professor Robert Nelson, Department Head History at UWindsor discusses The International Society for First World War Studies: “Learning about the First World War” taking place in Windsor Ontario this weekend.
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UWindsor Political Science head Lydia Miljan on Rota resignation
UWindsor Political Science head Lydia Miljan discusses the Speaker of the House of Commons’ resignation because he invited someone who fought for the nazis.
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City Building: Inaugural UWindsor Black Alumni Weekend
Marium Tolson-Murtty Director, Anti-Racism Organizational Change in the VP Office at UWindsor discusses UWindsor’s Black Alumni Weekend.
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LIVE AND LOCAL (July 29, 2023)
City administration ignores council direction on alleys, crime severity down in Windsor, & UWindsor studies freshwater fish decline.
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UWindsor researchers to study decline in freshwater fish species
Trevor Pitcher, director of the Freshwater Restoration Ecology Centre at the University of Windsor discusses a decline in freshwater fish species.
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Dan MacDonald Show (July 26, 2023)
COVID inquiry, cabinet shuffle, West-Nile, all-way stops, Higher Ground Music & Arts Festival, Windsor & Anishinabek police exchange, & top marks at HDGH.
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CITY BUILDING: Higher Ground Music and Arts Festival
Alex Sellick, CJAM’s program director discusses the Higher Ground Music & Arts Festival & what festivals & the streets they’re on do for communities.
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AM800 CKLW: Will WINDSOR EXPRESS be in new BASKETBALL SUPER LEAGUE?
Basketball Super League President David Magley wherever Windsor Express plays their games, Windsor deserves a team in the new league.
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How tiny homes can help the housing crisis
Michael Hoppe of Petite Homes discusses the University of Windsor Centre for Cities summit on the housing crisis and how additional dwelling units can help.
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Patrick Brown dives into federal conservative leadership race
Lydia Miljan (UWindsor political science department head & Fraser Institute Sr. Fellow) discusses Patrick Brown entering the CPC leadership race.
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WINDSOR INDEPENDENT: VOTING YES TO SADDLE DEBT ON FUTURE STUDENTS TO FINANCE FUTURE ARENA WRONG
Students should vote no on an unfair sports & recreation complex referendum designed to impact future students.
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The Urbanite: Israel referendum approval deferred by UWSA; reaction mixed
The University of Windsor Students’ Alliance voted on Thursday evening to defer the acceptance of the official report of the controversial Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction referendum.
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The Urbanite: Voting none of the above as a legitimate political choice
TO VOTE, OR NOT TO VOTE? THERE IS ANOTHER OPTION Voting none of the above is a valid method to voice displeasure with the candidates and actively participate in democracy.
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The Urbanite: Exclusive: UWindsor president addresses Israeli student boycott on campus
The Urbanite sat down for an exclusive interview with Alan Wildeman, University of Windsor president and vice-chancellor, regarding a referendum endorsing Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against the Israeli government.
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The Urbanite: UWindsor becomes first Canadian university to approve BDS via undergraduate referendum
The University of Windsor Students’ Alliance has become the first student union in Canada to approve a boycott, divestment and sanction strategy of Israel through an undergraduate referendum.
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The Urbanite: Student referendum brings crime and intimidation to UWindsor
A student executive’s office was broken into and vandalized on the eve of the BDS referendum at the University of Windsor.
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The Urbanite: WINDSOR DESERVES DOWNTOWN LAW BUILDING
In one swift motion, what could have been the finishing touches on the transformation and revitalization of the downtown core – the redevelopment and repurposing of the Paul Martin building – was effectively killed without warning and what could be argued in bad faith.
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The Urbanite: The War for Ward 7
Advanced polls have closed and voting will soon be underway to elect a city councilor to represent Ward 7, which has been without representation since the summer.
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ourWindsor: Bringing students to the core; former Radisson Hotel now caters to students as The Riverside Inn
Jonathon Liedtke – OurWindsor.Ca – Wednesday, August 14, 2013 While many expressed concern upon finding out that the Radisson Hotel was transforming into a student residence, those who live in the downtown core may be relieved to learn that the building aims to cater to professional students. Student residences have the reputation of being all…
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ourWindsor.ca: New adult entertainment venue quietly opens in downtown core amid downtown revitalization
A new and discreet adult entertainment parlour opened last weekend in the downtown core on Chatham Street, and while the soft launch saw more than 600 customers entering through the rear, few were notified that the business existed.
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ourWindsor.ca: University looks ahead 50 years with new Campus Master Plan
To mark the 50th anniversary of the University of Windsor, the institution is setting its sights 50 years into the future and has released a new campus master plan, which was recently approved by the Board of Governors.
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ourWindsor.ca: Mock Funeral held to save university Centre for Studies in Social Justice
While The University of Windsor has scheduled the Centre for Studies in Social Justice to be closed permanently on July 1st, a large contingent of activists, university staff, faculty and students and community members alike attended a mock funeral protest against the decision made by administration on Monday afternoon.
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UWindsor Daily News: Business student recognized for youth leadership
Kristy McLean says she was “very honoured” to receive a Youth Leadership Award from Windsor’s mayor and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee during a riverfront celebration of the 121st anniversary of the city’s founding, May 20.
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ourWindsor.ca: Windsor Heritage Committee votes to approve demolition of former Danny’s Tavern
Following a unanimous vote to approve the demolition of the former Danny’s Tavern from the Windsor Heritage Committee, the fate of the 100+ year-old building – which is currently on the heritage list but not designated as such – will be decided by city council in the coming weeks.
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ourWindsor.ca: Rising Star Award goes to west-end advocate and entrepreneur
Fabio Costante, a local west-end advocate, entrepreneur and community leader has been awarded the Rising Star Award at the annual Business Excellence Awards.
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CTV WINDSOR: The Lance to print one more edition
There is still some hope for the University of Windsor newspaper. After an emergency board meeting was called Monday night, The Lance will print at least one more issue.
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ourWindsor.ca: Local reaction to 2013 federal budget mixed
When Jim Flaherty presented the Conservative’s 2013 budget to the House of Commons yesterday, many in the region were put at ease to learn that it aimed to increase both jobs and skills training.
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ourWindsor.ca: To compete globally, education needs to be reformed
Is education failing our students? In a workforce in which many students are opting to return to a post-secondary institution after completing a first degree, many have wondered if the education system is designed the best it can be for the 21st century in a global job market.
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ourWindsor.ca: Canadian Target launch targets media attention
Target has officially opened its new store in Windsor, with a soft launch for media, but, some are taking exception to excessive media attention swirling around the big-box retailer.
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UWindsor Lance: Getting Lucky – Your Guide to St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day rapidly approaching and more green tinged events throughout the city than you could count on a hand full of clovers, The Lance’s Jon Liedtke pulled on a kilt, a novelty green hat and danced a wee jig on his way to find St. Pat’s history and this year’s best bets for…
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UWindsor Lance: Canada Post pushes campus mail pickup an hour
With Canada Post’s decision to move mail sorting facilities from Walker Road to London, Ont., those seeking to use the university’s distribution services to send a letter must have materials submitted an hour and a half earlier than before.
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ourWindsor.ca: Premier Wynne visits Windsor, the “Best kept secret in the province”
Premier Kathleen Wynne was in Windsor on Monday to take part in a roundtable discussion centred on job creation, bringing together community and business leaders.
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ourWindsor.ca: Students with intellectual disabilities take part in sporting event
Special education students from six area high schools descended on the University of Windsor’s St. Dennis Athletic Centre today to take part in the 4 Corners Youth Sport Competition which provides competition opportunities to high school students with intellectual disabilities.
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UWindsor Lance: In Search of Free Tuition
Tuition in Ontario continues to grow more expensive, and some believe it should drop to zero
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UWindsor Lance: Reading Week is not just for books
Whether you spent it sun drenched on a beach or nose deep in a textbook, at least Reading Week was a break
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UWindsor Lance: UWindsor researchers tackle HIV vulnerable youth groups
University of Windsor researchers are teaming up with local non-profits to study the increased risk of HIV/AIDS among African, Caribbean and black (ACB) youth in Windsor-Essex.
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UWindsor Lance: Broken policies cause UWSA to cancel election
The UWSA admitted breaking policy by not finalizing the addition of two new executive positions and the March general election had to be scrapped.
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UWindsor Lance: Student Council Move to Add Two New Exec. Positions
A proposal to expand the number of undergraduate executive members from four to six has been approved in under three weeks, with the new positions to be contested in the March general election.
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ourWindsor.ca: BlackBerry bets on brand loyalty
While the cellular industry has changed immensely over the past ten years with the introduction of the first iPhone in 2007 and the first Android phone in 2008, many Canadians and business-types have stuck with their old BlackBerry devices due to both brand loyalty and an appreciation for the device itself.
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ourWindsor.ca: University setting sights on the future
University staff, administration, students, members of the media and community, and even a cohort of picketing CUPE members were all in attendance for University of Windsor President Alan Wildeman’s address titled “The Future is Never What it Used to be”.
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UWindsor Lance: Post mortem
The Sandwich 107-year-old Sandwich Town post office is slated to close its doors this spring
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ourWindsor.ca: $60,000 study launched to investigate “Windsor Hum”
Windsor residents plagued by the notorious “Windsor Hum” may finally be able to rest easy knowing that the federal government has initiated a study to identify its cause.
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ourWindsor.ca: NHL Lockout Affects Local Hospitality Industry
Due to a tentative deal being reached on Sunday between the NHL owners and the players’ union, the NHL lockout could be nearing the end of its existence after more than 110 days. As such, many local bar and restaurant owners are hoping that with the start of the 2012-2013 season upon us, that their…
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UWindsor Lance: Plugging in to plug the brain drain
HackForge, a hackerspacewill open at the Windsor Public Library central branch in the area formerly occupied by the Windsor Woodcarving Museum, later this month.
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ourWindsor.ca: City of Windsor Approves Payment Schedule for University Move to the Core
The City of Windsor is moving forward with its payment schedule for the University of Windsor’s plan to move students into the downtown core. The plan, which is believed to help revitalize the downtown core, has been anticipated and championed by downtown business owners and residents alike.
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ourWindsor.ca: The Arkells and The Walkervilles Perform for UWindsor Frost Week
The University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (UWSA) – the same group which has brought Benny Benassi and Avicii to the riverfront – held their first 2013 Frost Week event as a means of welcoming both new and returning students to campus for the second semester.
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ourWindsor.ca: $10,000 Reward to Locate Stolen Laptop Containing Valuable Research
A $10,000 reward has been offered to help locate a stolen laptop that contained valuable scientific information for the University of Windsor’s Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER).
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ourWindsor.ca: University of Windsor receives keys to Windsor Star building
The University of Windsor was officially handed the keys to the Windsor Star building on Friday outside of the Windsor Star building downtown and the occasion was marked with a mass outdoor photo shoot.
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UWindsor Lance: Farm to Fork
Harvest tour of Windsor-Essex community gardens
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UWindsor Lance: To Orr is Human
UWSA president Kim Orr was accused of pocketing funds at a musical event, but the facts are murky. Where does the truth lie?
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UWindsor Lance: Sink Your Teeth into Sandwich Town
Jon Liedtke dives into the history of Sandwich Town for the UWindsor Lance.
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UWindsor Lance: The Evolution of a Political Scandal
Windsor City Councillor Al Maghneigh has found himself in a political scandal after using a Windsor Public Library credit card for personal expenses.
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UWindsor Lance: What is the heart of Windsor?
Jon Liedtke asks, and answers, what the heart of Windsor is.