From left, Ingrid Qemo, Dr. Alan Wildeman, The Hon. Navdeep Bains, Dr. Chris Houser, Dr. Douglas Kneale
New $30 million Science and Innovation Centre at UWindsor
The Honourable Navdeep Bains MBA '01, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development was on campus January 12 to announce the Federal Government's commitment of nearly $15 million towards the Centre.The Province of Ontario will contribute $2.5 million with the University funding the balance.
The new facility will focus on three areas of research: advanced materials, translational health, and medical physics and provide both undergraduate and graduate research opportunities.
Assumption teacher honoured by University of Chicago
Adam Mills, Hons BSc '05, BED '07 joined a select group of teachers from around the world honoured by the University of Chicago over the past three decades. The award recognizes teachers who have had a significant influence in the development of students entering the University of Chicago. Adrian Di Meo, a former student nominated Mills.
The January 31 deadline for nominations is quickly approaching. Submissions are being requested in two categories: Inductee, which includes both Administrator/Builder/Coach and Athlete, and Sport Achievement.This is an excellent opportunity to show your Lancer pride and recognize outstanding alumni and community achievements.
Nomination forms which outline the requirements for each award can be viewed here.
Award recipients receive commemorative crystals.
Call for nominations
The Alumni Association presents a number of awards annually to students, alumni and faculty members.
Nominations are currently being requested for
Alumni Award of Merit and
Odyssey Award for alumni. Submissions for
Excellence in Mentoring and
Alumni Award for Distinguished Contributions to University Teaching for faculty are also being accepted.
The School of Creative Arts is partnering with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and flutist Alexander Zonjic BMA '75 for the
Zonjic Meets Motown concert. The event will be held at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday January 28, 2017.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Save the date - Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament
The annual golf tournament will be held at Ambassador Golf Course on Monday July 31. Registration and lunch begins at 11 am followed by a 12:30 pm shot-gun start. All proceeds support student scholarships. Click here to register.
Join us in "The Locker Room"
The Lancer Women's Basketball fundraising event will be held on January 28, 2017 at the Walkerville Brewery. Join Paul Jones, Toronto Raptors radio sportscaster for "behind the scenes" interviews with coach Chantel Vallee, Lancer alumna Korissa Williams BComm '15 and Richard Peddie BComm '70, LLD '01.
Enter the locker room for more information and to purchase tickets.
Clash at the Colosseum IV
The University of Windsor Lancer Men's and Women's basketball teams will battle the Laurier Golden Hawks. The Windsor Express will match up against the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans February 8, 2017 at Caesars Windsor.
Click for event details.
UWindsor Alumni receive a $5 discount courtesy of y
our Alumni Association. Contact Elisa Mitton at
[email protected] or 519-253-3000 ext 2447 to purchase tickets and to learn more.
Diploma framing service
The Office of Alumni Affairs and Donor Communications offers Diploma Framing Service. A variety of frame styles are in stock and can be framed while you wait. The office is located in the Welcome Centre on the University campus.
The University of Windsor will host the 2017 Energy and Natural Resources Symposium and Summit on June 22 and 23
in the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation. The Symposium will explore the technical, political and financial aspects of the sustainable production and use of energy.
The School of Creative Arts is partnering with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and flutist Alexander Zonjic BMA '75 for the
Zonjic Meets Motown concert. The event will be held at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday January 28, 2017.
