Professors find funding of their own By Hannah Larking News Editor June 18, 2008 Over $4.5 million in funding was granted to 44 researchers at the University of Windsor by Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). According to Dr. Ranjana Bird, Vice-President of Research, the funding provides researchers in academia with the opportunity to build their research programs. >> | Windsor's honorary degree recipients lauded By Lance Staff June 18, 2008 The University of Windsor conferred honorary degrees to Ann-Marie MacDonald, Paul Thistle, the Honourable David Onely, Sheila Watt Cloutier, Avis Glaze, and Douglas Lawson. During the spring convocation, these recipients are honoured for their outstanding contributions to the arts, social justice, education and community service. >>  | | Campus Kiss | | Quit smoking: benefits immediate By Hannah Larking News Editor June 18, 2008 University of Windsor has taken another proactive step to lessen the number of smokers on campus. The office of Training and Development in the department of Human Resources recently released an e-digest on the benefits of smoking cessation. Marcela Ciampa, manager of Training and Development for the Department of Human Resources, organized the publication. “My role is to provide learning opportunities for staff,” Ciampa explained. “One area that staff [we’re] really interested in, is the whole area of wellness.” >> |