Classes cancelled in the event of WUFA strike By Lance Staff September 17, 2008 aculty Association approved last week, they are ready and willing to go on strike on Wednesday morning, 12:01 a.m. This will mean the cancellation of classes for all students.
WUFA is the certified bargaining agent for all faculty, librarians, sessional members and ancillary academic staff at the University of Windsor.
What you need to know: no student refunds are being considered at this time. The University of Windsor intends to do everything in its power to ensure that students are able to complete their semester successfully. Students will not be penalized for crossing picket lines. >> | UWindsor alert initiated By Hannah Larking
News Editor September 17, 2008 On Sept. 8, an emergency notification system was initiated at the University of Windsor that could save lives with just a few clicks.
 The new system, known as UWindsor Alert, has been in the works for about a year, according to Chris Zelezney of Campus Community Police.
“After the Dawson College [shooting] and the Virginia Tech [massacre], we wanted to get a head start ... We have a responsibility to students, staff and faculty to provide a safe environment,” Zelezney explained.
Signing up is completely free of charge—that was a priority in the development, Zelezney said. >>  | | Campus Kiss | | The Basement: same couches, new attitude By Michael Cox Lance Writer September 17, 2008 The University of Windsor student pub, The Basement, reopened on Aug. 31 under the new management of Nic Gesuale.
 In the UWSA’s hunt for a new manager, they formed a hiring committee consisting of three UWSA executives and their general manager and operational manager. Among other qualifications, they were in search of someone with “restaurant sense,” explained Gooch. After interviewing five candidates, the committee decided on Gesuale.
Before accepting the position, Gesuale worked for 10 years as the owner and operator of Sam’s Pizzeria, a campus favourite and the oldest pizzeria in Windsor. “We could tell he had the passion, and so much experience,” said Gooch. “He has glowing references, I checked them myself.” >> |
