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Profile: Holly Lafontaine

Holly Lafontaine says she isn’t interested in quick fixes. The fourth-year environmental engineering student is focused on sustainability.

Organization Aims To Give Workers a Voice

Windsor Workers’ Action Centre (WWAC) is a community organization that consists of workers, students, and activists committed to improving the lives and working conditions of people in low-wage and unstable unemployment.

Social Justice Issues Focus of High School Forum

Holly Ouellette, a grade 12 student at St. Anne Catholic High School in Lakeshore, said a visit tothe University of Windsor was a rewarding experience.

Student Group Hoping To Create a Frenzy in Favour of Fair Trade

The UWindsor chapter of Engineers Without Borders held a number of events at its Fair Trade Frenzy, including the distribution of literature and free samples of fairly traded chocolate and coffee. Products that are certified as Fair Trade promise a living wage to producers, EWB members said. The goal was to engage the campus in discussion of ethical purchasing decisions, as part of a national effort to raise the issue of fair trade.

Forum Provides Opportunities To Pursue Social Justice

The Student’s Social Justice Forum offered students a chance to learn about social justice initiatives they may pursue. It included a discussion by Windsor law students of their social justice-related summer positions in Windsor, Montreal, Nepal, and Ghana—and offered practical tips for other students on how to arrange such placements.

Law Students Committed To Building Schools in Ghana

Three Windsor Law students have co-founded a non-governmental organization committed to building schools for children in the West African country of Ghana.

Day Of Action To Reaffirm Commitment To Social Justice and Equality

The Faculty of Education held its first annual Anti-Discrimination Day of Action, a proactive, professional learning day of engagement for all teacher candidates. Students had an opportunity to participate in workshops addressing such issues as immigrant experiences, anti-racism, cultural sensitivity, heterosexism, inclusive language, Aboriginal issues, and accessibility for people with disabilities and inclusive language – vital topics for teachers at all levels.

UWindsor Researchers Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Two University of Windsor researchers are working to promote economic growth in the local region and beyond by helping area immigrants achieve their entrepreneurial aspirations.

Law Lends a Hand to Habitat for Humanity Project

In November 2007, Windsor Law School faculty, staff and students joined an effort to provide access to shelter for a family in hurricane-damaged Louisiana.

Darfur Awareness Was Goal of Student Event

Volunteers and representatives from the University of Windsor’s African Union (AU) took a vocal approach to the traditional moment of silence in recognition of the continuing crisis in Darfur.

Panel Discussion Examined Rights of Migrant Workers

The Migrant Workers Project and Pro Bono Students Canada held a speaker's panel to address legal issues facing workers participating in the federally authorized Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP).