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University of Windsor
Faculty opening doors to first-year students
Marissa Rossi was afraid she wouldn't be able to find her classes today.
"I came to Head Start, so I feel I have a lot of information," said the Kennedy Collegiate grad, who is beginning first year studies in social work. "I need to know more basic things—what to bring on the first day, how to locate my classes."
She'll be taking a tip that Betty Barrett, an assistant professor of women's studies and social work, imparted during a program orientation session yesterday morning: locate each class on her schedule well in advance.
Dr. Barrett was one of a number of faculty members to address first-year students during the session, discussing everything from academic counselling and support services to course syllabi, from library and research resources to career opportunities.
Brent Angell, director of the School of Social Work, told the students that they will get out of university only as much as they put into it.
"We really want you to be part of the learning process," he said. "We can open the door, but it is up to you to walk through the door."
Carissa Miklos said she found the session helpful in her transition to university: "It's nice just to be on campus and get back to things a little bit."
Rapt audience: Students listen to a presentation during the social work program orientation.
Windsor Welcome Week continues today with the first day of classes in most programs. Events planned include:
- The University of Windsor Students' Alliance Free Throw Competition, all morning in the CAW Student Centre courtyard;
- What's Your Type? blood typing service conducted by Canadian Blood Services, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CAW Student Centre Commons;
- A Vendor Fair offering freebies, fun and information on local businesses, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside the CAW Student Centre;
- A campus Dating Game, at 2 p.m. in the CAW Student Centre Commons.
Events run through Saturday. Visit www.windsorwelcomeweek.ca for a full listing with locations and times.
Free loot: First-year social work students Jenn Agostini, Trishauna Linton, Gary Lai and Nysheeka Brown-Studdart appreciate the book bags the school distributed during its program orientation session, Wednesday in Vanier Hall.
Need 4 Speed: UWindsor President Alan Wildeman meets with first-year students Matt Gignac (political science), Kawsar Mirdha (mechanical engineering) and Michael Andrews (liberal and professional studies) during a session on campus services, Wednesday in the CAW Student Centre.
Grand entrance: University officials are piped into the St. Denis fieldhouse for Welcoming Convocation.
Class consciousness: Nursing students cheer on their program at Welcoming Convocation.
Podium party: Laine McGarragle, president of the University of Windsor Students' Alliance, is introduced to first-year students during Welcoming Convocation.
G'day mate: Exchange student Luke Atkinson, a kinesiology major, displays his Aussie pride.
Big winner: First-year business student Alexa Burm accepts congratulations from University of Windsor Alumni Association president Tom Porter after she won a semester's free tuition in the association's annual draw. Students and parents were issued ballots each time they participated in Head Start activities. Burm said she couldn't wait to call home and share the good news: "My mom is going to lose it!"