Learning doesn't have to happen in a lecture environment, says Bruce Tucker, associate vice-president, academic affairs. That's why he is excited to see the campus preparing for the first UWin Week.

"When I was teaching, I would have loved to have a week like this, when I wasn't tied to the course material," he says.

The week, which runs October 13 to 16, means a break from classes in all programs, except those in the Centre for Executive Education, the Faculty of Law, and the Faculty of Education's consecutive program. Dr. Tucker says it is intended to allow educators the freedom to get creative with their approach to imparting knowledge.

"The breadth of planned activities is impressive, varying in each faculty, department, and program," he says. A list of activities is available at www.uwindsor.ca/uwinweek and also at the end of this post.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is going to observe the week with many activities as well. We have arranged statistical software demo, consulting sessions, and sessions about how to improve grades in Mathematics.

I have a consulting meeting scheduled with the Director of the Centre for Statistical Consulting, Research, and Learning Services. Someone is coming to get some help in analyzing his research project. I hope to get some first hand experience from my first ever consulting meeting here in Windsor.

Apart from us, the University itself has a lots of activities for the freshmen, first-year, and upper-year students. They've listed top 10 reasons to attend the first-ever UWin Week. 

It’s designed to enhance student success
9. It offers smart tips for term paper success
8. There are unique faculty/departmental sessions
7. Pick up strategies in the Supplements for Success sessions
6. You’ve got time to explore your career possibilities
5. You can learn strategies for surviving the stress
4. You can learn more about opportunities to get involved at UWindsor
3. Campus services and supports are waiting to meet you
2. Experts are on call all week
1. It’s the chance to assess where you are and how to successfully navigate the rest of the term

What is it about the UWin Week?

This is what the university is offering:

• NEED help with a stubborn project? Can't find everything you need to write that tricky term paper?
•  NEED some time to catch up on assignments or to get the help you need to carry on to the end of term? 
• NEED to talk with someone about your career plans?

For First Year Students
 
UWin Week offers you an opportunity to get a head start on the rest of the semester by:

• Receiving some assistance with lab or writing assignments
• Attending study sessions with upper-year students who know how to do well in your courses
• Learning to manage your time more effectively
• Meeting with an academic advisor

Professors and advisors are here to help you make the most of the remaining weeks of the semester and to make plans for a successful second term.

Upper Year Students

UWin Week offers you an opportunity to meet with faculty to: 

• Obtain career counselling related to your academic major
• Obtain information on graduate study scholarships
• Discuss professional and graduate school application procedures

UWin Week also provides a great opportunity to do group work or to get a head start on papers or research assignments.

For more information and activity and how to get involved, please visit http://www.uwindsor.ca/uwinweek/

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