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Project Infinity – Unlocking Restricted Funds

The project aimed to provide faculties with clearer information on the nature and allowable uses of their restricted funds. Many endowments are as old as the University, and details about their spending criteria are often lost due to staff turnover or not passed along to the finance staff in the faculty that is responsible for … Continue reading "Project Infinity – Unlocking Restricted Funds"

June 22, 2026

Residence Hall West Reimagined: The next generation of public-private-partnerships for Student Living

The University of Windsor is redeveloping its Residence Hall West, a former traditional dormitory built in the 1960’s, into apartment-style student housing, addressing a critical need for modern, affordable accommodations tailored to graduate students, second-entry program students, and students with families. This initiative introduces a unique on-campus product that meets growing demand while requiring no … Continue reading "Residence Hall West Reimagined: The next generation of public-private-partnerships for Student Living"

June 17, 2025

Low Carbon District Energy System and PV Solarization Project

“It will be one of the most advanced systems in the world” according to Diego Mendlebaum (P.Eng.). He is referring to Thompson Rivers University’s Low Carbon District Energy System (LCDES), which officially broke ground in August 2024 and is scheduled to complete in Q3 of 2026. He should know, he’s the Head of Development with … Continue reading "Low Carbon District Energy System and PV Solarization Project"

June 17, 2025

Trend Talks: The University Workforce of 2050 – May 15, 2025

Date: May 15, 2025 Duration: 60 minutes Presenter: Ken Steele, President & Chief Futurist, Eduvation Click here to download the presentation 

Tags: Campus Security & Safety, Capital Projects, Facilities, Financial Sustainability, Institutional Planning, Presentations, Trend Talks, Workforce Planning

May 20, 2025

Trend Talks – The University Workforce of 2050 (PDF Presentation)

Tags: Campus Security & Safety, Capital Projects, Facilities, Financial Sustainability, Institutional Planning, Presentations, Trend Talks, Workforce Planning

May 20, 2025

Trend Talks: The University Campus of 2050 – February 26, 2025

Date: February 26, 2025 Duration: 60 minutes Presenter: Ken Steele, President & Chief Futurist, Eduvation Click here to download the presentation 

Tags: Campus Security & Safety, Capital Projects, Facilities, Financial Sustainability, Institutional Planning, Trend Talks, Workforce Planning

April 11, 2025

Trend Talks – The University Campus of 2050 (PDF Presentation)

Tags: Campus Security & Safety, Capital Projects, Facilities, Financial Sustainability, Institutional Planning, Trend Talks, Workforce Planning

April 11, 2025

Construction and Borrowing Costs Impact on Student Housing Planning (Recorded Session)

Tags: 2024, Capital Projects, Financial Management, Presentations, Student Housing

September 20, 2024

Capital Project Appraisals: Are the Benefits Realized? (Recorded Session)

Tags: 2024, Best Practices, Capital Projects, Financial Management, Presentations

September 20, 2024

Construction and Borrowing Costs Impact on Student Housing Planning (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2024, Capital Projects, Financial Management, Presentations, Student Housing

September 19, 2024