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SUMMER 2015 UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR ATHLETICS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS3 Cover Story Lancer Teams enjoy record setting season in 2014-15

4 Season Reviews

5 Championships W-Basketball claim 5th straight national banner Men's Track & Field captures CIS National Championship

7 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees

8-9 2014-2015 Year in Photos

11 Awards Korissa Williams names CIS Female Athlete of the Year

12 Soccer Hart named Coach of the Year Sargent named OUA all-star

On the cover:Dennis Fairall and

Lancer Track; Spencer Pommells,

Korissa Williams, and Austin

Kennedy

13 International Three Lancers represent Canada at FISU World University Games

14 Evening of Excellence Williams and Pommells named Lancer Athletes of the Year

15 Sports in Brief

Dennis Fairall and

Spencer Pommells,

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SUMMER 2015

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR ATHLETICS

Lancer photography credited to: Dr. Edwin Tam

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Cover Story

The University of Windsor Lancers enjoyed a record setting varsity season in 2014-15 with a number of teams and Lancer student-athletes having been recognized both provincially and nationally.

On the grid iron, Lancer quarterback Austin Kennedy wrapped up an incredible university career by becoming the OUA’s all-time career touchdown record holder with 79 touchdown passes.

The fifth year senior from Windsor, Ontario was named an OUA first team all-star while leading his squad to a 5-3 record and their fourth straight playoff appearance. Austin also graduates as one of only four quarterbacks in CIS history to throw for over 10,000 yards in a career.

On the ice, senior forward Spencer Pommells wrapped up his CIS career in dramatic fashion as he became the first men’s hockey player in University of Windsor history to capture the Joseph A. Sullivan trophy as the CIS Men’s Hockey National player of the year.

The Grande Prairie, Alberta native had an outstanding senior season as he led the country in scoring with 50 points in 27

games. He also helped his Lancer squad finish first overall in the OUA with a program tying 22 conference wins and led his team back to the CIS national championship tournament for the second straight year.

On the court, fifth-year senior Korissa Williams completed what can only be described as one of the most decorated careers of any student-athlete in CIS history.

The Amherstburg native led the Lancer women’s basketball team to their fifth straight CIS national championship title and alongside teammate Jocelyn LaRocque, became the first women’s basketball players in CIS history to win five straight CIS national championships.

Williams was named a CIS first team all-Canadian, the CIS defensive player of the year and was the MVP of the CIS national tournament for the second time in her career. She also won the prestigious BLG award as the top overall CIS women’s athlete of the year.

For head coach Chantal Vallée and the Lancer women’s basketball team, their fifth straight national title equals the CIS record set by Laurentian University, who also won five consecutive national titles from 1975-79.

On the track, legendary head coach Dennis Fairall and his Lancer men’s track and field team captured the CIS national championship in dramatic fashion in front of their home fans at the St. Denis Centre.

For Coach Fairall and the Lancers, it was their 20th CIS national track and field title, the most of any university in Canada. It was also Fairall’s 25th overall CIS national championship victory, truly a remarkable feat for one of the most decorated coaches in CIS history.

2014-15 was truly a record setting year for the Windsor Lancers and one that Lancer fans, alumni and supporters won’t soon forget.

Windsor Lancers enjoy record setting season in 2014-15

Austin Kennedy recognized for matching the OUA all-time career touchdown record.

Dennis Fairall captured his 20th CIS track and field national title and 25th overall in 2014-15.

Korissa Williams named CIS Athlete of the Year.

Spencer Pommells named CIS M-Hockey Player of the Year.

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SEASON IN REVIEW

The 2014-15 season was an incredible year for the Lancer men’s hockey team as they broke both team and individual records while being recognized with multiple CIS and OUA awards and honours in the process.

Head Coach Kevin Hamlin’s squad finished first overall in the province with a 22-4-1 record, which tied for the most single season wins in program history. The Lancers also earned a top-10 ranking nationally for 17 straight weeks while capturing an OUA bronze medal and earning a second consecutive trip to the CIS national championships in Halifax.

Individually, forward Spencer Pommells became the first Lancer in history to claim the Joseph A. Sullivan Trophy as CIS national player of the year and only the third Windsor player to capture a CIS major award in men’s hockey. Forwards Chris Gignac (1999) and Ken Minello (1989) had previously merited the R.W. Pugh Award presented annually to the most sportsmanlike player.

The senior forward racked up 50 points in 27

league games, including 16 goals and a CIS-leading 34 assists, to win the national scoring race by eight points and the OUA crown by 11. Of his team-leading 16 goals, five were game-winners, leaving him one short of the nation’s lead.

"We are very proud of Spencer's accomplishments," said Coach Hamlin. "From the time he arrived in Windsor, he worked extremely hard and developed into one of the premier players in the CIS. He has been a big part of our team's success this year."

Kenny Bradford was named the OUA Defenseman of the year and a CIS All-Canadian after he led all CIS defensemen in scoring with 28 points. He was a key cog in the Lancers third-ranked power play, scoring six of his eight goals on the man advantage.

Senior netminder Parker Van Buskirk was named the OUA goaltender of the year after he led the conference with 20 wins. His 2.86 goals against average was the second-best of any western conference goalie, and his .904 save percentage was sixth best overall.

Dylan Denomme was named the OUA West rookie of the year as he finished second on the Lancers in points with 31, scoring 13 goals and 18 assists. He led all CIS rookies in scoring and tied Bradford for the team lead with six power play goals.

Head Coach Kevin Hamlin was also named the OUA coach of the year, as his squad won more games than any other team in the province and closed the regular season ranked No. 7 in the CIS Top 10 rankings.

Men’s Hockey enjoys record-setting season,earns return trip to nationals

Men’s Basketball wins OUA silver medal, trip to nationalsThe Lancer Men’s Basketball team had another impressive season on the hardwood as they captured their sixth OUA West regular season title in the last ten years and earned a berth at this year’s CIS national championship tournament in Toronto.

After graduating three OUA all-stars from a season ago, head coach Chris Oliver led his squad to a 15-5 conference record and went on to earn an OUA silver medal at the Wilson Cup Final Four in Ottawa.

Windsor’s season highlights included a pair of victories over the #1 and #2 ranked teams in the nation, the only school to do so. The Lancers posted a thrilling 74-71 win over the top ranked Carleton Ravens in front of a packed house in Windsor in late January. They followed that up with an 85-80 win over the Ottawa Gee Gees on

the road in the Wilson Cup semi-final to advance to the OUA final for the first time since 2010.

Coach Oliver’s squad faced Carleton in the OUA final for the third time since 2007 and came away with the silver medal. The two teams split their previous two match-ups in the Wilson Cup with Windsor winning in 2007 and Carleton winning in 2010.

In recognition of their strong play this season,

a pair of Lancers were recognized by Ontario University Athletics with all-star selections.

Senior Rotimi Osuntola Jr. was named an OUA first team all-star after a dynamic season at both ends of the court. The veteran forward led the nation with 11.5 rebounds per game and 2.1 blocks per game. He was also an explosive scorer at the offensive end, averaging a team-leading 20.2 points, fourth most in OUA.

Mitch Farrell, a second year standout transfer was also honoured as an OUA second team all-star for his solid season. Farrell, a deadly shooter from long range, averaged 13.1 points per game to go along with 4.8 rebounds per game.

Coach Oliver’s squad finished the season ranked #5 in Canada marking the ninth straight year they have been ranked in the CIS top ten nationally.

Spencer Pommells and Kenny Bradford were honoured as CIS All-Canadians in 2014-15.

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CHAMPIONSHIPSLancers capture historic 5th straight national banner

Men’s Track & Field claims CIS National Championship

The Windsor Lancers women’s basketball team made history this past March becoming just the second-ever CIS women's basketball squad to capture five straight national championships after defeating the McGill University Martlets 60-47 in Quebec City.

In her final post-secondary contest wearing the blue and gold, Korissa Williams turned in an incredible performance, recording a game-high 21 points and 14 rebounds, while adding seven assists and six steals. Sophomore forwards Emily Prevost and Cheyanne Roger tallied 12 and 10 points respectively to help their team secure the victory.

The Lancers overcame a McGill defense that was ranked first overall in the country, with some timely shooting from their experienced veterans throughout the final two quarters of play.

By capturing their fifth consecutive national banner, the Lancers join CIS basketball lore alongside the Laurentian Voyageurs, who accomplished the feat from 1975-79.

In addition, fifth-years Williams and Jocelyn LaRocque become the first

players in history to win five CIS women's basketball championships in a career. The Lancers also extended their CIS post-season winning streak to 21 games.

After a dominant performance throughout the weekend, including an average of 23 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and six steals, Williams was named the CIS Tournament MVP for the second time in her illustrious career. She also captured the honour two years earlier at the 2013 championships.

Roger was named to the CIS Tournament all-star squad after averaging 13 points and nine rebounds throughout the weekend.

The defending national champions ended their 2014-15 season with an impressive 19-1 regular season record, their sixth straight OUA regular season title, a sixth OUA championship banner in seven years, and their seventh consecutive trip to the national tournament to go along with their fifth straight national banner.

Head Coach Chantal Vallée was recognized for her outstanding achievement in leading the program by being named the CIS national women’s coach of the year, the second time she has received that honour.

The Lancer men’s track & field team had another outstanding season on the track as they claimed their ninth CIS men’s team banner in program history. For the Lancer track and field program, it was the 20th national championship victory under the direction of legendary head coach Dennis Fairall.

At the national championships, Windsor’s team total of 101 points was good enough to edge out their rivals from Guelph, who finished second with 92 points, in front of an overflow crowd at the St. Denis Centre. York claimed the bronze medal in the team competition with 73 points.

In the final day of competition, Windsor and Guelph dueled down the stretch with the CIS national title up for grabs heading into the final event, the 4x400 meter relay. The Lancer team of Jesse Drennan, Corey Bellemore, Chris Kramer and Alex Ullman were able to secure the victory with a dominating first-place finish in 3:17.79.

Windsor’s Ullman and Bellemore both had big performances on day three of the championships including second and fourth-place finishes

respectively in the men’s 600 metres.

In addition to the overall title, Coach Fairall was named the Dr. Bob Boucher CIS national men’s coach of the year, while first year athlete Angelo Bortolin was named the CIS rookie of the year.

Senior distance runner Corey Bellemore also had a tremendous season for the Blue and Gold as he was named the recipient of the Hec Phillips

Trophy as the OUA’s most valuable performer, while Bortolin was also named the OUA’s male rookie of the year.

For Bellemore, he broke a 30-year-old record this season in the 600m (1:18.47), and also set a new OUA record in the 800m, winning two OUA gold medals in the process. He was also a member of the Lancers silver-medal winning 4x400m relay team and captured a bronze medal in the 1000m at the OUA championships.

Bortolin won a bronze medal in the men’s triple jump (14.4 metres) at the OUA championships in only his first university season. He added a fifth place finish at nationals to help the Lancers secure the national championship win.

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2014 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESDan Brannagan BHK ’81, BEd ’82, MHK ’86Athlete – Football & WrestlingDan Brannagan ’81, ’82, ’86 was a two-sport athlete, all-star and team MVP in both football and wrestling. He captured a CIS and OUA silver medal in wrestling (1981) and was an OUA football all-star and all-conference selection in 1981 as well. He was also the recipient of the DeMarco award as the top male student-athlete at the University of Windsor.

Mike Nolan BSc ’97

Athlete – Track and FieldMike Nolan ’97 is considered to be one of the finest all-round track and field athletes in school history. He ranked in the Lancer all-time top 10 in seven different events and captured 66 career medals, including 10 CIS national medals throughout this career. He was named a two-time CIS all-Canadian and four-time OUA all-star as he led the Lancers to the CIS national team title in 1993.

Helen Vasilic BSc ’75, BEd ’ 76BuilderHelen Vasilic ’75, ’76 has been an incredible builder and supporter of Lancer athletics. She has worked for over 30 years as a track and field official for Lancer meets and championships. She served as the officials chair for numerous national and international meets including the 2008 Olympic Trials and the 2005 Pan Am Jr. Games. She is also a national award recipient (OFSAA, OSSTF, WESPY) for her contributions to sport.

William (Jim) Weese BHK ’80, MHK ’83 Administrator/Builder/CoachWilliam (James) Weese ’80, ’83 is both a distinguished UWindsor academic and a long-time contributor to Lancer athletics over his 17-year career. As a former Dean, Athletics Director, coach and student-athlete, Jim earned the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for academic leadership and advocacy for physical health. He is a former Lancer hockey varsity athlete and he served as the Lancer Golf coach where he led them to two OUA titles (94, 95) and was named OUA coach of the year. As the Dean of the Faculty of Human Kinetics, he also led the bid process that secured the 2005 Pan Am Junior Games.

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2014-15 Lancer Photos

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AWARDS

Lancer women’s basketball standout Korissa Williams was awarded the prestigious BLG Award as the overall Canadian University Female Athlete of the Year for the 2014-15 season.

It marked the third time in school history that a Lancer won the award, following in the footsteps of former teammate Jessica Clemencon in 2011 and track and field star Ryan McKenzie in 2003.

It was a magical season for Korissa as she established herself as one of the premier student-athletes in the country. In OUA regular season action, she was a dominating force as she averaged 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists per game to lead the Lancers to a 19-1 conference record and the OUA championship. She was named an OUA first team all-star as well as the OUA defensive player of the year.

At the national level, she was honoured as a CIS first team all-Canadian and as the CIS defensive player of the year. In Quebec at the CIS Final 8 tournament, she was virtually unstoppable as she garnered CIS tournament MVP honours for the second time in her career en route to helping the Lancers capture their fifth straight CIS national championship.

With the victory she, along with teammate Jocelyn LaRocque,

became the first women's basketball players in CIS history to win five CIS national championship titles in a career.

All eight nominees for the BLG Awards – one female and one male from each of the four CIS regional associations - received a commemorative gold ring and a watch from Timex, the official supplier of CIS.

Williams and male recipient Ross Proudfoot from the University of Guelph were also presented with a $10,000 scholarship to attend a Canadian University graduate school.

The winners are selected by the Canadian Athletic Foundation, a not-for-profit Board established for the purpose of administering the BLG Awards and protecting the integrity of the selection process. For the first time, the general public was also encouraged to vote as part as an online pilot project and over 10,000 votes were submitted over a 12-day period.

The other female finalists this year were Emma Taylor of Scotsburn, N.S., a rugby player from St. Francis Xavier University; Mariam Sylla of Conakry, Guinea, a basketball player from McGill University; and Jessica King of Liverpool, England, a soccer player from Trinity Western University.

Korissa Williams named CIS Female Athlete of the Year

Korissa Williams and Guelph’s Ross Proudfoot were named the 2014-15 CIS Athletes of the Year.

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SOCCER

The Windsor Lancers had three members of the women’s soccer program recognized at the provincial level.

In his first year at the helm of the women’s program, Lancer soccer head coach Steve Hart was named the OUA west division coach of the year after leading the Blue & Gold to an 8-7-1 record in the regular season.

Seniors Laura Lecce and Bella Riccardi were recognized as OUA second-team all-stars. Midfielder Lecce and forward Riccardi provided the Lancers with strong defensive play and

veteran leadership throughout the year.

In their second straight appearance in the post season, the Lancers closed out their season with a heart-breaking 2-1 loss to the Guelph Gryphons in penalty kicks in the first round of the OUA playoffs.

Hart named Coach of the Year; 2 Lancers named all-stars

Sargent named conference all-star; selected to OUA Soccer ShowcaseWindsor Lancer midfielder Jack Sargent was named an OUA west second-team all-star following a strong 2014 season.

The Liverpool, England native scored two goals over 15 games in addition to playing a key role in the Lancer defensive strategy.

As a result, Sargent was also chosen to represent the Blue & Gold in the OUA Soccer Showcase this May.

The event was run with the support of the Ontario Youth Soccer League and was designed to showcase Ontario university soccer to prospective student-athletes. Teams were selected by coaches from the OUA with each East and West team consisting of all-stars and players from across the league.

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INTERNATIONAL

Three members of the Windsor Lancers women’s hockey team represented Canada at the 2015 Winter Universiade in Grenada, Spain.

Fifth year star forwards Jenny MacKnight and Bree Polci represented the Blue and Gold on the ice in Spain this past February, while Lancer head coach Jim Hunter served as an assistant coach for the Canadian squad.

MacKnight, a Saskatchewan native, captured the OUA scoring title in 2013-14 with 40 points while also being named a CIS all-Canadian and the OUA player of the year. Polci, a London, Ontario native, also had an outstanding 2013-14 campaign as she finished seventh in Canada in scoring with 31 points (12 goals, 20 assists).

The FISU World University Games is an international multi-sport event that

takes place every two years, and is open to competitors between the ages of 17 and 28 who are full-time students at a post-secondary institution.

This year’s Winter Universiade in Spain ran from Feb. 4-14, with ice hockey being one of the featured sports of the Games.

The Canadian women’s hockey team opened pool play in Spain with a convincing 7-1 victory over Kazahkstan which was highlighted by Bree Polci scoring her first career goal for Team Canada.

Following a tough 3-1 loss to Russia in pool play, Canada advanced to the semi-finals against Japan. In what turned out to be an extremely hard fought semi-final battle, Team Canada came away with a 5-2 victory and earned

a re-match with the Russians in the championship game.

In the gold medal game between Canada and Russia, both teams came out with incredible intensity and passion that you would expect in a match-up between these two hockey rivals. Despite a valiant effort, Canada fell to Russia 3-0 and earned a silver medal as a result.

The Russians had a lot of international experience on their team with 8 of their players having previously played in the Olympics.

For Jenny, Bree and Coach Hunter, it was incredible to be a part of this team and to have had a chance to represent Canada. It was truly an experience of a lifetime and something they will never forget.

"This was a tremendous opportunity not only for myself but for our athletes and the University as well," said Coach Hunter. "I had a great time working with the best women's hockey players from across the CIS, and helping to get the University of Windsor name out in the hockey community across the world."

Three Lancers represent Canada at FISU Games in Spain

The Canadian Women’s team captured a silver medal in Spain.

Bree Polci, Coach Jim Hunter and Jenny MacKnight represented Canada at the FISU Games.

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EVENING OF EXCELLENCEWilliams & Pommells named Lancer Athletes of the Year

Lancer standouts Korissa Williams and Spencer Pommells were awarded the Banner and Olympic Shields as the University of Windsor Athletes of the Year for the 2014-15 varsity season. The duo were multiple winners as part of the Evening of Excellence, highlighting the accomplishments of the Windsor Lancers, held at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in April.

A native of Amherstburg, Ontario, Williams was named the CIS Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Year and a CIS first team all-Canadian after establishing herself as one of the premier players in the country this past season.

In Quebec at the CIS Final 8 tournament, she was virtually unstoppable as she garnered CIS tournament MVP honours for the second time in her career en route to helping the Lancers capture their fifth straight CIS national championship.

Pommells also had a sensational season for the men’s hockey team as he became the first Lancer in school history to claim the Joseph A. Sullivan Trophy as the CIS National Men’s Hockey Player of the Year.

The Grande Prairie, Alberta native had an explosive campaign as he racked up 50 points in 27 league games, including 16 goals and a CIS-leading 34 assists, to win the national scoring title.

Pommells also helped lead the Lancers to a first-place overall finish in the OUA with a 22-4-1 record and a top-10 ranking nationally for 17 straight weeks. In addition to winning the Sullivan Trophy, he was named a CIS first-team all-Canadian and the OUA Men’s Hockey Player of the Year.

The DeMarco Awards, presented annually to the top female and male students that best combine academic achievement with athletic prowess, went to quarterback Austin Kennedy from Lancer Football and to Hannah Robson from the women’s volleyball team.

The University of Windsor Gino Fracas Coach of the Year Award had co-winners this year and was presented to Dennis Fairall from the men’s track & field team and Chantal Vallée from the women’s basketball team.

Coach Fairall led the track and field team to an astounding 20th CIS Track & Field team title and his 25th overall national championship in program history. Fairall was also awarded the Bob Boucher CIS men’s track & field coach of the year award for the ninth time in his amazing career.

Coach Vallée had another remarkable season leading her squad to their fifth consecutive CIS national championship title, their sixth OUA provincial title in seven years, and the OUA West Division regular season title for the seventh straight year. She was also named the CIS women’s basketball coach of the year for the second consecutive season.

The Captain's Trophy, awarded to a male and female captain who demonstrate outstanding leadership both on and off the field while also making a significant contribution to the overall success of their team, went to Evan Matthews from men’s basketball and Kayla Dodson from women’s hockey.

The female rookie of the year award went to dual sport athlete Krystin Lawrence from the women’s soccer and women’s hockey teams, while Angelo Bortolin from the track & field team won the male rookie of the year. Both recipients had outstanding rookie campaigns.

The Super Sophomore awards were presented to women’s basketball standout Cheyanne Roger, and to Brett Boersma from football and track & field.

“A” Awards, marking major contributions to Lancer Athletics, went to Mary-Ann Rennie, Special Events Manager at the University of Windsor, and to Richard Johnston from the Lancer Cross Country and Track & Field staff.

Austin Kennedy, Korissa Williams and Hannah Robson were among the major award winners at the Evening of Excellence.

The men’s track and field team and women’s basketball team were honoured as co-winners of the IG Champions Cup recognizing success in the classroom, on the playing fields and in the community.

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SPORTS IN BRIEFMen’s Volleyball qualifies for OUA Final Four

Seven Lancers capture WESPY Awards

The Windsor Lancers men's volleyball team had an exciting finish to their 2014-15 campaign, culminating with an OUA Final Four appearance.

Guided by fifth year senior Adam Thomson and OUA all-rookie Jake MacNeil, Windsor finished the regular season with a 9-11 record, good enough for an eighth place finish in the OUA standings to grab the final playoff spot.

In the OUA quarter finals, the Lancers upset the second seed Ryerson Rams to qualify for the OUA Final Four for the first time in over a decade. At the Final Four, the Lancers played two tough matches against the host McMaster Marauders and York Lions to finish fourth overall in the province and one of the best seasons in recent program history.

Seven Windsor Lancers were honoured at the 10th annual WESPY Awards this past April. The WESPY Awards recognize outstanding local athletes for their success and contribution to their respective sports. The awards were based on the athletes accomplishments during the 2014 calendar year.

Team of the Year – Women’s Basketball

Female Basketball Player of the Year – Miah Langlois

Male Basketball Player of the Year – Lien Phillip

Coach of the Year – Kevin Hamlin

Female Athlete of the Year – Miah Langlois

Mickey Renaud Captain’s Trophy – Hannah Robson

Female Hockey Player of the Year – Jenny MacKnight

Male Hockey Player of the Year – Parker Van Buskirk

Female T&F Athlete of the Year – Noelle Montcalm

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Regional Director(519) 969-7526

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Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

TREVOR P. LE DREW, CFP

Regional Director(519) 969-7526

[email protected]

Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

TREVOR P. LE DREW, CFP

Regional Director(519) 969-7526

[email protected]

Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

Regional Director Phone: 519-253-3553 Fax: 519-969-3737 [email protected]

Department of Athletics and Recreational ServicesUniversity of Windsor

401 Sunset AvenueWindsor, Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4

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