October 20, 2005 Source: University of Windsor:
http://www.uwindsor.ca/units/pac/newsrel.nsf/f8e26b1a592c9edb8525676a0048614a/4e81edf9d40eb4f3852570a00068f757!OpenDocument UofW Engineering Programs Honoured with industry awards (WINDSOR, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005) – Two programs in the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Engineering will receive academic awards recognizing innovation at the Yves Landry Foundation’s sixth annual STARS Technological Education Awards Gala tonight in Toronto. The University’s Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Engineering), and Industrial Engineering (Automotive Manufacturing Systems Engineering) programs will receive the university level Innovative Manufacturing Technology Program award sponsored by DaimlerChrysler Canada. The University of Windsor also received the foundation’s Outstanding Technical Co-operative Education award in 2003. "We are extremely pleased to have the recognition," says Engineering Dean Graham Reader. "The Faculty of Engineering is very proud of the hands-on skills and experience we offer all our students in addition to the high level of analytical knowledge. It’s always pleasing to have validation that our curriculum is making such an impact." The Yves Landry Foundation was established in 1998 and honours the vision of the late Yves Landry, president of Chrysler Canada from 1990 to 1998. The foundation provides the opportunity for business, education and government to advance technological education and skills training.
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