A house repurposed as a dedicated space for retired faculty and staff will provide a welcoming and functional space for all who enter its doors, says Gwendolyn Ebbett, president of the Windsor University Retirees' Association.
"With Sunset House, the University of Windsor is reaffirming its commitment to its retired faculty and librarians and indeed all retirees by providing a dedicated space to connect, collaborate, and continue involvement with the university community," Ebbett says.
Windsor University Retirees' Association president Gwendolyn Ebbett (right) snips through a ribbon to open the Sunset House, aided by UWindsor officials: acting provost Cheryl Collier, president Rob Gordon, and associate vice-president academic Erika Kustra.
Located at 360 Sunset Ave., Sunset House celebrated its grand opening Wednesday, featuring remarks by Ebbett, fellow WURA member Veronika Mogyorody, UWindsor president Rob Gordon, associate vice-president academic Erika Kustra, and academic initiatives officer Anne Mullen.
Following the formal program, guests toured the space, which includes large and small meeting rooms, individual workspaces, and a comfortable lounge area all designed with accessibility in mind.
"The cross-campus team took a residential space and turned it into what promises to be a vibrant hub," says Dr. Mogyorody, professor emerita of Visual Arts and the Built Environment and teaching and learning senior fellow in the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
"Not only will it be an age-friendly environment for our active WURA members, but it will hopefully provide a location that facilitates opportunities for social networks and promotes intergenerational interaction across the campus community."
Initial activities in the Sunset House have included book clubs and social gatherings, with more events planned to foster engagement in the months ahead.
