Sigma - Tau Upsilon Chapter

03/01/2026

Cold toes, warm hearts. 🥶❤️ Braving the elements for the Coldest Night of the Year! So much love for the Windsor Mission and the work they do. 🧣🏘️ A few snow flurries couldn’t stop this amazing crew from coming together for a great cause!
UWindsor Graduate Nursing SocietyUniversity of Windsor Nursing Society

02/25/2026

🔬 Research Spotlight - Sigma Leadership in Action

We are proud to share that Brandon Boundy, RPN (Principal Investigator and Sigma Student Representative), and Dr. Edward Cruz (Research Mentor and Chapter President) have officially received Research Ethics Board (REB) approval for their study:

“Enhancing Research Education in Ontario Practical Nursing Programs: Bridging the Gap for Evidence-Based Practice.”

This research examines how nursing research is taught within Ontario Practical Nursing programs and explores how well this education prepares Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to engage in evidence-informed practice. By gathering perspectives from PN educators and practicing RPNs, the study aims to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen research education and build RPN research capacity across Ontario.

With REB approval now secured, the project will move forward into active data collection. https://www.facebook.com/share/185Z7DiZtU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

This project is funded through a Research Fellowship grant from the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) and is supported by the University of Windsor Faculty of Nursing, St. Clair College, and Lambton College.

This work reflects Sigma’s commitment to advancing nursing scholarship, leadership, and evidence-informed practice.

Congratulations to Brandon and Dr. Cruz on reaching this important milestone.

02/23/2026

Congratulations to our chapter President, Dr. Cruz on his outstanding accomplishment. Leading by example!!

Internationally educated nurses are vital to Canada’s health-care system — but support gaps remain. 💙🩺

Faculty of Nursing professor Dr. Edward Cruz’s research highlights the systemic barriers many IENs face and calls for stronger, more consistent integration supports across provinces and employers.

🔗 Read more about his findings and their implications for workforce policy: https://www.uwindsor.ca/news/2026-02-18/internationally-educated-nurses-are-vital-canada%E2%80%99s-health-system-%E2%80%94-support-gaps-remain

02/18/2026

❄️ ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO to Coldest Night of the Year 2026!!

UWindsor Nursing & Sigma Tau Upsilon Unite!
The countdown is officially on! In just 10 days, our community will hit the streets of downtown Windsor to bring warmth and support to those who need it most. Our spirit is stronger than the winter chill, and we need your help to cross the finish line!

🤝 Our United Team
We are walking as a powerhouse collaboration under the team name: “Tau Upsilon and Nursing Society, University of Windsor”

This massive effort brings together:

Sigma Tau Upsilon

Graduate Nursing Society, UWindsor UWindsor Graduate Nursing Society

Undergraduate Nursing Society, UWindsor University of Windsor Nursing Society

Why We Walk: It’s scary out there for too many people in our city. This February, our team is going to do something about it. Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, we are walking and fundraising to support and serve people and families experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness right here in Windsor. We are fundraising for Windsor Downtown- Downtown Mission of Windsor.

Event Details:

📅 Date: February 28, 2026 📍 Location: Windsor Downtown

Schedule:
4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
5:00 pm: Move Send-off
6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!

How You Can Help: We can’t do this alone. Please sponsor our team and help us reach our fundraising goals to support those who need it most. Every donation, big or small, makes a tangible difference.
Please give generously by clicking the link below or scan the QR code on the poster, to donate directly to our team page!

SUPPORT OUR TEAM HERE:

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=1041357&langPref=en-CA

Thank you for helping us bring warmth to our community!

02/17/2026

Friendly Reminder: Let’s Celebrate Excellence!

Happy Reading Week! 📚 As you take a well-deserved break, the Executive Board of Tau Upsilon wants to encourage you to take a few minutes to recognize the incredible work happening in our nursing community.

Last year, several awards went unassigned despite the outstanding research, service, and leadership being demonstrated by our peers every day. We don’t want to miss the chance to celebrate you or your colleagues at our upcoming ceremony!

We are looking for nominations for:

• Nursing Students (Undergraduate and Graduate).

• Practicing Nurses and Nurse Leaders.

• Faculty Members.

• Friends of Nursing (Non-nursing community partners).

Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged!

❗️Important Details

📆 Nomination Deadline: March 20, 2026.

Submission: Email your nomination package to the Awards Chair, Heather Sweet, at hsweet73@uwindsor.ca.

Award Presentation: Recipients will be recognized at our Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Scan the QR code to view the full list of awards, specific eligibility criteria, and submission requirements.

01/31/2026

To register for this event: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/mO5Mi6uaQYKOgsPOc8btag

01/15/2026

Call for Nominations: 2026 Sigma Tau Upsilon Chapter Awards.

The Executive Board of Tau Upsilon is excited to announce that nominations are now open for our 2026 Chapter Awards. Each year, we take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding service, research, and leadership demonstrated by nurses, nursing students, and friends of nursing in our community.

We invite faculty, students, and practitioners to nominate an exceptional colleague or student today.

Key Dates to Remember 🗓️

Nomination Deadline: March 20th, 2026.⌛️

Induction Ceremony: All awards will be presented on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

How to Nominate
Please email all nomination packages directly to our Awards Chair, Heather Sweet, at hsweet73@uwindsor.ca. If you have any questions regarding the submission process, feel free to reach out to her via email.

Scan the QR code provided to view the full list of awards, specific eligibility criteria, and submission requirements.

We look forward to celebrating the incredible work being done by our nurses and partners this year!!

01/12/2026

This is a friendly reminder that the Roy Adaptation Model (RAM) Workshop for Graduate Students is taking place this Friday, January 16, 2026. Sigma members and graduate students are welcome to attend.

Topic: Exploring the Roy Adaptation Model (RAM) for Graduate Nursing Students: RAM Middle Range Theory in Practice & Research
Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
Format: Virtual via Zoom
Times:
Eastern: 1:00–4:00 PM
Central: 12:00–3:00 PM
Pacific: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Cost: FREE (registration required)

Register Here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026RAMGradStudentWorkshop

12/25/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to wish everyone a happy and restful holiday season!

Whether you’re traveling home or enjoying some well-deserved downtime, we hope this season brings you peace and rejuvenation. Cheers to a great year and an even better one ahead!

Warmest wishes, The Members of Sigma Tau Upsilon

12/16/2025

Free Workshop for Graduate Nursing Students - January 16, 2026

Sigma chapters are pleased to share an upcoming Roy Adaptation Model Workshop for Graduate Students, sponsored by the Roy Adaptation Association International (RAA-I) and Sigma Chapters.

Date: January 16, 2026
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Time:
• 1:00–4:00 PM Eastern
• 12:00–3:00 PM Central
• 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Pacific

What to Expect:
• Expert-led discussions
• International perspectives from experienced professional’s
• Ideal for master’s and doctoral students
• Session will be recorded for registrants
Cost: Free (registration required)

Zoom link sent by email after registration
Register here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026RAMGradStudentWorkshop

This is a great opportunity for graduate students to deepen theoretical knowledge and connect with nursing scholars from around the world.

Please share with anyone who may be interested!

12/15/2025

Help Us Support a Local Family This Holiday Season!

Sigma Tau Upsilon is proud to sponsor a local family in need this Christmas, and we’re inviting all students and community members to join us in spreading some holiday cheer.

This year’s family includes:
• A single mother
• Two teenage daughters (ages 17 & 15)
• A newborn baby boy arriving this month
Our support will help make their holiday season a little brighter.

How You Can Help:
Please send an email to sttitauupsilon@hotmail.com, and we will connect you with the organizer. Monetary donations, etransfers, and gift cards are accepted.
Donation Deadline: December 18, 2025

Wish List:
Clothing Sizes:
• (36-year-old, female): Medium women’s / Small men’s, Shoes 7–7.5
• (17-year-old, female): Women’s Small / Medium, Shoes 6.5, slippers, Hello Kitty
• (15-year-old, female): Women’s XL / Men’s Large (Nike), Shoes Women’s 11 / Men’s 9, slippers, Hello Kitty
• (newborn): 3–6 month baby items

Gift Ideas:
• Stroller, diaper bag
• Clothing or accessory gift cards (Garage, Ardene, SportChek, Walmart)
• Bath & Body Works items
• Makeup, eyelash sets
• Hair accessories, hair clippers/buzzers
• Jewelry (non-allergic)
• Fake nails/nail supplies
• Art supplies
• Earbuds
• Facial cleansers, pimple patches, face masks
• Throw blankets
• Candles
• Vanilla, coconut, sandalwood, cedar scents
• Single-size bedding set (black)
• Black canopy with lights
• Baby items (including 0–3 month outfits — Elf outfit welcome!)
• Hello Kitty or Powerpuff Girls items
• Perfumes (Ariana Grande)
• Porcelain doll
• Tummy time playmat
• Cineplex movie vouchers
• Christmas tree decorations
• Bubble bath

11/27/2025

From the entire Sigma Tau Upsilon Chapter, we want to wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to all our members, friends, and colleagues celebrating in the United States! 🇺🇸🦃

We are deeply grateful for the dedication and excellence you bring to nursing every day, a commitment that truly elevates global healthcare.

May your holiday be filled with well-deserved rest, warmth, great food, and cherished moments with those you love.