Volunteer for Unsheltered Relatives
February 17th, 2023
Do you want to volunteer with the UWSA? On March 1, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, we will hand out food to our unsheltered relatives around downtown Winnipeg. Join us by signing up here.
February 17th, 2023
Do you want to volunteer with the UWSA? On March 1, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, we will hand out food to our unsheltered relatives around downtown Winnipeg. Join us by signing up here.
February 6th, 2023
The UWSA General Election 2023 Nomination Period begins today!
The nomination Period opens at: 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb 6.
The nomination Period closes at: 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 16.
Do you want to create positive change for your fellow students at the University of Winnipeg?
The General Election is where students can run for an Executive Team position (President, Vice-President Student Affairs), a Board of Director position, a Board of Regents seat, or a Senator position.
Becoming an Executive Director or a member of the UWSA Board of Directors gives you experience serving on a non-profit board, awards you the opportunity to connect with student communities and represent their needs, gives you a voice to help make decisions that impact students and the university, and helps you learn more about the student union, university governance, and lobbying government.
To nominate yourself, download a nomination form here:
For more information, please visit theuwsa.ca/elections or email the Acting General Manager, Thomas Hanan at t.hanan@theuwsa.ca.
January 31st, 2023
In May of 2022, at the direction of the Board, the UWSA Chief Operating Officer engaged legal counsel to independently investigate allegations that current UWSA President Kirt Hayer had violated UWSA elections bylaws and policies while running for office.
The allegations were submitted in three complaints received in March of 2022.
After a thorough and exhaustive process, the investigators have determined that one of the complaints was dealt with appropriately by the Elections Accountability Board. Regarding the other two, one was based on an unsubstantiated claim where investigators found no proof of the UWSA President trying to coerce a candidate to drop out of the election as alleged.
The second allegation of racist comments was unfounded, which was confirmed by the subject of the alleged comments.
UWSA President Kirt Hayer is fully exonerated of these allegations. This concludes the investigation.
You may view the full Investigation report here: Investigation Report 20230131
2022 UWSA General Election Accountability Board Reports:
January 23rd, 2023
This week The University of Winnipeg is creating a week of wellness-related activities leading up to Bell Let’s Talk Day (Wednesday, January 25).
Events/things you can find on campus related to mental health:
For more information on what The University of Winnipeg is doing, please visit their page here: uwinnipeg.ca/student-wellness/bell-lets-talk-day-uwinnipeg.html
January 19th, 2023
On Wednesday, January 18, the Board of Director Meeting occurred. One of the agenda items was to review the UWSA Elections Reform Proposal. The UWSA Board of Directors has decided to approve the proposal.
You can read the full changes here: UWSA Election Reforms Package January 2023
The major Election rule changes are:
January 13th, 2023
The next UWSA Board of Directors Meeting is on Wednesday, January 18, at 5:30 PM.
All University of Winnipeg students are welcome to attend Open Session. Please email t.hanan@theuwsa.ca by 4:30 PM on the day of the meeting for the Zoom link using your UWinnipeg webmail address and your Student ID Number.
Please review the following documents before the meeting:
230118 Election Reform Proposal Package
Any questions can be directed to Carter Weins, Chair of the Board, at: chair@theuwsa.ca.
January 13th, 2023
Join us on a week to highlight and acknowledge the strides made by members of the Black Community through sharing information, film, and a celebration night. All are welcome to attend! More information on events will be announced soon!
The Black History Month Student Celebration Event will take place on Friday, February 10, at 5:30 pm. Presented by the UWSA BIPoC Lounge.
January 4th, 2023
The By-Law and Policy Committee has added more additions to the Election Reform Proposal Package. The package includes the original one posted in December plus the new ones. Please view the package linked below.
Please click here to review the proposed changes: January 2023 – By-Law Package Posting.
We also want to hear your feedback: theuwsa.ca/uwsa-reforms-feedback/
December 31st, 2022
Below you can view the By-Law and Policy Committee Reports from December 2022. For any comments or information, please email Thomas Hanan at t.hanan@theuwsa.ca.