Roll Call
Roll Call 2023 will take place on September 5-7!
Roll Call is our annual back-to-school event celebrating the start of the school year and student life. It is a diverse and accessible gathering showcasing local talent and artists while promoting the UWSA’s advocacy efforts.
Every Day Sept 5 – 7
Free Swag
Stop by the free swag tent to pick up a UWSA tote, agenda, and notebook! While supplies last!
Free Lunch
When: 12:00 pm Sept 5-7
Grab a free slice of pizza on us! While supplies last.
Food Trucks and Vendors
Get some lunch, drink, or snack from Panda Tea, Pop-Cart Winnipeg, and Kyu Grill. Available from 11 am – 3 pm.
Standalone Events:
Jupiter Meltdown
Where: The front lawn of UofW
When: 12:00 pm, Tuesday, Sept 5
Student Movie Night
Where: The Asper Centre for Theatre and Film
When: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Tuesday, Sept 5
Description: Join us in The Hive to watch Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse and have some popcorn and snacks!
Pick-up Basketball in the Duckworth
Where: Duckworth Gym
When: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Tuesday, Sept 5 and 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday, Sept 6
Description: Have you wanted to play basketball in the Duckworth gym? Make a team of three and play basketball against other students. See if your team is the best.
Dodgeball drop-in
Where: Community Gym in the second floor of RecPlex
When: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, Sept 5 and Wednesday, Sept 6
Description: Are you still good at dodgeball? Drop in to play a good old-fashioned game against other students.
Bubble Soccer and Giant Obstacle Course with Bubble Soccer Winnipeg
Where: Field C and B, The RecPlex
When: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tuesday, Sept 5 and Wednesday, Sept 6
Description: Bubble Soccer is soccer meets bumper cars! Participants wear an inflatable bubble suit and crash into each other while playing soccer. Test how fast you can get through the Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course! Come to play or watch, either way, it will be a fun time!
Ribbon Skirt-Making Workshop
Where: 1E11, in the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre (511 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 1Y8)
When: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Description: Join Lucy Ducharme as she teaches us how to make a Ribbon Skirt from scratch. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced with a sewing machine, you’ll leave with a beautiful Ribbon Skirt. Supplies will be provided for each participant. This will be an all-day workshop only open to UW Students. You can sign up for the event here.
Lucy Ducharme Bio: Lucy Ducharme is an Anishinaabekwe from Eddystone with ties to the Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation. She is a mother of 5, and grandmother of 11. She has been beading, sewing, and crafting for over 50 years. She is well-known for her beautiful floral applique, ribbon skirts, beaded vests and for her generosity in sharing her gifts with others.
GSS’ Lounge, Play, Go!
Where: UWSA Offices
When: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Thursday, Sept 7
Description: With the new UWSA Gaming Lounge opening, join the Game Studies Society with the GSS Lounge, Play, Go! Event! We’ll have casual games, competitive games, video games, board games, and table games (pool, foosball, and table tennis) for you to enjoy!
Questions? Reach us at events@theuwsa.ca
Please review our UWSA Events Safer Space Policy
Book a table for the UWSA Roll Call 2023 Tabling Fair!
Registration for the UWSA Roll Call tabling fair is now open! This is a great opportunity to connect with students and share information about your group and activities. Tables are limited, so make sure to request yours soon. Registration is open to UWSA Student Groups, UW and External Groups. The deadline to register for a table is September 1, and the fair will take place from September 5 to 7 between 11 am to 3:30 pm.
UWSA Student groups can request a table here.
UW and External groups can request a table here.
Questions? Reach us at events@theuwsa.ca.
