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  • Black History Month Celebration

    February 3rd, 2025

    The UWSA BIPoC Lounge is hosting a month of events celebration black voices, businesses, and artists! We invite everybody to celebrate with us.

    Business Market

    February 11 and 12 in Riddell Hall Atrium and Centennial Hall

    Art Exhibition

    February 25 – 27 in the UWSA Boardroom (Concourse Level of Riddell Hall)

    Painting with Laura Iboje presented in collaboration with Gallery 1C03

    February 27 fro 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in The UWSA Hive (Main floor of Lockhart Hall)

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  • UWSA Board Meeting: January 30

    January 28th, 2025

    The UWSA Board of Directors Meeting will happen on Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 p.m. in person in the UWSA Boardroom and Zoom.

    All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend the Open Session over Zoom. Please email admin@theuwsa.ca by 12:00 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:

    BOD 250130 Agenda

    BOD250130 OPEN session Package

    Health Safety Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025

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  • General Election 2025 Nomination Opens

    January 27th, 2025

    The UWSA General Election 2025 Nomination Period begins today!

    The nomination Period opens at: 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan 27.

    The nomination Period closes at: 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 6.

    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, fill out this online form by clicking here!

    For more information, please visit theuwsa.ca/elections or email the CEC@theuwsa.ca.

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  • UWSA Rainbow Lounge presents Homo Hop: Regal in Red Feb 15

    January 24th, 2025

    UWSA Rainbow Lounge presents Homo Hop 2025: Regal in Red! Put on your best old Hollywood outfit and get ready to strut down the red carpet with a night of dancing, drinks, and fun! Homo Hop is a queer-focused social and dance held in support of the UWSA Rainbow Lounge, a queer safe space on the UWinnipeg campus. Hosted at the Alt Hotel on February 15th from 7pm until 12am, join the Rainbow Lounge and DJ The Kaptain for a fabulous night you won’t forget. Tickets are $20 including Showpass fees, and a cash bar will be available. Must be 18+ to attend. We can’t wait to see you there! Get tickets here.

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