Student Beach Field Trip Cancelled!
July 15th, 2025
Student beach field trip cancelled, due to air quality! All ticket holders, please check your emails.
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CKUW 95.9 FM Community Stakeholder Meeting - July 16
July 8th, 2025
Wednesday July 16th 6-8:30pm at the West End Cultural Centre Assiniboine Credit Union Hall
Join CKUW staff, volunteers, and board members as we work together to improve our radio station! We’re asking the question “How do we keep CKUW sustainable and relevant in the community?” Share your thoughts, ask questions, and start conversations while you mingle.
Free event, all are welcome, casual dress, come and go!
Volunteers – Listeners – Donors – Students – Musicians
Next Board of Director Meeting: Monday, June 30
June 26th, 2025
NEXT MEETING: Monday, June 30 at 5 p.m. CST.
All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend the Open Session over Zoom. Please email admin@theuwsa.ca by 12:30 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:
All participants are expected to abide by the University’s Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy.
Student Beach Field Trip July 15!!
June 25th, 2025
UWSA Student Beach Field Trip
Come join us for a fun day at Grand Beach! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy the sun with your fellow students. Pack your sunscreen, snacks, and beach gear for a day filled with sand and smiles.
Don’t miss out on this exciting adventure – get your tickets here: showpass.com/student-beach-field-trip
Important Notes:
- Must send a signed waiver to events@theuwsa.ca or hand it in person! You can find the waiver here: UWSA Waiver
- This field trip is ONLY open to University of Winnipeg Students! We will ask you to check your UWinnipeg ID before getting on the bus.
- We will not be issuing refunds. Please ensure you’re able to make it.
- If it rains on Tuesday, July 15 we will reschedule for Thursday, July 17.
Summer Connect
June 2nd, 2025
Your UWSA executives want to meet you and listen to your ideas! We have prepared a special gathering at the University of Winnipeg Quad on June 20 at 4:00 p.m. so you can meet them, pitch your ideas, and share. We’ll see you there!
First Nations Students Automatic Opt-Out Process
May 30th, 2025
If you are a self-declared First Nations student, you are automatically opted out of the UWSA Health Plan.
If your tuition and fees are paid by a First Nations band, Indigenous community, or other third-party sponsor, please visit this page: Sponsored Students Health Plan Page
This arrangement is based on a 2018 agreement between the UWSA and the Indigenous Student Services Centre (ISSC) to streamline the process, as many First Nations students already have coverage through federal or First Nations band programs.
Want to be covered anyway?
Yes—you are still eligible to opt in to the Health Plan if you do not have other coverage or want the benefits provided.
- If you are a sponsored First Nations student, please use the Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form to complete your application.
- For non-sponsored students, please use the self-enrolment portal to opt-in found here: Studentcare Self-Enrollment Page
- Once approved, the $330 health plan fee will be added to your University of Winnipeg student account and billed to your sponsor if coverage is included.
- If your sponsor does not cover health insurance, you will be responsible for paying $330 health plan fee yourself using the University’s accepted payment methods.
We strongly recommend confirming with your sponsor before submitting the opt-in form. Once your application is approved, you cannot opt out or reverse the charge.
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to the Corporate Accounts Manager, Emmanuel Iwuoha at e.iwuoha@theuwsa.ca for support.
Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form
Studentcare Opt-In Self-Enrollment Page
Sponsored Students Health Plan
May 30th, 2025
If your tuition and fees are paid by a First Nations band, Indigenous community, or other third-party sponsor, please read this section carefully.
If you are a self-declared First Nations student, you are automatically opted out of the UWSA Health Plan. Please visit here for more info: First Nations Students Automatic Opt-Out Process Info Post
Opt-in/opt-out dates for the 2025-2026 Academic Year:
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Fall Term students: August 6 – September 15, 2025
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New Winter Term students: December 8, 2025 – January 16, 2026
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New Spring Term students: TBA
All sponsored students must:
- Complete the UWSA Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form. The form is available at Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form.
- Once approved, the $330 health plan fee will be added to your student account.
Who pays for the plan?
- If your sponsor includes health plan coverage, the charge will be paid by your sponsor.
- If your sponsorship does not include health coverage, you will be responsible for paying the $330 health plan fee through any of the University of Winnipeg’s accepted payment methods.
Adding a Family Member (spouse and/or dependent children) to Your Plan
If you’re already enrolled and wish to extend coverage to a spouse and/or child:
- You must complete a separate opt-in process through the Studentcare Couple & Family Enrolment Form.
- Additional fees apply for dependants and are paid directly through the StudentCare platform.
Dependants cannot be added retroactively, so it’s important to submit your application during the change-of-coverage period.
Important Notes for Sponsored Students
- Once you opt in and the charge is applied to your account, you cannot opt out.
- Before submitting your opt-in form, you must confirm with your sponsor whether health coverage is included in your sponsorship.
- If your sponsorship does not include health coverage, you will be responsible for paying the $330 health plan fee through any of the University of Winnipeg’s accepted payment methods.
Missed the opt-in deadline?
- The UWSA Health Plan follows a strict opt-in deadline. If you miss it, you may need to wait an entire academic year before you can opt in again.
- Exceptions are not guaranteed. However, students who miss the deadline due to extenuating circumstances may submit an appeal.
- Appeals are accepted only for a limited time after the add/drop period. Forms will be available on Health Plan Appeal Form.
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to the Corporate Accounts Manager, Emmanuel Iwuoha at e.iwuoha@theuwsa.ca for support.
Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form
Studentcare Opt-In Self-Enrollment Page
The UWSA 2025/26 Executives
May 10th, 2025
Meet your UWSA executives for the 2025/26 period!
From left to right:
Omega Budhathoki | Vice President External Affairs (VPEA)
Alan Saji Koshy | President
Harleen Deol | Vice President Student Affairs (VPSA)
Drag Storytime
May 9th, 2025
📖 Drag Storytime 📖
Come with family and friends for an enchanted break, and enjoy joyful, captivating stories read by three fabulous Drag Queens: Ruby Chopstix (@rubychopstix), Minokawa Song (@minokaw.a), and Artemyst (@the.artemyst).
📅 June 3
🕛 12:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free + open to all
Presented in partnership with @uwpglibrary and @rainbowloungeuwsa
⚠️ Registration is required to attend the drag storytime Click here to sign up!
End-of-year message from Tomiris Kaliyeva, President and CEO of the UWSA
April 30th, 2025
“The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake – you can’t learn anything form being perfect.” – Adam Osborne
Dear Members,
As my Presidential term comes to a close, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Serving as your President has truly been one of the greatest honours of my university life. Throughout the years, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the strength, passion, and resilience that make our student body so special. Whether it was through advocacy, events, campaigns, or just everyday conversations in the hallways—I’ve been constantly inspired by your commitment to making our campus a more inclusive, supportive, and empowering place for everyone.
Thank you for trusting me to represent you. Thank you for your ideas, your feedback, your energy, and your care. Everything I’ve done in this role has been shaped by you, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together. Although my time as President is coming to an end, my belief in the power of student leadership and community is stronger than ever. I’ll carry the lessons I’ve learned with me for the rest of my life.
I would like to thank everyone who kept me accountable, saw the best in me, and believed in me. I would like to also say thank you to my team, Abrar Abdelmahmoud (VPSA) and Chhavi Dhir (VPEA), as well as my previous team Jonathan Henderson (VPEA) and Christine Quiah (VPSA). Nothing would be possible without my team, who provided me with support and guidance in hard times and was there for me in good times. To everyone reading this, I strongly recommend getting involved with the UWSA. There are definitely ups and downs, but the experience you get from this cannot be replicated anywhere else. Thank you for voting for me and allowing me the privilege of serving you. I wish the best to my successor and the UWSA!
Wishing you all a restful summer and continued success in whatever comes next.
With gratitude and love,
Tomiris Kaliyeva
President & CEO (2023-2025)
University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA)
