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Congrats Candace!

May 20th, 2015

Congrats Candace! You’ve won two tickets to the I Heart UWinnipeg dinner this Thursday! We’ve emailed you with details on how you can pick them up from us.

Job Opportunity

May 19th, 2015

We want you to be a part of the UWSA team!
We are now hiring Retail & Event Staff.

Read more about the job here: Event & Retail Staff Posting 2015

Interested? Fill out our application form under the Opportunities tab or just follow this link: https://theuwsa.ca/opportunities/job-application-form/

We have two tickets to I Heart UWinnipeg Dinner

May 15th, 2015

Are you interested in attending the I Heart UWinnipeg dinner this Thursday? Because, we have two tickets for you!
We are going to raffle two tickets off on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Just send your name, email and phone number to communications@theuwsa.ca before Tuesday at 3 p.m. and you could have yourself a shot at two tickets.

Read more about the dinner here: http://uwinnipeg.ca/iheartuwinnipeg/#

Health Plan Topic of the Week: 2015-2016 UWSA Health Plan Opt Out

May 12th, 2015

The deadline to Opt Out of the UWSA Health Plan for the 2015-2016 school year is September 22, 2015. This coincides with the Course Add/Drop Period. So opt out when you are registering for courses so you don’t miss it.

This is also the deadline to make any changes to your plan type. If you want to Opt In, or add a spouse and/or child to your plan, you need to do it by September 22, 2015 as well.

Questions about the UWSA Health Plan? Read more here: https://theuwsa.ca/healthplan/

Spring Into Action for Child Care

May 11th, 2015

Winnipeg Spring Into Action for Child Care is happening at the Manitoba Legislature on Wednesday May 13 at 12 p.m. UWSA stands in solidarity with the Child Care Coalition of Manitoba in rallying to make Child Care a priority for this year’s Federal election! ‪#‎Votechildcare‬ to give every parent the opportunity to contribute to the workforce!

Health Plan Topic of the Week: When does your coverage end?

May 7th, 2015

When does my UWSA Health Plan end?

The plan goes until the end of the summer, August 31st. If you’re graduating this spring or not enrolled in spring courses, you’ll still be covered until August 31st.

Find more information about your health plan @ www.theuwsa.ca/healthplan

Jennifer Logan WUSC Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser and Celebration

May 6th, 2015

Join us for an evening to celebrate the life of Jennifer Logan, an amazing young woman who devoted herself to helping people around the world and spreading love and compassion for others. Jenn passed away suddenly at the age of 32 while on a retreat in the Peruvian rainforest. The event is from 9 p.m. -2 a.m. featuring DG Mama Cutsworth and the Janzen Boys! All the proceeds for a scholarship fund will go to help refugee students in the University of Winnipeg that came through WUSC program. Join us for an evening of celebration and support a great cause!

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door (this includes a slice of pizza).
Tickets are for sale at the University of Winnipeg Info Booth.

If you are unable to come to the event, please consider donating to the Scholarship fund at the University of Winnipeg Foundation. Please be sure to specify that it is for the Jennifer Logan Memorial Scholarship.

ALSO, ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE 50/50 DRAW WILL GO TO RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE NEPAL EARTHQUAKE!

Check out the Facebook event here:https://www.facebook.com/events/803259716423603/

UW Introduces Fall Reading Week for 2016

May 5th, 2015

Starting in 2016/17, UW will have a fall reading week! Your students’ association has been working hard to make this a reality, and we’re so happy to see it materialize!

Read more about the introduction of Fall Reading Week here: http://news-centre.uwinnipeg.ca/all-posts/uwinnipeg-to-introduce-fall-reading-week/