October 2nd, 2019
The UWSA By-Election Period is now on!
Click on the position you want to run for to download a Nomination Form and submit it to the CEC by 6 PM on October 10!
Questions? Email the Chief Elections Commissioner at cec@theuwsa.ca
October 1st, 2019
Dear Members,
On September 24, 2019 the UWSA Board of Directors ratified a motion to remove the Vice-President Internal Affairs, Natasha Reimer from the Board of Directors. The removal was due to Conflict of Interest, that is through violation of UWSA Bylaw 7.6.
The motion was moved in the August 13, 2019 Board Meeting and approved by a majority vote. The decision of the Board was then ratified in the September board meeting.
As an elected Executive Director of the UWSA, the Vice President Internal Affairs role is a full time, salaried term position. For confidentiality and privacy reasons, the details of the conflict of interest are available only to the Board of Directors.
For more information on our Bylaws and the Conflict of Interest Policy, please visit the following links:
UWSA Bylaws
UWSA Policy Manual
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Chief Operating Officer at k.vargscarr@theuwsa.ca.
Sincerely,
The UWSA
September 27th, 2019
Today is the Global Climate Strike! All UWSA Offices besides Info Booth, Daycare and Foodbank are closed as we head to the Global Climate Strike Walk Out! UW students walk out of class at 11:30 a.m. and meet in the front lawn before walking to the Leg! More information at: https://buff.ly/2ltxcVt
September 26th, 2019
Join us in the Bulman Student Centre for Doggo Days today! Dogs from the St. John’s Ambulance will be here from 12-2 PM.
September 16th, 2019
Today is the last day to Opt-Out or Opt-Change of your UWSA Health Plan!
Domestic students who have equivalent alternative coverage (through your parents, spouse, partners or another job) can Opt-Out of the UWSA Green Shield Health Plan online here: Health Plan Opt-Outs
Green Shield is mandatory for international students.
Students who wish to Opt-Change and add their spouses, partners or dependents to their plan can do so by downloading this form here and submitting it to Info Booth in Centennial Hall.
It is also the last to Opt-Out of the U-Pass for those who meet the criteria. Check out the Opt-Out criteria and the process here: U-Pass Opt-Outs
September 12th, 2019
Your Green Shield coverage is active September 1, 2019 to August 30, 2020. However, your online accounts will not be active till the end of the Opt-In/Opt-Out Period that ends September 16. Thus means that when you try to access your account, your account status will be listed as inactive and online direct billing services will be down.
Please keep the receipts if you use your benefits between September 1-16. After your account is active, you can retroactively submit your claims and will be paid out by Green Shield.
For a detailed description of what is covered, check out your health benefits booklet: Benefit Plan Booklet – Full time and Part time.
You can also connect with Green Shield Customer Service and tell them that you’re on UWSA Green Shield Health Plan that isn’t active yet and want information on your coverage.
September 1st, 2019
Some of you might have heard about a potential strike or lockout that might happen in September. We know that many students rely on bus service to get to school and we are very concerned about how a potential interruption of transit service would affect our members. While there has been no confirmation of service disruption and we hope that a resolution is achieved soon, we want to urge you to prepare for alternative transportation in case busses are not operating as scheduled.
If you cannot walk, bike or drive to school, please consider rideshare and carpooling. The University of Winnipeg Campus Sustainability Office has some recommendations here. The UWSA will also advocate for reasonable accommodation for students to University faculty. Depending on the length of service disruption, the UWSA and Winnipeg Transit will also begin discussions to get a portion of your U-Pass refunded.
As of this time, all classes will proceed as scheduled. Any changes will be communicated via the University of Winnipeg’s website. Please visit their FAQ section for more information.
August 19th, 2019
Get on the lawn and kick off the 2019-20 school year with your students’ association!
Sept 3-6 | 11AM – 4PM | The U of W Front Lawn
☕ Morning Coffee Giveaway
🍕 Free Food + Ice Cream by Local Restaurants
🎤 Live Music + Performances by Local Artists
🍻Craft Beer
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🏀 Drop-in Basketball + Pickleball
🐶 Doggo Days and Cozy Corner
🎉 After Parties @ The Good Will
🎊 Grand Opening of Langside Learning Garden
👥 Student Group Tabling Fair
Free entry | All welcome | Liquor service 18+ w/ID
Detailed daily schedule + performers + food menu details at theuwsa.ca/rollcall
@theuwsa on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA)
Please e-mail accessibility requests and event questions to events@theuwsa.ca
August 12th, 2019
The Bike Lab will be closed today due to a security issue. We hope to be back next Monday for Open Hours. Sorry for the inconvenience!
In case of urgent repairs and maintenance, please consider visiting our friends below during their Open Hours. Check them out on Facebook and Twitter for updated hours!
August 6th, 2019
Over the past year, the University of Winnipeg Foundation and the UWSA have had several discussions around responsible investing.
While recognizing the work done by the Foundation since 2016, the UWSA recommended that two possible ways to follow through their commitment to invest ethically. Two ways we can move forward are by:
The 2018-19 VPSA, Jade DeFehr presented an update and recommendations to the University of Winnipeg Board of Regents in Spring 2019. You can read the full speech here: Board of Regents Responsible Investments Speech.
Want to learn more about the issue? Click here to visit the Divestment page!
