Job Opportunities

August 1st, 2019

Get involved with the UWSA through different job opportunities. Fill out the application form on our Job Opportunities page. We are currently looking for:

• Chief Election Commissioner
• Roll Call Event Staff

UWSA believes in equal opportunity employment and providing an accessible work environment.  Accessibility accommodations will be made throughout the interview process and upon hiring.

To keep up with our job postings follow us on Twitter: @theuwsa and Facebook: @theuwsa

For more information, please email Karolya Vargscarr at generalmanager@theuwsa.ca

Health Plan Opt-Out/Opt-Change Forms Available

July 30th, 2019

The Health Plan Opt-Out/Opt-Change period is on right now!

Students who have alternative health coverage can choose to Opt-Out of their student Health Plan at this link. The deadline to Opt-Out of the Health Plan is September 16, 2019. Please note that the Health Plan is compulsory for all International Students.

Your Health Plan is a one-year contract so students can only Opt-Out/Opt-Change in the first year of their study. This means that students who have Opted-Out last year will have to Opt-Out again this year. This also means that if you started school in the winter term, you can only Opt-Out in the winter.

You will need to have your student ID number and be covered under another health benefits plan to Opt-Out.

To Opt-Change, student will have to download the form from the UWSA Health Plan Page and submit it at Info Booth before September 16, 2019.

If you have any questions, please visit the Info Booth or email health@theuwsa.ca with your name, student number, and concern to set up an appointment.

U-Pass Opt-Out Forms Available

July 25th, 2019

The U-Pass is a universal bus pass program where all full-time students pay a fee at the beginning of the term to access transit services for a highly reduced fare.

The U-Pass program is mandatory but students can decide to Opt-Out of the program if they fulfill any of the following criteria:

• A student who lives outside the City of Winnipeg boundaries
• A student who is registered with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind
• A student who is a Winnipeg Transit Employee
• A student who will be studying outside of Canada for more than sixty (60) days per term
• A student who will be participating in an internship, cooperative program, or research outside the City of Winnipeg boundaries for more than sixty (60) days per term.
• A student who holds a valid U-Pass from another post-secondary institution
• A student who is a registered Handi-Transit user
  (Handi Transit users can use their U-Pass to access Handi Transit Services. This means Handi Transit users will be assessed the U-Pass fee each term they are full-time students. Handi Transit users do have the option to opt-out, as well.)

Forms can be found here.

Please drop off the completed forms at the Info Booth by September 16, 2019.

For more information, visit theuwsa.ca/u-pass, email u-pass@theuwsa.ca or visit the UWSA Info Booth.

Technical Issue with Forms on Website

June 10th, 2019

UPDATE: We’ve resolved the technical issue. Forms filled out on the website will be sent to UWSA staff. Thank you for your patience.

We’re currently experiencing a technical issue with forms on the website. The forms filled on the website are not getting delivered to UWSA staff.

For urgent enquiries, please e-mail the department you wish to reach.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused.

May Board Meeting

May 24th, 2019

The first board meeting of the year is on Monday, May 27 at 5 PM at the UWSA Boardroom (Bulman Student Centre).

All students are welcome and have speaking rights! Please send all questions to chair@theuwsa.ca

Check out the agenda here: May 2019 Board Meeting Agenda

CKUW Celebrations!

May 16th, 2019

Join the party tonight at the Good Will and celebrate 20 years of CKUW!

Free cake, DJs and Live bands! Event is pay-what-you-can and all are welcome!

Free UWinnipeg Pride Events

May 14th, 2019

From May 23-June 2, we’re celebrating Pride with The University of Winnipeg. Catch a movie or join us on the float!
All events are free and accessible. Find more information and a detailed schedule here: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/pride/pride-events.html

Doggo Days

April 25th, 2019

Doggo Days is today, April 24! Come de-stress with cute dogs in the Bulman before the school year ends.

Foodbank is at Riddell Hall today!

February 15th, 2019

UWSA Foodbank is at Riddell Hall today instead of the Bulman Student Centre!

Walk-ins are welcome. Check-in starts at 2 PM and Distribution at 3.30 PM. Students can register by filling up this form here: Foodbank Registration Form

Have a question? Check out the FAQs or email the Foodbank Coordinator at foodbank@theuwsa.ca

February Board Meeting

February 7th, 2019

Want to learn more about the UWSA?

Our next board meeting is on Wednesday, February 13 at 5 PM! Check out the agenda here: February 2019 Board Meeting Agenda

All students are welcome and have the right to speak! For more information, e-mail the Chair of the Board at chair@theuwsa.ca or visit the Board of Directors page.