UWSA By-Election 2022 Results*

October 26th, 2022

Congratulations to all the winners! Here are the unofficial UWSA By-Election results*:

*Results are unofficial till ratified by the Board of Directors.

UWSA By-Elections 22-23 Voting Period

October 20th, 2022

The voting for the UWSA By-Elections 22-23 is open from Monday, October 24 at 9:00 am and ends on October 26 at 6:00 pm!

To cast your vote online, check your UofW email on Monday morning. You will receive an email with your unique ID, password, and voting link. You can also vote in person at the UofW campus at the following locations:

• Centennial Hall across from the art gallery (Oct 24, 25, and 26 from 9 am – 6 pm)
• Richardson College for the Environment & Science Complex front lobby (Oct 24, 25, and 26 from 9 am – 6 pm)
• Floating station at Buhler Center (Oct 24 and 25 from 9 am – 6 pm)

You can learn more about your candidates and their agendas in the Voter’s Guide. For all information about the By-Elections, visit theuwsa.ca/elections.

Graduates Photo Session

October 17th, 2022

Attention UofW Graduates!

The UWSA is hosting grad photos at the Bulman Centre!

You can book your session online for $25 (payable by cheque, cash, debit or credit) on Friday, October 21 or Monday, October 31.

Photos will be taken at the Bulman Student Centre Stage, Basement Level of Riddell Hall.

Book your session at the following link: https://buff.ly/3D2QLJa.

UWSA By-Elections 22-23 Candidates

October 17th, 2022

The UWSA 22-23 By-Elections Voting is almost here. These candidates will represent your voice on campus!

Accessibility Director

• Krina Patel

Education Director

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Environmental Ethics Director

• Soban Faiz
• Farwa Awan

Graduate Students’ Director

• Fathma Mehjabin

2SLGBTQ* Students’ Director

• Brie Villeneuve

PACE Students’ Director

• David Dokun
• Ronil Purani
• Sanchit Shangari
• Karanbir Dhillon
• Nisha Oberoi

Women, Trans & Non-Binary Students’ Director

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UWSA Regents

• Garv Kochar

UWSA Senator

• Joshua Haney
• Rhythm Gill
• Leah Shore
• Mubarak Owolabi
• Nicholas M. Wasyliw
• Sualeha Sualeha
• Harpreet Singh Punjab
• Raihan Mahmud
• Taran Singh

For all information about By-Elections, visit theuwsa.ca/elections.

UWSA Foodbank Reopening on October 21

October 14th, 2022

We’re glad to announce the reopening of the UWSA Foodbank on Friday, October 21, at the Bulman Student Centre. Walk-ins are welcome, but food quantities are not
guaranteed. Pre-Register by emailing Harvest Manitoba at appointments@harvestmanitoba.ca or calling (204) 982-3660.

The volunteer-driven UWSA Foodbank was created to provide regular food supplements to University of Winnipeg students and community members in need during the year. Though it operates primarily in conjunction with Harvest Manitoba, the Foodbank actively seeks additional donations from university groups and other community-based organizations.

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Distribution for registered clients starts at 3:00 PM and for walk-ins at 3:30 PM.

Mental Health Bewareness -  Harm and Error in Institutional Mental Health Promotion: Navigating Services and Protecting Student Autonomy Info Session!

October 5th, 2022

• The Info Session will be a hybrid event for students who cannot attend in person. Please use this zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87118366736
• Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 12:30 – 2:00PM at Eckhardt Gramatté Hall
• Hosted by UWSA VPSA, Reza Saker Hossain and UWSA Community Director, Sarah Anderson.
• Special guest UofW Faculty of Education Associate Profesor, Dr. Jan DeFehr
• All are welcome to attend! Free refreshments are available after the event.
• theuwsa.ca/critical-mentalhealth.

Standing in Solidarity with Women and International Students from Iran

October 5th, 2022

On September 16, 2022, Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman, was arrested by Iranian Morality Police for improperly wearing her hijab and died in their custody.

Mahsa Amini’s death is not just a political issue; it is an issue of women’s and human rights. The death of Amini, a young 22-year-old woman, sparked a series of protests across Iran and the world, one of them being in Winnipeg.

Women worldwide are standing in solidarity with our sisters to end the violence and discrimination. We want to voice our respects to them and say that the UWSA recognizes and stands in solidarity with those women.

We want to extend our sympathy and support to the international students from Iran.

List of resources:

• Student Wellness Centre (UoW students can access free-of-charge)
• MindBeacon (online counselling for students)
• 24-Hour Klinic Crisis Line – 204.786.8686
• Mental Health Resources List

In Solidarity,

UWSA International Students’ Co-Director

Tomiris Kaliyeva and Christine Quiah

UWSA President

Kirt Hayer

UWSA Vice-President External Affairs

Jonathan Henderson

UWSA Vice-President Student Affairs

Reza-Saker Hossain

UWSA By-Election 22 Nomination Forms Available!

September 26th, 2022

By-Election Nomination Form 2022 – Candidates must submit a completed nomination form to the Chief Elections Commissioner at cec@theuwsa.ca by 6 PM on October 6, 2022, to be eligible to run in the 2022 UWSA By-Elections.

Vacant Positions

• Accessibility Director
• Education Director
• Environmental Ethics Director
• Graduate Students’ Director
• 2SLGBTQ* Students’ Director
• PACE Students’ Director
• Women, Trans & Non-Binary Students’ Director
• UWSA Regents
• UWSA Senator

For any questions, please email, cec@theuwsa.ca. theuwsa.ca/elections

UWSA Board Meeting: Wednesday, September 28

September 26th, 2022

The next UWSA Board of Directors Meeting is on Wednesday, September 28, at 5:30 PM.

All University of Winnipeg students are welcome to attend Open Session. Please email t.hanan@theuwsa.ca by 4:30 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:

220928 AGENDA

BOD 220928 Open Package

Any questions can be directed to Carter Weins, Chair of the Board, at: chair@theuwsa.ca.

UWSA 2022 By-Election Nomination Period

September 22nd, 2022

The UWSA By-Election begins on September 26!

The By-Election is where students can run for vacant positions that were not filled during the General Election. To run, you will need to fill out a nomination form and submit it to the Chief Elections Commissioner before the end of the nomination period.

Nomination Period:  Monday, September 26 – Thursday, October 6 *Due by 6 PM. 

By-Election Nomination Form 2022 – Candidates must submit a completed nomination form to the CEC at cec@theuwsa.ca by 6 PM on October 6, 2022, to be eligible to run in the 2022 UWSA By-Elections.

All candidates or their scrutineers are encouraged to attend the All Candidates Meeting on Friday, October 7, time and location TBD.

Nomination forms are available in alternate formats for students with accessibility needs. Requests for an alternative nomination form must be submitted in writing to the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association, University of Winnipeg, 0R30-515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 or by email at cec@theuwsa.ca.

Open Positions

• Accessibility Director
• Education Director
• Environmental Ethics Director
• Graduate Students’ Director
• 2SLGBTQ* Students’ Director
• PACE Students’ Director
• Women, Trans & Non-Binary Students’ Director
• UWSA Regents
• UWSA Senators

If you have questions, email the Chief Elections Commissioner at cec@theuwsa.ca.