News

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.

Reintroducing the UWSA Service Centres

September 15th, 2022

We are reintroducing our UWSA Service Centres! These are spaces dedicated to different student communities. For any questions about the service centres and lounges, please email the program manager at programs@theuwsa.ca.

Rainbow Lounge

The Rainbow Lounge is a safe, social space open to all students with an open and inclusive view of sexuality and gender diversity. The lounge is located in the Bulman Student Centre, Concourse Level, Room 0R13.

Visit the Rainbow Lounge Page or send an email to rainbowlounge@theuwsa.ca.

BIPoC Lounge

The BIPoC Lounge is a dedicated space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour to gather and find community. The lounge is located in the Bulman Student Centre, Concourse Level, Room 0R14.

Visit the BIPoC Lounge Page or send an email to bipoclounge@theuwsa.ca.

Women-Trans Spectrum Centre

The Women-Trans Spectrum Centre is an accessible and inclusive resource centre for women and trans students. The lounge is located in the Bulman Student Centre, Concourse Level, Room 0R12.

Visit the Women-Trans Spectrum Centre Page or send an email to wtsc@theuwsa.ca.

Access Lounge

The Access Lounge is a space on campus dedicated to students who are disabled by barriers. It’s located in the Bulman Student Centre, Mezzanine Level, Room 0RM06.

Visit the Access Lounge Page or send an email to accesslounge@theuwsa.ca.

Thank You for a successful Roll Call!

September 12th, 2022

Thank you, everybody, for attending Roll Call 2022 and all the people who made our event a success. We were excited to see all the students back at the university and provide some free stuff for you!

We want your feedback on what we can change with Roll Call and how we can make it even better next year.
Leave your feedback here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F3NNV9B