News

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

UWSA Board Meeting: Wednesday, August 31

August 29th, 2022

The next UWSA Board of Directors Meeting is on Wednesday, August 31, 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:

220831 AGENDA

220831 Open Package

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

Roll Call 2022

August 22nd, 2022

Roll Call 2022 will take place on September 6-8, 2022!
UofW Quad & Surrounding Areas
11 am – 3 pm

Mark your calendars for a series of free events and activities. Everyone is welcome!

Free Food
$4 Bubble Tea
Big Carnival Games
Bubble Soccer
Live Music
Tabling Fair
Free Swag
Dance Workshop
Movie Night
After Party!

For the detailed daily schedule, a list of performers and food menu details, visit theuwsa.ca/rollcall.

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for updates.

Please e-mail accessibility requests and event questions to events@theuwsa.ca.

Fall Term Update from The University of Winnipeg

August 18th, 2022

The University of Winnipeg has announced that masking is now highly recommended but not a mandatory requirement at the campus for the Fall Term, effective on Wednesday, August 17. Masks will still be available at certain locations throughout the campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors who feel more comfortable wearing them.

The UofW also announced that the campus is now open to the public since August 17. The University will be open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm for the Fall Term. The UofW will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and modify restrictions as needed.

You can read the full announcement on the UofW website.

Job Opportunity: Chief Election Commissioner and Election Campaign Facilitator

July 8th, 2022

We’re looking to hire our election team! You can apply for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Campaign Facilitator. These part-time positions are scheduled to start on August 15, 2022.

For more information on the roles and responsibilities, view:

Chief Election Commissioner Posting

Election Campaign Facilitator Posting

To apply, go to Job Opportunities and submit an application! Applications are open until Tuesday, August 2, 2022, by 9:00AM.

Job Opportunity: Digital Marketing Assistant

June 20th, 2022

Have you ever wanted to be part of the UWSA team? We have an opening for the part-time position of Digital Marketing Assistant (DMA)! This part-time position is scheduled to start on July 18, 2022.

The DMA works alongside the Graphic Design Assistant in service of the UWSA Communications department and is an integral role. Some of their duties are social media content creation and monitoring, website updates, photography and videography, and communication and marketing strategy support. For more information on the roles and responsibilities, view:

Digital Marketing Assistant Posting

To apply, go to Job Opportunities and submit an application! Applications are open until Tuesday, July 5, 2022 by 4:00PM.

Next Board Meeting is Wednesday, June 22

June 20th, 2022

The next UWSA Board of Director Meeting is on Wednesday, June 22, at 5:30 PM.

All UWinnipeg 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:

220622 AGENDA

220622 Open Package

Committee Appointment Motion 2022

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