October 20th, 2021
The next Campaign and External Relations Committee (CERC) Meeting will be happening on Friday, October 22 at 10:30 AM.
All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend the CERC Meeting. Please email t.hanan@theuwsa.ca by 4.30 PM Thursday, October 21 for the Zoom link using your UWinnipeg webmail address and your Student ID Number.
All participants are expected to abide by the University’s Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy.
October 20th, 2021
Learn more about who your By-Election candidates are! Voting takes place online from October 25 – 27, and please check your UWinnipeg emails on Monday, October 25 at 9 AM for your voting information. In-Person Voting will occur at Riddell Hall from October 25 – 27 from 9 AM – 6 PM.
Candidates: Read their bios on the Voter Guide
Graduate Students’ Director
Racialized Students’ Director
Emerging Leader Director (1-year term)
Emerging Leader Director (2-year term)
Questions? Please email cec@theuwsa.ca
October 13th, 2021
The proceedings can be viewed online via live webcast or on our YouTube Channel.
Join us on Friday, October 15 at 9:30 AM, as degrees are conferred in Graduate Programs, Science, Education, Arts, Business and Economics, and Kinesiology.
This week, UWinnipeg will recognize Past President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Annette Trimbee with a portrait unveiling, as well as recognizing the following award recipients:
These individuals embody UWinnipeg’s culture of inclusivity, outstanding academic scholarship, research excellence, and community engagement.
Join us in celebrating this year’s graduates and learn more about 2021 Autumn Convocation.
Jennifer Cox, Communications Lead
The University of Winnipeg
E: j.cox@uwinnipeg.ca
October 12th, 2021
The UWSA Info Booth will be closed during the Fall Reading Week (October 11 – 15) and reopen on Monday, October 18.
Health Plan questions and information, please visit: Health Plan Page
If you have an urgent inquiry please email the Corporate Account Manager, Emmanuel Iwuoha at e.iwuoha@theuwsa.ca.
Any general questions, you can fill out our Ask Us Form!
October 7th, 2021
REES is a simple, secure online reporting platform for sexual violence that is available to the University of Winnipeg campus community.
REES allows an individual to Create a Record of an incident and choose from multiple reporting options including Anonymous Report, Connect to My Campus and Repeat Perpetrator Identification (RPI), as well as critical information about sexual violence policies and supports on campus and in the community. Learn more or Create a Record at uwinnipeg.reescampus.ca
For any questions about REES please email the Sexual Violence and Human Rights Advisor, Hemali Krueger-Vyas at h.kruegervyas@uwinnipeg.ca.
October 5th, 2021
Want to work during the UWSA’s By-Elections? You can apply to become a Polling Officer during October 25 – 27! The deadline to apply is Monday, October 18 by 4:00 p.m.
Read more about the posting here: 2021 By-Election Polling Officer Posting
Apply for the position at: Job Applications Page
For more information please contact: Meagan Nenka, Chief Elections Commissioner at cec@theuwsa.ca
September 28th, 2021
The City of Winnipeg has created a new Bike Map for cyclists of Winnipeg. The map includes varies paths around the city and details the types of paths including the level of traffic for each.
The map’s legend provides describes the Bikeway Network and the multiple points of interest such as Bike Shops and Repair stations. Helpful information such as traffic signs can be found on the bottom of the map.
Check out the winnipeg.ca/bikemap for more information.
September 27th, 2021
The UWSA By-Election period has begun!
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, Sept. 27 – Thursday, Oct. 7 *Due by 6 p.m.
By-Election Nomination Form 2021 – Candidates must submit a completed nomination form to the CEC at cec@theuwsa.ca by 6 PM on October 7, 2021, in order to be eligible to run in the 2021 UWSA By-Elections. All candidates or their scrutineers are encouraged to attend the All Candidates Meeting on Friday, Oct. 8 at 12:30 p.m.
Nomination forms are available in alternate formats for students with accessibility needs. Requests for an alternative nomination form must be submitted in writing (University of Winnipeg Students’ Association, University of Winnipeg, 0R30-515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9) or by email (cec@theuwsa.ca) to the CEC.
Open Positions
Questions? Email the Chief Elections Commissioner at cec@theuwsa.ca
September 27th, 2021
The next UWSA Board of Director Meeting will be conducted over Zoom on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 5.30 PM.
Please review the documents below:
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.
All participants are expected to abide by the University’s Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy.
September 23rd, 2021
The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA), Indigenous Students’ Association (ISA) and The University of Winnipeg present a week of programming from September 27th to October 1st surrounding Truth and Reconciliation and Every Child Matters Orange Shirt Day. Inspired by the work of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), there will be virtual and in-person programming dedicated to learning from Indigenous peoples and cultures along with honouring residential school Survivors. In addition, the UWSA will be hosting virtual workshops, limited in-person events, providing food and refreshments and giving away Every Child Matters orange shirts! Everything is free, and all are welcome.
Join us for Truth and Reconciliation Week and reflect on what Truth and Reconciliation mean to you as a UofW student!
You will need to pre-register for workshops. Food and shirts are available while supplies last.
Click here to check out the full detailed schedule!
All in-person events require proof of double vaccination and masks.
Questions? Reach us at events@theuwsa.ca
Please review our UWSA Events Safer Space Policy
