By-Election Candidate Speeches Tomorrow!
October 21st, 2019
Click here to read Candidate Bios: Candidate Bios
News
Time to be Bold at the Polls and Election Results Party on October 21
October 16th, 2019
On October 21, it’s time to be bold and vote for student issues at the Federal Elections!
Voter turnout among young people aged 18 to 24 in the last federal election increased by 18.3 percentage points (from 38.8% in 2011 to 57.1% in 2015), the single largest increase for this age group since Statistics Canada began compiling the data. Imagine what could happen if that percentage was even higher?
Free education is possible. Now is the time to be bold and use your vote to demand access for all. Learn more about the issues here.
Sign the pledge online at: https://cfs-fcee.ca
To find your polling stations and ID requirements, register to vote at elections.ca.
After voting, join the UWSA at The Good Will Social Club from 7 PM onwards to countdown to the results together!
Students enter free and cheap drinks all night!
All Candidates Meeting Cancelled
October 11th, 2019
UPDATE: The All Candidates Meeting will on Tuesday, October 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Due to the extreme weather we are cancelling the All-Candidates Meeting that was planned for 12:30 p.m. today (Oct. 11).
UWSA By-Election Period
October 2nd, 2019
The UWSA By-Election Period is now on!
Click on the position you want to run for to download a Nomination Form and submit it to the CEC by 6 PM on October 10!
- Community Liaison Director
- Director of Student Living
- Education Director
- LGBT* Director
- PACE Director
- Part-time Mature Students’ Director
- Women and Non-Binary Students’ Director
- Board of Regents Representative
Questions? Email the Chief Elections Commissioner at cec@theuwsa.ca
A notice to our membership regarding the VP Internal Affairs
October 1st, 2019
Dear Members,
On September 24, 2019 the UWSA Board of Directors ratified a motion to remove the Vice-President Internal Affairs, Natasha Reimer from the Board of Directors. The removal was due to Conflict of Interest, that is through violation of UWSA Bylaw 7.6.
The motion was moved in the August 13, 2019 Board Meeting and approved by a majority vote. The decision of the Board was then ratified in the September board meeting.
As an elected Executive Director of the UWSA, the Vice President Internal Affairs role is a full time, salaried term position. For confidentiality and privacy reasons, the details of the conflict of interest are available only to the Board of Directors.
For more information on our Bylaws and the Conflict of Interest Policy, please visit the following links:
UWSA Bylaws
UWSA Policy Manual
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Chief Operating Officer at k.vargscarr@theuwsa.ca.
Sincerely,
The UWSA
Global Climate Strike Walk Out
September 27th, 2019
Today is the Global Climate Strike! All UWSA Offices besides Info Booth, Daycare and Foodbank are closed as we head to the Global Climate Strike Walk Out! UW students walk out of class at 11:30 a.m. and meet in the front lawn before walking to the Leg! More information at: https://buff.ly/2ltxcVt
Doggo Days Today!
September 26th, 2019
Join us in the Bulman Student Centre for Doggo Days today! Dogs from the St. John’s Ambulance will be here from 12-2 PM.
Orange Shirt Day: September 30
September 25th, 2019
On September 30, University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) encourages all students, staff, faculty and community members to wear an orange shirt to show support for residential survivors and bring attention to other injustices Indigenous children face today. The idea of wearing orange t-shirts was inspired by residential school survivor, Phyllis Webstad and her story. On her first day of school, Phyllis excitedly wore her orange shirt, only to have it taken away and replaced with an institutional uniform. The orange shirt represents the loss of identity and culture at the residential school – the effects of which still prevail to this day.
In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions’ 94 Calls to Action, UWSA is committed to bringing awareness to the residential school experience. We want the participation of the greater community in delivering the message that Every Child Matters. UWSA in collaboration with the Indigenous Students’ Association will be holding an event in the ASSC to honor residential school survivors. Please join us for a discussion on how Indigenous people are reclaiming their language and culture in a way which is important for their wellbeing and nations.
Last day to Opt-Out/Opt-Change of your UWSA Health Plan and U-Pass
September 16th, 2019
Today is the last day to Opt-Out or Opt-Change of your UWSA Health Plan!
Domestic students who have equivalent alternative coverage (through your parents, spouse, partners or another job) can Opt-Out of the UWSA Green Shield Health Plan online here: Health Plan Opt-Outs
Green Shield is mandatory for international students.
Students who wish to Opt-Change and add their spouses, partners or dependents to their plan can do so by downloading this form here and submitting it to Info Booth in Centennial Hall.
It is also the last to Opt-Out of the U-Pass for those who meet the criteria. Check out the Opt-Out criteria and the process here: U-Pass Opt-Outs
Green Shield Account Active September 17
September 12th, 2019
Your Green Shield coverage is active September 1, 2019 to August 30, 2020. However, your online accounts will not be active till the end of the Opt-In/Opt-Out Period that ends September 16. Thus means that when you try to access your account, your account status will be listed as inactive and online direct billing services will be down.
Please keep the receipts if you use your benefits between September 1-16. After your account is active, you can retroactively submit your claims and will be paid out by Green Shield.
For a detailed description of what is covered, check out your health benefits booklet: Benefit Plan Booklet – Full time and Part time.
You can also connect with Green Shield Customer Service and tell them that you’re on UWSA Green Shield Health Plan that isn’t active yet and want information on your coverage.
