News

Happy Winter Break!

December 21st, 2018

Wishing you a happy and restful winter break! UWSA offices, services and service centres are closed from December 21 – January 3 for Winter Break. We will see you in the new year with Snowed In 2019!

Non-Academic Misconduct Advocacy

December 14th, 2018

Are you dealing with harassment, discrimination, theft or threats on campus? We’re here for you.

If you have a concern regarding another student, staff person, faculty member, or anyone else connected to the university community, or if you are accused of non-academic misconduct, you can contact the UWSA Vice-President Student Affairs (VPSA).

Your VPSA is familiar with non-academic misconduct procedures and can guide you through your options. The UWSA works to ensure that students know their rights, are safe, and can confidentially seek guidance on finding support and figuring out next steps.

For assistance, please contact your VP Student Affairs, Jade DeFehr, at 204-786-9780 or vpsa@theuwsa.ca and find more information on this page.

Women, Trans and Non-Binary Students' Director

December 12th, 2018

WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

We’re looking for suggestion for alternative titles for the Status of Women Director. These are directors who represent you, UWinnipeg students, on the UWSA’s Board and your input is crucial to decision-making.

Let us know what you would like the changed title to by filling up this form: https://goo.gl/forms/iVy8mIBM69mGAiIq1

We're Hiring a Chief Elections Commissioner!

December 11th, 2018

Want to get involved with the UWSA? We’re hiring a Chief Elections Commissioner!

Apply online before January 7!

A Students' Guide to Academic Misconduct Procedures

December 4th, 2018

Being suspected of academic misconduct is serious and stressful. The UWSA’s VP Student Affairs is familiar with the policy and procedures regarding how to appeal an academic misconduct claim. The VPSA is available to help support, guide, and represent students during all levels of the process. If you’ve been accused of Academic Misconduct, visit this webpage to learn more or pick up one of these helpful guides from the UWSA Offices and at places like the UWinnipeg Library and University departments.

Memorial display and Artwork Talk for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 3rd, 2018

Join UWSA Women Trans Spectrum Centre and Gallery 1C03 for a memorial display and artwork talk for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Monday, December 3, 2018
Display: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Talk: 11:00 am
Riddell Hall Atrium, University of Winnipeg

On December 6, 1989, 14 women were killed at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal in a brutal act of misogyny. Soon after, artist, writer and activist Lin Gibson created “Murdered by Misogyny: Forever”, a multi-site installation of 14 plaques that were displayed across Winnipeg — each prominently stating the name of one of the women killed — to memorialize these women and to draw attention to gender-based violence. One of the 14 plaques, honouring Nathalie Croteau, was acquired jointly by the University of Winnipeg Students Association ((UWSA) and the University of Winnipeg. This plaque has been displayed on the west wall of Gallery 1C03 since 1990.

This year, on December 3, the UWSA’s Women-Trans Spectrum Centre and Gallery 1C03 are partnering to present a memorial event in conjunction with the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. WTSC will present a display honouring these 14 women in front of Riddell Hall from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm and Gallery 1C03’s Curatorial Intern Breanna Waterman will present a brief talk about Lin Gibson’s installation “Murdered by Misogyny: Forever” at 11:00 am. All are welcome to attend.

For further information, please contact Gallery 1C03 Director/Curator Jennifer Gibson at j.gibson@uwinnipeg.ca or the UWSA Women-Trans Spectrum Centre at wtsc@theuwsa.ca.

RSVP on Facebook here!

Books for Bevvies at index!

November 30th, 2018

Read and get rewarded this month! Till December 13, get a free beverage* for every book you buy at index!

*Drip coffee/tea only

Loud in the Library 2018!

November 29th, 2018

Join the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/729410817435239/

University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) and the University of Winnipeg Library present:

Loud in the Library
A Spoken Word Event
Hosted by the Students of Colour Collective (SOCC)

Thursday, November 29, 2018

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

At The University of Winnipeg Library

Free refreshments. Open Mic Format. All voices welcome!

Please let us know if you need accessibility support, such as
ASL-English interpretation, alternate formats of printed material, or seating at events@theuwsa.ca