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Student Group Fair - October 29

October 26th, 2018

Whether you’re new to school, looking to get more involved with the UWSA or want to meet people with similar interests, there is a student group for you! Come down to the Riddell Hall Cafeteria on Monday and learn all about the different student groups on campus!

Check out all the student groups here! 

Unofficial By-Election results!

October 25th, 2018

Thanks for voting!

2018 By-Election Unofficial* Results: 

Arts Director
Candidate: Silke Groeneweg
Yes – 302 votes
No – 22 votes

Part-Time/Mature Students’ Director
Candidate: Chantal Cloutier
Yes – 298 votes
No – 30 votes

Racialized Students’ Director
Candidate: Noelle Sagher
Yes – 293 votes
No – 36 votes

Women, Trans, and Non-Binary Students’ Director
Candidate: Heather Werboweski
Yes – 278 votes
No – 49 votes

Student Living Director
David Sanusi & Alexander Ilesanmi (Co-Candidacy) – 172 votes
Pooja Kadakia (Individual Candidacy) – 158 votes
Spoilt Ballots – 49
Ballots disqualified by scrutineers – 4

Total cast ballots: 396

Total Eligible Voters: 9548

Percentage of eligible voters that cast a ballot: 4.15%

*Results unofficial till ratified. 

Please contact the Chief Election Commissioner at cec@theuwsa.ca

Grass Routes 2018 Programming Ideas!

October 23rd, 2018

We need your ideas! 

Do you have a programming idea for Grass Routes 2018? Let us know!
Provide suggestions using this online form!

By-Election Voting Period

October 22nd, 2018

By-Election voting period runs from Monday-Wednesday, October 22-24! Check out who your candidates are and all the polling station locations below! Get your vote in now!

Candidate Bios

October 17th, 2018

There are six candidates running for Director positions this By-Election! Check out your By-Election Candidates’ bios before you vote!

Visit this page for more information or e-mail cec@theuwsa.ca!

MEDIA INDIGENA Live!

October 16th, 2018

Two days to go! Join us in welcoming MEDIA INDIGENA to the campus as they record a LIVE episode of their podcast. Venue is accessible, Tickets are free, and ASL interpreters will be present!

Featuring round-table regulars Rick Harp and Kim TallBear, this special event will also feature extra-special guest round-tabler Tim Fontaine, Editor-in-Grand-Chief of Walking Eagle News!

Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall @ The University of Winnipeg | 6.30 PM onwards

RSVP HERE! 

By-Election All Candidate Speeches

October 12th, 2018

Come hear your By-Election candidates speak!

2018 UWSA By-Election Candidates

October 5th, 2018

Nomination forms are in! The UWSA By-Election Candidates for the year are as follows:

Candidate for Arts Director
Silke Groenweg

Candidate for Part-time/Mature Students’ Director
Chantal Cloutier

Candidate for Racialized Students’ Director
Noelle Sagher

Candidate for Student Living Director
Pooja Kadakia

Candidate for Women, Trans, and Non-Binary Students’ Director
Heather Werboweski

THESE CANDIDATES WILL BE PUT TO A YES/NO VOTE DURING THE BY-ELECTION. ALL ELIGIBLE MEMBERS OF THE UWSA MAY VOTE AT ANY OF THE POLLING BOOTHS FROM OCTOBER 22ND– OCTOBER 24TH, 2018. 

For more information, visit the Elections page or email the CEC at cec@theuwsa.ca

By-Election Nomination Period Ends Today!

October 4th, 2018

The UWSA By-Election Nomination Period ends today!

Submit your filled nomination forms to the CEC in Room 0RM03 (next to the Washrooms in Bulman Student Centre)  before 6 p.m. Thursday, October 4th, 2018. If the CEC is not in their office, please drop the completed form in the health plan drop box on the east side of the Riddell Atrium (Near the Cafeteria entrance).

What to do if your U-Pass doesn’t scan

September 26th, 2018

  1. If your peggo card doesn’t scan.
    You can try a second time on the box and hold it there for a longer time. Sometimes the card may take a second or two to scan properly.
  2. The card might be defective.
    If your card doesn’t work, bring it back to info booth for it to be replaced.
  3. When is the U-Pass valid?
    U-pass is not available during the summer or if you’re not registered for classes that term. When you register for your classes that term your U-Pass will automatically start.

Info Booth hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

You can also get additional information at the U-Pass page, email u-pass@theuwsa.ca or click here to ask right away!

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