December 19th, 2016
If you are starting as full-time student in the 2017 Winter Term and already have sufficient health insurance, you may want to opt-out of the UWSA Health Plan. You may also want to Opt-Change your plan by adding a family member/dependent.
Opt-outs are done exclusively online and the link will be on the UWSA Health Plan page on Jan. 2, 2017.
Winter Term Opt-Change/Opt-Out Date: January 17, 2017.
December 15th, 2016
Looking to pick up textbooks for next term or purchase a post-secondary bus pass?
index will be closed from Dec 17, 2016 – Jan 2, 2017
UWSA Info Booth will be closed from Dec 22, 2016 – Jan 2, 2017.
If you have already picked up your U-Pass and are continuing to be a full-time student in the 2017 Winter Term, your U-Pass will automatically reload. No action is required.
If you are starting as a full-time student in the 2017 Winter Term, you can pick up your U-Pass from the UWSA Info Booth until Dec. 22 and then starting Jan. 3, 2017 when the UWSA Info Booth re-opens after Winter Break.
To read more about the U-Pass program, please visit the page here.
December 9th, 2016
Grab yours from the UWSA Info Booth, the Health Plan Office or the UWSA General Office! Happy studying!
November 30th, 2016
Your UWSA Health Plan Number:
Your Green Shield ID is your UWSA Health Plan number and it is self-generating. It’s based off your University of Winnipeg Student ID number (found on your U of W student ID card). Your UWSA Health Plan number starts with UWS then your student number and then 00. The format looks like this: UWS#######-00.
If you opted in a spouse/partner or any dependents their ID is based off your student ID, as well. The format looks like this: UWS#######-01 for a partner/spouse, UWS#######-02 for eldest dependent, UWS#######-03 for next eldest dependent etc.
If you’d like a card with your UWSA Health Plan ID number on it, you can stop by the UWSA General Office and apply for your ISIC card (available to all students, domestic and international) or stop by the UWSA Social Sustainability office (Health plan Office) to pick-up a temporary Green Shield ID card that you can fill out yourself.
November 18th, 2016
The UWSA Bike Lab is hosting a workshop on how to winterize your bike. Join the UWSA Bike Lab on Monday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.
The workshop is free and open to all.
November 17th, 2016
From UW Health and Wellness student group:
Jack Summit 2017 applications are now open!
Students across Canada aged 18-24 can apply now for a chance to be part of Jack.org‘s fifth annual Jack Summit and to join a national, student-led conversation tackling the biggest issues facing youth mental health today. This year is going to be better than ever with new speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and collaboration spaces. Students who are passionate about ending the silence around mental health just need to apply online, and Jack.org will do the rest.
Successful applicants will be selected to be brought to Toronto for a 3-day conference event unlike any other in March – with no expense to the student delegates. Jack.org covers the flights, meals, accommodation, and event costs, so top student leaders from across Canada can come together to share their ideas and take action on mental health across the country.
Jack.org is accepting applications until November 20 at 11:59pm. Go to jack.org/summit to find out more information and to apply!
November 8th, 2016
Our second annual hygiene item drive is back with a new addition! We’re collecting hygiene items and non-perishable food items to be distributed back to students through our Student Support Program and Emergency Foodbank. If you would like to donate, please drop-off your items to one our collection bins around campus.
