April 7th, 2016
As part of the students’ association, you get a discount at UFile! You can file your taxes online and you can check out the site here: www.ufile.ca
Through the Canadian Federation of Students, you can do your taxes for free with this code: FAY1493
April 7th, 2016
As Art Director you will work alongside our Editor and Assistant Editor to plan and layout our bi-monthly print publication (Stylus Magazine) and directly correspond to our print services and advertisers to make sure everything is in accordance to print standards.
Read more here: Art Director
April 5th, 2016
A provincial election will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, and every vote counts. You can vote in advance in the University of Winnipeg, at the Bulman Student Centre Lounge, basement level of Riddell Hall. Cast your ballot anytime from Monday, April 11 to Friday, April 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
All eligible voters can vote at the University of Winnipeg. To be eligible to vote, you must be:
Voters are required to show one piece of government-issued photo identification (such as a driver’s licence) or two other documents with their name.
For more information, visit www.electionsmanitoba.ca, or download Elections Manitoba’s new mobile app, Manitoba Votes 2016, available for Apple, Android or Blackberry.
April 1st, 2016
A quick update:
Info Booth’s and index’s hours will change to Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday, April 4th.
The Health Plan Office will host open office hours for students to drop-in from Monday to Friday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. You can also schedule an appointment with the Health Plan Coordinator by contacting her at health@theuwsa.ca
March 30th, 2016
The UWSA + Ending Violence Across Manitoba present:
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The Hunting Ground | Screening + Discussion
w/ activists Annie E. Clark and Andrea Pino
Free admission | Refreshments | Everyone welcome
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The Hunting Ground is an exposé of sexual assault and rape culture on campuses in the United States. It documents the story of activists Annie Clark and Andrea Pino as they force US universities to address sexual assualt and related issues more aggressively, uncovering a system of institutional cover-ups and denial.
Join us in a discussion about what’s happening at the University of Winnipeg and hear from Annie E. Clark and Andrea Pino about their experiences, and how Manitoba campuses can further develop a culture of consent.
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TRIGGER WARNING: Topics of rape and sexual assault. Not suitable for children.
Klinic will be on-site at a Safe Space, providing support and guidance
Join the Facebook event here.
March 29th, 2016
We’re hiring a term Office Administrator. The Office Administrator is responsible for maintaining and overseeing all aspects of general office operations and spatial requirements, and collaborates on long and short term projects with the entire full- time administrative team of the UWSA.
See the full posting and details about applying here!
March 24th, 2016
UWinnipeg is currently examining the issue of fossil fuel divestment as it pertains to both Foundation endowment and pension plan investments. Fossil fuel divestment is the removal of assets including stocks, bonds, and investment funds from companies involved in extracting fossil fuels. In 2014, divestment at UWinnipeg was raised by the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association. As part of this process, several events will take place on campus to encourage thoughtful dialogue.
April 5 | 11:30 a.m. | Convocation Hall
Read more here
March 23rd, 2016
The Canadian Federation of Students is seeking a Brand Ambassador to approach local businesses around their campus community and encourage them to participate in the student discount programme. As members of the nationwide Discount Solicitor Network, Brand Ambassadors will play a critical role is creating meaningful and long-lasting partnerships with local businesses and providing exclusive discounts for their peers to benefit from. The position requires Brand Ambassadors to work independently and remotely, while providing consistent progress reports to the Discount Solicitor Network.
Read the job description here: Job Posting
March 22nd, 2016
Our Annual General Meeting is tomorrow at 12:30 in The Hive
Join our Facebook event here
March 3rd, 2016
Congratulations to all candidates in the UWSA Election 2016!
Here are your election results:
President: Kevin Settee
Yes 614
No 55
Spoilt 78
Vice President Internal Affairs: David Fanhbulleh
David Fanhbulleh 362
Jonathan Northam 303
Spoilt 82
Vice President External Affairs: Sadie-Phoenix Lavoie
Yes 604
No 57
Spoilt 86
Vice President Student Affairs: Laura Garinger
Laura Garinger 404
Alexa Potashnik 257
Spoilt 86
Accessibility Director: Mohamed Behi
Yes 623
No 33
Spoilt 91
Arts Director: Adrienne Tessier
Adrienne Tessier 344
Julianne Petrasko & Sydney Christie 282
Spoilt 121
Business and Economics Director: Mitchell Van Ineveld
Yes 598
No 39
Spoilt 110
Community Liaison: Abigail Pudwill & Andrew Vineberg
Yes 623
No 48
Spoilt 76
Education Director: Allan Dunkeld
Yes 584
No 39
Spoilt 110
Environmental Ethics Director: Oladele Ojewole
Avery Letkeman 248
Oladele Ojewole 381
Spoilt 118
LGBT* Director: Jacqueline Pelland
Yes 563
No 55
Spoilt 129
Part-Time & Mature Students Director: Laura Gurbhoo & Hazim Ismail
Yes 575
No 36
Spoilt 136
Science Director: Mohamed Abo Aoun
Mohamed Abo Aoun 247
Raphael Hoult 189
Meghan Fehr & Lochlan Wilson 246
Spoilt 65
Status of Woman Director: Jade DeFehr
Yes 591
No 24
Spoilt 32
University of Winnipeg Senate: David Wiebe
Yes 587
No 37
Spoilt 123
Voter Turnout: 8.2%
Thank you to those of you who came out to vote!
** ‘Spoilt’ includes spoilt votes and “blank votes” within the candidate box on the ballot
