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  • International Women’s Day

    International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about women and gender equality. IWD is about celebrating non-binary and women’s achievements. Raising awareness about discimination and taking action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that’s what makes IWD so inclusive […]

  • International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

    Guided by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recognizes that the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination take place every day. Observed annually on March 21, it commemorates the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 […]

  • International Transgender Day of Visibility

    Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of […]

  • Sikh Heritage Month

    April is proclaimed as Sikh Heritage Month by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (Bill 52). The first of its kind in the world, Sikh Heritage Month is a celebration of […]

  • Deadline to Opt-Out/Change of the Health Plan

    Can I opt out? Yes. If you already have comparable health and dental coverage (e.g., through a parent, guardian, or employer), you may choose to opt out of the UWSA plan. To opt out: You must submit your request through the StudentCare Health Plan Opt-Out during the change-of-coverage period at the beginning of the term. Late opt-outs are not […]

  • Fall Reading Week (No Classes)

    Mid-term reading week. No classes, except Education students taking 4000 level certification courses are required to attend class and practicum during this period. Please consult your course outline for more […]

  • Transgender Day of Remembrance

    Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. For […]