The UWSA

Business Administration Student Association Fright Night
2025-10-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Buhler 1st Floor Lounge
Join BASA for a night of Halloween Trivia, pumpkin carving contest and a spooky movie! Open for all students to enjoy!
Location: Buhler 1st Floor Lounge

Doggo Days
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Bulman Student Centre
The UWSA brings trained, loveable, cuddly dogs to the University on the last Thursday of every month at The Bulman Student Centre. Doggo Days are a reminder for students to take a break during busy school days. Studies have shown that interacting with pets when stressed can reduce tension and lower blood pressure and breathing rates. Doggo Days are a fun way for students to de-stress with their furry friends.
All dogs are trained therapy dogs from St.John’s Ambulance.
Doggo Days dogs are the last Thursday of every month in the Bulman Student Centre from 12-1:30 PM.

What's Scarier than no Healthcare Rally
2025-10-30 10:30 - 14:00
International Students have been without universal health care since 2018! Help us call on the Manitoba government to reinstate it.
Join the Rally for International Students’ health care!!
🕰️October 30 11AM – 2PM
📍Manitoba Legislative Building (front steps facing
Meet on Marsha Hanen Way (in front of RecPlex) at 10:30am to march to the Legislative Building or just join us at the Leg at 11am.

U Swung Swing Thing
2025-10-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Bulman Student Centre
Open dance fun for everyone, safe space for all to learn new moves groves and meet someone new.

UWinnipeg Esports A-Game
2025-10-29 17:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-17 17:00 - 23:00 | The UWSA Hive (1L43)
A-Game is a Weekly Super Smash Bros Bracket, where the Manitoba Smash community comes to The Hive to train and compete for a cash prize.

What's Scarier than no Healthcare Postermaking
2025-10-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-27 12:00 - 14:00
Poster making – Help us make a posters for the Rally.

Monday, October 27 from 12:00 – 2:00PM. Location The Hive (Main floor of Lockhart Hall)
Tuesday, October 28 from from 12:00 – 2:00PM Location UWSA Boardroom (Concourse Level of Riddell Hall)

Rally – Join our rally on Thursday, October 30 at 11:00AM – 2:00PM at the Manitoba Legislative (front steps facing Broadway).

UWinnipeg Student Meeting point: Marsha Hanan Way (in front of the RecPlex) from 10:30AM and then walk together at 10:45AM to the Legislative. You can also meet us at the Manitoba Legislative, where we will meet students from U of M.

What’s Scarier than no Healthcare Campaign

Bike Lab Mechanic Workshop
2025-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | The UWSA Hive (1L43)
UWSA Bike Lab’s Mechanics Course covers skills from mechanic basics to brakes. It’s beginner-friendly and hands-on! Graduates from the program are eligible to become key programming volunteers at the lab.
Sign-up here: https://theuwsa.ca/uwsa-bike-lab/certification/

Lifetouch Graduation Photos
2025-10-24 08:30 - 16:00 | Bulman Student Centre
Schedule your graduation portrait session online. Book through this link: https://book.appointment-plus.com/d6clb3tk/?employee_id=13255
Location: Bulman Student Centre Stage (located Basement Level of Riddell Hall)

Please arrive 5 – 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time!

General Information

$30.00 Session Fee must be paid to your photographer at the time of your photo session.
Debit or credit is preferred; however, cash and cheque will be accepted. Cheques made payable to Lifetouch Canada.
To be on the big wall composite for the 2026 Graduation Year please make sure your photos are finished before May 31, 2026

A Word about Your Proofs
Two to three weeks after your photo session, you will receive a set of proofs by Canada Post and an email with a link so you can view your graduation proofs online. Keep in mind that your proofs are not retouched, but your finished portrait order will include basic retouching at no charge to eliminate blemishes & soften lines. Premium retouching is available at an additional cost.
Getting Ready!

Only the individual Graduate will be allowed at the appointment; no friends or family members will be permitted.
Lifetouch will provide the traditional grad gown, hat, tassel and hood worn on the shoulders of the grad gown.
You are welcome to wear your own dress shirt (of any colour) with or without tie. Please ensure your tie is pre-tied before your appointment or use a clip-on tie.
Graduates who prefer to not wear a dress shirt with or without a tie, we suggest wearing a v-neck or scoop neck shirt. Please come prepared to your session already dressed in this attire.

For more info about Lifetouch in-studio session please visit their website here!
If you need assistance booking online, please contact Lifetouch by phone 204.272.3500 or email at:

Questions about portraits – dmarand@lifetouch.com or mcox@lifetouch.com
Questions about booking a studio session – dmarand@lifetouch.com

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-10-20 17:00 - 20:00
BOARD MEETING: Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m. CST.
All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend the Open Session over Zoom. Please email admin@theuwsa.ca by 12:30 PM on the day of the meeting for the Zoom link using your UWinnipeg webmail address and your Student ID Number.
All participants are expected to abide by the University’s Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy.

The 127th Convocation Celebration
2025-10-17 09:30 - 12:30
Held each spring and fall, Convocation is a time to recognize the achievements of our graduating students and celebrate an important milestone in their lives. Convocation is also where we award some of the University’s highest honours—such as honorary degrees and faculty and staff awards—to inspiring individuals who are living out the values of this institution.

Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Graduate Programs, Kinesiology and Applied Health, and Science

Find more info here: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/convocation/

Thanksgiving Day (University and UWSA Office and Services Closed)
2025-10-13

Fall Reading Week (No Classes)
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-17
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 information.

Business Administration Student Association Leading Local: Business & Leadership in Municipalities
2025-10-09 12:45 - 13:45
Lunch and Learn Workshop! Come and have the opportunity to listen to Duane Nicol, the CAO of the City of Selkirk about business in government, leadership, and community sustainability!
Location: Buhler – Room TBD

Business Administration Student Association Paint Night
2025-10-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Buhler 1st Floor Lounge
Join BASA for a relaxing night of painting and socialization! All supplies are provided, just bring an artistic vision and a positive vibe! Open to all students! $5 gets you everything you need 🙂
Location: Buhler 1st Floor Lounge

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day (University and UWSA Office and Services Closed)
2025-09-30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

The UWinnipeg campus and UWSA offices and services are closed. This is an opportunity for the UWinnipeg community to take time to reflect and to honour Survivors, their families, and their communities. This can be done by taking part in commemorative community events, and reading, reflecting, and learning more about the history of residential schools and your role in reconciliation.

UW Nigerian Students Association Movie Night
2025-09-26 17:30 - 20:00 | The UWSA Hive (1L43)
The UWNSA invites you to our Movie Night! Come enjoy an evening of film, culture, and community with fellow students.

UW Applied Computer Science Student Association Capture the Flag
2025-09-26 13:00 - 19:30
ACSSA Capture the Flag is a competitive cyber security related problem-solving event. Students of all experiences welcome!

UofW Queer Students' Association Meet & Greet: 2slgbtq+ Campus Community
2025-09-26 12:00 - 14:00 | The UWSA Hive (1L43)
Join the QSA in welcoming all and any 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff, and allies on campus. This is a great opportunity to meet cool folks around campus!

UW Pehchaan-e-Bhangra Meet and Greet
2025-09-25 17:00 - 21:00 | The UWSA Hive (1L43)
Join UWinnipeg Pehchaan-e-Bhangra for our Semester Starting Meet & Greet! Enjoy interactive games, an open dance floor and snacks.

Deadline to sign-up for the UWSA Talent Show
2025-09-17
The UWSA Talent Show returns this year on October 10! All UWinnipeg students who want to showcase their talents or art pieces are welcome! Sign up before September 17 by filling out the form available here.

Applied Computer Science Student Association Industry Talk with Justin Martinez
2025-09-16 15:30 - 18:00 | The UWSA Hive (1L43)
Industry Talk: Networking for your Tech Future with Justin Martinez
Location: The Hive

Final Day of Add/Drop Period
2025-09-15
Period when 2025-2026 Fall and Fall/Winter Term course registration, course adds/drops and section changes occur. Subsequent changes will be permitted only under the most exceptional circumstances and only when authorized by an Academic Advisor in the Student Services Office. Registration in all courses will be subject to space availability. Please consult the withdrawal schedules on the University website for the deadline to drop any course and receive a refund.
Add and Drop Period: September 2-15
For more info visit: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/registration/course-drop-information.html

Deadline to Opt-Out/Change of the Health Plan
2025-09-15
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 permitted once the deadline has passed.

Opt-out period for 2025-26 Academic School Year:
Fall Term students: August 6 – September 15, 2025
New Winter Term students: December 8, 2025 – January 16, 2026
New Spring Term students: TBA

Deadline to Opt-Out of U-Pass (Fall Term)
2025-09-15
Opting-Out
Fill out the digital form here: U-Pass Opt-Out Form
Deadlines for opting out:

Fall Term: September 15, 2025
NEW Students Winter Term Deadline: January 16, 2026

Those that are eligible are:

A student who lives outside the City of Winnipeg boundaries as indicated in the map featured.
A student who is registered with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind
A student who is a Winnipeg Transit Employee
A student who will be studying outside of Canada for more than sixty (60) days per term
A student who will be participating in an internship, cooperative program, or research outside the City of Winnipeg boundaries for more than sixty (60) days per term.
A student who holds a valid U-Pass from another post-secondary institution
A student who is a Winnipeg transit plus user and is eligible for free transportation on the fixed route Winnipeg Transit system.

Deadline to Renew/Register your Student Group
2025-09-12
The form is currently closed and will open during the intake periods.

Fall Intake Period: August 8 – September 12, 2025
Winter Intake Period: December 1, 2025 – January 14, 2026

All Student Groups will need to apply to be registered with the UWSA.
FAQs:

I was registered last year do I still need to apply?

Yes. All student groups regardless of your status last year must reapply/renew.

I’m a new student group. Do I need to apply to start my group?

Yes and No. You may function as a student group without registering, BUT without applying you will not receive the benefits of one. Such as but not limited to: getting free/discounted space rentals with the University of Winnipeg, and tabling opportunities.

Form to apply:

UWinnipeg Esports A-Game
2025-09-10 17:00 - 23:00 | Bulman Student Centre
A-Game is a Weekly Super Smash Bros Bracket, where the Manitoba Smash community comes to the Bulman Student Centre to train and compete for a cash prize.

Applied Computer Science Student Association General Meeting
2025-09-10 16:30 - 19:00 | The UWSA Hive (1L43)
Applied Computer Science Student Association’s start-of-year General Meeting! Get to know the execs, meet other students like you, and have some fun!

Roll Call: After Party
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00
After Party
What better way to close this year’s Roll Call than with our traditional after-party! Join us on September 5th at Public Domain. Students receive 10% off food and beverages with a valid Student ID.
Location: Public Domain
Date and Time: Friday, September 5 from 5 – 8PM
Performance from The Headspacers!

The Headspacers bio:
The Headspacers are a Winnipeg-based indie rock/pop band bringing a mix of chill ballads and high-energy hits. Made up of Casvin (lead guitar), Mark (rhythm guitar/vocals), Aldwin (drums), and Renz (bass), the band’s sound is all about catchy melodies and unforgettable live energy. Fresh off the release of their latest single Aliens, The Headspacers are ready to light up the stage with music you can feel and move to. And yes—they’re technically the best band in Winnipeg… if there were no other bands in Winnipeg.
Music from DJ Roi and D’Angeloh!
DJ Roi bio:
Since 2014, DJ Roi has been delivering high-energy sets and smooth transitions, starting in the Philippines and now making waves in Winnipeg. Known for his versatility, he’s played everything from intimate bar nights to private events, and even opened for top Filipino acts like BINI.

With a signature sound that blends RnB, Hip-Hop, Top 40, and Dance, DJ Roi keeps the crowd on their feet and the vibe just right—every time he hits the decks.

D’Angeloh bio:

D’Angeloh is a versatile DJ with a passion for creating unforgettable vibes on the dancefloor. His sets seamlessly blend Hip Hop, R&B, Latin, Afrobeats, and House music, bringing energy and rhythm.

An alumni of the University of Winnipeg PACE Educational Assistant program, Angelo combines his dedication to community with his love for music. Whether spinning smooth R&B grooves, high-energy Latin beats, or Afro-inspired rhythms, he knows how to read the room and keep people moving.
