Pie-A-Prof!
2025-11-10 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Winnipeg) | The UWSA Hive (1L43)
Celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development with your favourite professors. Come for the chaos, stay for the cause!
YOU BRING THE AIM, WE BRING THE PIES!!
$5 Per Attempt (CASH ONLY)
November 10, 2025 (12 – 3PM)
The Hive (Lockhart Hall)

Bike Lab Mechanic Workshop
2025-11-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-01 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/

Remembrance Day (University and UWSA Office and Services Closed)
2025-11-11

Lifetouch Graduation Photos
2025-11-12 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

UWSA Town Hall
2025-11-12 12:00 - 14:00 | The UWSA Hive (1L43)
Mingle, ask questions, and learn more about the UWSA! Free refreshments available.
For all University of Winnipeg students to attend.

U Swung Swing Thing
2025-11-12 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.

UWSA Foodbank
2025-11-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Bulman Student Centre
The volunteer-driven UWSA Foodbank was created to provide regular food supplements during the year to University of Winnipeg students and community members in need. Though it operates primarily in conjunction with Harvest Manitoba, the Foodbank actively seeks additional donations from university groups and other community-based organizations.
Check-in begins at 2:00 p.m. every Friday in the Bulman Student Centre. Please arrive no later than 3:00 p.m. to check-in. Food distribution for registered clients starts at 3:00 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome. Walk-in clients are served in a lottery draw system and must check-in between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Walk-in distribution begins at 3:30 p.m. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee food quantities for walk-ins.
Students and community members can sign up for UWSA Foodbank by calling Harvest Manitoba at 204-982-3660 or emailing appointments@harvestmanitoba.ca. Please keep your Student ID handy before you make the call. Students who are Canadian residents or permanent residents will also need their Health Card.
Harvest Manitoba Registration Line: 204-982-3660

Monday-Friday: 9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Have your medical number and call before Monday afternoon to register for Friday.

Transgender Day of Remembrance
2025-11-20
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 more information please visit: https://glaad.org/tdor/

Doggo Days: Thrive Edition
2025-11-20 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.

Science Quiz Showdown
2025-11-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Bulman Student Centre
The Science Quiz Showdown is happening on November 27th! Will your team be the smartest? U of W students are invited to participate, and everyone is welcome to attend!
Sign-up now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4Fur31c1YAwroAGdp34rsRa0PtI7dj0j7gSQYi_Y6ng5XGQ/viewform

UWSA Fashion Show
2025-11-28 11:00 - 14:30 | Bulman Student Centre
A student-led fashion show that playfully explores how people imagine university students dress based on their major versus how they actually do. Using pop culture characters to represent “expectations” and real students to show “reality,” this event will highlight the diversity, and true personality of our campus. By blending entertainment, inclusivity, and creativity, the show will bring students together and celebrate the individuality that makes our university unique.

UWSA Foodbank in Riddell Hall
2025-11-28 14:00 - 17:00

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2025-12-03

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
2025-12-06
It has been over 35 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6, 1989). This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
On December 6, we remember:

Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz

For more information please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/16-days/national-day-remembrance.html

UWinnipeg Esports Battle at the Bulman Centre
2025-12-06 10:00 - 20:00 | Bulman Student Centre
Our monthly Super Smash bros tournament that brings in the best competition in Manitoba. Free to come watch, pay to enter the tournament.

Hanakkah
2025-12-14 - 2025-12-22

University, UWSA Offices and Services Closed
2025-12-23 - 2026-01-01

Christmas Day (UWinnipeg campus and UWSA offices and services are closed)
2025-12-25

Boxing Day (UWinnipeg campus and UWSA offices and services are closed)
2025-12-26

Kwanzaa
2025-12-26 - 2026-01-01

New Year's Day (UWinnipeg campus and UWSA offices and services are closed)
2026-01-01

Snowed In
2026-01-07 - 2026-01-08 | Bulman Student Centre
Snowed-In is our annual Winter Term kick-off event! Enjoy free food, games, and indoor activities!
Taking place on January 7 and 8 in the Bulman Student Centre!

Board Games, Big Games, and Art Corner
Learn more about what student groups, student businesses, UofW Departments, and so much more at our Exhibitor Fair!
Location: Bulman Student Centre – Concourse level of Riddell Hall
Date and Time: January 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Free Cereal, Hot Chocolate, and snacks
Grab a bowl of cereal, and some hot chocolate to energize yourself in the morning! While supplies last.
Location: Bulman Student Centre – Concourse level of Riddell Hall
Date and Time: January 7 and 8 starting at 10 a.m.

Youth Climate Lab Eco-Collage Workshop by Campus Sustainability Office and Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC)
At Collaging Climate Emotions participants will be guided through a series of activities and conversations to explore and process their climate-related emotions. As a group, we will have a short discussion on the futures we wish to build. Participants will then be invited to create a collage based on their vision of a just, climate-resilient future. Together, we will breathe, dream, and envision futures rooted in collective liberation and climate resilience.
This workshop will be facilitated by the Youth Climate Lab, who engages youth in creating a just, climate-resilient future. This workshop is presented in partnership by the UW Campus Sustainability Office and the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) as part of the 2025-26 Campus Sustainability Series.
All UW Students Welcome | No registration required | Supplies provided!
Location: Bulman Student Centre – Concourse level of Riddell Hall
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 7 from 10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Starting every 30 minutes.

Free Soup and Snacks
Get some free soup provided by Diversity Food Services and some other snacks. While supplies last!
Location: Bulman Student Centre – Concourse level of Riddell Hall
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 7 starting at 12 p.m.

Karaoke Night
Are you the best singer at the UofW? Join us on September 4 for Karaoke Night as part of the #UWSARollCall! Everyone is invited! Free refreshments and snacks are provided.
Location: University of Winnipeg The Hive – 1st floor of Lockhart Hall
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 7 starting at 5:30 PM

Free Pizza
What better way to spend your lunch than getting some free pizza! While supplies last!
Location: Bulman Student Centre – Concourse level of Riddell Hall
Date and Time: Thursday, January 8 starting at 12 p.m.

Movie Night Screening Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
Start the Winter Term with a free movie night! Join us for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t at the UWSA The Hive on January 8. Free popcorn will be provided. Everyone is welcome!
Location: University of Winnipeg The Hive – 1st floor of Lockhart Hall
Date and Time: Thursday, January 8 starting at 5:30PM

Questions? Reach us at events@theuwsa.ca
Please review our UWSA Events Safer Space Policy

Youth Climate Lab Eco-Collage Workshop by Campus Sustainability Office and Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC)
2026-01-07 10:00 - 15:15 | Bulman Student Centre
Youth Climate Lab Eco-Collage Workshop by Campus Sustainability Office and Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC)
At Collaging Climate Emotions participants will be guided through a series of activities and conversations to explore and process their climate-related emotions. As a group, we will have a short discussion on the futures we wish to build. Participants will then be invited to create a collage based on their vision of a just, climate-resilient future. Together, we will breathe, dream, and envision futures rooted in collective liberation and climate resilience.
This workshop will be facilitated by the Youth Climate Lab, who engages youth in creating a just, climate-resilient future. This workshop is presented in partnership by the UW Campus Sustainability Office and the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) as part of the 2025-26 Campus Sustainability Series.
All UW Students Welcome | No registration required | Supplies provided!
Location: Bulman Student Centre – Concourse level of Riddell Hall
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 7 from 10 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Starting every 30 minutes.

Snowed In Karaoke Night
2026-01-07 17:30 - 21:30 | The UWSA Hive (1L43)
Karaoke Night
Are you the best singer at the UofW? Join us on September 4 for Karaoke Night as part of the #UWSARollCall! Everyone is invited! Free refreshments and snacks are provided.
Location: University of Winnipeg The Hive – 1st floor of Lockhart Hall
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 7 starting at 5:30 PM
Questions? Reach us at events@theuwsa.ca
Please review our UWSA Events Safer Space Policy

Winter Student Group Application Deadline
2026-01-08
Register your student group here: https://theuwsa.formstack.com/forms/student_group

Winter Intake Period: December 3, 2025 – January 8, 2026

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

I was registered last academic school 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.

Snowed In Movie Night
2026-01-08 17:00 - 21:30 | The UWSA Hive (1L43)
Movie Night Screening Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
Start the Winter Term with a free movie night! Join us for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t at the UWSA The Hive on January 8. Free popcorn will be provided. Everyone is welcome!
Location: University of Winnipeg The Hive – 1st floor of Lockhart Hall
Date and Time: Thursday, January 8 starting at 5:30PM
Questions? Reach us at events@theuwsa.ca
Please review our UWSA Events Safer Space Policy
