The UWSA

UWSA Foodbank
2025-11-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-09 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Winnipeg) | 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.

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

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, 2026-01-10 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 Hive
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 Hive
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

Student Group Fair
2026-01-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Bulman Student Centre
Join us on Wednesday, January 14, in the Bulman Student Centre for the Student Group Fair, where you can meet and connect with different student groups on campus!
Location: Bulman Student Centre
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 14, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
You can view all the current registered UWSA Student Groups here: theuwsa.ca/student-groups/student-groups/
For any questions, please email, events@theuwsa.ca.

UWinnipeg Esports A-Game
2026-01-14 18:00 - 23:00 | The Hive
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.

U-Pass Winter Opt-Out Deadline
2026-01-16
Fill out the digital form here: U-Pass Opt-Out Form
For ACCESSIBILITY STUDENTS, please fill out this form here: Accessibility U-Pass Opt-Out Form
Deadlines for opting out:

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.

For more information about the U-Pass please visit: theuwsa.ca/u-pass

Health Plan Winter Opt-Out Deadline
2026-01-16
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:
New Winter Term students: December 8, 2025 – January 16, 2026
