November 19th, 2024
The UWSA Holiday Donation Drive is a food, hygiene, menstrual products, and clothing donation drive that started in 2016/17. This year’s donation drive is for the UWSA Foodbank to give out to students and community members. All of the donations must be lightly used, brand new or unopened.
We will be collecting till Dec 6! More info is available here.
November 6th, 2024
Sign up to represent your country and culture at the UWSA Culture Day Tabling Fair on Thursday, November 14, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Tables will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to University of Winnipeg students. Click here to sign up.
October 4th, 2024
As The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA), we recognize that this statement is long overdue. As your student union, we stand firm in support of students’ rights to peaceful protest and stand behind the important demands made during the recent encampment on campus. We urge The University of Winnipeg administration and the University of Winnipeg Foundation to maintain transparency in its responsible investing practices and financial holdings. We further support the demand for the university to divest from and disclose any investments that are complicit in the ongoing genocide against Palestinians.
With the encampment now concluded, we strongly encourage the administration to continuously protect its students from antisemitism, Islamophobia, oppression, intimidation, and any form of sanction—whether academic or otherwise.
As part of an academic institution, our students’ rights to free expression and protest are fundamental to fostering dialogue and creating meaningful change. These rights empower our students to engage with important issues and shape the future of our campus. We know that these conversations are difficult and sensitive, and we believe deeply in our obligation and ability to support student dialogue in ways that are respectful and inclusive to the entire student and university community.
The UWSA stands in solidarity with all students, regardless of their participation in the encampment. The safety and well-being of every student at The University of Winnipeg is our highest priority, and we want to ensure students know the UWSA is here to support them.
In solidarity,
The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association.
September 24th, 2024
The UWSA Board of Directors Meeting will happen on Thursday, September 26 at 4:00 p.m. in person in the UWSA Boardroom and Zoom.
All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend the Open Session over Zoom. Please email admin@theuwsa.ca by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting for the Zoom link using your UWinnipeg webmail address and your Student ID Number.
Please review the following documents before the meeting:
BOD 240826 Open Session Package
Any questions can be directed to Jacob Cramer, Chair of the Board, at chair@theuwsa.ca.
September 19th, 2024
Throughout Truth and Reconciliation Week (September 23-27), special events, learning opportunities, and activities will be dedicated to honouring residential school Survivors and learning from Indigenous Peoples and perspectives. On Friday, September 27, join us at the UWSA Hive for the Orange Shirt Giveaway. You can find more information about the events at UWinnipeg through this link.
August 27th, 2024
President
pres@theuwsa.ca
Office phone: 431-335-8201
Cell phone: 431-688-9095
Hiii! My name is Tomiris Kaliyeva and I am in my fourth year of a double major in International Development and Conflict resolution studies. I am also an international student from Kazakhstan! This is my second and last year as the president of the UWSA, so I am always looking for ideas and inspiration on how to better your university life. I am also here to help with whatever questions you might have and to advocate for you this year. Please feel free to reach out anytime!
Vice-President External Affairs
vpea@theuwsa.ca
Hello! My name is Chhavi Dhir (she/her). I am in my third year of BA Psychology. Thank you for electing me as the Vice President External Affairs. I have been actively involved in the community whether it’s being part of various student groups, being the Emerging Leader Director for UWSA, being international student mentor, Resident Advisor, Peer wellness Educator and working closely with Sexual Violence Response Team. As a Peer Wellness Educator and Resident Advisor, I dedicated myself to supporting peers in navigating mental health challenges and promoting overall well-being through workshops, events, and one-on-one interactions. I’m particularly proud of spearheading the annual Gala for International students, providing a platform for celebrating cultural diversity and fostering community engagement. This initiative exemplifies my commitment to creating a supportive environment where all students feel valued and included. I will tirelessly fight for better resources, health benefits, more mental health resources, more student/study spaces on campus, collaboration with other universities and departments and bringing more support and opportunities for students. I believe in the power of collaboration and inclusivity, and I am committed to fostering a supportive, safe, inclusive, and empowering environment. I am very approachable, feel free to reach out to me if you have any queries, want to discuss about different initiatives or want me to advocate for something. I hope I can bring some good changes on campus. THANK YOU!
Vice-President Student Affairs
vpsa@theuwsa.ca
August 20th, 2024
The next UWSA Board of Directors Meeting is on Wednesday, August 21, at 2:00 PM in person in the UWSA Boardroom and on Zoom.
All University of Winnipeg students are welcome to attend the Open Session over Zoom. Please email admin@theuwsa.ca by 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting for the Zoom link using your UWinnipeg webmail address and your Student ID Number.
Please review the following documents before the meeting:
BOD 240731 Open Session Package
Any questions can be directed to Jacob Cramer, Chair of the Board, at chair@theuwsa.ca.
August 6th, 2024
Join the UWSA Daycare for their Green Space Opening Ceremony on Thursday, August 15! There will be activities, guest speakers, and food available!
All are welcome to attend.
August 2nd, 2024
Volunteer at the UWSA’s biggest event of the year, Roll Call! Roll Call is the UWSA’s back to school event that helps engage students with the campus and community organizations. This year Roll Call will be taking place on September 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Responsibilities/Duties
Mandatory Orientation: all volunteers MUST attend this orientation. Tuesday, August 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \
Shift times: must be able to stay the whole time
Please apply below or at theuwsa.ca/general-volunteer. If you have any questions please email events@theuwsa.ca
This form is used to apply to volunteer for our different opportunities with the UWSA.
August 1st, 2024
The UWSA Foodbank will be giving away free Menstrual products to help UWinnipeg students.
Applications for the products close when supplies run out. You will receive an email with pick-up information. Please note that we have limited products, so we request students with an urgent need to apply.
Sign-up sheet can be found here: theuwsa.ca/free-menstrual-products
For more info, please email the Programs Manager at programs@theuwsa.ca.
