Winter Connect!
February 5th, 2026
Don’t miss the Winter Connect event with your UWSA Executives on Thursday, February 12, at noon at the UWSA Hive. We also have a special announcment!
See you there!
Nominations Open for UWSA General Elections 2026
January 26th, 2026
The UWSA General Election 2026 Nomination Period begins today!
The nomination Period opens at: 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan 26.
The nomination Period closes at: 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 5.
Do you want to create positive change for your fellow students at the University of Winnipeg?
The General Election is where students can run for an Executive Team position (President, Vice-President External Affairs, Vice-President Student Affairs), a Board of Director position, a Board of Regents seat, or a Senator position.
Becoming an Executive Director or a member of the UWSA Board of Directors gives you experience serving on a non-profit board, awards you the opportunity to connect with student communities and represent their needs, gives you a voice to help make decisions that impact students and the university, and helps you learn more about the student union, university governance, and lobbying government.
To nominate yourself, fill out the online form here: theuwsa.formstack.com/forms/nomination
For more information, please visit theuwsa.ca/elections or email the CEC@theuwsa.ca.
Next UWSA Board of Director Meeting: January 26
January 21st, 2026
NEXT MEETING: Monday, January 26 at 2:30 p.m. CST.
All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend the Open Session over Zoom. Please email admin@theuwsa.ca by 10:00 a.m. 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.
UWSA Sports Days on January 27 and 28!
January 6th, 2026
Sign-up here: theuwsa.formstack.com/forms/events
Join us for our UWSA Sports Days and play your favourite activities, including volleyball, soccer, tug of war, races, and more, on January 27 and 28! We welcome the whole University to participate in our event! If you are a collegiate student you will unfortunately not be able to participate in our event.
We are accepting walk-ups for each sport, but please note that there may be a chance that we fill up.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- WAIVER: Each person will be required to fill out a waiver form before participating in any of the Sports Days events.
- You are required to wear appropriate gym attire. You will not be allowed to wear jeans!
- You must wear indoor shoes. Please refrain from waering any marking shoes or spikes for the races.
- Bring a waterbottle!
January 27 Schedule
- 10 – 11:30 AM: 100, 200, 400 Meter Race. Located on the 2nd Floor Duckworth Centre Track.
- How it’s set-up
- Racers will run a maximum of TWO times and a minimum of ONE time.
- Each section (100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter) will have a maximum of 4 preliminary races. Each race’s first place winner will move on to the final race, which will determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
- How it’s set-up
- 11:30 AM. – 12 p.m: BREAK and Races Award Ceremony and free refreshments for players. Located on the 2nd Floor of Duckworth Centre.
- 12 – 2 PM: Basketball – Team of 3. Located in the Duckworth Centre Gym.
- 2:30 – 3 PM: Tug of War. Located in the Duckworth Centre Gym.
- 3 – 3:30 PM: Basketball and Tug of War Award Ceremony. Located on the 2nd Floor of Duckworth Centre.
January 28 Schedule
- 10 AM – 12 PM: Volleyball – Team of 6 (You may have substitues if you’d like). Located in the Community Gym in the RecPlex
- 12 – 12:15 PM: Volleyball Award Ceremony
- 1:30 – 3:30 PM: Soccer – Team of 11 (You may have substitues if you’d like). Located on Fields A and B in the RecPlex
- 3:30 – 4PM: BREAK and Soccer Award Ceremony and free refreshments for players. Located on the 2nd Floor Alcoves above the RecPlex Fields.
- 4 – 4:30 PM: Relay Race – Team of 4. Located on Fields A and B in the Recplex
- 4:30 – 5 PM: 3 legged races – Team of 2. Located beside the fields in the RecPlex.
- 5 PM: Relay and 3-Legged Race Award Ceremony. Located on the 2nd Floor Alcoves above the RecPlex Fields.
For TEAM SPORTS – If you have secured your team for the following events: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, and/or Relay Race you will notify us on the day of the event and show up with your team. If you do not have a full team you will be merged with other players. If you DO NOT have a team we will put you on a team on the day.
- Basketball – Team of 3
- Volleyball – Team of 6 (You may have substitues if you’d like)
- Soccer – Team of 11 (You may have substitues if you’d like)
- Relay Race – Team of 4
- 3 Legged Race – Team of 2
If you have any questions please email events@theuwsa.ca and/or vpsa@theuwsa.ca.
Notice of upcoming UWSA Special General Meeting of the Membership on January 23, 2026
January 2nd, 2026
The UWSA Board of Directors has called a Special General Meeting of the membership to be held on Jan 23rd 2026 at 12:30 PM in The Hive at The University of Winnipeg
The UWSA Board of Directors has resolved to repeal the existing General By-laws of the UWSA and replace them with the Amended and Restated General By-laws of the UWSA in the form attached to this notice.
The Board of Directors has determined that it is desirable to adopt the amendments to amend the By-laws to clarify the title change and terms of reference for the Accessibility Director and the terms of reference for the Women, Trans, and Non-Binary Students’ Director.
As the By-Law amendments require approval by the members at a meeting of the members, the UWSA Board of Directors has called a Special General Meeting of the membership to be held on Jan 23rd, 2026, at 12:30 PM in The Hive at The University of Winnipeg to facilitate this purpose.
Members are encouraged to review the complete amendments, which can be accessed via the link below in the UWSA SGM Package section of this website page in full prior to the meeting.
Any members wishing to submit any motions must e-mail them to: chair@theuwsa.ca. The deadline to receive motions submitted from members is January 13th 2026 at 12:30 PM
UWSA SGM Package
Current UWSA General By-Laws
UWSA SGM Agenda
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at 12:30 PM
In The HIVE – University of Winnipeg
- Call to Order
- Introduction and Rules of Order
- Approval of the Order of Business
- New Business – To consider and, if deemed advisable, to confirm, with or without variation, the resolution of the Board of Directors of the UWSA repealing the General By-laws of the UWSA and enacting the Amended and Restated General By-laws of the UWSA in the form attached to this notice.
- Other Business
- Adjournment
Get familiar with how the Rules of Order works: UWSA Rules of Order
Submitting Motions
All UWSA members can submit a motion to the Chair of the Board at chair@theuwsa.ca by Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 12:30 PM CST. To learn how to write a motion, please review the documents below:
Winnipeg Jets "Student Night" on January 20!
December 20th, 2025
Need a gift for the holiday season? We’re teaming up with the @nhljets for another Winnipeg Jets “Student Night” on Tuesday, January 20! Show valid Student ID at select concession stands and get 50% off popcorn, pizza, and fountain pop all night long!
Tickets are available for just $45 plus fees – add on a ball cap for just $10! Get your tickets through this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Studentnightuofw!
UWSA Closed on December 18 due to Extreme Weather
December 18th, 2025
The UWSA Office, Info Booth, and The University of Winnipeg are closed due to the extreme weather.
The UWSA Daycare remains open.
All exams scheduled on December 18 are postponed. Students should check uwinnipeg.ca/exam-schedules for more details and upates.
Job Opportunity: UWSA Executive Director - Deadline December 31, 2025
December 2nd, 2025
The UWSA is looking to hire a the UWSA Executive Director (ED)!
The ED is the UWSA’s most senior staff member and is responsible for the operations and management of the UWSA’s business. The ED directly oversees the organization’s management team and is responsible for managing and monitoring the performance of the full-time Operational Management Team, MGEU Local 153. The ED supports the Board of Directors, the President and Vice-Presidents, and is responsible for developing and executing the services and strategics required to deliver objectives and goals established by the Board of Directors. The ED acts as a vital connection, bridging the Board of Directors and the Operational Staff of the UWSA. The ED reports directly to the Board of Directors.
The ED will provide management and financial oversight of the organization to ensure that operations run smoothly, and work with the Executive Team to build and maintain key relationships with various partners, both on and off-campus. Their responsibilities will generally be divided between those requiring direct oversight and accountability, and those that will be done in conjunction with the President and/or members of the Executive team.
The ED position is scheduled to start on April 1, 2026.
For more information on the Executive Director and its responsibilities, please view:
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to uwsa@blenham.com.
Applications are open until Wednesday, December 31, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. CT
Next UWSA Board of Director Meeting: December 8
December 2nd, 2025
NEXT MEETING: Monday, December 8 at 5 p.m. CST.
All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend the Open Session over Zoom. Please email admin@theuwsa.ca by 12:00 p.m. 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.
Next Board of Directors Meeting: November 24
November 21st, 2025
BOARD MEETING: Monday, November 24, at 11 p.m. CST.
All UWinnipeg students are welcome to attend the Open Session over Zoom. Please email admin@theuwsa.ca by 8:30 AM 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.
