The UWSA

Tomorrow! Screening + Discussion of The Hunting Ground

March 30th, 2016

The UWSA + Ending Violence Across Manitoba present:
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The Hunting Ground | Screening + Discussion 
w/ activists Annie E. Clark and Andrea Pino

Free admission | Refreshments | Everyone welcome
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The Hunting Ground is an exposé of sexual assault and rape culture on campuses in the United States. It documents the story of activists Annie Clark and Andrea Pino as they force US universities to address sexual assualt and related issues more aggressively, uncovering a system of institutional cover-ups and denial.

Join us in a discussion about what’s happening at the University of Winnipeg and hear from Annie E. Clark and Andrea Pino about their experiences, and how Manitoba campuses can further develop a culture of consent.

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TRIGGER WARNING: Topics of rape and sexual assault. Not suitable for children.

Klinic will be on-site at a Safe Space, providing support and guidance

Join the Facebook event here.

We're hiring!

March 29th, 2016

Divestment Discussion on Campus

March 24th, 2016

UWinnipeg is currently examining the issue of fossil fuel divestment as it pertains to both Foundation endowment and pension plan investments. Fossil fuel divestment is the removal of assets including stocks, bonds, and investment funds from companies involved in extracting fossil fuels. In 2014, divestment at UWinnipeg was raised by the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association. As part of this process, several events will take place on campus to encourage thoughtful dialogue.

April 5 | 11:30 a.m. | Convocation Hall

Read more here

Canadian Federation of Students - Job Posting

March 23rd, 2016

The Canadian Federation of Students is seeking a Brand Ambassador to approach local businesses around their campus community and encourage them to participate in the student discount programme. As members of the nationwide Discount Solicitor Network, Brand Ambassadors will play a critical role is creating meaningful and long-lasting partnerships with local businesses and providing exclusive discounts for their peers to benefit from. The position requires Brand Ambassadors to work independently and remotely, while providing consistent progress reports to the Discount Solicitor Network.

Read the job description here: Job Posting

UWSA Annual General Meeting

March 22nd, 2016

Our Annual General Meeting is tomorrow at 12:30 in The Hive

Join our Facebook event here

UWSA Election 2016 Results

March 3rd, 2016

Congratulations to all candidates in the UWSA Election 2016!
Here are your election results:

President: Kevin Settee
Yes  614
No  55
Spoilt  78

Vice President Internal Affairs: David Fanhbulleh
David Fanhbulleh 362
Jonathan Northam 303
Spoilt 82

Vice President External Affairs: Sadie-Phoenix Lavoie
Yes 604
No 57
Spoilt 86

Vice President Student Affairs: Laura Garinger
Laura Garinger 404
Alexa Potashnik 257
Spoilt 86

Divestment Dialogue on Campus

March 1st, 2016

Divestment Dialogue on Campus – March 9 – all welcome

UWinnipeg is currently examining the issue of fossil fuel divestment as it pertains to both Foundation endowment and pension plan investments. Fossil fuel divestment is the removal of assets including stocks, bonds, and investment funds from companies involved in extracting fossil fuels. In 2014, divestment at UWinnipeg was raised by the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association. As part of this process, several events will take place on campus to encourage thoughtful dialogue.

Event 1: Divestment as Climate Solution –
Wednesday, March 9 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm

Roundtable discussions
Room: Convocation Hall, 2^nd floor, Wesley Hall

What is the University’s role in taking positions on contemporary issues such as divestment?  Where does fossil fuel divestment fit in to the constellation of work related to addressing global climate change?  What other approaches or efforts might be higher impact?

Facilitators:

Joan Grace (Political Science)

Peter Ives (Political Science)

Tracey Whalen (Rhetoric, Writing and Communications)

Allen Mills (Political Science)

Patricia Fitzpatrick (Geography)

Jobb Arnold (Conflict Resolution Studies)

Andrew Vineberg, Sadie-Phoenix Lavoie and Kevin Settee (Divest UWinnipeg)

CONTACT:

Alana Lajoie-O’Malley

Director, Campus Sustainability Office l Co-Chair, Experiential Learning Network

a.lajoie-omalley@uwinnipeg.ca

WEBSITE: uwinnipeg.ca/divestment

Voting Week

February 29th, 2016

It’s voting week for the UWSA General Election. You can vote today, tomorrow and Wednesday in Riddell Hall and Richardson College. Don’t forget your student i.d.

We want to send 3 students to RISE!

February 25th, 2016

We want to send three students to RISE!

We have allocated funds for 3 Racialized students to attend the Racialized and Indigenous Student Experience (RISE) Summit in Toronto, Ontario.

To apply please send Kevin, Vice-President External Affairs, your registration via email to vpea@theuwsa.ca  The application will be reviewed by the UWSA and forwarded to the national office. We’re accepting applicants until Feb. 28.

With your application please include:

• A 200 word piece on why you want to go
• What you are studying
• How you will apply the summit to your university experience.

You can download the registration form here: RISE Registration Forms

UWSA General Election Candidates 2016

February 23rd, 2016

Happy campaigning week! Check out your General Election Candidates and remember to vote on Feb. 29, March 1, and March 2 in Riddell Hall or Richardson College from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.