African-Caribbean Students Association (ACSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Deborah Eddi

Email: eddiayiri@gmail.com

The ACSA is a student group for African and Caribbean students to connect and share their cultures with each other. Events and other programs will be held throughout the school year to bring the members of the ACSA and the community together.

Membership: All members of the African and Caribbean diaspora are invited to join this group.

Meetings: Meetings will be held among the board members of the group to plan events and programs which will be open to the rest of the student body and community.

Anthropology Student Association (UWASA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Emily Fedora

Email: uwinnipegasa@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwanthro/

The UWASA is an opportunity to connect with other students with similar aspirations and faculty members in the anthropology field. Members of this group will access field school opportunities, available grants, grad school preparation discussions, study buddies, and opportunities to become a research assistant or TA.

Membership: University of Winnipeg students interested in the field of anthropology are welcome to join this group by email!

Meetings: Meetings will be held monthly, with different events such as movie nights and bake sales taking place once in a while. Meeting spaces are to be determined, but members will be updated.

Chemistry Students Association (ChemSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Lance Lecocq-Gareau

Email: chemistrysa@uwinnipeg.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwchemsa/

ChemSA provides a place to connect like-minded, scientific individuals inside the university. ChemSA attends and provides refreshments for the chemistry seminars held on campus and meets monthly for fun social events. Our goal in ChemSA is to foster friendships and create an enjoyable atmosphere on campus for our members.

Membership: Members are typically chemistry or biochemistry majors within the university; however, anyone is welcome to join ChemSA, and it is free to join! To become a member, attend our first meeting of the year or email chemistrysa@uwinnipeg.ca. A fee of $10 is required for those students wishing to gain access to the ChemSA student lounge on the second floor of the Richardson building, which is stocked with textbooks and a coffee pot.

Meetings: ChemSA typically meets on the first Monday of every month; the location may vary. Check out our social media to stay updated!

Criminal Justice Students' Association (CJSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Jacob Cramer

Email: thecjsa@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwcjsa/
Website: https://uwcjsa.wixsite.com/home/home

The Criminal Justice Students’ Association strives to be a unified voice for issues within the criminal justice community. It acts as a platform for work, volunteer, and networking opportunities and provides general support to University of Winnipeg students throughout their degree process.

Membership: All University of Winnipeg students are welcome to join regardless of their major. Those interested in joining can register as a sitting member on our website or by sending us a DM on Instagram.

Meetings: There are no regularly scheduled meetings for this group. Meetings, events, and presentations will occur throughout the school year and may be held in person or online.

Education Student Association (EdSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Affiliated
Contact(s): Keely Haight

Email: uwedsa@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwedsa/

We are a welcoming community of like-minded education students who aim to provide a community and resources to fellow education students. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or inquiries about our activities. We hope to see you soon!

Membership: To be a member of EdSA, you have to be either a student in the Faculty of Education or have attended at least 3 EdSA meetings. After-Degree, Integrated, or PACE students are welcome!

Meetings: We meet monthly in the EdSA lounge in Graham Hall. The meetings occur monthly, decided every month due to executive availability. Meeting times will be posted on the EdSA Instagram account and Discord and written on the board in the Graham Hall Lounge.

English Literature Students' Association (ELSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Nicholas Wasyliw

Email: elsa.uwinnipeg@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa.uwinnipeg/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/uw_elsa
Discord: https://discord.gg/kWFf9Gu65m

ELSA aims to represent and advocate for students in The University of Winnipeg’s English department. It also strives to enrich students’ experiences at The University of Winnipeg by organizing social and academic events, hosting regular meetings, providing essential resources and information on the department, and building community among students.

Membership: Anyone can join. We encourage all University of Winnipeg students taking an English course or who have a passion for literature to join and attend our meetings.

Meetings: These are held weekly on campus in the English common room. Students also have the option to participate in these in-person meetings through Zoom if required. Please email us or join our discord for more information!

Geography and Enviromental Studies and Sciences (GESA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Demery Broesky

Email: gesastudents@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwgesa/

GESA is for any students taking a Geography or Environmental Studies course. They are excited about promoting sustainability on and off campus and strive for a supportive, inclusive community.

Membership: Anybody can join: we encourage all students majoring in Geography and Environmental Science, as well as anyone taking geography or related courses, to come to the meetings and get involved with what we do!

Meetings: Fridays at 12:30; location to be determined. Check out our IG for updates.

Global College Student Advisory Council (GCSAC)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Emaanmahek Malik

Email: uw.gcsac@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcsac/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UWGCSAC

Global College Student Advisory Council works to promote awareness and ideas about issues of social justice through fundraising campaigns within the University of Winnipeg and the community. The money raised goes to a variety of local and global organizations to represent our global citizens best. GCSAC also functions in a smaller capacity to advise.

Membership: Anyone interested is welcome to join! You can sign up by emailing us your name and contact information at uw.gcsac@gmail.com.

Meetings: This will be determined once the new school year starts. We are at least planning to meet once a week or every two weeks!

Jeux du Commerce West (JDC West)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Affiliated
Contact(s): Elsa Owusu

Email: jdcwestuwinnipegcaptains@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwinnipegjdcw/
Website: http://uwinnipegjdcwest.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uwinnipeg-jdc-west/

Participating in JDC West allows delegates to improve their critical thinking, case analysis, presentation, public speaking, and networking skills through training and applying them to real-world cases. As a result, delegates leave JDC West with solid presentation and analytical skills, a heightened sense of confidence and a broad business network.

Membership: Your $600 delegate fee includes the following:

• Three nights’ accommodation at the Sheraton hotel – Saskatoon
• Two breakfasts and three dinners (lunches will be included for those who are competing during the lunch hour)
• Access to all JDC West events
• Transportation throughout the JDC West weekend based on the scheduled bus times

Meetings: Meetings will occur primarily on Saturdays using our own spaces or classrooms in the Buhler Centre or the JDC Office in the Buhler centre. We will also need to use the gym on select Saturdays for training. On October 1, October 29, November 12, December 3, and January 7, we will be having mock competitions and will need to use classrooms – at least five classrooms with 60 seating capacity and five classrooms with a minimum of 15 seating capacity.

KATSA

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Brooklyn Meiklejohn

Email: meiklejohn-b@webmail.uwinnipeg.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uofwkatsa/

This group has been specially made for kinesiology students. They create new networking opportunities and educational and social experiences for students. So that they can improve outcomes in their field, they also provide employment which gives students different exposure.

Meetings: They hold one open meeting per month that any Kinesiology/AT student can attend. They require an empty classroom(preferably in the Duckworth building) for approximately one hour. Their executive group meets approximately once every two weeks but does not require any space for this.

MESCSS

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Kirstin Witwicki

Email: uwmescss@gmail.com

The MESC student society was created to foster connection and to provide opportunities for growth and reflection for students in the MESC program through a combination of social and educational events. The events offered by the MESCSS will reflect the program’s interdisciplinary nature, including a regular speaker series.

Membership: At this time, membership will be open only to students enrolled in the MESC program. Potential members can email the MESCSS and be accepted as long as they are enrolled in the program.

Meetings: Meetings will take place virtually every biweekly Tuesday for the 2022-2023 school year.

Philosophy Student Association (PhilSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Etan Redekop

Email: redekop-e@webmail.uwinnipeg.ca

This group is for those who wish to participate in open-minded discussions of ideas. Together, we seek freedom of thought.

Membership: Anyone can become a member.

Meetings: TBD.

Psychology Students' Association (UWPSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Madison Chisholm, Adiam Negash, and Cliff Stornel

Email: uwpsaexecutive@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwinnipeg_psych_sa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uwinnipegpsa/
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/22Ty9Df6W6
Website: http://psychology.uwinnipeg.ca/

Are you seeking to meet other Psychology and Neuroscience students with whom to study and socialize and raise awareness of mental wellness? Then, this group is for you! Our goal is to create a community that shares a love for psychology and to develop closer bonds between students and their faculty through fun events and volunteer opportunities.

Are you seeking to meet other Psychology and Neuroscience students with whom to study and socialize and raise awareness of mental wellness? Then, this group is for you!

Membership: Psychology students pay a $5.00 fee, which allows them access to the PSA Lounge (4C34) and first-hand knowledge of events, fundraising, information sessions, etc.

Meetings: Monthly meetings will be held via Zoom until future notice. When it is safe to do so, PSA Meetings will be held in 4L28–the departmental meeting room.

Students of Science Association

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Izabella Samborski

Email: uw.sosa@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwsosa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwinnipegsosa

The Students of Science Association is unique because we are the only science group open to any science students. A welcoming community is especially beneficial for first-year students, who can receive mentorship. We also provide members with job and research opportunities, discounts for prep courses, and scholarships.

Membership: Any student taking three or more credit hours of a science course.

Meetings: Generally held on Fridays from 12:30 pm-1:20 pm in-person (0RC013) every second week. Meetings are often subject to change.

The University of Winnipeg Golden Key Chapter (UWGK)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Affiliated
Contact(s): Reke Avikpe

Email: uwinnipeggk@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwinnipeggk/

The UW-GK believes that we can take power related to knowledge and the Golden Key pillars and make a change for the better right here.

Membership: To be a member of the Golden Key Society, students must be invited by their institution to join. Once they are members, they do not need to qualify again in the future. If their GPA drops in future sessions, it does not affect their membership in any way. They are a member for life. To qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be in the top 15% of second to fourth-year undergraduate students or be a top-performing graduate student, and
• Be currently registered in full- or part-time studies in any field of study.

Meetings: Meetings are only attended by executive members.

The University of Winnipeg Pre-Med Society (UWPMS)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Ishika Mittal

Email: uwpremedsociety@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwpms/

Are you thinking of applying to medical school? Then, join the U of W Pre-Med Society to network with med-school admissions officers, medical professionals, and like-minded students!

Membership: Anyone can become a member of this group! Specifically, this group is targeted at:

• those who are interested in a career in the medical field,
• those who want to learn more about healthcare

Anyone interested can simply attend meeting times, which will be posted.

Meetings: Meetings will be held once a week. Meeting spaces that will be most effective will be lecture halls, but for events such as blood donation clinics, locations such as the gymnasium would provide the area needed.

The University of Winnipeg's Pre-Veterinary Club (UWPVC)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Savannah Jolicoeur

Email: uwprevet@outlook.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwprevetclub/

The UWPVC’s goal is to connect and support pre-veterinary students at the University of Winnipeg! We plan on hosting application & interview prep sessions, presentations from veterinary professionals, host community outreach events, and fun volunteer outings!

Membership: Membership is open to any current University of Winnipeg student considering veterinary medicine as a career option (you don’t have to be 100% sure to join!). There is no obligation to attend meetings as a general member.

Meetings: There will be no regularly scheduled meetings for this group. We will host meetings as-needed for info sessions, interview/application prep, presentations, community event updates, etc. Meetings may be online or in person.

The Wildlife Society UW

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Simon DePasquale

Email: thewildlifesocietyuw@gmail.com

As a student-run chapter of The Wildlife Society, this group hopes to connect students with wildlife professionals, academics, and employers within the larger society. We do things like run workshops for students so they can gain hands-on experience in techniques commonly used in the field of wildlife biology.

Membership: Anyone can join! This group is most useful for students studying biology/environmental science who are passionate about the outdoors, and/or pursuing a career in wildlife biology.

Meetings: Irregular.

U of W Toastmasters Club

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Susan Kotello

Email: skotello@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwinnipegtoastmasters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UWinnipegToastmasters
Website: https://4851.toastmastersclubs.org/

Our Toastmasters Club provides a fun, friendly place for members to practice their communication, English language, and leadership skills. Through peer evaluation, encouragement and support, individuals gain experience and confidence, leading to improved abilities.

Membership: The club is open to all students, alumni, faculty and community members. According to Toastmasters International, members must be 18 or older. Membership is $11 per month.

Meetings: Meetings are held biweekly on Mondays from 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. (during the free period).

University of Winnipeg Applied Computer Science Student Association (UWACSSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Raymart Caluag

Email: uwinnipegacssa@gmail.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/uwacssa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwacssa/

UWACSSA is the official student group for the ACS department. We host monthly general meetups where you can network and meet new people. We also host monthly meetups for womxn in ACS (WACS) for ACS majors who do not identify as male to network. Joining the UWACSSA is a great chance to meet new people and integrate yourself into the ACS community!

Membership: Anybody can become a member! it is 100% free.

Meetings: We host a general meetup once a month, which could be video game tournaments, corn maze, rec room, or similar activities. We also host a monthly meetup for the WACS (Women in ACS) sub-group, which are similar to the monthly general meetup, a chance to network with board games and pizza, or video game tournaments.

University of Winnipeg Biology Students' Association (UWBSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Apara Pathak

Email: uofwbsa@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwbsa/

The University of Winnipeg Biology Students’ Association (UWBSA) is a volunteer student group established to represent and advocate for science students on campus. The UWBSA aims to provide students with a sense of community, a space to advance their interests in biology, and promote collaboration with other student groups and organizations.

Membership: Any attending University of Winnipeg student who has taken a course in the department of Biology. To become a Member At Large of Bio Club, the prospective Member At Large must meet the general membership criteria. The prospective Member At Large must submit their full name and email address to the Executive to be entered into the Membership At Large roll. In addition, the prospective Member At Large must attend two consecutive meetings and be in good standing with the Bio Club. Members At Large lose their title upon missing a Bio Club meeting without notifying a member of the Executive.

Meetings: Meetings will be held bi-monthly in a hybrid format. Our general meetings will be announced over Instagram and on our group chat.

University of Winnipeg Classics Students Association (UWCSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Marina Milne

Email: uwclassicsclub@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwclassicsclub
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uw_classics_club/

Are you interested in the ancient world? Join the UW Classics Association, open to Classics majors, minors, or enthusiasts! The UWCSA connects students through social events, weekly student meetings, and fundraising efforts for our community! You can find us anytime in 4G07, during our meetings in 4M39, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Membership: Everyone is welcome to join the UWCSA, whether majoring, minoring, or simply interested in the field of Classics! Please reach out through our email and social media accounts, stop by our Common Room in 4G07, or join our weekly meetings in 4M39!

Meetings: The UWCSA meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 12:30 – 1:20 pm, in 4M39!

University of Winnipeg History Students Association (HSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Kate Moulden

Email: uw.historystudents@gmail.com
Email: moulden-k@webmail.uwinnipeg.ca
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/historyuw

Do you want to spend time with people who are also interested in history? Come join the HSA and meet other history lovers, help plan fun events like bake sales and trivia nights and spend time in an inclusive and enjoyable community. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at uw.historystudents@gmail.com.

Membership: Anyone currently taking a history course, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (3 and 4-year degree) in History, Honours or Masters and has an interest in history.

Meetings: Every second Wednesday at 12:30 pm in the History Common Room on the 3rd floor of Ashdown Hall (3A49).

University of Winnipeg Math and Stats Students Association (UWMSSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Jeff Peitsch

Email: uwmathstats@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwmathstats/

We create a community, provide support for students to thrive, and get involved on campus. We coordinate with faculty and other organizations to help students access opportunities in research, jobs, and prospective career options. In addition, we organize with other STEM student groups to amplify our reach and impact.

Membership: Any student interested in mathematics and statistics is welcome to hang out with us!

Meetings: We meet regularly, usually every other week. We look forward to a total return of in-person events to make the best of the school year!

University of Winnipeg Physics Student Association (PHYSSA)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Igal Press

Email: uwphysics.sa@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwphysics.sa/
Website: uwphysicssa.wixsite.com/mysite

The purpose of the Physics Student Association is to get together students who are currently taking physics classes or interested in physics. This club will benefit students as they will have a place to go where people have the same interests as them. We use this club as a means to study together a lot as well.

Membership: Students can access a lounge and a larger classroom full of chalkboards, printers, and projectors that are free to use for any student who pays the membership fee of $10. Contact PHYSSA at uwphysics.sa@gmail.com.

Meetings: Meetings take place monthly or at the discretion of the student association.

University of Winnipeg Pre-Dental Club (UWPDC)

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Landon Rattai

Email: uwpredentclub@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwpdc/

We aim to connect Pre-Dental students that attend the University of Winnipeg and to be a helpful and informative resource for Pre-Dental students in terms of application, the DAT, dental school and dentistry in general.

Membership: To be a member, simply be interested in becoming a dentist and be willing to interact with other like-minded individuals. Email uwpredentclub@gmail.com with your name and why you want to join to be added to our WhatsApp group chat!

Meetings: Members will be added to the WhatsApp group chat, Zoom, and in-person meetings will be made throughout the year.

UW-MCEC

Year: 2022/2023
Status: Recognized
Contact(s): Alexis Ferguson

Email: theuniversityofwinnipegmcec@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcec_uw/

The University of Winnipeg chapter of the MCEC is a group of education students passionate about doing our best for ALL students. They host professional development sessions for and provide resources to Education students throughout the school year. They also send volunteers to MCEC events.

Membership: Any education student can become a member by contacting us via email.

Meetings: Meetings are done through Zoom monthly.