MONEY TALKS

The Money Talks series continues with webinars this month on applying for awards. The next session is Tues., Sept. 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon via Zoom.

To register, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/awards

CAREER CHATS ON INSTAGRAM

Career Chats are live sessions on Instagram that feature advice from an employer or career-related expert. Hosted by Career Services, these live sessions take place every other Thursday at 11:00 am on UWinnipeg Instagram.

The next session features Kamillah El-Giadaa from Volunteer Manitoba (Thurs., Sept. 28).

WANTED: VOLUNTEER NOTETAKERS

Are you interested in doing some volunteer work while you are attending classes this fall?

There may be students in your classes who need access to quality notes for reasons related to a disability or medical condition. Accessibility Services is seeking volunteer notetakers to fill this need.

If your instructor makes a request for a volunteer notetaker in one of your classes, please consider signing up! It’s a great way to sharpen your own note-taking skills and help out another student at the same time. BONUS: You will receive a Reference Letter upon request and your name will be in a draw to win a University of Winnipeg Bookstore gift card.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR IN-COURSE AWARDS

The deadline for current students to apply online for in-course scholarships, bursaries, and awards is Sun., Oct. 1.

The University of Winnipeg has hundreds of available awards for students from different backgrounds, departments, and faculties. The criterion varies widely - some require a minimum GPA, while others require demonstrated financial need, or participation in extracurricular activities. We encourage all students to apply, using the convenient online application.

Find out more here: uwinnipeg.ca/awards

VOLUNTEER FAIR

Join us for the annual in-person Volunteer Fair on Wed., Oct. 4, 2023 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Riddell Hall Atrium.

This event is an opportunity to meet with a variety of charities and non-profit organizations who are actively recruiting volunteers.

Volunteering is a great way to gain valuable experience and develop useful contacts; it’s also a way to try new things, have fun and give back!

NEED A SPOT TO STORE YOUR STUFF? RENT A LOCKER!

Locker rentals are available in various locations. Find details and cost, along with an online form, here: uwinnipeg.ca/lockers

STUDENT ID CARDS

If you haven’t got your Student ID Card yet, you can still order it. (Returning students: Continue to use your same card.) For instructions, please go to uwinnipeg.ca/student-id-cards

FALL READING WEEK

The University of Winnipeg’s annual Fall Term Reading Week will take place from Oct. 8 - 14. There will be no classes, except for Education students taking 4000-level certification courses who are required to attend class and practicum during this period. Please consult your course outline for more information. The University will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Oct. 9.

UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Are you a UWinnipeg student who wants to study abroad and explore the world? Studying in another country offers students the unique opportunity to attend a university for one or two terms in another part of the world, while retaining UWinnipeg student status.

The next Information Session on the Exchange Program will be held via Zoom on Wed., Oct. 18, 12:30 – 1:30p.m. Email [email protected] for the link. For more info, see: uwinnipeg.ca/study-abroad

Published in Volume 78, Number 03 of The Uniter (September 21, 2023)