Campus Briefs

TUTORING SERVICES

Need help with your courses?

Tutoring services are offered by many academic departments, student services, as well as at the tutoring centres on campus.

For a list, please go to “Tutoring Services & Mentor Programs” on the advising website: uwinnipeg.ca/advising

WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS

The Webinar Wednesdays series starts again after the fall reading week with a wide range of topics:

• Study Abroad (Wed., Nov. 1)

• To Drop or Not to Drop (Wed., Nov. 8)

• Wise Mind (Wed., Nov. 15)

All sessions will be held 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.

For more info, see: uwinnipeg.ca/webinar-wednesdays

WANTED: PERFORMERS FOR INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL DAY

We are looking for students who are interested in performing or creating a cultural display for their country for International Cultural Day (Nov. 17).

Performances could include dancing, singing, music, or other cultural talent.

Presented by International Immigrant & Refugee Student Services (IIRSS), this annual event celebrates the diversity of students on campus.

Please email [email protected] by Nov. 3 if you would like to show off your talent!

WORK-STUDY PROGRAM

The Work-Study Program offers employment opportunities on campus to eligible UWinnipeg students.

First, you apply to the program; then if you are accepted, you can apply for any of the part-time positions in a wide variety of departments on campus.

Apply now! Go to “Work-Study Program” on the awards website: uwinnipeg.ca/awards

CAREER CHATS ON INSTAGRAM

Career Chats are live sessions on Instagram that feature advice from an employer or career-related expert.

• UWinnipeg Human Resources Office (Thurs., Nov. 9)

• Experiential Learning (Thurs., Nov. 23)

Hosted by Career Services, these live sessions take place every other Thursday at 11:00 a.m. on UWinnipeg Instagram.

FEBRUARY GRADUATION (IN ABSENTIA)

Are you finishing your last courses this December? You may choose to graduate in February 2024 (in absentia).

The deadline to apply for February graduation is Wed., Nov. 1, 2023. Students need to apply through WebAdvisor.

For more information, see: uwinnipeg.ca/student-records

ASK AN ADVISOR

This is your opportunity to find out more about different services at the University in live sessions on UWinnipeg Instagram. Upcoming topic:

• Student Wellness (Thurs., Nov. 2)

• Study Abroad (Thurs., Nov. 30)

Hosted by Academic and Career Services, these live sessions take place every other Thursday at 11:00 a.m. on UWinnipeg Instagram.

NAVARATRI

International, Immigrant and Refugee Student Services (IIRSS) invites everyone to celebrate Navaratri, a festival that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of Gujarat.

Join us for a celebration on Fri., Nov. 3, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Bulman Centre. Registration is strongly recommended. Email [email protected] to secure your spot.

FINAL WITHDRAWAL DATE

The final date to withdraw without academic penalty from a course that began in September 2023 and ends in December 2023 is Mon., Nov. 13.

For information and instructions, please see “Course Drops” on the registration website: uwinnipeg.ca/registration

THRIVE WEEK

Thrive Week (Nov. 13-17) will feature a full slate of events and activities to help our campus community thrive throughout the academic year.

To learn more, go to “Thrive Week” on the Student Wellness website: uwinnipeg.ca/student-wellness

FALL EXAM SCHEDULE

The Fall (December) Exam schedule is now available at uwinnipeg.ca/exam-schedules

Published in Volume 78, Number 07 of The Uniter (October 26, 2023)

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