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] right away if you would like to be part of the show!

Money Talks

The Money Talks series continues on Tuesdays at 11:00 –11:30 a.m. via Zoom with these sessions:

• Adding or dropping a course – How does this impact your Manitoba Student Aid? (Nov. 7)

• Budgeting Strategies (Nov.14)

Pre-registration is required for all sessions – go to the Awards website: uwinnipeg.ca/awards

Webinar Wednesdays

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

• 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

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.

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

The Wellness Hub

Check out the Wellness Hub, a digital platform on the UWinnipeg website, with links to:

• crisis and counselling services

• informational websites about mental health

• tools to track how you are feeling and learn coping skills

• connections to specialized resources

You choose which links to access each time you enter the Wellness Hub.

Visit the hub any time: uwinnipeg.ca/wellnesshub

Fall exam schedule

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

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 parttime positions in a wide variety of departments on campus.

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

Published in Volume 78, Number 08 of The Uniter (November 2, 2023)