Campus briefs

THRIVE WEEK

Thrive Week (Nov. 13-17) will feature a full slate of wellness events, activities and give-aways.

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

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

MONEY TALKS

Need some ideas on how to save money and make ends meet? The Money Talks series continues with a session on “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 continues with “Wise Mind” (Nov. 15), which explores the state of mind that balances both thinking and feeling.

Learning how to access “Wise Mind” can help you manage stress, deal with challenging situations and improve overall well-being.

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

Pre-registration is required – go to uwinnipeg.ca/webinar-wednesdays

INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL DAY

Join us for International Cultural Day, an annual event celebrating the diversity of students on campus.

The event on Nov. 17, 5:30 p.m. in Duckworth Centre will feature cultural performances, displays and food from around the world.

Presented by International Immigrant & Refugee Student Services (IIRSS).

CAREER CHATS ON INSTAGRAM

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

The next topic is Experiential Learning (Thurs., Nov. 23).

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

ASK AN ADVISOR

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

• Study Abroad (Nov. 30)

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

FALL EXAMS

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

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

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

WORK-STUDY PROGRAM

Applications for this year are now open for students. A wide variety of positions with flexible hours are available on campus.

If you are interested, please apply to the “Work-Study Program” program as soon as possible to have the best selection of positions.

Go to the Awards website: uwinnipeg.ca/awards

Published in Volume 78, Number 09 of The Uniter (November 9, 2023)

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