Campus briefs
MONEY TALKS
The last session “End of term refunds” (Nov. 28) will be about the refund process, how it’s done and in which cases a student can request a refund through the Awards Office.
Money Talks are held Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Pre-registration is required – go to the Awards website: uwinnipeg.ca/awards
WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS
The Webinar Wednesdays series continues with these topics:
• What Can I Do with My Degree? (Nov. 29)
• Preparing for Winter Term (Dec. 6)
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
ASK AN ADVISOR
This is your opportunity to find out more about different services at the University in live sessions on UWinnipeg Instagram. These are upcoming topics:
• Study Abroad (Nov. 30)
• Accessibility Services (Dec. 14)
Hosted by Academic and Career Services, these live sessions take place every other Thursday at 11:00 a.m. on UWinnipeg Instagram.
WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
The Work-Study Program can help you meet your expenses during the academic year. The program offers valuable life and work experience with flexible hours that fit around your school schedule.
The deadline to apply to the program is Dec. 4, 2023.
If you are interested, please 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.
The last session of the year is on Preparing for the Career Fair (Thurs., Dec. 7).
Hosted by Career Services, these live sessions take place every other Thursday at 11:00 a.m. on UWinnipeg Instagram.
STUDY ABROAD – SUMMER PROGRAMS
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for exchange programs next summer in Demark and South Korea.
This is an ideal opportunity to study abroad, as funding is currently available through the Government of Canada’s Global Skills Opportunity Program that could cover 40% to 90% of the costs of your exchange.
The deadline to apply is Dec.15, 2023. Find out more at: uwinnipeg.ca/study-abroad
FALL EXAMS
The Fall (December) Exam schedule is now available at uwinnipeg.ca/exam-schedules
The exam period is from Dec. 7 – 20.
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
Published in Volume 78, Number 11 of The Uniter (November 23, 2023)