Campus
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Creating a safer space in the gym
In the fall of 2017, the University of Winnipeg’s (U of W) recreation services undertook a pilot project in partnership with the UW Students' Association (UWSA) that saw reserved gym hours for women and non-binary people.
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Building sustainability on campus
The University of Winnipeg (U of W) is taking steps beyond the installation of the biomass furnace heating system with some new ideas and some continuing efforts for sustainability on campus.
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Respectful costumes on Halloween
October is here, which means Halloween is just around the corner.
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What’s in a name
Students may have noticed the new campus Wi-Fi password, MarshaHanenWay1819. Rather than being just another network password, this one shares a name with the short stretch of Spence Street that runs through University of Winnipeg (U of W) property - the newly named Marsha Hanen Way.
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Advice for emerging writers at U of W
Recent graduates can sometimes have a hard time finding a place to work that supports them financially and contributes to a career in writing.
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Weed on campus: new policies following new legislation
Weed will officially be legalized in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018. However, the Cannabis/Marijuana section of the University of Winnipeg Campus Living Contract sets restrictions that make it difficult for students - especially those living in residence - to consume cannabis products
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Wesmen Soccer Vs. Fraser Valley Cascades
On Sept. 14, 2018, the Winnipeg Wesmen women's team hosted the Fraser Valley Cascades.
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Poor grade on sexual assault policy spurs change
In October of last year, national student group Our Turn gave the University of Winnipeg (U of W) a D grade – 54/100 – in their study on how sexual assault was dealt with on campuses.
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Dr. Annette Trimbee’s State of the University Address
On Monday, Sept. 10, Dr. Annette Trimbee offered the annual State of the University Address.
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PROfile: Professor Charles Wong
Professor Charles Wong has been at the University of Winnipeg (U of W) for 10 years and finished his Canada Research Chair in Ecotoxicology earlier this summer.
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Excuse my trust issues
Despite continued efforts for the University of Winnipeg to diversify, the representation of faculty with disabilities remains incredibly low at the University of Winnipeg
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Beyond books at the library
The University of Winnipeg Library is a quaint, quiet place to study. Students can rent books and films for the sake of learning or pleasure. However, the University of Winnipeg Library features some even more obscure resources that could prove extremely useful to students
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Bear Clan Patrol covering more ground
The Bear Clan Patrol is expanding to include different areas in Winnipeg.
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Colloqui-what?
This year is the 20th anniversary of the Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) colloquium at the University of Winnipeg (U of W).
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PROFile: Melanie Martin
Melanie Martin, a professor of physics at the University of Winnipeg (U of W), has been teaching since 2004.
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Trans Day of Visibility
Transgender Day of Visibility is a day of celebration for community accomplishments and empowerment.
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Taking notes on campus
There are many methods to note-taking in class, and often different learning styles can affect how students take notes.
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PROFile: William Rory Dickson
Professor William Rory Dickson began teaching at the University of Winnipeg in 2015 in the Religion and Culture Department.
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Student gap years
There are many companies that cater to student travel. Companies like EF Education First market to students in different ways.
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PROFile: Royden Loewen
Professor Royden Loewen, a professor and the chair in Mennonite studies at the University of Winnipeg (U of W), says he’s been with the university forever.