News
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The PROFile – Dr. Ernest Janzen
According to Dr. Ernest Janzen, if you’re taking a religions course with him, you’re either curious, religious or you need the credit – and all three are fine with him.
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Access Lounge aims to provide safe space for disabled students
The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) hosted several information sessions for an Access Lounge, a place where disabled students can relax, socialize and study.
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Indigenous students’ forum discusses racism
Young students from around the province met recently to discuss how to tackle racism in Manitoba.
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Public spaces can build community, advocates say
City of Winnipeg recreational facilities have reopened in recent years after facing structural challenges. Advocates say investing in public spaces like these are worth the price tag and build community.
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News Briefs
Major flooding expected // River trail closed for good // Promises of less red tape // Gender creativity // Parking ban lifted // Women’s Day event
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Students reach out with White Cane Awareness Week
How easy is it to navigate the University of Winnipeg (U of W) when visually impaired?
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March remembers missing and murdered Indigenous women
On Valentine’s Day, dozens of people marched around the University of Winnipeg (U of W) to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW).
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Food policy for thought
Winnipeg is getting a glance at what a food policy council will look like for the city.
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1 Just City offers overnight program to house folks in need
1 Just City, an organization that provides outreach centres throughout Winnipeg, has partnered with St. Augustine United Church on River Avenue to offer a new program, which offers a safer space for those seeking a place to sleep.
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news briefs
UWSA election // Film on flooding // In the greenhouse // Feb. 25 the coldest night // Thinking about retirement // Counter-rally on March 4
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What do you do to get through the last few months of winter?
“I don’t really mind. I walk to campus each day, and it’s about 25 minutes. I usually listen to podcasts. Lately it’s been On Being. I’d recommend it."
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Learn from experience
The University of Winnipeg (U of W) celebrates its experiential learning program with an event on Friday, Feb. 17.
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Coalition opposes changes to Nominee Program
Liza Fontillas came to Winnipeg in 2012 from the Philippines. The single mother holds down three jobs, and she thinks the recent changes to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program will harm the economy and prevent immigrants from settling here.
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Be a part of your pool
The Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool and Rady JCC Fitness Centre’s pool are taking a look at the importance of community pools and how to make them a more accessible resource for community members.
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Give your input on city transportation paths
The City of Winnipeg is hosting pop-up events to engage members of the public as stakeholders for the planning of their pedestrian and cyclist corridors.
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NEWS briefs
Corny beer // Downtown Winnipeg Farmers Market // Never Again screening // Pink Day is Feb. 22 // Reproductive health week // Metis student success
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The PROFile - Howard Curle
Howard Curle’s introduction to film course may be one of the most quintessentially University of Winnipeg (U of W) classes there are.
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Big turnout for Ojibwe language course
Language immersion course looks to keep the culture alive
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Learn to love yourself this Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, romantic love takes centre stage. However, self-love is just as important, especially when it comes to relationships with food.
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Up for a winter challenge?
The Jack Frost Challenge (JFC) is a week-long event hoping to get its participants to skate, bike, ski, snowshoe, run or walk a total of 130 km over the week of Feb. 12 to 18.