Campus News Briefs

U of W enrolment numbers jump

A spike in aboriginal enrolment has led the University of Winnipeg to become one of the top schools in Canada for indigenous participation, the university noted in a press release. Aboriginal student applications rose 24 per cent this year over last year, and now aboriginal students represent 12 per cent of the overall student population, the university said. Enrolment numbers also show a 3.6 per cent increase in the number of undergraduate students at the university. There are more than 9,500 undergraduate students and 484 graduate students in 14 master’s degree programs. Combined, the U of W attracts 13,600 people downtown, including full – and part-time students, adult learners, high school students, faculty and staff.

Axworthy’s state of the university address available online

In his state of the university address, Lloyd Axworthy noted the university’s $150-million investment in the city’s downtown through its ambitious and aggressive expansion campaign. The expansion has helped the U of W become a catalyst for inner-city revitalization, he said. “Piece by piece, building by building, program by program, we’ve realized that so many more opportunities and directions are beginning to present themselves,” he said. This fall, consultation with faculty, staff and the community will begin to determine the next phase of the U of W’s development, Axworthy said. His full address can be read at http://tinyurl.com/Axworthy-Uniter.

Youth baseball program set to play ball

The University of Winnipeg’s Wesmen baseball program and Baseball Manitoba are now accepting registrations for its inaugural fall program. The program, led by Wesmen coaches and others from around the province, is designed for youth to develop their skills and enthusiasm for baseball and help build self-confidence. The program is geared toward youth from 8 to 17 years old. Participants will be grouped age appropriately. Camp fees cost $250 and include five sessions over five weeks. Sessions include a two-hour morning skills session, followed by a two-hour scrimmage in the afternoon. Call 786-9418 or email [email protected].

Career and counselling workshops set to begin

The U of W’s Counselling and Career Services will be offering career and study skills workshops throughout the year, free of charge, to students and alumni. Workshops include exam anxiety, critical thinking skills, time management, note-taking and test-taking strategies. The first batch of workshops will take place from Sept. 19 to Oct. 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in room 2D12. Registration is not required. For more info, visit www.tinyurl.com/Uniter-Workshops.

Student Services on the move

The university’s Student Services in on the move to a more accessible space, according to a university news release. The following departments are now open in their new locations in the first floor Centennial Hub, the space formerly occupied by the bookstore: Awards & Financial Aid – 1C22, 1C22A, IC24; Academic Advising – 1C16; Adult Learner Services – 1C16; Academic Scheduling – 1C15; Graduate Studies – Registration and Transcripts – 1C16. A second phase of moves will take place later in September, the release noted.

Published in Volume 66, Number 3 of The Uniter (September 15, 2011)

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