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#UWinnipeg is noted for academic excellence, Indigenous inclusion, environmental commitment, smaller class sizes, and campus diversity. Learn more: linktr.ee/uwinnipeg
We're hiring Anishinaabemowin professors and instructors! #UWinnipeg is seeking to fill up to three new Faculty/Professor (teaching and research focus) or Instructor (teaching focus) positions in the Department of Anthropology's Indigenous Languages program. LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/07GcRAm
The #UWinnipeg campus, including the @uwpglibrary.bsky.social, will be closed Wednesday, July 1 for Canada Day. 🍁 Regular campus hours and services will resume Thursday, July 2.
#UWinnipeg was pleased to welcome MP Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, to campus yesterday. During his visit, he met with students and faculty who are leading important research to keep our lakes and environment healthy for generations to come.
Today, we welcomed Dr. @jossreimer.bsky.social, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer and a #UWinnipeg alumna (BA 03), to campus to visit @prairieclimate.bsky.social. Dr. Reimer met with PCC staff and discussed the important connections between climate change and public health.
🌈 Scenes from yesterday's Pride Winnipeg Parade! You brought the energy every step of the way! 👏
Cheer on three #UWinnipeg students--Ishadie Namir, Rubeena Gosal, and Dristi Rauniyar--as they compete in the 2026 Falling Walls Lab finale at UManitoba on June 10! Falling Walls Lab is a pitch competition where emerging innovators present their research in 3 minutes. RSVP ➡️ buff.ly/bFTgTSa
Alumni in the limelight at TEDx Winnipeg! 💬 It was inspiring to see Krista Boryskavich (MPA 12, BAH 96), Ian Bawa (BA 08), Marika Schalla (BSc 17, BEd 19, PBEd 23), and Dr. Peter Denton (BA Hons 80) step onto the red carpet and share their bold ideas. #UWIN #AlumniSpotlight 📸 Ian McCausland
This morning, the #UWinnipeg community enjoyed gathering in front of Wesley Hall for a Progress and Two-Spirit flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the beginning of 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Week. For a full list of Pride Week events and activities, visit: buff.ly/7Ao7ebV 🌈 Happy Pride, everyone!
🌻 Sunshine and smiles at Campus in Bloom this morning! Thanks to everyone who rolled up their sleeves to get our campus looking its summer best.
The #UWinnipeg campus will be closed Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day. Campus will reopen Tuesday, May 19. Have a safe and restful long weekend!
Become a Student Registration Assistant! The deadline to apply is tomorrow, May 14. Student Central is hiring full-time students to provide friendly support and customer service while assisting fellow students with WebAdvisor and registration. LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/Svw784K
Yesterday, #UWinnipeg was honoured to host His Excellency Dinesh K. Patnaik, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, and Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Consul General of India. They met with members of UWinnipeg’s senior administration, faculty researchers in physics and digital agriculture, and students.
This morning, the #UWinnipeg community came together to participate in the 2026 Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Spring CleanUp. It was great to see so many students, faculty, staff, and alumni join the hundreds of participants who teamed up to keep the downtown looking its best. Way to go, everyone!
Today, May 5, is Red Dress Day. Red Dress Day is a time to honour and remember missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples (MMIWG2S+) across Canada. Wesley Hall will be lit red tonight to commemorate this important day. #MMIWG2S #RedDressDay Pin by Kind Heart Creations
April 13 is Turban Day and April is Sikh Heritage Month in Manitoba! Earlier this month, the UWSA organized a Turban Day event in the Riddell Hall atrium. Volunteers offered turban demonstrations and helped tie turbans while explaining their historical and cultural significance. 📸: The UWSA
Nominations for the UWSA Student Leader Award close April 16. This award celebrates students who have made exceptional contributions to campus life through leadership, engagement, and positive impact. Three recipients will each receive an award and a $500 cash prize. LEARN MORE ➡ buff.ly/ytwdnlD
Tomorrow, April 8, join Campus Security and Safety & Health in Room 1A10 for a general security and safety information presentation followed by a Q&A period. All are welcome to attend either of these two-hour sessions, which begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No registration required.
The #UWinnipeg campus, including the @uwpglibrary.bsky.social, will be closed Friday, April 3 for Good Friday. The library will reopen Saturday, April 4. Regular campus hours will resume Monday, April 6. We wish all students, faculty, and staff a restful long weekend!
📅 New month, new important dates! April 3 🌷 Good Friday, University closed April 4 👩🏫 Winter Term lectures end April 6 🙋♂️ Make-up classes for Good Friday April 9-22 📝 Winter Term evaluation period April 30 🎓 Convocation Awards nomination deadline
Today, on Two-Spirit and Transgender Day of Visibility in Manitoba, student leaders from the QSA and Rainbow Lounge held a rally and flag-raising in front of Wesley Hall, followed by a community lunch and film screening. Thanks to everyone who organized and participated in these important events!
The UWSA Talent Show is tomorrow, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the Bulman Student Centre! Come cheer on your #UWinnipeg community! LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/gf66W1G
⏱️ #UWinnipeg's 3MT Competition begins next week with semi-finals on March 5 in 3C00. The 3MT Final follows March 19. Come cheer on our @uwgradstudies.bsky.social students as they distill complex research into a compelling presentation delivered in under three minutes! LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/AtSyvzr
🏀 Cheer on your Wesmen men's basketball team as #UWinnipeg hosts its first-ever Canada West semi-final this Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Duckworth Centre. A spot in the conference championship, and a berth in nationals, hang in the balance! TICKETS ➡️ buff.ly/qUubvST
Campus, including the library, will be closed Monday, February 16 for Louis Riel Day. Regular campus hours and services will resume Tuesday, February 17. Winter Term Reading Week is February 15-21. There are no classes during Reading Week, but the library will be open (except on Louis Riel Day).
🏀 Cheer on our @wesmenathletics.bsky.social men's basketball team this weekend! The Wesmen will hit the court February 14 at 2 p.m., against the winner of Friday's match-up between Calgary and Thompson Rivers. #UWinnipeg students attend free with their student ID. TICKETS ➡️ buff.ly/dNMAsNU
A friendly reminder that applications are now open for the next cohort of the President's Student Leadership Program (PSLP)! ✅ Exclusive leadership workshops ✅ Real world projects ✅ A new community Advance your career and learn to lead with purpose. Apply by March 6. LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/fDGKVzC
Webinar Wednesdays are back! Starting next week and continuing through March, we'll share valuable strategies and practical tips to help you succeed at #UWinnipeg and beyond. All sessions are held on Zoom from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Click below for topics, dates, and registration. LEARN MORE ⬇️
📅 New month, new important dates! February 6 ▪️ Winter in-absentia convocation. February 13 ▪️ Deadline to withdraw without academic penalty from 2025-26 Fall/Winter Term courses. February 15-21 ▪️ Winter Term Reading Week, no classes. February 16 ▪️ Louis Riel Day, University closed.
Tomorrow! #UWinnipeg and @cancercaremb.bsky.social invite you to a radiation therapy information session on Wednesday, February 4 from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. in Room 1L07 (1st floor, Lockhart Hall). There will be a special focus on the radiation therapy programming offered at UWinnipeg.