Thrive Week starts Monday! Shift from surviving to thriving November 17-21. Presented by the #UWinnipeg Wellness Centre and campus partners, Thrive Week is a weeklong series of free events designed to build positive wellness on campus for students, faculty, and staff. LEARN MORE ⬇️

The @uwpglibrary.bsky.social is extending its hours! 🕒 Starting Monday, November 17 and continuing until the end of Fall Term, the library will be open: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday CLOSED LEARN MORE ⬇️

Ridhi Singla, who graduated from #UWinnipeg in June with a BSc in Biology, is one of five Manitoba post-secondary students to receive a 2025 Trailblazer Scholarship from the Nellie McClung Foundation. LEARN MORE ⬇️

The Wawanesa Street Festival is in full swing at #UWinnipeg! 🏈 Free indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family today, Friday, and Saturday in the run-up to #GreyCup112. LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/9j740Xk

Thinking about university? You're invited to Future Student Night on November 25! We welcome all future students, as well as parents, guardians, family, and friends. Future students who register in advance will be automatically entered in a $5,000 tuition credit draw! REGISTER ⬇️

🏈 The Wawanesa Street Festival starts now! Join us today through Saturday for free indoor and outdoor family-friendly fun at #UWinnipeg in the run-up to #GreyCup112. It's the biggest social Canada has ever seen! All events are free and open to the public. LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/9j740Xk

#UWinnipeg recognizes Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 13-19) and the Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov. 20) as an opportunity to reaffirm our collective commitment to building trans solidarity and uniting against transphobia, while fostering an inclusive, affirming community all year long.

Interested in studying abroad? Undergraduate students interested in the Exchange Program are invited to a virtual info session this Friday, November 14 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. To register, email [email protected] with your full name, student number, and your exchange of interest. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Starting at #UWinnipeg in January 2026? Tune in to tomorrow's First-Year Information (FYI) Session! We'll cover university terminology, degree and major requirements, timetables, course registration, WebAdvisor, and more. Join us Thursday, November 13 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. REGISTER ⬇️

Gallery @1c03.bsky.social presents Queer Newfoundland Hockey League, a multi-media exhibition by artist Lucas Morneau that aims to deconstruct homophobia in sports. All are invited to an artist talk tomorrow from 1 to 2:15 p.m., followed by an opening reception from 4 to 6:30 p.m. LEARN MORE ⬇️

#UWinnipeg will be closed November 11 in honour of Remembrance Day. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear a poppy, attend a local service, and pause for two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. Visit the Veterans Affairs Canada website for more ways to remember. LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/SwcuyCi

Thinking about university? You're invited to Future Student Night on November 25! We welcome all future students, as well as parents, guardians, family, and friends. Future students who register in advance will be automatically entered in a $5,000 tuition credit draw! REGISTER ⬇️

Research Week is next week! Join us November 18-21 for four days of interactive events designed to level up your research skills and connections. LEARN MORE ⬇️

November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. Today, we reflect on the contributions and sacrifices made by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit veterans past and present. Take time today to read stories of their bravery and resilience on the Government of Canada website. LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/eX7uNYW

It was a full-circle moment when Katrina Leclerc returned to @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social to teach. As a Global College student, the award-winning peacebuilder formed a close bond with her professors that led her to Ottawa, New York, and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Get Grey Cup ready with us! 🏈 #UWinnipeg is pleased to host the Wawanesa Street Festival and other events Nov. 13-15, in the lead-up to #GreyCup112 on Nov. 16. Events are free and open to the public. There will be plenty of indoor and outdoor fun for families. #GreyCupFestival2025 LEARN MORE ⬇️

Interested in studying abroad? Undergraduate students interested in the Exchange Program are invited to a virtual info session next Friday, November 14 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. To register, email [email protected] with your full name, student number, and your exchange of interest. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Heads up! November 12 is the deadline to withdraw without academic penalty from Fall Term courses. Course drops can be done through WebAdvisor. Click the link below for more information. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Dr. Glen Bergeron is being inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame tonight! Dr. Bergeron is the face of Athletic Therapy at #UWinnipeg. He has influenced countless athletes and practitioners through his care, innovation, and dedication to education. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Monday's @uwpglibrary.bsky.social Ready, Set, Go Workshop will teach you how to get the most out of Google Scholar. Join us Monday, November 10 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. REGISTER ⬇️

#UWinnipeg Faculty of Education students gained a new appreciation for hands-on learning through a trip to the Experimental Lakes Area this fall. 🛶 Students participated in activities such as water sampling, canoeing, compass training, shelter building, knot tying, and fire starting. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Future Student webinars are back! 💻 Dec. 1 ▪️ Entrance awards (for future students and parents) Dec. 2 ▪️ Entrance awards and Student Aid (for guidance counsellors) Dec. 8 ▪️ Entrance awards (for future students and parents) Dec. 9 ▪️ Entrance awards and Student Aid (for guidance counsellors)

Starting at #UWinnipeg in January? First-Year Information (FYI) Sessions are held before each term for new, incoming students. We'll cover university terminology, degree and major requirements, timetables, WebAdvisor, and more. Join us on Zoom November 13, November 25, or December 10. REGISTER ⬇️

#UWinnipeg’s Patty Wiens will launch her new book, That'll Never Work Here (Great Plains Press), at @mcnallyrobinson.com on Saturday, November 8 at 7 p.m. Wiens is a year-round cyclist and enthusiastic bike advocate with a growing following on YouTube. LEARN MORE ⬇️

💳 How Credit Works is the topic of tomorrow's Money Talks webinar. A guest speaker from CPA Manitoba will discuss topics related to personal credit, such as credit scores, credit card payments, and credit history. Join us Tuesday, November 4 from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. REGISTER ⬇️

Catherine Hernandez, #UWinnipeg's 2025 Jake MacDonald Writer-in-Residence, will deliver a free public lecture hosted by Dr. Andrew Burke on Wednesday, November 5 at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. REGISTER ⬇️

#UWinnipeg's Faculty of Graduate Studies is now on Bluesky! Give them a follow 🔵 @uwgradstudies.bsky.social

New month, new important dates! 🗓️ November 11 ▪️ Remembrance Day, University closed November 12 ▪️ Deadline to withdraw without academic penalty from Fall Term courses December 2 ▪️ Fall Term lectures end LEARN MORE ⬇️

#UWinnipeg’s 127th Convocation took place October 17. Take a look back in pictures at this special day. Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Special thanks go out to the friends, relatives, and community members who helped us celebrate our graduates and their hard work. VIEW SLIDESHOW ⬇️

Congratulations, Dr. Eyford!

Monday's @uwpglibrary.bsky.social Ready, Set, Go Workshop is all about library databases and AI assistants. Tune in Monday, November 3 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. in Zoom. REGISTER ⬇️

November is Financial Literacy Month! 💰 Tune in to three upcoming Money Talks webinars to level up your financial literacy in just 30 minutes. 💳 November 4 - How Credit Works 🧮 November 18 - Budgeting Essentials 💵 November 25 - Ways to Save as a Student REGISTER ⬇️

📸 Take a look back at #UWinnipeg's inaugural Distinguished Alumni Awards Night. This special celebration honoured the four recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards: JP Perron (BA 88), Jaimie Isaac (BA 05, PACE 09), Marc Tallman (BA 17), and Josh Gandier (BA 22). LEARN MORE ⬇️

November 1 is the deadline to apply to graduate in absentia in February 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Apply online in minutes through your WebAdvisor account. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Did you know #UWinnipeg has a free mobile safety app for iPhone and Android devices? The UW Safe app sends important safety alerts and provides instant access to campus safety resources. 📱 Visit the Apple app store or Google Play store to download UW Safe. LEARN MORE ⬇️

A new report released today sheds light on the importance of impact assessment for Manitobans. The Manitoba Eco-Network, in collaboration with #UWinnipeg and the Public Interest Law Centre, released Putting People and the Planet First: What Manitobans Expect from Impact Assessment. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Current students, take note! Applications to #UWinnipeg's Work Study Program are open until December 7. The Work Study Program assists students with meeting their expenses during the academic year. Positions run annually from November until March 31. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Research Week is coming up! This four-day interactive event series, organized by the Research Office, returns to campus November 18-21. All events are free and open to everyone, no registration required. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Three more 55 Plus courses begin next week! No tests, no exams, just the joy of learning. 1️⃣ Concerto: What about the soloist? 2️⃣ How Research and Medicine Changed Since You Arrived 3️⃣ Perestroika 40 Years Later: Successes and Failures of Gorbachev's Vision and the End of the Cold War REGISTER ⬇️

A friendly reminder it's the final week to see Bria Fernandes' exhibit, Things Left Unsaid, at Gallery @1c03.bsky.social. The Gallery is open weekdays from noon to 4 p.m. LEARN MORE ⬇️

#UWinnipeg's United Way Basket Raffle is being held October 27–31. Tickets are being sold 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. daily in Riddell Hall atrium. Tickets are $1, and all proceeds support United Way Winnipeg!

When a researcher receives a grant to further their work, those funds go directly to the project. But if there isn’t supporting infrastructure in place at the institution, the research can’t happen. That’s where the Research Support Fund comes in. LEARN MORE ⬇️

International Cultural Day is two days away! All #UWinnipeg students are invited to join us Wednesday, October 29 at WAG-Qaumajuq for this celebration of cultural diversity. Enjoy traditional music, food, dance and more. Seats are limited, so attendance is open to #UWinnipeg students only.

Tomorrow's Money Talks webinar is the last one for a while, so be sure to tune in! Our topic is financial literacy, which can benefit students and help alleviate financial stress. Join us Tuesday, October 28 from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom. REGISTER ⬇️

In the last fiscal year, Mitacs funding to #UWinnipeg increased to $810,000 from $530,000, helping over 100 students to participate in research internships. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Today and tomorrow, a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine clinic is being held on campus in Room 2M70 (2nd floor, Manitoba Hall) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic is accepting walk-ups, but those with appointments will be given priority. Book your appointment ⬇️

Tomorrow! This fun and free event for children and teens is presented by Let's Talk Science at #UWinnipeg. REGISTER ➡️ buff.ly/O1pM7O7

Yesterday evening, alumni and friends of the University gathered to celebrate the 2025 recipients of #UWinnipeg’s Distinguished Alumni Awards. The University honoured four inspiring alumni who are making outstanding contributions to their professions or community. LEARN MORE ⬇️

A flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held on campus Monday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 28. The clinic is accepting walk-ups, but those with appointments will be given priority. Book your appointment ⬇️

Monday's @uwpglibrary.bsky.social Ready, Set, Go workshop topic is Library Databases. Learn about the most popular ones, their unique features, and how to conduct basic research in each one. Tune in Monday, October 27 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. REGISTER ⬇️