The #UWinnipeg community gathered this morning to raise the Survivors’ flag and begin a week of #NDTR special events, learning opportunities, and activities dedicated to honouring residential school Survivors and learning from Indigenous Peoples and perspectives. LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/H9r8wvU

#UWinnipeg's innovative Indigenous Food Systems course takes students from the classroom to the garden to the potluck table. This year's cohort also got to hear from a Canadian senator and a local chef. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Tomorrow's Money Talks webinar topic is the Work Study Program, which assists you with meeting your expenses during the academic year. It offers valuable life and work experience with flexible hours that fit around your school schedule. Join us Tuesday, September 23 at 11 a.m. on Zoom. REGISTER ⬇️

#UWinnipeg geology professor Dr. Ed Cloutis is helping space agencies in Canada and the United States to analyze a Martian rock whose unusual spotted surface could represent the clearest evidence yet of ancient life on Mars. LEARN MORE ⬇️

The #Wesmen men’s volleyball team won back-to-back National Championships in 1986 and 1987 with JP Perron as setter. Perron is one of the honorees at #UWinnipeg's inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award Night on October 23. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are available now. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Ready, Set, Go workshops with @uwpglibrary.bsky.social continue on Monday with a workshop on how to run advanced searches on the library catalog. Join us September 22 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. REGISTER ⬇️

#Homecoming2025 continues today with a reunion luncheon at 12:30 p.m. followed by a campus walking tour at 2:00 p.m. We're looking forward to more quality time with our valued alumni! LEARN MORE ⬇️

Tonight! 🏀 Join us in the Duckworth gym from 7 to 9 p.m. for the #Wesmen #Alumni & Friends Basketball Night. Admission is free. We'll be honouring the 2024 Ring of Honour recipients Angie Johnson, Deb Steele-Kretschmer, Beth Cochran, and Michelle (Chambers) Foreman. #Homecoming2025 REGISTER ⬇️

In recognition of #NDTR and #OrangeShirtDay, Wesley Hall will be lit orange nightly during the week of Sept. 22 until Sept. 30. The University will also be closed Sept. 30. Special events begin Sept. 22 with a Survivors' flag-raising at 10 a.m. on the front lawn. LEARN MORE ⬇️

The #UWinnipeg Alumni Social Hour is today at 4:30 p.m. at Commons Social Kitchen & Bar (360 Colony Street, in the downtown Holiday Inn & Suites). Join us for delicious appetizers and wonderful company. All members and friends of the UWinnipeg community are invited to attend. RSVP ⬇️

The 57th Algonquian Conference—an international gathering of Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars, students, cultural workers, language practitioners, artists, and community members—begins one month from today! Registration is now open. Join us for #AC57 at #UWinnipeg October 17-19. LEARN MORE ⬇️

A non-profit organization co-founded by #UWinnipeg history professor Dr. Jody Perrun will take educators and education students on a tour of Holocaust sites next summer. The 2026 tour is currently full, but a wait list is available. Additional tours are planned for 2028 and 2030. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Study Skills Workshops begin next week! Improve your learning skills and achieve your academic goals. Topics include how to learn math, goal-setting and time management, reading strategies and critical thinking, class participating and note-taking, essay tips, and more. REGISTER ⬇️

#UWinnipeg and the Office of Indigenous Engagement are pleased to host a fireside chat and book signing with author Bruce McIvor on Monday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Convocation Hall. The event is free and open to all, but registration is required by Thursday, Sept. 25. LEARN MORE ⬇️

#UWinnipeg is pleased to be the newest member of The Royal Society of Canada! @src-rsc.bsky.social

New to campus? Enjoy a guided tour of your @uwpglibrary.bsky.social! Every year the library offers guided tours for new and returning students to familiarize themselves with the library. Tours take place every Tuesday and Friday from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. until the end of October. REGISTER ⬇️

In the spirit of Truth & Reconciliation, join us on Monday, September 22, at 11 a.m. for the launch of the Library's Craft & Cast Club! The Club will meet monthly to do crafts and listen to This Place, a CBC Podcast on Indigenous resistance and resilience. Learn more and register ➡️ buff.ly/Xv4keiD

Mark your calendar! 🗓️ UWinnipeg's 127th Convocation ceremony will take place Friday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m. 🎓 The PACE graduation ceremony will take place Thursday, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. Visit our Convocation website for all the information you'll need to know. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Tomorrow's Money Talks webinar topic is how to apply for awards. Learn how to apply for in-course awards and departmental awards online. Join us Tuesday, September 16 at 11 a.m. on Zoom. REGISTER ⬇️

#Homecoming2025 is here! 🎉 Events start tomorrow, September 16, with a PACE #alumni panel discussion from 4 to 6 p.m. in the AnX, followed by the #Wesmen Alumni & Friends Volleyball Night from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Duckworth Centre gym. LEARN MORE ⬇️

#Homecoming2025 events start next week! 🎉 We're so excited to see you! Find event info, registration links, and more on our Homecoming website. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Catherine Hernandez, #UWinnipeg's 2025 Jake MacDonald Writer-in-Residence, will participate in a welcome reading, interview, and audience Q&A on Monday, September 15 at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. All are welcome! REGISTER ⬇️

Ready, Set, Go Workshops presented by @uwpglibrary.bsky.social are back! Join our librarians online to level up your research skills in just 30 minutes. Monday's topic is a basic overview of how to search the library. REGISTER ⬇️

Feeling overwhelmed by written assignments? Need a hand brushing up your prose? The #UWinnipeg Writing Centre is here to help, in-person or online! LEARN MORE ⬇️

#UWinnipeg’s Dr. Ed Cloutis is part of a team of Canadian researchers helping to uncover possible signs of ancient life on Mars! LEARN MORE ⬇️

The latest exhibition at Gallery @1c03.bsky.social is "Things Left Unsaid" by Bria Fernandes, who creates introspective paintings that explore her social, cultural, and personal experiences as a Black woman in Canada. Join us for an opening reception tomorrow from 4 to 6 p.m. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Soapbox Science, a day of free, family-friendly, interactive presentations to promote science education and the visibility and accessibility of women and non-binary #STEM professionals, returns to The Forks skate park this Saturday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. See you there! LEARN MORE ⬇️

Money Talks webinars are back for fall! Join us Tuesdays from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. for tips to help you ace your student finances. Topics include Manitoba Student Aid, applying for awards, the work-study program, and financial literacy. REGISTER ⬇️

With our Indigenous graduates already strengthening our province in a variety of fields—including education, medicine, law, biosciences, and more—we are thrilled to receive this extraordinary $5M gift from the #MastercardFoundation to further support Indigenous learning at #UWinnipeg. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Big news for #UWinnipeg! We’ve received a transformative $5M gift from the #MastercardFoundation to strengthen Indigenous learning. This is one of the most significant investments in our history. LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/lZL5kE1

🏀 Meet the latest Wesmen Ring of Honour inductees: Angie Johnson, Deb Steele-Kretschmer, Beth Cochran, and Michelle (Chambers) Foreman. These four basketball legends will be honoured during the #Homecoming2025 Alumni and Friends Basketball Night on Thursday, September 18. LEARN MORE ⬇️

#Homecoming2025 is almost here! Sept. 16 🏐 Volleyball Night Sept. 17 🥂 Social Hour Sept. 18 🏀 Basketball Night Sept. 19 🍽️ Reunion Luncheon & Campus Tour Sept. 19-21 🏐 Volleyball Tournament Sept. 25 🧷 Faculty of Education Pinning Ceremony Sept. 27 🏈 Blue Bombers Game LEARN MORE ⬇️

Students moving into #UWinnipeg's McFeetors Hall were treated to a special party to welcome them into residence for the upcoming school year. The first-ever McFeetors Hall move-in party featured a DJ, free pizza, a photo booth, and lots of cardboard boxes and smiles. 📦 LEARN MORE ⬇️

#UWinnipeg and the #Alumni Association are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards, who will be honoured at the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Awards Night at WAG-Qaumajuq on Thursday, October 23. Everyone is welcome and tickets are available now. LEARN MORE ⬇️

All #UWinnipeg students get access to the Bill Wedlake Fitness Centre, but you’ll need to activate your membership first! Returning students, please note that memberships must be re-activated each academic year. Stop by the Customer Service Desk to get started. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Registration is now open for the 57th Algonquian Conference, an international gathering of Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars, students, cultural workers, language practitioners, artists, and community members, taking place at #UWinnipeg October 17-19. LEARN MORE ⬇️

#UWinnipeg students, faculty, and staff can read the Winnipeg Free Press at no cost during the 2025-26 academic year. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Welcome back to #UWinnipeg! It's going to be an exciting first week of the 2025 Fall Term. Be sure to take part in UWSA Roll Call events this week, and join us for the Welcome Back Lunch and Duckworth Great Rock Climb on Friday too! LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/ZF53p88

Roll Call, presented by the UWSA, runs tomorrow through Friday! This annual back-to-campus event celebrates the start of the academic year and student life at #UWinnipeg. Roll Call includes an exhibitor fair, a movie night, a karaoke night, and an after-party. Don't miss it! LEARN MORE ⬇️

New month, new important dates! 🗓️ Sept. 2 ▪️ Fall Term lectures begin Sept. 2-15 ▪️ Course add/drop period Sept. 18 ▪️ Fee payment deadline Sept. 30 ▪️ National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, University closed Oct. 1 ▪️ Deadline to apply for Fall awards, scholarships, and bursaries LEARN MORE ⬇️

#UWinnipeg will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labour Day. This closure includes the @uwpglibrary.bsky.social and all associated Library services. Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll see you Tuesday, September 2 for the first day of Fall Term classes! We can’t wait to welcome you back.

🍂 Fall Term hours @uwpglibrary.bsky.social begin Sept. 2: Monday 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Reference Desk and Help Chat: weekdays 9 a.m - 4:30 p.m. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Catherine Hernandez, an award-winning author and screenwriter, will be #UWinnipeg’s 2025 Jake MacDonald Writer-in-Residence online from Sept. 8 to Dec. 8. She will take part in three exciting events, open to the public, and will also be available for one-on-one virtual consultations. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Orientation is in the books! It was great to meet everyone! Have a restful long weekend and remember these important dates coming up next week: 📓 Sept. 2 Fall Term lectures begin 🎪 Sept. 3-5 UWSA Roll Call 🌭 Sept. 5 Welcome Back Lunch 🪨 Sept. 5 Great Rock Climb

Mike Raimbault, head coach of the @wesmenathletics.bsky.social men’s basketball program, has been named general manager and head coach of the Winnipeg Sea Bears! 🏀 Raimbault will continue in his head coach role at #UWinnipeg while taking on his new roles with the CEBL franchise. LEARN MORE ⬇️

#UWinnipeg's 55 Plus Program is back! Fall registration is now open. Choose from six courses, each just $99. No tests, no assignments, just the joy of learning. All classes will meet in-person, twice per week for six weeks. REGISTER ⬇️

Over $680,000 is being awarded to 12 #UWinnipeg researchers through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Insight Research Program. Congratulations to all recipients! LEARN MORE ⬇️

Register to attend #UWinnipeg's Welcome Back Lunch on Friday, Sept. 5! 🌭 Gather in The Quad at 11:30 a.m. Grab a free lunch then head over to the front lawn to cheer on this year's Great Rock Climb contestants. 🧗 Lunch registration 👉 buff.ly/sFR322l Rock climb team registration 👉 buff.ly/g2ss9Ai

A fresh slate of Money Talks webinars are just around the corner! Join us starting September 9 for helpful, practical advice on managing your student finances. LEARN MORE ⬇️

Fall Orientation begins tomorrow! Wednesday is full but there's still space to register for Thursday. Join us from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Duckworth Centre gym. Lunch is provided. REGISTER ⬇️