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15 Pages of Everything That's Cool and Local in Winnipeg's Downtown a Student Group for Every Interest, Pages 26 Take on your university experience A student group for every interest, pages 26 - 29 Love the sound of your voice? Campus media rules, pages 32 - 33 15 pages of everything that’s 12 organizations that cool and local in need your help, page 48 Winnipeg’s downtown From academic aid to free pregnancy tests, pages 8 - 20 Learn to write good: tutoring centre, page 9 Ways to find $$ on campus, page 10 A message from University of Winnipeg president and vice-chancellor Lloyd Axworthy Welcome! and teach. And on Portage Avenue a student-focused, multidisciplinary The University of Winnipeg is a between Langside and Furby, the land learning environment. dynamic campus in transition. A has been cleared for construction UWinnipeg students value their ed- quick stroll across Portage Commons of a new science complex which will ucational experience, and in the June and around our expanding campus be home to the Richardson College 2007 issue of Maclean’s Graduate highlights our commitment to aca- for the Environment, McFeetors Hall: Survey, our graduates ranked UWin- demic excellence and community en- Great West Life Student Residence, nipeg in the Top-10 of all Canadian gagement. and an expanded daycare centre. universities. This vote of confidence The CanWest Centre for Theatre & You are part of a compact, diverse is backed by the Globe & Mail Report Film is newly renovated and will soon and multicultural academic com- Card 2007 which gives UWinnipeg an be host to events from UWinnipeg and munity committed to access and overall “A” grade. the surrounding community. The new excellence. UWinnipeg offers high You will have the opportunity to Bill Wedlake Fitness Centre provides quality undergraduate and graduate benefit from our small class sizes and students, staff, and members of the programs, including several that are a dedicated team of distinguished public with state-of-the-art equip- unique in Western Canada such as a professors, sessional instructors and excel both academically and person- ment and facilities. Next door, Soma Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights and support staff. UWinnipeg also boasts ally as we help to prepare you for a Café, run by the students’ association, Global Studies, and a Master’s degree an active students’ association, nu- successful professional career and a has become a popular gathering place in Aboriginal Governance. We have merous student groups and clubs, and life of active and engaged citizenship. and an important model of the social also established a new Faculty of Busi- countless opportunities for commu- Whether you are a new or returning and environmental sustainability we ness and Economics, combining our nity involvement. student, I want to personally welcome are increasingly seeking to model business and liberal arts programs in We encourage our students to you to The University of Winnipeg! A message from The Uniter’s managing editor Stacy Cardigan Smith It builds on the foundation of last ties between the two organizations, student at the U of W now pays a small year’s SEEK, but offers more in terms but they are separate. fee and this fee will be used to bring in of Winnipeg’s core neighbourhoods. Mouseland Press publishes The a variety of speakers throughout the Thanks to our downtown location, Uniter, but this is just one small part year. This is your money, and Mouse- the University of Winnipeg is linked to of the organization’s overall capacity. land Press and The Uniter would like many surrounding communities — a MLP is constantly developing its rela- you to have a say in how this money relationship the university as an or- tionships with both the university and is spent. To join the speakers series ganization and we as students must surrounding communities. Aside from committee or to make a suggestion, foster. There are many ways we can publishing The Uniter, there are two e-mail [email protected]. do this, but the best way to start is ways in which MLP is currently doing Like the relationships between the by getting out there. We continue to this. The first is through this guide; U of W, Mouseland Press Inc. and our build on the areas’ increasing vibran- hence SEEK’s focus on various com- surrounding communities is organic, cy by spending time in the downtown munities — be them peer, university or so too is this guide. Each year, we and surrounding locales. neighbourhood — as well as the new hope to build on it. The best way to SEEK is published by Mouseland volunteer section. do this is to get involved. Although Press (MLP) Inc. As an organization, The second way is through the we might be a bit biased, Mouseland Welcome to the second annual MLP was formed three years ago when recent creation of a civic-minded Press and The Uniter suggest par- SEEK. This orientation guide is pub- The Uniter gained autonomy from the speakers series. MLP successfully ticipating in campus media. E-mail lished in order to help you to make the University of Winnipeg Students’ As- passed a $2.50 levy last year during [email protected] for more info. most of your university experience. sociation (UWSA). There are still many the UWSA general elections. Each SEEK Editors: Stacy Cardigan Smith and Jo Snyder Designer: Melody Morrissette Advertising manager: James Patterson Photographers: Mark Reimer, Cindy Titus Editorial intern: Mastooreh Naseri Photo credits: Pictures on the following pages were taken by Mark Reimer: Cover, 2-3, 6-7, 14, 18-19, 22-23, 30-31, 32-33, 50-51. Pictures on these pages were taken by Cindy Titus: 8, 10, 13, 24, 25, 36-37. Contact us: General inquiries: 204-786-9790 Advertising inquiries: 204-786-9790 Fax: 204-783-7080 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.uniter.ca Mailing address: Room ORM14 University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 This is a publication of Mouseland Press Inc. © 2008 For more information about Mouseland Press, visit www.uniter.ca or e-mail [email protected] Printed in Canada by First Glance Printing. Contents 27 EcoPIA Part 1 University Life 27 International Resource Centre (IRC) 28 Interfaith Room 8 Academic Services and Learning 28 LGBT* Centre 8 Student Housing 28 Part-Time/Mature Students’ Centre 9 The Tutoring Centre 28 Photo Club 9 Daycare 29 Womyn’s Centre 10 Innovative Learning Centre 29 World University Services Of Canada (WUSC) 10 Awards and Financial Aid Office 29 Peer Support 10 Opportunity Fund 30 Arts and Culture 11 Global College 30 Writer’s Collective 12 Wii Chiiwaakanak Centre 30 JUICE 12 Campus Sustainability 31 Jazz Band 13 Culture and Retail 32 Campus Media 13 Beyond Words: The University of Winnipeg Bookstore 32 The Uniter 14 The Campus Computer Store 32 Mouseland Press Inc. 14 Virtuosi Concerts 33 Stylus Magazine 15 Gallery 1C03 33 CKUW 95.5 fm 17 Health and Wellness 34 Campus Map 17 Security Services 17 Klinic Student Health Services 18 The Duckworth Gym Part 3 Community Life 18 Intramurals and Wesmen Athletics 19 Disability Services Disability Resource Centre 39 The Best of Independent Winnipeg 19 Athletic Therapy 39 Restaurants 20 Campus Map 40 Watering Holes 20 Wireless Instructions 40 Venues 41 Shopping Part 2 Student Life 41 Grocery Stores 42 Winnipeg Maps 42 Downtown Winnipeg Map 24 UWSA Services 44 Exchange District Map 24 Petrified Sole Used Bookstore 46 Osborne Village Map 24 Community Garden 48 Volunteer Opportunities 25 UWSA Food Bank 25 Soma Cafe 26 UWSA Student Groups 26 Aboriginal Student Council (ASC) 26 Sustainable University Now, Sustainable Earth Tomorrow (SUNSET) UNIVERSITY LIFE University Life University UNIVERSITY LIFE UNIVERSITY Or perhaps you feel like you’re schooling, promote health and As well, the university offers not getting all you could from fitness, encourage academic many services that help with your university experience. development and promote the specialized obstacles that stu- Well that’s what this section is environment. Getting involved dents may have. about – reducing your chances in university life adds to the Peruse this section to learn of missing out on what’s avail- richness of your experience about what’s available here able at the university. while in school. You will meet at the university to help you people with similar interests, The U of W offers a lot of servic- through your year and to make build up work-skills and make the most out of your degree. es to help students pay for their connections in the community. Academic Services and Learning UNIVERSITY LIFE UNIVERSITY // Student Housing Finding a place to live while in school can be stress- of the student houses on Balmoral or Spence streets. Location: OGM05 ful, but a good living space is extremely important for Still within walking distance from the university, the Contact: Lynn Jones, peace of mind, not to mention successful studying. The dorm houses feel more like homes. Each resident has a director of Student Life University of Winnipeg offers several resources to help room that is Internet and phone-ready and shares the Services, 786-9281, l.jones@ you find a place to live while you’re at school. kitchen and living room with fellow flat mates. uwinnipeg.ca It may be a case of strange bedfellows, but the uni- There are some benefits to student housing. First, versity has paired with Lions Manor senior citizens’ you rent from the University of Winnipeg and not a housing complex to offer places for students to live. landlord. This gives you the option for an eight-month U of W owns the first three floors, which it uses for an or a 12-month lease. Some units are furnished, some all-student dorm.
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