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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!

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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 es to help students pay for their The U of W offers a lot of servic- able attheuniversity. avail- what’s on out missing of chances your reducing – about is section this what that’s Well your university experience. from could you all getting not you’re like feel you perhaps Or connections in the community. the in connections make and work-skills up build interests, similar with people meet will You school. in experience while your of richness the to adds life university in involved Getting environment. the promote and development academic encourage fitness, and health promote schooling, the most outof your degree. make to and year your through you help to university the here at available what’s learn about to section this Peruse dents may have. stu- that obstacles specialized with help that services many offers university the well, As

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Spence or Balmoral on houses student the of The Homestay Program, part of the Division of Con-of Division the ofHomestayProgram, The part First, housing. student to benefits some are There uwinnipeg.ca Services, 786-9281, l.jones@ director of Student Life Contact: Lynn Jones, Location: OGM05 less thanthe minimumliteracy rate needed to cope inacomplex knowledge-based society. According to arecent Statistics Canada study, 72 percent of First Nations peoplein urban Manitoba possess The Tutoring Centre you brainstorm, outline, organize, editanddocument sources. tutors can help you with writing assignments in any discipline. They help friendly Trainedand editing. and revising writing, planning, essay with help Get you. for something has (RWC) Communications and Writing, ments? Whether you’re a writing ace or not, the Department of Rhetoric, Writing tutoring information. level material may be available. higher Check with the Tutoring for Centre support for more but courses, year first on generally is Focus istry. chem- and calculus year first reviews for exam final about information for watch year.And the throughout provided also are workshops topic specific and drop-ins answer and Question problems. specific through yourself or in a small group for help understanding concepts or working by Come statistics. and physics chemistry, math, in support for tutors Math andScience Tutoring work onyour assignments andprintthemthere —copies are 10cents. availablestudents.computerto(3G10) all You a lab has also It tics. can statis- and physicschemistry, math, writing, academic in tutoring free Those students inDevelopmental Studies also often come to thedaycare of aspart theircoursework. teers.Studentsinterested Rozos,contactvolunteeringchildrenDiana should in with UWSADaycare director. 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Collegiate, The Awards Office will also contact you based on your academic merit and quali- applying. and for qualify awardsyou what out checking Youbysities. start can fromawards excellenceforacademic toemergency assistance neces-forbasic Awards andFinancialAidOffice of it when they get there. Tuition credits are account are creditsTuition there. get they when it of some for pay to money the have actually will sity,but encouragedonly not to go and univer-finish school to Four,Grade as areearly students as that beginning so students for credits tuition creates program The ing. financ- start-up and bursaries credits, tuition works: youthand others. 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Donate by loggingonto The GlobalCollege iscurrently fundraising to purchase Global College pation inGlobalCollege Summer Institutes. dents are eligible to get one or two course credits for partici- help shape Global College initiatives and future projects. Stu- Advisory Committee. As a member of the committee you can 30.deadline isJanuary application The each. $5,000 of value maximum a with ally dale Global Internships. These internships are awarded annu- W.Dr.Leather- Douglas the for apply can areasInstitute the creditswith obtainedthrough international studiesany in of War- Affected Children. for Institute Learning, Transformative and Literacy; for Institute Studies; Global and Rights Human for Institute Potential; Human and Health for Institute Studies; Gender Women’sand for Institute Americas; the of Studies Cultural through events andspeakers brought to thecampus. done is This citizens. global as and rights human in role our and planet the affecting issues about learning and cussing scholars, dignitaries and the community with a forum for dis- speakers from around theworld. notable and scholars visiting faculty, local with connect to students international and Canadian for forum multi- disciplinary action-oriented, an is It rights. human and zenship citi- global of issues with engage and on reflect to place a Interested students can also apply to sit on the Student the on sit to apply also can students Interested programs degree their supplement to wishing Students and Political for Institute institutes: active six are There visiting faculty, students, provides College Global The provides College Global the 2005, February in Launched uwinnipeg.ca uwinnipeg.ca, global.college@ 786.9134, l.kornelsen@ acting executive director, Contact: Lloyd Kornelsen, 509-511 Ellice Avenue Chiiwaakanak Centre, Location: 2ndFloorWii

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Bridges and November in beginning class Basics puter nings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the year, a Com- eve- Tuesday on Circles Teaching Elders hosts kanak kids withmath,science, Englishandother subjects. is an opportunity for U of W students to help inner-city from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., secondary education. post- your of part as community the in involved get can you which in ways Coordinator,for Chiiwaakanak Wii Boyes,the Christine contact professoror your ask or calendar courseyour out Check time.volunteer for during theday. www.carpool.ca. at up sign — registry pool car a offers also UWSA The recycling. battery and recycling cartridge toner ing, compost- recycling, reduction, waste like campaigns existing the of use make can Students participate. to of thishandbookto learn more. contact SUNSET or EcoPIA. 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Management tainability Sus- university’s the of improvement continuous and implementation development, the to oversight broad Among its many community programs, Wii Chiiwaa- programs,Wii community many its Among Friday to Tuesday open is which Club, Homework credit some offering are classes university Many But the best way to be part of a green campus is campus green a of part be to way best the But initia- environmental in involved get to want you If Wii Chiiwaakanak means “partners” inOjibway. uwinnipeg.ca coordinator, 789-1431, clcc@ Contact: Christine Boyes, Avenue Location: 509-511 Ellice (see Student Life page27) ECOPIA (see Student Life page26) SUNSET Student Initiatives: index/sus-policies Web: www.uwinnipeg.ca/ uwinnipeg.ca 789-1479, sustainability@ sustainability coordinator, Contact: MarkBurch, Location: 1Y08 (see Student Life page24) used bookstore Winnipeg Students’ Association Petrified Sole: The University of Friday —10a.m.2p.m. Monday —Thursday, 10a.m.—4p.m. Starting September 22, 2008 Regular Hours: Monday —Friday, 8a.m.—p.m. August 25 — September 19, 2008 Monday —Friday, 8a.m.—4p.m. August 18—22, 2008 Back to School Hours: [email protected] service representative, 786-9118, Contact: Sarah Bordier-Kaye, customer Location: Mainfloor, Centennial Hall LeVar Burton, everyone’s favourite children’s TVshow personality, hasbeen hosting Reading Rainbow for 25 years. 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(see Student Life page31) Jazz Band uwinnipeg.ca Line @786-9000, music@ Contact: 24 hourMessage Centennial Hall mate Hall,3rd floor, Location: Eckhardt-Gram- siconcerts.html. uwinnipeg.ca/admin/vh_external/virtuosi/music/virtuo website for concert schedules and a speakers Virtuosi list: www.the out Check lunch. own your bring to have you but free is Admissionlow-pressureenvironment. a in concert a or lecture a in take to opportunity great a is series This perform. will contemporary, and sical clas- to folk and jazz from musicians, Manitoba’sfinest of some addition, In science. and history politics, ning span- topics engaging and informative about speak W of U the researchersfrom and teacherswatch can you March, to September from Thursdays and Wednesdays lectures and concerts. Between 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. on peg Public Library, the Skywalk series offers 20 weeks of Winni- the at Held series. Lecture and Concert Skywalk Skywalk Series opportunity to meet theartists aftertheconcert. an — importantly most — and desserts tea, wine, and coffee provides Virtuosi more, What’s setting. timate thein- is on campus shows these having to benefits the of One concerts. high-caliber with community the provides Hall Eckhardt-Gramatteyear, the Throughout culturalwell-being.their for out looking the SeriesVirtuosi of fortune good the have W of U the at Students $15? over just for Brahms and Strauss Dvorak, Puccini, Ongoing Concerts student jazz band. W of U the and music and lectures of series Skywalk the presents Virtuosi concerts, ongoing to addition In grammingofclassicalarts.continuous the and support pro- unique its to thanks Canada in presenter concert Virtuosi Concerts For 18 years and counting, Virtuosi has hosted the hosted has Virtuosi counting, and years 18 For Where else can you hear works by Chopin, Schumann, university leading the is Winnipeg of University The - Virtuosi Concerts The Winnipeg Advisory Arts Council is24 years old!It was established in1984. Gallery 1C03Gallery 2008-2009 ExhibitionSchedule Centre. Duckworth the at Wedlake Centre Fitness Bill new the opposite Green, Alumni the of grounds the an and 1C03 on installationsculptural outdoor Gallery in work include will which of Regeneration, focus the is Scaglione Joan artist Regina-based emerging work by video and sculpture New 2008 25, October — 25 September Joan Scaglione: Regeneration out campus. through- locations public various at and 1C03 Gallery in both work present that exhibitions of series ty. They have therefore designed a communi- campus the to art take to wants 1C03 Gallery year This 1C03Gallery Opening reception: Thursday, Thursday, reception: Opening September 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. p.m. 6 to 4 from 25 September Artist’s talk: Friday, September 26 26 September Friday, talk: Artist’s at 12:30 p.m. 12:30 at rooms, hallsandoffices. class- in campus: the throughout scattered is objects 1000 over of collection art university’sexpansive The students. to exposure art visual provide to is gallery the ofmandate primary W,ofthe soU the at students many experience first gallery for the real be 1C03may visitors. Located near the Info Booth in Centennial Hall, 100,000 over tracked has gallery the 1986, in opening its Since 1C03. Gallery gallery, art public non-profit, The University of Winnipeg supports a professional,a University supports TheWinnipeg of Rodney Latourelle library. Hamilton Galleria at the university the in shown be will second a and 1C03 Gallery in presented be will practiceBerlin.in installationOne art an maintains currently and Winnipeg in educated and born was architecture, in background a has reflec- who Latourelle, walls. tive and colours of saturated sequence undulating an by articulated rooms small of series labyrinthine a of consists hibition This site-specific two-part solo ex- 2008 6, December — 6 November Opening reception: Thursday, Thursday, reception: Opening November 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. p.m. 6 to 4 from 6 November Artist’s talk: Friday, November 7 7 November Friday, talk: Artist’s at 12:30 p.m. 12:30 at inner-city kidsinto andtheuniversity. thegallery bring to curator the with cooperates Division School face andpersonality of thegallery. gallery to provide security, track visitors and act as the the in student a always is there that ensure positions paid These attendants. as gallery the at work can art component. Art History majors and those interested in 1C03 also sponsors an outreach program. Winnipeg program.outreach an sponsors also 1C03 arts an just than more offers gallery art the But Kevin Kelly: Colonizing Oort Buffeteria aswell. the in presented works selected will beshown 1C03, inGallery with exhibition The Art. of School toba Mani- of University the at fessor pro- painting a Kelly,Kevin artist Winnipeg/Montréal by asteroids of drawings and paintings recent Colonizing is an exhibition Oort of 2009 21, February — 22 January Opening reception: Thursday, Thursday, reception: Opening January 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. p.m. 6 to 4 from 22 January Artist’s talk: TBA talk: Artist’s 2001) Cartoonist, Activist (1943– Everett Soop: Journalist, during the1960s, ‘70s and‘80s. political cartoons created by Soop selected showcase will Calgary, of University the at Museum Arts Nickle the by organized hibition, ex- touring This cartoonists. rial edito- and journalists Aboriginal in Canada’s Reservefirst of one was Alberta, (Kainai) Blood the from (1943—2001), Soop Everett 2009 4, April — 5 March Opening reception: Thursday, Thursday, reception: Opening March 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. p.m. 6 to 4 from 5 March Curator’s talk: TBA talk: Curator’s Contact: Curator, 786-9253 Info Booth Hall, rightacross from the Location: 1C03, Centennial 1 p.m. —4p.m. Saturday 12 p.m. —4p.m. Monday —Friday Hours:

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After that, items are donated to charity. Lose something? Security holdsonto to clothes andbooks for one monthandvaluables for three months. Health andWellness icuig I) eegny otaeto, physical contraception, emergency HIV), (including care,control, birth prenatal care, PAP tests, STI testing es to students. Medical services include general health servic- May,totemberdietician and providingmedical healing andpreventative health care perspective. providevarietya ofservices health to students from a to Centre Health Community Klinic with partnership a into entered has Winnipeg of University the but sick, Security Services Klinic Student Health Services Street to theeast. Main and west the to Street Sherbrook south, the to iesofWilliamAvenue AssiniboineAvenue tonorth, the boundar- the within provided are SafeRides ride. safe a students offers also security block, a going than further are you If Friday. through ,Monday p.m. 11:30 to p.m. 7:30 from sessions winter and fall the during university the of radius one-block a within stop bus the or car your to you walk will volunteerSafeWalk A Desk Security the at (locateddoorsmain the justofinside Centennial Hall). stop escort, SafeWalk a For home. option safe a late study to like who or classes eveninghave offeringwho studentsby this with deals university The danger. some pose city any in streets downtownfear-free. Dark always it’s notreality in but That doesn’t mean it’s not a safe place to go to school, SafeWalk/SafeRide Program university andcommunity setting. the of understanding firm a has and trained highly is that community and campus the to security provides university the that ensures Thisforce. security house Klinic Student Health Services operates from Sep- from operates Services Health Student Klinic Generally people only seek out health care if they’re The University of Winnipeg is a downtown campus. downtown a is Winnipeg of University The in- an Forceis Security Winnipeg of University The students stay healthy. help to alwayseager are Klinic at staff friendly The in. call a day ahead for bookings or try their luck and drop running. are workshops when out find to index/services-klinic www.uwinnipeg.ca/workshops.Visit nutrition and tion educa- nutrition budget low image, body education, diabetes counseling, nutritional include services cian examinationspregnancyunplanned and options. Dieti- attending school inthecommunity. and living about good feel to people encourage to is http://uofwsecurity.blogspot.com/ goes on around the campus community. Check it out at what know and safe feel students that ensure to offs tip- security and news announcements, for there is It university. the around incidences of staff and dents Security Blog events. campus for security extra provide also will Students neighbourhoood. the in patrols visible and active with ccambassadors-index. more.and Totion www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/visit apply interven- incident resolution, conflict skills, write interview reports, to how CPR, learn year. will academic Ambassadors the during week a hours four least at volunteer to and ambassador an be to apply can Criminal Justice Studies program. Students and alumni university’sthe from mostly students, 40 of up made Community Ambassador Services All services are free and confidential. Students can Students confidential. and free are services All The ultimate goal of campus security programmingsecuritycampus of goal ultimateThe stu- inform to daily updated is blog security The Community Ambassadors provides campus security is Program Services Ambassador Community The index/security-index Web: www.uwinnipeg.ca/ 786-9272 Contact: Security Desk, entrance of Centennial Hall Location: At thefront 786-8631 Sexual Assault CrisisLine Crisis /Suicide Line786-8686 24-hour lines: services-klinic Web: www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/ uwinnipeg.ca Conact: 786-9496, klinic@ 380Hall North, Spence Street Location: Room 14, MacNamara

PAGE 17 // HEALTH AND WELLNESS // UNIVERSITY LIFE PAGE 18 // HEALTH AND WELLNESS // UNIVERSITY LIFE advance 786-9349 upto two days in ball, orhandballcourt call To bookasquash, racquet- Drop infee: $10 $40.00 (One Month) $126.00 (Four Month) $252.00 (12Month) UW Alumni: $60.00 (May —Aug.) $90.00 (Jan. —Aug.) $120.00 (Sept. —Aug.) Program: MB EliteSport Athlete $60.00 (May —Aug.) $90.00 (Jan. —Aug.) $120.00 (Sept. —Aug.) Residents: Spence Neighbourhood $60.00 (May —Aug.) $90.00 (Jan. —Aug.) $120.00 (Sept. —Aug.) High School /Post Secondary: $60.00 (May —Aug.) $90.00 (Jan. —Aug.) $120.00 (Sept. —Aug.) Faculty: Dependants of UWStaff / $60.00 (May —Aug.) $90.00 (Jan. —Aug.) $120.00 (Sept. —Aug.) UW Staff /Faculty /Retirees: $35.00 (May —Aug.) $35.00 (Jan. —Aug.) $35.00 (Sept. —Aug.) UW Cont. Ed. /Collegiate: included intuition UW Students: Membership Fees: Web: www.wesmen.ca Phone: 786-9349 Sunday, 9a.m.—6p.m. 6 a.m.—10p.m. Saturday to Gym Hours: Monday to Friday, The Duckworth Gym s nldd in tuition. included is membership the students Winnipeg of University for but fee, community for amembership the and faculty to open is gym year.The the throughout training, core to cardio step from available, free classes fitness and also are There weights. machines weight machines, centre offers two floors, 40 brand the new cardio director), Athletics outgoing complished ac- and much-loved the honour (to Centre Fitness ticipated new fitness centre. Named the Bill Wedlake course load and be successful in those courses. Failure on campus. written is it as time same the exactly at road the on minister the test or exam for the student-athlete while ad- coaches head offered.Often, be can options many exams, or tests and schedules travel team between occur conflicts When schedule. a such of rigors the understanding by assistance tremendous provide can members facultystudent-athletes; all to provided are time-management on sessions skill Special ketball. bas- and volleyball women’s and men’s both in Sport Athletics: The Wesmen Last February the university opened its long-an- its opened university the FebruaryLast Each student-athlete is required to carry a minimum Inter-university Canadian in compete Wesmen The The Manitoba Basketball Hallof Fame ishoused onthesecond floor of the Duckworth Centre. Intramurals andWesmen Athletics up to 50 percent. sometimes students, Winnipeg of University for count free,notreally dis-membershipsa big comeclub with while and interests, of array wide a cover university Intramurals andClubPrograms communication to take place. such allow to waivers signed have student-athletes All team. that of coach head the with communicate should student-athlete a with problem academic an anticipates who instructor An scholarship. the losing to do so results in being declared ineligible to play and See above for program details. the at offered programs club and intramurals The Squash ladder Jiu jitsu Swing dance Wing chundogungfu Hip hop Cheerleading Judo Salsa dance Yoga Tae kwon do Drop-in co-ed volleyball Badminton Programs Offered: Intramurals andClub Web: www.wesmen.ca Contact: 786-9419 Centre, 400Spence Street Location: The Duckworth There are four types of stretching: ballistic, dynamic, static andproprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Hard of Hearing Services provides American Sign Lan- Sign Americanprovides Services Hearing of Hard and Deaf available. also are procedures registration and admission with assistance and advising Academic assistance. mobility or exams, for assistance typing software, tutoring in learning strategies, transcription/ (braille, voice, tape), access to adaptive equipment and the production of texts and exams in alternate formats include could This need. you support the get you that sure make and needs your assess will who Johnston, Andrea coordinator accessibility with meet must tion disabilities. with students softwarefor and equipment adaptive of kinds all ResourceDisabilityhas Centre(DRC)the Hall, disabilities.Locatedmezzanine the Grahamon floor of sibility, accommodations and support for students with Disability Services Disability Resource Centre Contact: 786-9250 400 Spence Street theDuckworth Centre, Location: Lower level of tdns h rqie sitne r accommoda- or assistance require who Students acces- to committed is Winnipeg of University The Athletic Therapy level. experience at the provincial, national and international pists associations and have more than thirty-five years Thera- Athletic Manitoba and Canadian the with tered faculty, thecentre isalso opento thegeneral public. and staff students, W of U and athletes tercollegiate in- to services providing as well community.As the in This is great for the athletes around the university and Therapy Centre on lower level of the Duckworth Centre. h cnr poie a ie ag o therapeutic of range wide a provides centre The regis- are staff on therapists athletic certified The Athletic an houses Winnipeg of University The centre, so there’s always lots of work. the for time busy are Exams person. extra an require that centre the in jobs other and dictation scription, tran- or taking note monitoring, exam with out help can Students centre. the in work to wish who dents courses. weekend and/or evening taking are who students to 4:30 p.m. After hours access to the DRC lab is available to atemporary one. flexible disabilitylong-term from a anything handle to enough is centre The arm. broken a like disabilities medical/short-term experiencing students for tions accommoda- test/exam alternative arrange also can DRCstudents.The hearing of hardfor takingnote ized computer- and students deaf Interpretationfor guage hr ae lo mlyet potnte fr stu- for opportunities employment also are There toFriday, toa.m. Monday 8:30 from open is lab The dents/ orwww.theuwsa.ca. www.heath.ca/stu- at sure make to plan health your out Check covered. is it of much Plan, Health Student and properly. tions or orthotics to make sure a client is treated early evalua- fitness and nutrition of areas the in sultation ditioning andmore. con- strength ultrasound, assessment, therapy, injury massage tools, management pain exercises, peutic techniques that may include any combination of thera- The services at the centre aren’t free, but with the with but free,aren’t centre the at services The con- one-on-one early provide also can Centre The [email protected] Contact:: 786-9178, disabil- mezzanine of Graham Hall Location: 0GM12,onthe

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Housing Office Computer Store 0GM05 1C21 Daycare Virtuosi Concerts MacNamara Hall, 380 Spence Street Eckhardt-Gramatte (3rd floor) Tutoring Centre Gallery 3G10, 3G11 (3rd floor) 1C03

UNIVERSITY LIFE UNIVERSITY Awards & Financial Aid Duckworth Centre

// 1G05A 400 Spence Street Wii Chiiwaakanak Centre Disability Services 509-511 Ellice Avenue 0GM12 Campus Sustainability Office Security 1Y08, 359 Young Street Main floor Centennial Hall Beyond Words Bookstore Klinic Student Health Services PAGE 20 // CAMPUS MAP PAGE Main floor Centennial Hall MacNamara Hall North Room 14

Wireless Instructions

Faculty, staff and students can use the encrypted Guest instructions, but be aware of the limits to func- wireless network to get online while at the university. tionality and location of that network. For confidentiality and security reasons, it’s best to use this network. The encrypted network is available from any location on campus that has wireless service. 1. Login to MyUWinnipeg Staff, faculty, and student instructions for configur- ing PCs or laptops for the encrypted network can be 2. Click on the General Info tab found by logging into MyUWinnipeg (https://uportal. 3. Click the ‘Information for Connecting uwinnipeg.ca) and joining the Campus Wireless Com- munity. to UWinnipeg Wireless Network’ link 4. Download the appropriate file for your Please note: Some wireless cards may not be able to be configured for the type of encryption used by the operating system University of Winnipeg. If this is the case, follow the 5. Log out of MyUWinnipeg Ellice Avenue Student Central Main Floor Centennial

Lockhart

Duckworth Theatre Building UNIVERSITY LIFE UNIVERSITY //

Spence Street Spence Riddell Manitoba Balmoral Street Balmoral Young Street Young Centennial PAGE 21 // CAMPUS MAP PAGE

Get to Eckhardt-Gra- matte hall from the third Graham Ashdown floor of Centennial, near the escalators.

MacNamara

Sparling

Bryce

Wesley

Entrance Student Life STUDENT LIFE tdn atvt. etn involved Getting activity. student of terms in lot a offers but school small relatively a is W of U books. a good student then just hitting the being to more is there but top, the at right is hard studying course Of ue o t wa’ gig n with on going what’s to you duce your out university experience. round and skills your broaden will activities extra- curricular and groups student with This part of the guide will intro- will guide the of part This some bathroom privacy. best places to study, the take a nap, or youenjoy show we’ll well, As groups. creative other and ciation asso- students’ the media, campus

STUDENT LIFE PAGE 24 // UWSA SERVICES // STUDENT LIFE new skills. in student life, meet new people and bulk up your resume with Students’ Centre, andmore. Bulman the in tables pool and arcade video a Cards, Identity Student International free cards, Studentsaver phones, free microwaves, cafeteria racks, bike Sole), Petrified and Booth Info the at (available passes transit post-secondary faxing, photocopying,cheap services,including of number providesa UWSA Services UWSA student groups are also a good way to get involved get to way good a also are groups student UWSA (UWSA) Association Students’ Winnipeg of University The Petrified Sole Used Bookstore Centre, so make sure to findit. prices oncampus! like nothing better than to get those done for you — at the lowest can also buy andsell used CDs courtesy of Into The Music. Youhere. students other from textbooks used sell and buy can The Pet Sole is a little hidden in the basement of the Bulman the of basement the in hidden little a is Sole Pet The would Sole Pet the of staff friendly The copies? cheap Need bookstore. UWSA’sYou consignment the is Sole Petrified The [email protected] Contact: 786-9774, Students’ Centre Location: OR05, Bulman student volunteers andmembers of theneighbourhood. by maintained is garden The Housing. Student of Department Winnipeg’s of University the and UWSA the of initiative joint Community Garden h US Cmuiy adn ea i srn 20 a a as 2004 spring in began Garden Community UWSA The The UWSA was incorporated in1972. Contact: [email protected] Soma Cafe serves Kicking Horse Coffee andsells cinnamonbuns from local bakery Tall Grass Prairie —aWinnipeg favourite. 786-9780 [email protected] advocate Barb Wilton, Contact: Vice-president UWSA Food Bank Wednesday, during regular office hours. Food Bank hampers are available hampers Fridays from p.m. 3:30 to 4p.m. Bank Food hours. office regular during Wednesday, the contact through786-9780, Monday at supplement, advocate vice-president the through food Bank Food a require you If year. entire the throughout community immediate the and students W of U to supplements food regular The UWSA Food Bank is almost completely volunteer-driven and provides and volunteer-driven completely almost is Bank Food UWSA The and inthesurrounding community. all of its activities and reflecting the unique culture on campus in practices sustainable modeling while suppliers and local goods use to seeks Cafe SOMA The campus. on options food Cafe is focused on providing healthy, fairly traded and creative located on the South East corner of the Duckworth Centre. The Soma Cafe New to campus, the Soma Cafe is a small, student-run cafestudent-run small, a is Cafe Soma the campus, to New 400 Spence Street Location: Duckworth Centre,

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UWSA Student Groups

Aboriginal Student Council (ASC)

STUDENT LIFE The Aboriginal Student Services Centre’s doors are located in the Aboriginal Student Services Centre, at Location: Lockhart Hall, // open to all the members of the Aboriginal Student any time throughout the academic year. With your Second Floor Council (ASC) between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. membership you have access to the computers, print- Contact: 786-9865, asc@ The ASC advances the aspirations and interests of ab- ers, phones, and on occasion, coffee, bread and other theuwsa.ca original students in their efforts to achieve common goodies. goals. The ASC also advocates increased accessibility Potlucks are held the first Wednesday of the month of post-secondary education for aboriginal students. in the Aboriginal Student Services Centre (2nd Floor The ASC promotes the aboriginal culture both on and Lockhart). Feel free to come out and enjoy the hospi- off-campus. tality and listen to guest speakers to learn more about In order to become a member of the ASC, you must upcoming events, volunteer and employment opportu- add your name to the membership list and indicate nities, career planning and the other student organiza- your band name (if applicable). You may sign this list, tions and events held on campus. PAGE 26 // UWSA STUDENT GROUPS PAGE

Sustainable University Now, Sustainable Earth Tomorrow (SUNSET)

Location: 4CM37C (the C-FIR The SUNSET student organization is dedicated to practical solutions to local social and ecological issues. offices above the Buffeteria) making the University of Winnipeg a more ecologically, SUNSET hosts a database of research proposals from Contact: 789-1435, socially and economically-responsible institution. It community groups and offices on campus that pertain [email protected] partners with students, faculty, staff and administra- to local environmental and social sustainability issues. Web: www.uwinnipeg.ca/ tion to promote sustainable choices at the institutional You can match your interests to these topics and tailor index/susstudent-initiatives and individual level. the research question to your course assignment. In to access proposals SUNSET has also created the Experiential Learning this way, course work can be counted towards posi- Program that offers students a unique opportunity to tive community change and the campus’ sustainability do research as part of their courses in order to develop goals can be achieved.

To ease the transition into university for aboriginal students, U of W created the Transition Year Program. For info, contact Randy White at 786-9983. The Uof W now offers composting. Any organic material can bedropped incompost buckets, except for bones and fluids. International Resource Centre national issues oncampus andinthecommunity. inter- ofawareness raise to events and programs,activities facilitating and developing and programs interna- students’ tional in participation community and student promoting faculty, include activities Other environment. cational edu- and culture new a to adjustment their for support and events, special workshops, orientation through life campus dents can socialize, study, orget information. stu- international whereatmosphere welcoming a providing by students international of enrichment social and tional educa- the to adds IRC The students. international for ties EcoPIA eras ad te sca eet. e ies r always are welcome. ideas New events. and potlucks; social other and retreats; workshops speakers, nights; film store!); (free Swaps Stuff Audit; Waste the fundraiser; concert tica EcoEclec- annual the actions; Day Nothing Buy Challenge; welcome. is Everyonemeetings. weekly regular and off-campus) and work to combine activism and education through events (on health andplanningcooperative actionsfor theEarth. They contributingtoawareness public ecosystemofecologyand knowledge, ecological sharing and discovering for place a with students Winnipeg of University concerned provides It also facilitates international students’ integration into integration students’ international facilitates also It activi- facilitates (IRC) CentreResource International The Things EcoPIA has done include the Campus Commuter Campus the include done has EcoPIA Things EcoPIA — Ecological People In Action (formerly EcoMAFIA) Contact: 786-9199, [email protected] Bulman Students’ Centre) Location: 0R14(Level Cinthe theuwsa.ca Contact: 786-9189, ecopia@ Students’ Centre level of theBulman Location: ORM06,mezzanine

PAGE 27 // UWSA STUDENT GROUPS // STUDENT LIFE PAGE 28 // UWSA STUDENT GROUPS // STUDENT LIFE php?gid=18458993896 facebook.com/group. Web: http://www. theuwsa.ca Contact: 786-9025, lgbt@ Location: OR13 theuwsa.ca Contact: 786-9786, info@ Location: 0R04 [email protected] Contact: 786-9798, Location: ORM11 Contact: 786-9428 Centre) in theBulman Students’ Location: ORM01(level M LGBT* Centre Photo Club Part-Time/Mature Students’ Centre needs them. who anyone to available dams dental and condoms free of supply plentiful a microwave.also our is There of advantage take weeklyor colleagues, with our chat meetings, of one attend library, our out check in, droptofree feel wasn’tevenmentioned!) that (orone pro-queer allied individuals. If you are any of the above trans and bisexual, questioning, queer,[gender/sexual],two-spirited, gay, lesbian, all to open mosphere, Interfaith Room and hours of darkroom fun. outlet creative a offers Club Photo the avant-garde, the in dabble and risqué be to like you or developing, comfy couch and other necessities. You can use the use can You necessities. other and couch comfy offuniversitymicrowave,edge life.a takeTherethe is groups that use the room, or simply learn more about more learn simply or room, the use groupsthat drop into socialize andhave agoodtime. Friday is Interfaith Day, when everyone and anyone can Lutherans. and Association Students’ Jewish lowship, sharedand byCatholicOutreach, Varsity Fel-Christian The LGBT*The Centre providesalso pamphlets,articles, at- social safe, a as functions Centre LGBT* The For a small membership fee, you can have access have can you fee, membership small a For and taking picture standard into you’re Whether Come to the Part-Time/Mature Students’ Centre to Centre Part-Time/MatureStudents’ the to Come f o ws t bcm ivle wt ay f the of any with involved become to wish you If Fridayto Monday from open is RoomInterfaith The According to a2007 Kodak survey, althoughsome professional photographers embrace digital cameras, 75 per cent of say they will continue to use film. hmevs n ees f oh ult ad entertain- ment. and quality both of levels in themselves outdo they year every and campus on social largest the University of Winnipeg! The LGBT* Centre holds the at life of part pivotal a on out missing clearly are you available to allUniversity of Winnipeg students. LGBTwith topics relatedand matter.subject These are Moreover, issues. the LGBT* LGBT Centre houses on many books dealing newspapers community and videos all clubmembers are invited to use inthestudio. which tripods, and lights of assortment an owns also Club The rates. reasonable at film and paper graphic photo- and freefor chemicals supplies Club The ment. to black and white processing and print-making equip- make suggestions. centre as a quiet place to relax and retreat. Feel free to ers, potlucks, andalot more! ranging from activities socials andmonthlymasses, to fundrais- organize groups various the — food great includes often which — socializing of top year.On the of beginning the at held Week,”YouFor Here “What’s at them contact can you centre, the in on goes what Haveyoueverheard“HomoHop?” of youhaven’t, If LGBT* Centre Photo Club Part-Time/Mature Students’ Centre Interfaith Room basis had average earnings of $36,500, percent or71 of that of theirmalecounterparts. Statistics Canada reported that in 2003, women working onafull-time, full-year Womyn’s Centre at adiscounted price. more.and theory The centre alsosellsmenstrualcups first nations issues, pornography, ecology, sexuality, art, feminist on material with library lending extensive an also is There fridge. and microwave a calls, phone local free info, sex safer tests, pregnancy tampons, and pads trans-onlyorganiccondoms,space,free and oppression. Some of the free services include a womyn eventsplans and examinethat womyn’schallenge and World University Services OfCanada (WUSC) Peer Support oa cmite s novd n udasn, develop- fundraising, in involved is committee local WUSC the campus, On world. developing the in issues on education and action promotes that organization evs n nnjdmna ad epcfl manner. respectful and non-judgmental a in selves them- direct and conduct Helpers Peer counsellors, professional not Although centre. resource referral of quality listeners, but also acts as an information and concerns from any area of life. The group offers a team discuss to students forenvironment safe a provideto strives Support Peer university. at time their during The Womyn’s Centre offers resources for students for resources offers CentreWomyn’s The WUSC is a non-profit, international development international non-profit, a is WUSC tdns a ecutr oe tesu events stressful some encounter may Students body types. all including ethnicities,sexualities,abilities,and classes economic space the into folks trans and womyn welcomes It campus. on people trans and womyn of needs changing the serve to enough flexible is lective Col- Womyn’sCentre The celebrations. Womyn’sWeek Mon- trealMassacreremembrance Internationalevents and march, Night the Back Take annual the nizing costs of sponsoring refugees to come live inCanada. nipeg students pay a small levy each year to cover the Win- of University students. international sponsoring and workshops seminars, lectures, education, ment Reading Week. in January for an application, as training occurs during a volunteer for Peer Support, please drop by the office munity andfree condoms. com- the in services to referrals etc.), alcohol, drugs, varietya oftopics (sex, relationships, abuse, sexuality, on pamphlets informational offers also Support Peer As a collective, the Centre is responsible for orga- for responsible is Centre the collective, a As If youIf are interested bypeople becominghelping in [email protected] Contact: 786-9788, Location: OR12 Location: 0R14 [email protected] Contact: 786-9867, peer- Location: ORM13

PAGE 29 // UWSA STUDENT GROUPS // STUDENT LIFE PAGE 30 // ARTS AND CULTURE // STUDENT LIFE [email protected] Contact: 786-9468, writer- (back of archives) Location: 5thFloorLibrary a.m.—4:3010:30 p.m. Hours: Tuesday —Thursday, [email protected] Contact: 786-9468, juice. (back of archives) Location: 5thFloorLibrary Writer’s Collective membership fee of $25. But you get alot for your membership: community.the in Toand sity member,annual a an becomepay must students univer- the at communities writing creativebetween balance a createto tries Collective The more. and readings poetry circles, writing workshops, monthly JUICE Arts andCultureArts campus. on Writer’shere Collectivethe of part is It submissions. your on work to time of lots have you so fall, the in publishes JUICE writer. budding a for lication pub- first great a it’salso and writing your on feedback peer get toway great a is JUICE comics. even and scripts dramatic prose, and poetry fiction, short of form the undergradsin from featuresHunter,writing Catherinejournal the professorEnglish and author local Co-createdby journal. literarystudent-run The writer’s collective isopenfor volunteers to helpwithspecialprojects. The Writer’s Collective is a resource for new and emerging writers. They offer Pure fiction and published once a year, JUICE is the University of Winnipeg’s The Writer’s Collective was formed in2000 andnow hasover 200 members. Writer’s Collective JUICE uncertain derivation and was first used to refer to musicin Chicago inabout1915.” Wikipedia reports word that“the jazz began asaWest Coast slang term of Jazz Band jazz bandisagreat place to be. tainingplayingand foryourmusician a the as fun, skills main- in interested you’re if but instrument, own your and buying sheet music for the group. You have to bring service this for pay to goes fee $80 an year,and every conductora works with band jazzThefunctions. special performancesfor musical facilitating in departments of groups.They also assist university events number a and four betweenand seven gigs per plays year, plus band smaller sets with small jazz the session, jam free-for-all a not Though music. make to nights Sunday together get who before) university people the to some been never alumni, who’ve some students, (some people and managedby Matthew Molnar. the playing theymusic loved. directedTheUWDJBis by Rob Hrabluk continue to wanted who W of U the from students ofgroup a 1993by in foundedwas It Winnipeg. of City the in performance and education fosteringjazz to dedicated organization community-run a is (WDJB) ltl ls fral, hy r bscly gop of group a basically are they formally, less little A Band Jazz Downtown Winnipeg of University The Contact: [email protected] September 7atthattime Auditions are Sunday, Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall Sundays, 3—5p.m., (new) Rehearsal Schedule: UW Downtown Vocal Jazz September 7 First rehearsal isSunday, Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall Sundays, 7p.m. —9p.m., Rehearsal Schedule: UW Downtown Jazz Band

PAGE 31 // ARTS AND CULTURE // STUDENT LIFE PAGE 32 // CAMPUS MEDIA // STUDENT LIFE The September 23, 1957 edition of Mouseland Press Inc. deeper community engagementbetween for forum a provide also will series The see. to want students that speakers the in bringing to dedicated is committee This series.and speakers’ the Boardguide will staffPress Uniter Mouseland the of members of up made committee A politics. to provocativeand ing speakers. Topics fromliteraturetoscienceanything include will Speaker’s Series munity members, Uniter alumniandUniversity of Winnipeg students. the board. The Mouseland Press Board is made up of members from local media, com- this organization, from becoming a member to sitting as a student representative on generalmeetings.annual Thereboard and arevolunteer oflotswithin opportunities uniter.ca Contact: 786-9790, editor@ level) Centre (on theMezzanine Location: ORM14, Bulman This year Mousleand Press will be coordinating a speakers’ series to bring in excit- Mouseland Press is the publishing corporation of corporation publishing the is Press Mouseland knee socks, oneboot andone shoe... lipstick androuge, and asign...stating ‘I amaFreshie’, and givingyour nameandphone number.” Campus Media The Uniter The tonomy2006, in au- achievingSince UniversityWinnipeg. ofthe at tion your journalism portfolio. You don’t have to have any have to have Youdon’t portfolio. journalism your building while all community, surrounding the about more learn and editors with one-on-one work is), lede a what learn(or lede a write to how learn ideas,story meetings that are open to everyone. Here, you can pitch How to Get Involved and urbanweekly inthecity. campus best the community.becomeIt’s surrounding the to out reaching as well as students W of U serving The Uniter The The Uniter The Each section ofsection Each The Uniter The requests thatall“freshies” must wear identifiable clothing. pants,For men,this includes “Short is the longest running student publica- student running longest the is The Uniter The , theuniversity andthecity. The Uniter The The Uniter The has remainedhas dedicated to holds weekly storyboardweekly holds . It has a functional a has It . Contact: [email protected] Uniter Uniter and improve your writingandinterviewing skills. style journalistic understand articles, your direct you help to available are Editors publication. high-quality a produce to strive to continues paper the However, journalists. and writers aspiring for ground training a teering at volun- or Workingresume. your on have to jobs great and get involved inwhat’s goingoninWinnipeg. for students and community members. Each year Each members. community and students for journalism skills prior to becoming a volunteer at volunteer a becoming to prior skills journalism The Uniter The hires section editors and staff writers. These are of goals main the of One . The Uniter The alsoprovides employment opportunities is also a great way to understand the Uniter the is to act as act to is The The The The The Uniter The ckuw.ca/index.php/schedule Station GuideOnline:www. 786-9998 dinator orNews Director, Contact: Volunteer Coor- Buffeteria Centennial Hall,above the Location: 4CM11,in Stylus h’ rlaig ht n paig where. playing and what releasing as who’s well as scene music local the in on going what’s with touch in keep to way good a is It commentary. interesting other and listings concert reviews, CD of tons bands, touring and local interviewswith includes to develop your skills as a writer and a music critic. music a and writer a as skills your develop to the radio station, CKUW. Published bi-monthly, Published CKUW. station, radio the for guide program a as acts also It magazine. music rptto wrdwd a oe f h ol campus driven independent musicmagazines. only the of one as world-wide reputation a photographs of live concerts. taking or review,favouriteband, yourCD interviewing Volunteering at Stylus aaie s h Uiest o Winnipeg’s of University the is magazine Magazine Stylus can be as simple as writing a Stylus CKUW 95.5 fm with theirschedule. familiar get toTake week.time the some of day every listener. Much like TV, CKUW has different programming always take priority over top 40jingles. musicians local and aired be can viewpointsternative placewherea CKUW is massmedia. found al- the be in cannot that ideas and music present to mandate the owns and creates the programs. It has the freedom and that community the reflects programming Its station. has itall. spokenwordmusic, shows,alternative or news? CKUW like you Do radio. and media independent in involved get to way great a is station The station. community is a really fun way To get the most out of CKUW, take an active role as a radio Campus and Community true a is CKUW and campus Winnipeg’s of University the is CKUW Stylus Stylus has

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PAGE 33 // CAMPUS MEDIA // STUDENT LIFE Campus Map Great Study Spots specifically for sleeping. Although the U of W campus is small, the variety of architectural styles  The Learning Commons, Centen- throughout the campus means nial Hall, 5th floor. Follow the SOMA there’s tons of great little study signs outside the library. This area Duckworth Centre areas. Although everyone has their has tons of movable couches, but top spots, here’s a list of a few of The there is also lots of light. Community Garden Uniter’s favs:  The library, Centennial Hall, 5th floor, next to the magazine racks. UWSA Foodbank  Duckworth Centre, 2nd floor, next There are generally a few big, to the Manitoba Hall of Fame. squishy chairs to nap in.

STUDENT LIFE Bulman Centre There are tables and chairs, as  Bulman Centre, mezzanine level, // Petrified Sole Used Bookstore well as movable couches. Also the Mez. It’s dark and there’s tons Bulman Centre doubles as a great napping area of movable couches – what more (see below). can you ask for? UWSA Student Groups  Graham Hall, 4th floor, in passage way between Graham Hall and Bulman Centre Centennial Hall. A few tables with Best Bathrooms great natural lighting. We can all admit that U of W isn’t Writer’s Collective  Lockhart Hall, main floor, beside known for having the nicest wash- Fifth floor library (back of archives) the Lockhart Bistro. Tons of room facilities, but we’ve compiled a PAGE 34 // CAMPUS MAP PAGE tables. list the best of the worst. Juice  Lockhart Hall, 3rd floor, beside Fifth floor library (back of archives) 3L18. A handful of tables, with a  Manitoba Hall, basement. great view of Balmoral Street. There are two sets of men’s Jazz Band  Centennial Hall, 3rd floor, beside and women’s washrooms in Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall (third floor lockers. There are a bunch of the basement of Manitoba Hall Centennial Hall) tables spread throughout this and although they’re pretty old area. school, they are also frequently The Uniter  Centennial Hall, 4th floor, in empty (*wink). 0RM14, Bulman Centre (mezzanine hallway next to UPLINK and rooms  Library, 5th floor. There are also level) 4C40 to 4C84. Lots of study two sets in the library, 5C06 & carrels with lots of natural light. 5C07 and 5C11 & 5C12. Stylus Magazine  Anywhere in the library, Centen-  Bulman Centre, mezzanine 0RM12, Bulman Centre (mezzanine nial Hall, 4th and 5th floors. In level, next to EcoPIA (formally particular, check out one of the EcoMAFIA), ORM06. These are level) five study mezzanines off the 5th some of the university’s newest floor – many have electrical plugs. washrooms and are therefore CKUW frequently cleaned (several times 4CM11, in Centennial Hall, above the a day in fact). Buffeteria Nicest Napping Quarters  Centennial Hall, 3rd floor, 3C04 & Most of the study areas mentioned 3C09. These are generally dirty, above can double as sleeping quar- but not too busy. ters, but these are some of the best Ellice Avenue

The Bulman Centre is located underneath The Uplink computer lab Riddell Cafeteria. It’s is on the fourth floor Lockhart a bit of a maze, but in the Buffeteria (the remember that RM is the yellow cafeteria). bottom level and ORM Duckworth is the mezzanine level (the one with the comfy

couches). Theatre Building STUDENT LIFE //

Spence Street Spence Riddell Manitoba Balmoral Street Balmoral Young Street Young Centennial PAGE 35 // CAMPUS MAP PAGE

The Tutoring Centre (3rd floor Graham Hall) The Learning Commons has computer labs. (sometimes known as the Grey Room) is up the Ashdown Graham stairs just outside the library.

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Entrance Community Life COMMUNITY LIFE COMMUNITY Community Life COMMUNITY LIFE COMMUNITY From the Spence neighbourhood In addition to giving to the in the city. In this section you’ll to the Exchange District, students surrounding community, students find some maps and tips to show have the opportunity to get stand to gain a lot. U of W is in you around and get you started involved in programs that run walking distance from some on making the most out of your outside of school, learning skills of the greatest bars, cafés, art community life. not often found in the classroom. galleries and clothing boutiques

Photo: The Royal Albert Arms

The Best of Independent Winnipeg

The best of Independent Winnipeg

There’s no accounting for taste, but The Uniter has put together a list of some of our favourite restaurants, watering holes, shops, venues and grocery stores in the city. The best part of our list – the

locales featured are cheap and geared towards students and those LIFE COMMUNITY without a lot of dough. //

Disagree with our selections or have something to add? Send your submissions to [email protected] and maybe we’ll let you pick your favs for next year.

The Black Sheep Diner West End. If you feel like chatting with Restaurants: 540 Ellice Avenue, 786-2822 some awesome Spence neighbourhood WINNIPEG THE BEST OF INDEPENDENT Affinity Vegetarian Restaurant This newly-opened gem is almost close locals, grab a seat at the counter. 208 Edmonton Street, 943-0251 enough to the campus that you can run It’s a veggie Chinese restaurant where you

there in the dead of winter without a coat Eat Bistro 39 // PAGE pay for your food by weight — this helps on and probably not get hypothermia. If 274 Garry Street, 943-7555 to cut down on the gorge factor. Try the you like brie and apples combined in a This place is housed in the new Aqua deep-fried yams. sandwich, you’ll like this place. Books and is super cool — it’s bright and fun and fresh and new; basically an all- Pho No. 1 Ellice Café & Theatre around good atmosphere. For those who 81 Isabel Street, 943-7449 587 Ellice Avenue, 975-0800 love condiments, there are close to 20 This place has great food but also gets Cute local place with ultra-cheap food. dipping sauces on the menu. pretty busy. Try the yellow curry soup. Great for a quick coffee between classes

or a bite before catching a show at the

Restaurants Watering Holes

Regal Beagle Pub Watering 331 Smith Street, 942-6411 Holes: Housed in the Marlborough Cousins Deli & Restaurant Hotel, this little pub is 55 Sherbrooke Street, hugely underrated. Perfect 783-4695 for catching a beverage This place gets a five outta before or after a show at any five on the stagger-home-af- of the nearby venues. ter-a-very-un-sober-evening scale. Beware the progres- COMMUNITY LIFE COMMUNITY sively dimming lights — they Venues:

// Venues add to the crazy-feeling The Cavern factor. 112 Osborne Street, 284-7201 The Cavern is housed in the The Toad in the Hole Pub basement of The Toad. There 112 Osborne Street, 284-7201 is always a variety of cool Small patio, maybe, but we shows going on, and the love it none-the-less. Check sterile cement means spills out the sweet selection are easily cleaned up. of games, including Deer Hunter. It rocks. The Royal Albert Arms 42 Albert Street, 794-8710 The King’s Head Pub The Albert is an infamous THE BEST OF INDEPENDENT WINNIPEG THE BEST OF INDEPENDENT 100 King Street, 957-7710 Winnipeg punk venue. It’s There are a lot of locals at hosted many great bands this bar — very entertaining. including Green Day, MxPx,

PAGE 40 // PAGE Try the pub grub — like any NOFX, Gob and Sloan. Watch good English pub, there’s a for a boutique hotel — kick ass selection of Indian complete with fetish and food. dungeon rooms — opening soon. Check out their The Yellow Dog awesome new menu, there’s 386 Donald Street, 775-6676 vegetarian poutine!! Small but great, the Yellow Dog is nice and close to the U of W. Try some of the great food at Carnegie’s next door. Shopping Grocery Stores

Lo Pub Para Mix The Bay Food Market 330 Kennedy Street, 943-5581 108-100 Osborne Street, 453-8626 The Bay Basement, The Lo Pub is one of the city’s newest This store is cool if you’re really small Portage and Memorial, 783-2112 venues. Housed in the recently renovated and have lots of money. Even if you’re One of the best and cheapest selec- Hostelling International building, it still not, it can be fun to browse for some tions of produce and soy products in has some of the original features, includ- style inspiration. Plus, accessories and the downtown. Plus you get to shop with ing a wall of stained glass windows and a bags are one-size-fits-all. blue-haired people. cozy fireplace. Hush and Shout Sun Wah Supermarket Times Change(d) High & Lonesome 203-99 Osborne Avenue, 474-1208 380 King Street, 944-9162

Club and 202-99 Osborne Avenue, 231-3209 The best Asian food market in town. Visit LIFE COMMUNITY

234 Main Street, 957-0982 Sister stores with pretty cheap prices and the in-house butcher for a barbecue // Lots of great music, and lots of Jim lots of variety. You can screen-print your sandwich — ask for it by using the secret Beam. Be adventurous and huck a rubber own Ts at Shout. code word “Chop-Chop.” chicken around at last call. Hoopers Bazaar Giant Tiger The Windsor 70 Albert Street, 943-5240 345 Donald Street, 949-0694 187 Garry Street, 942-7528 Hoopers features urban fashions and Once you get over the icky factor, this Great blues housed in a historic hotel. retro furnishings — it’s like Urban Outfit- place has a great selection of just about ters, but better. everything.

Shopping: Local Shop Awesome Organza Foods The Goodwill Store 106 Osborne Street, 474-1661 664 Corydon Avenue, 453-6266 62 and 70 Princess Street, 943-6435 Locally made clothes, as well as art and Sometimes it takes deep pockets to make Not only are there some pretty sweet jewelry. The staff here is super friendly moral eating decisions. For those deci- clothes on the main floor (that are still and, well, awesome. sions, there is this organic food market.

affordable, unlike some of the other WINNIPEG THE BEST OF INDEPENDENT 41 // PAGE chain thrift shops which come to mind), The Canister but the second floor also has a great Grocery stores: 106 Osborne Street, 474-0407 selection of furniture. Dino’s This isn’t a grocery store, but if you’re as 460 Notre Dame Avenue, 942-1526 fanatical about your caffeinated bever- Ragpickers Anti Fashion Emporium Great ethnic food and interesting ages as we are, you’ll love this place. 216 McDermot Avenue, 942-7992 veggies. Also a selection of hair exten- They have chocolate, too. You can rent or buy vintage clothes from sions. Check out their CDs. this place, plus find an assortment of other nifty items. It’s great for Halloween. Z%QPXGPKGPEG5VQTG #DDK¶U2C[HCKT ;GNNQY&QI 5CHGYC[ 2WD Downtown Winnipeg Map 2[TCOKF (CNCHGN 4GICN 9CTQP Winnipeg Maps )KCPV $GCING /WUKE .KSWQT 6KIGT 2WD )CTTKEM Welcome to downtown Winnipeg. Although still a 'FQJGK /CTV %GPVTG 5WUJK ,QCPPC¶U /CUU %CHG 5QWR bit of a doughnut at night and on weekends, the %QPXGPKGPEG 2KGTTG 5VQTG concentrated push to revitalize the area seems to be $NWUJ #SWC *+%QTPGT 9CIQP9JGGN $QQMU %CHG 'CV $KUVTQ working. There are some nifty heritage buildings, as .Q2WD 0JW 'NNKEG 5QTTGPVQ¶U 6JG 3W[PJ %CHG '..+%'#8 2K\\C ([ZZ well as great shops and restaurants. '..+%'#8 5JCYCTOC 6KOG 9GUV'PF $NCEM 4GUVCWTCPV %WNVWTCN%GPVTG 5JGGR *WOCP$GCP &KPGT 51/# %CHG %CHG 7TDCP 6KOGU%JCPIG F  $CMGT[ /KV\K¶U *KIJCPF All of the locales identified on this map can be .QPGUQOG%NWD $KUQP %JKEMGP #NGZKU .KSWQT (KPIGTU COMMUNITY LIFE COMMUNITY )TKNN $QQMU 2CFFNGYJGGN /CTV 9KPFUQT reached on foot from the University of Winnipeg 4GUVCWTCPV 5GEQPF 2[TCOKF // %WR *QVGN 5CNKUDWT[*QWUG %NWD %CDCTGV $QQUVGT,WKEG 6YKUV in about 20 minutes or less, but we’re ramblers so 'ZVTGOG2KVC %CHG 6JG$C[ #HHKPKV[ (QQF/CTMGV 8GIGVCTKCP speed walkers with active hips can probably half our 5WUJK 4GUVCWTCPV )KQ¶U%NWD .QPI+UNCPF%CHG 1UECT¶U $CT &GNK 0GZV6JQWIJV 5JCPPQP¶U time. Have fun exploring, but make sure to bring a #TV)CNNGT[ *K4KUG +TKUJ2WD 8,¶U&TKXG+P *CPF[/CTV $TKIJV5VCT buddy with you at night. 5WRGTOCTMGV (TGFGVVG¶U )TQEGT[

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Fact: Osborne Village is Winnipeg’s most densely populated neighbourhood.

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PAGE 49 // VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES // COMMUNITY LIFE A special thanks goes out to all those who helped put together this year’s SEEK guide.

In particular, we’d like to thank Holly Rose, Ksenia Prints, Ryan Rosler, Destination Winnipeg for the maps and the good ol’ folk at the University of Winnipeg’s Physical Plant.

Photo: Lockhart Hall