GSS Drug and Dental Opt-out Portal Now Open

The GSS Supplemental Benefits Plan (also known as the GSS Drug and Dental Plan) is a supplemental plan that ensures coverage for costs outside of Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP). If you are eligible to opt-out, the portal is now open until February 3. To see if you meet the eligibility requirements, please visit The
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U-Pass Opt-in Program Update for Summer 2022

The Summer 2022 Universal Bus Pass (UPass) Opt-in program will not be offered. As part of the contractual agreement with Transit Windsor, we have to run the Fall and Winter mandatory programs to offer the opt-in program. Those were suspended due to covid. The UPass program will begin again at the beginning of the Fall
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The Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) will be suspended fall 2021

The Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) will be suspended for Fall 2021. Students will not need to opt-out.  The pass will still be available to students who need it, by appointment only with @uwsa4u. The Semester Pass is valid from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. If you are buying a Semester Pass for the
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UPass fees will be reimbursed to graduate students

The UPass Program is suspended for the Fall 2021 term. Students who have been charged the UPass fee on their UWinsite Student account will be reimbursed. The Cashiers Office is currently working on reversing the fee on all accounts that have been charged. You should see the change made by the end of the day
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Social Media Coordinator Position – New Opening

Digital Media Coordinator for Summer 2021 Content development (social media & website) Track analytics Development of creative ways of engaging ways to connect with our membership Marketing Generating brand awareness Attending events Written and verbal content creation Photo and video editing skills Community outreach Please apply directly to social@uwindsorgss.ca with a resume and cover letter by 11:59 p.m. on Friday,
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GSS Condemns Harassment in Open Letter

Dear Students: Due to recent events involving online harassment and discrimination toward a GSS member. The GSS President and Council have penned an open letter condemning these disrespectful and hurtful actions. The Graduate Student Society (GSS) condemns any form of discrimination against its members, the campus community and beyond. We will not tolerate this kind
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New Council Member Election Results

Unofficial results from the election online. Please contact cro@uwindsorgss.ca for any questions.  
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Research and Innovation Liaison

Research and Innovation Liaison (1)
The Graduate Student Society (GSS) recognizes that there is a need to develop new positions on our Council in order to represent the needs and interests of all our members. This position was created to represent the research and thesis-based students at the University of Windsor within Graduate Studies. The Office of Research and Innovation
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Accessibility and Equity Liaison

Accessibility and Equity Liaison
Currently, the Graduate Student Society (GSS) has no representative voice for Graduate students who identify with physical or learning disabilities on the Council. The Office of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility has a working committee that currently hosts several different student positions for the Accessibility Coordinating Committee. This position will serve as the connection between
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Diversity and Inclusion Liaison 

Diversity and Inclusion Liaison
The GSS has taken a stance that we fully condemn racism on campus, in our city and within our academic community. The University of  Windsor has created the Anti-Black Racism Task Force to directly advise the President of the University.  Responsibilities This position’s primary role will be to serve as the GSS representative on the
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