07/07/2020in Events, News
Hey grad students! Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at 11am The GSS and Mare Nostrum will be giving away 50 FREE ready-made Poutine lunches to University of Windsor grad students. This part of our Canada Week festivities, and we want to celebrate with you! Please follow social distancing rules. First come, first served. Don’t forget to...
29/06/2020in Events, News
#GSSCanadaWeek2020 Hello, grad students! 👋 Hey, grad students! We are excited to announce the launch of our Canada Week 2020 celebrations. That’s right, all this week we will be featuring programming all about Canada! This event will be taking place on our social media pages and website from Monday, June 29th (TODAY!) to Friday, July...
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GSS Solidarity Statement Dear Students: We have been following the recent events in Canada and the US. As a country, we value multiculturalism. That, unfortunately, does not mean that there is not racism in Canada and in our community. We continue to advocate for equality for all: black women, men, and children, those who are...
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Congratulations to the University of Windsor graduating class of 2020! Even though graduation is going to look different for you this year, the achievement is all the same. You have all worked so hard at achieving your goals and it has finally paid off! Whether you decide to move into the workforce or continue on...
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Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) As of May 15th, students are able to apply for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit. The CESB provides financial support to post-secondary students and high school graduates who have lost the opportunity to find work due to COVID-19. This benefit is for students who DO NOT qualify for CERB or...
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Student Relief Fund There is an emergency fund available to all University of Windsor students. Domestic students, please email award1@uwindsor.ca. International students, please email isc@uwindsor.ca. The criteria to consider requests are as follow: Bursaries are intended to cover a temporary loss of resources and are not intended to supplement a...
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Hey grad students! Looking for some new meal ideas? Here are a few quick and easy recipes from Adam of Mare Nostrum , that you can tryout this weekend! Hummus Ingredients 1 cup dry chickpeas 100 ml of vegetable oil 170 g Tahini 19 g Salt 75 ml Lemon juice (to taste) Garlic (optional) (to...
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The University of Windsor’s Student Alliance’s Food Pantry remains open to all UWindsor students thank you to campus partners. The Graduate Student Society (GSS) donated to the food bank to ensure all graduate students can eat. “The UWSA food pantry has been an essential service for students. Many students struggle financially and have so many...
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To members of the the University of Windsor Research community, According to the Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation, policies and actions must conform to the following criteria of safety and physical distancing: Research which is conducted on-line, does not require the research to be on campus, and does not require any travel b...
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U-PASS Public Transit Bus Access Refund Transit Windsor will be suspended until Friday, May 1st, 2020. This is an extension of the existing suspension set by the City of Windsor. All students are automatically enrolled for the U-PASS for Fall and Winter semesters unless they opt-out (subject to opt-out conditions). If you have not opted...
03/04/2020in COVID-19, Other
Student resources available during COVID-19 In this time of crisis, there are many businesses closing their doors, which means access products and services have significantly reduced. Because of this, we need more support than ever to get through these challenging times. As a result, we’ve compiled a list of services and student resources ava...
27/03/2020in Uncategorized
5 Tips for Coping with Self-Isolation In this time of uncertainty, it’s important to remain motivated, positive, and grounded. Here are some tips to help reduce anxiety during this period of self-isolation and quarantine. 1. Connect with friends and family Connecting virtually with friends and family can help you to stay grounded and in the...
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Attention all GSS members, The GSS Office will be closed until the University resumes non-essential services. The University of Windsor has transitioned to an essential service only model. The following have been identified as some essential services areas: Student Health Services Campus Community Police Energy Conversion Centre Central Animal Care...
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For all students looking to obtain a International Student Identification Card (ISIC) you can now get a virtual card for your phone through the ISIC Card App. Please visit the link provided to learn more! https://uwindsorgss.ca/services/isic/...
14/03/2020in Media Release
Dear Graduate Students: With COVID-19 continuing to spread throughout the world and Canada, we are taking precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of our members. As you may know, the University of Windsor has moved to cancel all classes on Monday, March 16, Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18 following...
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IT Services will be enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) on UWinsor Accounts for: Undergraduate students the weeks of March 9, 16 and 23 Graduate students the week of March 30 Currently, approximately 15% of our students have set up their MFA options. As MFA will affect all students who access Blackboard, Office 365 or UWinsite Student...
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As you know, the 2020-2021 GSS Executive Elections are well underway and as a graduate student, it’s time for you to cast your vote. Elections are completed electronically, which means each eligible voting member must cast their vote using the official secure online elections portal. Members may vote by using their UWindsor credentials, and o...
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This is an “open” tournament for males and females. We are accepting high school students, students from the University of Windsor, students from St.Clair College and the general public. We will be accepting singles and doubles teams. The badminton tournament will be taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2020. All matches will be played ...
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The GSS is back again this semester in collaboration with UWindsor International Student Centre, to host another Immigration Seminar event! The seminar will take place on Thursday, February 27th at the University of Windsor in Toldo building room 102. *NOTE: This event requires registration. Please be sure to register online to reserve your spot vi...
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Together, we are the National Black Graduate Network – a national, Canadian-based initiative that connects black graduate students together. A network for solidarity, comradery, research exchange and collaborations, mentorship and all other potentialities. We are collecting graduate student data to launch an interactive social, solidarity, re...
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Annually, during the early Winter term, the standing members of GSS will elect the Executives. The Executives is comprised of: President** Vice President Academic Affairs Vice President Finance Vice President University Affairs Vice President External Affairs The Executive serves from May 1st 2020 – April 30th of the following year. **In order to b...
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The Graduate Student Society joins the campus community mourning the deaths of five University of Windsor researchers and students. The five were among 176 killed when Ukrainian Airlines Flight PS752 crashed shortly after departing Tehran, Iran airport. The Graduate Student Society offers its sincerest condolences to the friends and families of tho...
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If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer, please contact social@uwindsorgss.ca and we can add you to our team of GSS Volunteers. There are always ways to become involved on campus and around the UWindsor community! This is a great way to add to your resume and your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) http://www.uwindsor.ca/success Thank you...
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