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    Supporting Activism & Academic Excellence: The Mahsa Amini Scholarship Opens August 1st

    One student will be awarded the Mahsa Amini Memorial Scholarship annually, valued at $1000, with the aim of supporting female graduate students of Iranian descent at the University of Windsor. This initiative, backed by a $10,000 contribution from the Graduate Student Society and in collaboration with the University of Windsor, highlights the legac...
  • in Cricket Tournaemnt, Events, News

    Volunteer for the GSS Cricket Tournament

    We are hosting a cricket tournament on June 8,9 & 15 and we are looking for a team of volunteers for all three days. We have two roles: scorekeeper & check-in, job descriptions will be provided upon selection. Volunteers who volunteer for 3 shifts over the three days will receive a $50 dollar gift certificate,...
  • in Hiring, News

    Hiring: Digital Media Assistant Part-time Position

    The Graduate Student Society (GSS) is looking to hire a part-time Digital Media Assistant for the 2024 summer term. This is a part-time position (5-7 hours a week). This position will include a mixture of in-person and remote work, with flexible hours. This role will work with the Events and Clubs Coordinator to help prepare...
  • in Events, News

    GSS Clubs Day

      Lancers, it’s almost time! 🎉 UWindsorGSS will be hosting GSS Clubs Day on February 28, 4:30pm-6:30pm. 📅 Come visit us in the CAW student center commons and get a chance to explore our different clubs, and learn more about getting involved. 🌟 Inquiries? Feel free to ask any questions or message us on Instagram: @uwindsorgss 📧...
  • in Annual Welcome BBQ, Events, News

    GSS Anual BBQ 2023

    🍔 The Graduate Student Society is hosting our annual welcome BBQ on September 14th from 11 am-3 pm outside of WhamBurg. Grab lunch on us 🍔🌭 and get to know our campus partners 🤝. You won’t want to miss out on this event!🎉 #GSSWelcomeBBQ  ...
  • in Events

    Point Pelee Trip

    The Graduate Student Society is planning a trip to Point Pelee National Park on Sunday, August 20. Transportation will be provided to and from the park. We will depart the University of Windsor at 10:30 AM and return at 4:00 PM.   Seats are limited and will fill up quickly. Tickets will cost students $10.00,...
  • in Events

    GSS Bowling Night

    The GSS invites you to bowl and grab a slice with us on Thursday, March 16 from 7PM to 9PM at Revs Rose Bowling Alley. Please register using the link below. We have limited space available.     https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRJQvWbDrKdrR-Y8rp9K5_XBD6fUH03FHBQm5w-Py5AuF33g/viewform?usp=sf_link  ...
  • in News

    University of Windsor Blood Donation

    The University of Windsor is hosting a blood drive.  Your donations matter. They help people be there for their families, give back to their communities and improve the lives of others.   Donors hold the key to saving lives.   Donors are needed to help fill all the appointments for the upcoming campus blood drives....
  • in Annual General Meeting, Events

    Annual General Meeting (AGM)

    Hey Grad students! Do you want to learn more about Graduate Student Society? Join us at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 7 12:00-1:30pm. Register for the AGM through the link below. Register by March 6! All registrants will receive a link to join the AGM on March 6   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz5GFiWPGf9z6ldVG5GFvnPMbo...
  • in Academic, Funding

    Health Research Centre for the Study of Violence Against Women- Graduate Student Research Scholarships

    The Health Research Centre for the Study of Violence Against Women (HRC-VAW) Graduate Student Research Scholarships are open! These scholarships are funded by Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Collaboration Research Group Grants and the Canada Research Chair in Sexual Violence at the University of Windsor.  The intent of these scholar...
  • in Events

    Clubs Day to highlight graduate-student focused clubs

    The Graduate Student Society (GSS)  is hosting a Clubs Day on February 16 from 11 am – 3 pm. It provides an opportunity for graduate students to learn more about the various graduate-specific clubs on campus. Students will benefit from being able to network, learn new skills, and stay engaged on campus. Graduate students can...
  • in Events, News
    Frost Fest 2023

    Frost Fest Tickets for Graduate Students

    The GSS has reserved 100 Frost Fest tickets for graduate students. You can purchase your ticket for only $20. Visit the UWSA office, located on the second floor of the Student Centre, Monday  – Thursday, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm/ Friday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Students can pay via cash, debit or...
  • in News, U-Pass Bus Pass
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    UPass Card Updates

    Below are updates regarding the UPass for Graduate students.   1. The GSS UPass table is on the 2nd floor is the CAW Student Centre near the UWSA offices. You can pick up cards on: Tuesday 10-12am Wednesday 10-1 pm Thursday 11-3 2. Students can purchase a replacement UPass on the GSS website. Select the...
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    UPass pickup and opt-out

    Graduate students can pick up their UPass in the Student Centre Commons from 12:00 to 4:00 on January 5 & 6, and from 10:00 – 4:00 on January 9 – 13. If you are eligible to opt-out of the UPass you can do so on our website (https://uwindsorgss.ca/services/upass/), starting on the 5....
  • in News

    GSS is providing free tickets for a Halloween movie as part of WIFF

    The Graduate Student Society is providing 600 tickets for a Halloween movie night on us at WIFF on Monday, October 31, at 7:15 pm. The movie playing is HUNT. Here is the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sowGYbxTPgU. You must be a registered graduate student to attend. You must sign up before the event; walk-ins will not be accepted. Each...
  • in News

    Donor-sponsored Graduate Student Awards Now Available

    Donor sponsored awards are available to graduate students in various disciplines who meet the award eligibility requirements. Students can access the UWinAward application by logging into UWinsite Student > Student Homepage > Award Profile. The following is a link to resources that will assist students with completing the application/profile....
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    UWindsor Systems Outage

    The University of Windsor is experiencing an unexpected but significant and prolonged systems outage. This is impacting most major systems, including the Blackboard LMS, UWinsite and our website, uwindsor.ca. Our I.T. Services and related units are working their very hardest to resume services as soon as possible. Please visit the portal, created b...
  • in News, Services, Uncategorized

    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...
  • in News, Services

    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...
  • in Events, External promotion, News

    Recruiting Volunteers for Fall Open House 2021

    Hello Lancers! Are you ready to showcase what makes you #UWindsorProud? Join the UWindsor Volunteer team on Saturday, October 23rd for the first ever hybrid Open House event – offered both virtually and in-person! UWindsor needs you to be a leader on campus, showing the future Lancers how to have both a safe and enjoyable...
  • in External promotion, News

    Need Student’s Feedback on Lancer Center

    The University of Windsor is excited to introduce the Lancer Centre to you! Designed to enhance the student experience, promote campus spirit, and community pride the Lancer Centre expands and enriches Building Campus, Building Community and Building Champions at UWindsor and throughout Windsor-Essex. The $73 million Lancer Centre provides students...
  • in News, Services, U-Pass Bus Pass

    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...
  • in Academic, News, Research

    A Model for Improvement of Patient Wait Times

    M.A.Sc. Candidate Selena Celic is researching ways to improve the healthcare system by focussing on reducing the patient wait time in hospital radiology departments.  Selena Celic’s, “A Model for Improvement of Patient Wait Times” objective is to ensure emergency patient wait times do not increase – but also attempting to decrease the w...
  • in News, Services

    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...
  • in Events

    Tweet your Scholarly Work – #UWINGradShowcase

    The Faculty of Graduate Studies is hosting its first Twitter-based Graduate Showcase in collaboration with the Graduate Student Society and the Alumni Association. All graduate students are invited to use their own Twitter account to tweet in any format a summary of their scholarly activity. Examples of format include: text alone, an image with tex...
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