Adult Learner Services

News & Events

Orientation 2012

Adult Learners were invited to a special orientation on the evening of September 4, 2012.  Along with campus tours and information sessions, the evening featured a presentation by a current UWinnipeg student, Anita De Cruyenaere, who shared her story about her journey as an Adult Learner.     Read more >

Career & Counselling Services Offers Workshops and Info Sessions

For upcoming events such as study skills workshops, specific graduate studies and employer info sessions, and other events to be held on campus, please visit: http://ccs.uwinnipeg.ca/events_upcoming.html

Part Time/Mature Students’ Centre: A Place to Retreat

Come to the Part-Time/Mature Students’ Centre to take the edge off university life. There is a microwave, comfy couch and other necessities. You can use the Centre as a quiet place to relax and retreat. Feel free to make suggestions; after all, it is your Centre. Call 204.786.9786 or 204.786.9792 for information or drop by the UWSA administration office, 0R30 to obtain access to room 0R04 in the Bulman Student Centre.

"Introduction to University" - Sign up Now!

Are you anxious about university? Do you want to try university with less risk? Do you want to improve your study skills and become a more efficient learner? To learn how to prepare for and succeed in university studies, check out UW's course, Introduction to University.  Register soon! Classes fill up quickly.

UWinnipeg Celebrates Adult Learners!

For the first time, The University of Winnipeg celebrated International Adult Learners Week (IALW) April 2 to 9, 2011. This week was designated by UNESCO’s Canadian Commission as a time to recognize adult learners across the country and celebrate the joy of learning throughout life.  Read more>

To mark the occasion, several adult learners shared their stories - their challenges and successes.  See Who are Adult Learners?

PLAR Coordinator Travels to Malaysia

UWinnipeg's Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Barbara Read was invited to give a presentation at a seminar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Barbara said she was thrilled to be part of this grassroots initiative which drew over 225 participants.  Read more>

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