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The University of Winnipeg

Student Initiatives

Immigrant and Refugee Student Club (IRSC)

Five students sitting near front lawn.

 The Immigrant and Refugee Student Club (IRSC) consists of immigrant and refugee students at UWinnipeg who:

  • Support one another socially and academically
  • Create a sense of belonging among the immigrant and refugee populations
  • Work with IRSS staff to overcome the challenges of transition and retention by encouraging peers to seek help when needed
  • Act as a voice for immigrants and refugees within The University of Winnipeg
  • Take the lead in planning IRSS social student events

IRSS-IRSC goals are both short and long-term.

Short Term Goals:

  • Make connections within UWinnipeg’s student bodies and groups
  • Promote IRSS immigrant and refugee activities to incoming students
  • Be active on social media to share and promote the group activities or events

Long Term Goals:

  • Establish a stable group that provides help and supports to immigrant/refugee students
  • Be connected with the immigrant/refugee youth organizations in Winnipeg and Manitoba
  • Give support to newcomer students in community agencies when needed and serve as role models and mentors
  • Engage newcomer student populations through dedicated events for UWinnipeg refugee students
  • Create a space to reflect on the journeys of those in an IRSS-IRSC, as well as for immigrant and refugee populations
  • Help plan and participate in the IRSS cultural day in November each year
  • Students who participated in the IRSS social activities can approach a team leader and express her/his interest in wanting to get involved in the group

Join us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/uw.irsc/