OPUS Social Events Schedule 2026-2027
Fall 2026
- August 12, 2026 - Head Start Orientation
- September 25, 2026 - Free Pizza Friday
- September 7 - 11, 2026 - Fall Appreciation Week
- September 17, 2026 - Annual Welcome BBQ
- October 20, 2026 - Fall 2026 Social
- October 23, 2026 - Free Pizza Friday
- October 30, 2026 - OPUS 34th Annual Awards Banquet
- November 20, 2026 - Free Pizza Friday
- December 4, 2026 - Free Pizza Friday
Winter 2027
- January 11 - 15, 2027 - Winter Appreciation Week
- January 29, 2027 - Free Pizza Friday
- February 23, 2027 - Winter 2027 Social
- February 26, 2027 - Free Pizza Friday
- March 19, 2027 - Free Pizza Friday
- March 23, 2027 - Annual General Meeting
- April 2, 2027 - Free Pizza Friday
Head Start Orientation
12 August 2026
Head Start is an orientation session for new part-time and mature undergraduate students at UWindsor. This event helps students get familiar with campus support, learn about OPUS services, and find ways to get involved. New students may also be eligible for an $1,000 Campus Dental-sponsored bursary in their first semester. This Orientation will be hosted virtually. Once you register, you will receive the link to join the session.
An in-person orientation will also be held on September 24, 2026. All students are welcome to attend. More information about this event, including the time and location, will be shared once the details are confirmed.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
Virtual | Zoom | TBA
Fall 2026 Appreciation Week
7 - 11 September 2026
OPUS Appreciation Week is an annual event that celebrates and recognizes part-time and mature undergraduate students at UWindsor. It is an opportunity for students to connect with OPUS, learn about available support, and feel welcomed as part of the campus community. Students can also receive a gift package while supplies last, and new students can enter for a chance to win a tuition bursary.
September 7- 11, 2026
During OPUS Office Hours
CAW Student Centre, Room 172
24th Annual Welcome BBQ
17 September 2026
OPUS Welcome BBQ is an annual event that welcomes students back to campus and brings the UWindsor community together. The event gives part-time and mature students a chance to connect with OPUS, enjoy a free meal, learn about campus services, visit vendor booths, and take part in bursary and door prize opportunities.
September 17, 2026
4:00 PM (EST)
Assumption Grounds
Fall Social 2026
20 October 2026
OPUS Socials gives UWindsor students a chance to connect, ask questions, share concerns, and learn more about campus life and OPUS services. These events are open to all current UWindsor students and often include food, refreshments, prizes, and opportunities to support charitable initiatives on campus and in the local community.
October 20, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
TBA
34th Annual Awards Banquet
30 October 2026
The OPUS Awards Banquet is an annual celebration that recognizes the achievements, leadership, and resilience of part-time and mature students at UWindsor. The event brings students, staff, faculty, and guests together for an evening of awards, community, and celebration.
October 30, 2026
5:00 PM (EST)
Alumni Auditorium, CAW Student Centre
Part-Time and Mature Students Annual Luncheon
TBA
Coming Soon
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Winter 2027 Appreciation Week
11 - 15 January 2027
OPUS Appreciation Week is an annual event that celebrates and recognizes part-time and mature undergraduate students at UWindsor. It is an opportunity for students to connect with OPUS, learn about available support, and feel welcomed as part of the campus community.
January 11 - 15, 2027
During OPUS Office Hours
CAW Student Centre, Room 172
Winter Social 2027
23 February 2027
OPUS Socials gives UWindsor students a chance to connect, ask questions, share concerns, and learn more about campus life and OPUS services. These events are open to all current UWindsor students and often include food, refreshments, prizes, and opportunities to support charitable initiatives on campus and in the local community.
February 23, 2027
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)
TBA
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2027
23 March 2027
Join OPUS for our 2027 Annual General Meeting (AGM), where members can hear updates from the Board and staff, review financial reports, discuss policies, and help shape the future of the organization. Open to all UWindsor students, with voting privileges for part-time and mature undergraduate students, plus opportunities to win prizes.
March 23, 2027
4:30 PM (EST)
OPUS Lounge Room 172, CAW Student Centre.
Fall & Winter Free Pizza Fridays
Please refer to the attached flyer for a full list of Free Pizza Friday dates and details.
Join OPUS for Free Pizza Friday! Stop by for a free slice, meet fellow students, and enjoy a casual break between classes.
12:30 PM (EST)
OPUS Lounge Room 172, CAW Student Centre.
