Manitoba says goodbye to changing clocks
Premier Wab Kinew has announced that Manitoba will remain on daylight saving time permanently. This November, Manitobans will not turn their clocks back to standard time, ending the province’s twice-yearly time change.
The move follows similar changes in other Canadian jurisdictions, including British Columbia, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
The Manitoba government says eliminating seasonal time changes could benefit public health, businesses and families with young children.
Art Build for Cuba
The U of M Students for Cuba is hosting an evening of art-making in support of Cuba on Sept. 25.
Attendees will have the opportunity to create banners, posters, prints and other crafts. Students of all skill levels are welcome to participate, and art supplies will be provided. Attendees can also bring their own materials.
The event will take place at 5 p.m. in room 138 of the Agriculture Building.
More information is available on Instagram @uofmstudentsforcuba.
UM Anime fall Icebreaker
The U of M Anime Club is hosting an icebreaker event on Sept. 25, giving students an opportunity to meet other anime fans on campus.
The evening will feature several activities, including Guess the Anime Opening and reverse charades, along with food and other games.
The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. in room 225 of the Architecture 2 Building.
More information is available on Instagram @umanimeclub.
SOMI X MiSC Fall Kickoff
The Student-Organized Market Initiative (SOMI) at U of M is collaborating with the Undergraduate Microbiology Students’ Club (MiSC) for a Fall Kickoff on Sept. 26 at Southwood Circle Cargo Bar.
SOMI will host three workshops beginning at 6 p.m., where attendees can participate in face painting, decorating sunglasses and making friendship bracelets. The event will also feature food, music, games, activities and other student groups.
The Fall Kickoff will run from 5 to 9 p.m. at Southwood Circle Cargo Bar, 5 Sidney Smith St. Tickets cost $7.50.
More information is available on Instagram @uofm.somi and @misc.uofm.
Rally for public transit funding
Climate Action Team Manitoba is organizing a rally on Oct. 6 calling on the provincial government to increase funding for public transit as the Manitoba legislature returns for its fall session.
The rally is part of the Next Stop: 50-50 campaign, which is calling on the province to restore a funding arrangement where the provincial government matches new municipal investments in public transit operations. The campaign is asking the government to restore the funding model by Dec. 3.
The event will feature speakers, music, a photo booth and activities for children. It is open to the public, with additional event details expected to be announced.
The campaign follows the province’s introduction of free public transit for youth in September. Organizers argue that increased provincial operating funding is also needed to improve transit service and expand coverage for riders.
More information is available on Instagram @climateactionmb.
Faculty of science graduate awards open
Applications are now open for three graduate student awards through the U of M faculty of science.
Graduate students can apply for the Faculty of Science Fellowship for Graduate Excellence, the Graduate Science Research Scholarship for Indigenous Students and the Molly Weinberg Soudack Scholarship for Women in Science.
Eligibility requirements vary between the three awards. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 30.
Students can find eligibility requirements and application information through the faculty of science’s Instagram account @umanitobasci.
