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Progressive Conservatives pledge to bolster Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative
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If elected into office April 19, a Progressive Conservative government will double the Manitoba Scholarships and Bursary Initiative to $20 million through increased private sector investment, leader Brian Pallister announced at the University of...
University 1 Student Council holding referendum on executive term extension
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The University 1 Student Council (U1SC) is holding a byelection and referendum on whether to extend the U1SC executive terms until the end of April in a bid to match its fiscal year with...
UMSU reforms move forward
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The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is moving into the second phase of reforming its governing documents and overall structure.
At its general council meeting March 24, the union’s policy and bylaws committee presented...
Residents take the reins in fight against illegal housing
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South Winnipeg-St. Nobert Coun. Janice Lukes has stepped up her efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal and unsafe rooming houses around the University of Manitoba.
As a result of their proximity to the University...
UMSU council pumps brakes on audit
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At its March 24 meeting, the University of Manitoba Students' Union (UMSU) council called off a forensic audit of its finances and apologized to the student body for what it called a hasty decision...
Board of governors sustains green initiatives
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The University of Manitoba is doubling down on its sustainability efforts after the board of governors approved the second incarnation of the Sustainability Strategy at its March 15 meeting.
Building on the inaugural strategy drafted...
U of M to raise rent, meal plan fees
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The University of Manitoba’s board of governors recently approved a proposal that will increase rent for student residences and hike other ancillary fees for students living at the university.
