Hundreds of Winnipeggers to march in solidarity with Women’s March on Washington
Hundreds of women will assemble in downtown Winnipeg Saturday to walk in solidarity with the hundreds of thousands expected to attend the Women’s March on…
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Canada-wide fentanyl crisis prompts university reactions
With overdose deaths linked to the opioid fentanyl reaching new highs in Manitoba over the last three years, the U of M is working on…
UMSU cries foul over U-Pass administration fees
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is claiming Winnipeg Transit reneged on a commitment to support an operating grant to offset U-pass administrative fees,…
AESES affiliates with Confederation of Canadian Unions
The Association of Employees Supporting Education Services (AESES) – which represents numerous levels of U of M support staff – is affiliating with a larger,…
Federal finance committee recommends removal of funding cap on scholarship and bursary program for Indigenous students
The federal standing committee on finance has recommended the government remove a two per cent funding cap placed on Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada’s Post-Secondary…
University picks up tab to extend U-Pass
The University of Manitoba is covering the cost of extending the fall U-Pass for students who were scheduled to finish studies in December but had…
UMSU council demands apology from CFS executives over alleged harassment at national general meeting
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council passed an emergency motion Thursday demanding an apology from the national executive of the Canadian Federation of…
UMSU creates anonymous executive oversight committee
The creation of an anonymous executive oversight committee was included in changes to the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) governing documents adopted at UMSU’s…
Researcher challenges belief that academic dishonesty is common among international students
Recent research from a U of M master’s student challenges a stereotype portraying international students as regular violators of academic integrity. Miriam Christoph, a student…
UMSU Holiday Hamper and Toy Drive kicks off ahead of the holiday season
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union’s (UMSU) annual Holiday Hampers and Toy Drive program kicked off last week to assist students who have food security…