UMSU audit shows $690,000 operating fund deficit in 2015-16
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) ran a $690,000 deficit in its operating fund last year, according to its official audit presented at council’s…
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UMSU council chooses to leave VPSS position vacant
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council voted unanimously to leave the vice-president student services (VPSS) position vacant for the remainder of the year…
UMSU LGBTTQ*, Aboriginal representative positions filled
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) finally has a full slate of community representatives after filling its LGBTTQ* and Aboriginal students’ rep positions at…
U of M’s office of sustainability set to begin waste audit in November
The University of Manitoba’s office of sustainability is preparing to conduct a broad-scaled waste audit and organic waste processing feasibility study after receiving a $40,000…
UMFA rally highlights major concerns of faculty members
Members of the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and a group of supportive students held an information picket in front of the administrative building…
PC government introduces new mandatory sexual assault policy legislation
The Progressive Conservative provincial government has introduced new mandatory sexual assault policy legislation for Manitoban universities and colleges after striking down similar legislation only a…
UMSU students with disabilities service group in limbo
More than a year after the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) approved the creation of a service group for students living with disabilities, advocates…
Student-led UMSU motion calls for universal parking pass
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) was presented with a proposal to create a universal parking pass for undergraduate students at its regular council…
University of Winnipeg student executives, director detained outside Parliament in anti-pipeline demonstration
On Oct. 24, two executives and one director from the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) were among a group of young people detained for…
UMSU passes motion to oppose disproportionate international student fee hikes
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) adopted a motion at its regularly scheduled council meeting on Oct. 12 committing to advocate for international students…