UMSU encourages university to develop Aboriginal language degree program
At its regular council meeting Nov. 9, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) passed a motion to advocate to the university to follow through…
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Students protesting Bill 31 escorted out of the legislative building
Students and others partaking in a peaceful sit-in protest to oppose Bill 31 outside Premier Brian Pallister’s office were escorted out of the Legislative Building…
Manitoba passes Bill 31 despite strong student opposition
Following an all-night legislative session, Bill 31 – introduced by minister of education and training Ian Wishart in March – passed its third reading with…
November 8, 2017
Extended fall break coming to U of M
The University of Manitoba senate approved changes to the academic schedule that includes a four-day fall break and shortened fall and winter terms at its…
Chester elected ASBC UMSU rep, referendum fails
The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) held a byelection Oct. 26 and 27 to fill a vacant position for ASBC University of Manitoba Students’ Union…
Amnesty event illuminates Rohingya persecution
Amnesty International and the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) hosted apanel discussion examining the persecution currently faced by the Rohingya peopel in…
“Who has jurisdiction over water?”
The University of Manitoba hosted the Student Pipeline Action Committee’s (SPAC) inaugural speaker panel event on Nov. 2. The event, titled “Beyond Borders: Pipeline Resistance…
Progressive Conservatives lagging in MSBI funding targets
During the campaign leading up to the 2016 Manitoba provincial election, the only Progressive Conservative platform plank that reached into post-secondary education was a promise…
Students, faculty challenge “regressive” Bill 31
Nearly all of the more than 50 people registered to speak at a public hearing on Bill 31 – the Advanced Education Administration Amendment Act…