What’s going on in 2022-23
There are a lot of events and deadlines for students throughout the school year. During the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, schedule changes…
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Mental health on the minds of many
The University of Manitoba will see a full return to in-person learning this fall after the COVID-19 pandemic closed campus doors, forcing students into online…
‘It’s not something that we chose’: UMSU women’s rep outlines plan to tackle period poverty at U of M
As we return to classrooms, plenty of students are set to encounter distinct challenges that distance learning prolonged. Not only will some students be forced…
Website helps Indigenous students search for supports
A new website hosted by the Manitoba Industry-Academia Partnership (MI-AP) as part of the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (MCIEB) will make it easier for…
U of M nursing college adds third intake of students
The University of Manitoba will be increasing its number of nursing students by 50 per cent starting in May of 2023 in order to address…
Student groups host cultural celebrations
Two University of Manitoba student organizations held Independence Day celebrations in mid August. The Pakistani Stu- dents’ Association (PSA) celebrated Pakistani Independence Day on Aug….
U of W students voice opinions on mask-optional policy
The University of Winnipeg’s decision to make masks optional has left many students feeling apprehensive about returning to classes in-person this fall. On Aug. 15,…
Board meeting reveals plans for student advocacy and Bison Bash
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union held its first in-person board meeting this year on Aug. 18. UMSU president Jaron Rykiss said it felt great…
U-Pass returns for U of M students
The U-Pass is available to pick up Aug. 16 from UMSU service desks at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
Pope’s residential school apology sparks criticism
The visit and apologies prompted mixed reactions from Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors.