Court rejects legal injunction to stop UMSU referendum
A motion for a legal injunction filed by the Canadian Federation of Students, aimed at stopping UMSU’s planned referendum on the student union’s continued membership…
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Performance-based funding still on the table for Manitoba universities
Despite concerns from university faculty and the official Opposition, the provincial government is still considering a performance-based funding model for universities in Manitoba. The decision…
Spook-tacular things to do this Halloween
This Halloween there are numerous celebrations students can take part in. Now that there are no COVID-19 restrictions in place, events and gatherings will be…
UMSU holds breast cancer awareness fundraiser
Each year, the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign is held in the month of October. In support of the campaign this year, the University of Manitoba…
Student councils call for UMSU funding transparency
Student councils are coming forward, sharing their experiences and concerns over a lack of transparency in their relations with UMSU. These concerns began over an…
Meet Winnipeg’s 2022 mayoral front-runners
Glen Murray Glen Murray, who served as mayor of Winnipeg from 1998 to 2004, is running again because he thinks “the city is facing a…
U of M to hold in-person convocation for 2020 and 2021
The University of Manitoba has announced that it will hold an in-person convocation ceremony at the end of this academic year for students who graduated…
New vaccines available for students on campus
The University Centre (UC) Pharmacy began offering this year’s flu shot last week. Both regular and high-dose flu vaccines are available. Appointments can be made…
New working freedoms for international students granted
The federal government announced on Oct. 7 that eligible international students will be granted the authorization to work more than 20 hours per week off…
U of M gives fee deadline extension to Iranian students
The University of Manitoba has extended the fall fee deadline for international students from Iran, as the Iranian government has been shutting down internet connections…