UMSU launches peer-to-peer tutoring app
UMSU’s peer-to-peer tutoring app has arrived.
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UMFA lines up to protest “closed” presidential search
More than two dozen members of the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) lined up outside the U of M senate chambers today to protest what the association president called a “closed, secretive” process to find the next president of the university.
Islam Awareness Week comes to the U of M
“Breaking stereotypes” was the theme of last week’s Islam Awareness Week activities at the U of M.
LGBTTQ* rep queries students on title change
The LGBTTQ* student group Rainbow Pride Mosaic (RPM) gathered signatures last week to gauge support — or lack thereof — for changing the title of UMSU’s LGBTTQ* representative.
UMSU joins CASA mental health campaign
UMSU joined university campuses across Canada last week to foster awareness of mental wellness by taking part in the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) #StudentsLetsAct initiative.
Indigenous admin resigns citing lack of support
Mere months after the resignation of the U of M’s vice-provost of Indigenous engagement — who cited a lack of response on Indigenous issues by the school’s administration — another Indigenous member of the U of M has announced their departure.
UMSU LGBTTQ* rep announces resignation
UMSU LGBTTQ* representative Eun-Bi Kang has said she will resign this week, likely after the union’s Feb. 7 board meeting.
UMGSA establishing operational expense account
The University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) council passed a motion to establish an expense account and corresponding debit card during its Jan. 23 meeting.
U of M assistant professor launches children’s book
Cree language skills are embedded in a fun story for children in a U of M assistant professor’s new book.
UMSU changes executive titles, responsibilities
The UMSU board of directors passed a motion to change various responsibilities and titles of the board’s executive positions at its Jan. 24 campus meeting.