UMSU releases 2019-20 draft budget
Cuts to printing services and additional funding for marketing are some of the more prominent changes to this year’s UMSU budget, which was introduced at a board meeting last week.
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UMSU preps flex parking
UMSU plans for a flexible parking pass have finally come to fruition, with parking services set to launch a pilot program in September, 2019.
University publishes relationship guidelines for faculty
These measures come after a turbulent period for the university, with several allegations of sexual misconduct from faculty toward students coming to light in the last two years.
Conservatives cut post-secondary funding — again
While those looking to produce films in Manitoba can look forward to a fruitful 2019, the budget tabled by the provincial government yesterday sets a far bleaker scene for those interested in studying them.
UMSU proposes closing selections committee process to public
Among UMSU’s recently-proposed governance restructuring is a possible amendment to close all meetings of its selections committee from public purview.
Candidates announced for 2019 UMSU General Elections
Campaigning will begin Feb. 25 following reading week and voting will run from March 6-8.
Second Indigenous admin steps down
U of M administrator Barry Lavallee made headlines last fall when he suggested U of M president David Barnard step down from his position citing issues of racism on campus. Months later, Lavallee has resigned from his position.
UMSU calls for student-faculty relationship policy
After another member of U of M faculty was placed on leave following harassment allegations in December, UMSU has released a statement calling on the…
UMSU to vote on new community funding policy
UMSU is putting forward a new strategy for providing funding for community groups. A motion has been put forward by the governance committee suggesting UMSU…
Holiday hamper program in high demand
The holiday season is in full swing, and UMSU has provided several ways for the U of M community to give back. UMSU’s holiday hamper…