UMSU strikes working group to address equity, diversity and inclusion issues
The UMSU board of directors unanimously passed a motion creating a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) working group at its Jan. 14 meeting. According…
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Student academic groups keeping community alive
During a year of entirely remote learning, maintaining a sense of connection with the university community is much more complicated than usual. The University of…
LGBTTQ* discussion sheds light on pandemic struggles
In a time where people are instructed to stay at home, isolation can have an impact on an individual’s mental health. On Oct. 7, students,…
U of M community gathers after mosque shootings
Students, faculty and members of the university community gathered in mourning Monday, days after terror attacks in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, took the lives of 50 Muslims.
Arts Student Body Council elections begin
The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) 2019-20 general elections are underway, and one slate is set to take over all available positions.
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.
ASBC to vote on safety policies, mission statements
The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) is developing safe environment policies for arts students. Three motions have been brought to the ASBC in the past…
UMSU, ASBC advance motions on pro-life groups
UMSU and the Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) both put forward motions last week opposing “coercion” by groups on campus concerning reproductive choices. The motions…
Composting project rolls out on Fort Garry campus
The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) began rolling out a composting pilot program Oct. 15. Compost bins have been placed throughout the Fletcher Argue, Isbister…
Student group swing dancing into the new year
The University of Manitoba Swing Dance Club (UMSwing) is currently offering eight-week swing dance lessons starting Feb. 6. The student group programs lessons for four…