Sweeping changes coming to UMSU board
Over the last few months, UMSU’s governance committee has been working on developing and proposing changes to UMSU’s governance structure as a part of efforts…
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UMSU campaign to ‘mobilize students’ if UMFA strikes
As the labour dispute between the U of M administration and the U of M Faculty Association (UMFA) goes on, the impact it has on students…
UMSU optimistic on new Indigenous content requirement
At its Nov. 4 meeting, the University of Manitoba senate passed a motion modifying graduation requirements for students in the faculty of arts to include…
UMSU board meeting update
At the Nov. 5 UMSU board of directors meeting, two motions were passed — one giving the green light on incoming changes to the structure…
‘Our learning shouldn’t stop in the classroom’
UMSU is celebrating its second annual Indigenous students’ month open to the general public throughout the month of November. This year, the organizers are taking…
In support of opposition to exam surveillance software
In its recent board meeting, University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) passed a motion to oppose the University of Manitoba’s use of an exam surveillance…
UMFA votes for potential strike against U of M’s refusal to negotiate wages
The possibility of a strike has been growing amongst the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA), who this weekend voted in favour of a strike…
UMSU board meeting update
At its Oct. 22 meeting, UMSU’s board of directors received a presentation on the ongoing discord between UMFA and the university administration. Also discussed…
Former UMSU mental health week lengthened due to COVID-19
This week, UMSU continues its mental health month with a workshop entitled Spiritual Wellness for Future Educators, hosted by Elder-in-Residence Wanda Joy Murdock. They are…
UMSU to scrap slate system as part of ongoing changes
During the Oct. 8 UMSU meeting, the board of directors voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion that signals the abolition of slates from UMSU…