Letter to the editor
UMSU’s structure represents a well-functioning democracy. We shouldn’t be hasty in efforts to change it.
UMSU
UMSU hires new services coordinator
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) has hired Mubo Ilelaboye as the new full-time coordinator for community groups. At the beginning of the 2017-18…
UMSU reports first budget surplus in nearly a decade
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) approved its 2016-17 year-end audited budget at its regular meeting Oct. 12, which, for the first time since…
UMSU approves motion supporting extending international students’ fee payment deadline
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) approved a motion to advocate for extending the deadline for tuition fee payments for international students at its…
Summary report reveals details of uncovered CFS bank account
In advance of the Canadian Federation of Students’ (CFS) semi-annual General Meeting in June, the organization released a forensic review summary consisting of a summary…
Going beyond councilling: Address UMSU’s problems with increased democracy
Representational democracy is weak because UMSU is a breeding ground for aspiring student politicians wishing to weasel their way into the big leagues of legislative and parliamentary politics.
UMSU council to spend up to $200,000 in additional funding for IQ’s renovation
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) approved a motion to spend an additional $200,000 from the capital projects fund for the completion of the…
Corporate use of GoSA disappoints members of School of Fine Arts Student Association
During Orientation Week, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) rented out the Gallery of Student Art (GoSA) to Bell MTS, sparking disappointment among members…
UMSU and the “ally” falsehood
“Allyship” is not a status to be claimed but work to be done.
Critics cry foul over UMSU organizational shakeup
Changes to the organization of the University of Manitoba Student’s Union (UMSU) community groups are being criticized by the Womyn’s Centre Collective, which says the…