UMSU criticized for short notice, poor publicity of AGMs
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is being criticized for poorly promoting its annual general meetings (AGM) after only two students attended the most…
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UMSU encourages university to develop Aboriginal language degree program
At its regular council meeting Nov. 9, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) passed a motion to advocate to the university to follow through…
Students, faculty challenge “regressive” Bill 31
Nearly all of the more than 50 people registered to speak at a public hearing on Bill 31 – the Advanced Education Administration Amendment Act…
Frosh Music Festival may be on verge of cancellation
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union’s (UMSU) Frosh Music Festival is on the ropes. Reporting on this year’s festival at UMSU’s regular council meeting Oct….
Winnipeg Chapter of Take Back the Night holds annual march against sexual violence
Hundreds of Winnipegers gathered at the University of Winnipeg to march in solidarity with sexual assault survivors at the annual Take Back the Night march…
Letter to the editor
UMSU’s structure represents a well-functioning democracy. We shouldn’t be hasty in efforts to change it.
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…