University of Manitoba, UMSU sponsor Syrian refugee
The University of Manitoba has welcomed a new student from Syria this semester after the university’s administration, in conjunction with the University of Manitoba Students’…
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Frost Fest 2016 in review
On Thursday, Jan. 14, three diverse and talented local bands graced the stage at the second annual Frost Fest – an event put on as…
UMSU motion calls for more indigenous representation at university
At the final University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council meeting before the winter break, the union passed a motion endorsing increased involvement for indigenous students in decision-making processes at the University of Manitoba.
UMSU moves forward on University Centre renovations
The $1.4-million UMSU Street renovation project took a step forward at the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council’s regular meeting Jan. 7, with the approval of preliminary drawings and the creation of a management committee to oversee the project.
Post-secondary institutions in Manitoba prioritize indigenous education
Excellence in indigenous education became a priority for all post-secondary institutions and public school boards in Manitoba as they came together to sign the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint in December.
Lytics light up the Hub
On Friday, Jan. 8, University of Manitoba students can ring in the winter term at the Hub with local hip-hop outfit the Lytics. Students at…
UMSU offers support for abandoned Nigerian students
As the winter term commences at the University of Manitoba, a handful of state-sponsored Nigerian students face uncertainty after the development agency funding their scholarships ceased operations in November.
UMSU sanctions Science Students’ Association
In an emergency motion passed at its final meeting before breaking for the holidays, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) voted to have an independent chair appointed to the Science Students’ Association (SSA) and audit actions taken during the current executive’s term.
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right
It’s been a little over a year since the University of Manitoba announced that it would be trimming budgets by up to four per cent in order to square up a funding shortfall. This kicked off a series of protests featuring cooperation between the Canadian Federation of Students, the nascent Student Action Network (SAN), and other campus unions.
Outstanding CFS fees remain unpaid by UMSU
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is still in the process of determining how much they owe to the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS)…