LGBTTQ* ally training certification workshop at capacity
The LGBTTQ* (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, queer, and other gender minorities and sexual orientations) ally training workshop, hosted by a collaboration of service groups…
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A letter from your student union president
University of Manitoba Students, My name is Al Turnbull and I am your University of Manitoba Students’ Union President. I have served as president throughout…
Ex-gallery co-ordinator dismissed from UMSU without explanation
After losing her job as the Gallery of Student Art co-ordinator due to cutbacks this summer, UMSU administration has now fired Kira Koop from her…
Your UMSU businesses
As a new semester gets underway, University Centre is a hub of activity. There are tables for student groups and companies trying to recruit new…
Frosh Fest to feature Tiesto
The University of Manitoba Student Union’s second annual Frosh Music Festival will take place this Sunday, Sept. 14. The festival has drawn attention within the…
Food services temporarily unavailable
Renovations to several food service locations are underway in University Centre (UC) as a new academic school year begins. Changes are being made to some…
Students to vote on U-Pass in 2014 fall referendum
Members of UMSU and University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) will vote this upcoming fall term on the universal bus pass (U-Pass) that could give…
Gallery of Student Art hit hard by cutbacks
Artists and students (financially burdened or otherwise) are among those most impacted by the UMSU executive’s decisions to cut financial support for the Gallery of…
Council signs long-term health and dental contract
At the June 16 council meeting UMSU approved changes to their policy manual allowing the student union to enter into long-term health and dental contracts….
A word from Jonny Sopotiuk
I was first elected as president of UMSU in 2008. I quickly realized that I would be expected to be a representative of the queer community…