Alternative Reading Week to focus on Winnipeg
Hoping to highlight societal issues currently facing Winnipeg, Alternative Reading Week Winnipeg will take place from February 21-24, 2012. Previously, the University of Manitoba Students’…
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The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) met on Nov. 17. The meeting began with a presentation by Maire McDermott and John Sinclair from University…
UPass back on the table
University of Manitoba students who rely on transit pay a total of $480.80 over the summer and winter semesters for bus passes, but that cost…
The Hub may have cover charge
As opening of The Hub is getting closer, some students are concerned there may be a cover charge to enjoy the new campus pub. During…
Student leaders take opposing views on conference
Student leaders at the University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg are taking opposing views on the value of the fifth annual Canadian Conference on…
UMSU notes
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council met on Nov. 4. UMSU president Camilla Tapp reported that she had discussed student issues with Internet…
Student collects over 400 toys for UMSU toy drive
The University of Manitoba’s Student’s Union (UMSU) Toy Drive will launch as the “411 Toy Drive Challenge” in honour of U of M student Allan…
UMSU pushing for bottled water free campus
In 2009, the University of Winnipeg eliminated the sale of bottled water on campus. Following the same steps, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU)…
Victory for Manitoba’s international students
With their high tuition fees, ineligibility to receive student aid, and lack of employment opportunities, international students in Manitoba should be happy to hear about…
UMSU Notes
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) met on Oct. 27, 2011. The meeting began with a speech from Kerry Spence, a candidate for U…