New 24/7 study space in University Centre
University of Manitoba students will soon have a new 24/7 study space. The new study space will be on the second floor of University Centre…
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A welcome change
During the provincial election, Julie Rempel, UMSU vice-president (external), was asked about post-secondary funding issues. The following is an excerpt of her response from a…
Aboriginal community to be heard at UMSU council
The seat of aboriginal students’ community representative for the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council will not remain empty for much longer. Normally, the…
Voter turnout increases . . .
Despite Elections Manitoba’s efforts, the drive to increase voter turnout in this year’s provincial election was not enough to raise voter turnout much more that…
UMSU irons out security issues with The Hub
As opening day of The Hub is getting closer, UMSU is working to address potential security issues that may arise. Linda Lavallee, director of the…
UMSU Disability set to open new safe space
This October, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union will open the doors to a new safe space in Helen Glass for U of M students…
BoG notes
The University of Manitoba Board of Governors met on Sept. 27. The meeting began with a presentation on the redevelopment of Tache Hall into the…
Injustice will not lead to justice
In a recent news article in the Manitoban, the topic of creating a new racialized student representative came up once again. I have written on…
Racialized rep deffered for now
A proposal to create a racialized student representative (RSR) on UMSU council has been deferred for the time being. The deferral was the result of…
UMSU fest takes ‘Global Roots’
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is adding some global flare to its orientation festivities this year. UMSU’s annual roster of events, dubbed “UMSU…