Students are minds, bodies, and souls, not customers
If we are not able to deal with students in all their complex and dynamic individualism, then education is merely a commodity and professors are simply cogs in the system.
University of Manitoba
Alumni profile: Jordan Miller
In 2002, Jordan Miller graduated from the University of Manitoba with a bachelor of fine arts degree (honours) with majors in drawing, painting, and mixed…
Meet the U of M’s first eco-marathon team
The University of Manitoba officially has their first eco-marathon team. UMecoMotion, which began as a U of M student group in September of this year,…
Cross-institutional survey reveals urgent need for food security solutions for students
A recent study conducted by Meal Exchange, a charity aimed at tackling food problems on post-secondary campuses, revealed that food insecurity was a serious issue…
UMFA rejects administration call for membership vote on latest offer
“It kind of felt like they had just taken their ball and gone home” – Mark Hudson, UMFA president
UMSU adopts new motion supporting faculty
“I’m hoping that our stance works alongside the current discussions and we’re able to pressure the negotiations to go quicker” – Tanjit Nagra, UMSU president
Education for profit
A top university should aim to provide the best education possible. Larger class sizes means less one-on-one time with the students.
Free tuition is possible and pragmatic
Free post-secondary education is a very realistic goal and it can be achieved through rearranging our government’s priorities and channeling the political will toward helping students.
UMFA rejects settlement offer
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) rejected a settlement offer from the university Monday, saying the proposal continues to ignore workplace issues raised by…
NDP, PCs row over government involvement in faculty strike
As picket lines continue to greet those still attending classes or working at the University of Manitoba, politicians continue to debate the role the provincial…