Cultivating a generation of art lovers
On March 23, ArtScene Winnipeg is putting on the first instalment of their new ArtCollect series at Fools & Horses coffee shop. ArtScene, an extension…
University of Manitoba
Doubtful House debuts in new digs
The U of M’s Black Hole Theatre Company (BHTC) is set to showcase the world premiere of a new play called Doubtful House, which will…
School of art sessions on still life photography
Laura Letinsky – a U of M alumna and University of Chicago professor – has returned to her alma mater to display some of her…
UMSU council resolves dispute with University 1 Student Council
The dispute between the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) and the University 1 Student Council (U1SC) was effectively resolved March 10, with the majority…
Ratzlaff’s Reservations makes world debut
Steven Ratzlaff is set to debut his new play Reservations at the Rachel Browne Theatre (211 Bannatyne Ave), where it will run from March 10…
The lack of indigenous student engagement
Boozhoo, Waabishkigaabo nindizhinikaaz Biizu ndoodem, Wauzhushk Onigum Indoonji-baa. I am writing this article in response to there being no candidate to fill the Aboriginal student representative position on UMSU council during this year’s election. I hope to provide encouraging words for our current indigenous students who are thinking about getting involved, and for those who have no wish to be involved.
YikYak reveals ugly side of social media apps on campus
Social media has been a part of campus life at the University of Manitoba for years – but some new apps are exposing the darker side of social media platforms that allow anonymous users to publicly mock and deride their fellow students.
Master’s in indigenous knowledges to launch in the fall
After nearly a decade of laying the groundwork, the University of Manitoba is ready to offer a master’s degree in social work specializing in indigenous knowledges (MSW-IK).
5 Days to combat youth homelessness
From March 7 through 12, six University of Manitoba students will be living outside as part of the 5 Days for the Homeless initiative. 5…
Cre8ery hosts old campus art community
From March 5-15, seven local artists who all graduated simultaneously from the University of Manitoba’s school of art are collaborating to showcase an art exhibit…