UMSU executive issues AGM report
The UMSU executive updated membership on upcoming projects and its ongoing turmoil with the Canadian Federation of Students at its 2018 fall annual general meeting.
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UMGSA holding referendum on student fees
The U of M Graduate Student Association (UMGSA) is holding a referendum on whether or not to increase UMGSA fees based on inflation. The question…
U of M alumnae discuss global citizenship
U of M alumnae from different walks of life came together to discuss what it means to be a global citizen at a panel discussion…
Student union developing flexible parking pass option
UMSU is working on introducing a more flexible parking pass system. According to UMSU vice-president external Owen Black, the program is still “in the beginning…
U of M hosts Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jody Williams visited the U of M to discuss the pursuit of peace in a question-and-answer session Thursday. The session —…
Composting project rolls out on Fort Garry campus
The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) began rolling out a composting pilot program Oct. 15. Compost bins have been placed throughout the Fletcher Argue, Isbister…
Indigenous prof critical of U of M land acknowledgement
Indigenous U of M professor Laara Fitznor expressed concern with the U of M’s Traditional Territories Acknowledgement during a lecture Oct. 4. Fitznor, an associate…
Fort Garry campus may go smoke-free
The U of M Fort Garry campus is looking at going smoke-free. The announcement comes after a Sept. 13 report from the Canadian Cancer Society,…