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…
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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)…
University Centre a work in progress
The University Centre Revitalization Project, the ongoing plan to renovate and improve the University Centre building, is once again underway at University of Manitoba. For…
Amundsen’s Cold Recall
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen becoming the first person to reach the South Pole, the Royal Norwegian embassy in…
Cheap seats no more
Students may be disappointed with the upgrade planned for Cinema City McGillivray, Winnipeg’s “cheap seats,” as renovations will be followed by higher ticket prices. The…
U of M President makes historic apology
University of Manitoba president David Barnard made history Oct. 27, with a statement of apology for the university’s indirect role in the residential school system….
Concern over university budget
The University of Manitoba is in the early stages of planning its 2012-13 budget, but officials are concerned that their levels of funding will not…
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…
Over 25% of Manitobans obese
A new study from the University of Manitoba faculty of medicine has found that while more than a quarter of people in Manitoba are now…
Striving for sustainability
With a growing push towards sustainability, both the University of Manitoba and the city of Winnipeg are looking at ways to offers cyclists more safe…