November 28th, 2022 The Manitoba Provincial Government opened the 5th Session of the 42nd Legislature with a Throne Speech on November 15 2022. This speech serves to outline what exactly the provincial government will be working on throughout the duration of each legislative session. The government stressed the importance of “continu[ing] to listen to and…
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 WINNIPEG, MB – Despite many warning calls from students, educators and professionals, the Manitoba provincial government is seeking to continue the implementation of new funding metrics which align with a performance-based funding (PBF) model for post-secondary education institutions. The Manitoba provincial government is seeking to adopt a model which aims to maximize…
UMSU Malpractice Halloween Social October 28, 2022 Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) 2nd Floor UMSU University Centre We encourage creativity with your costumes, but please exclude the use of props with them! If you’re a pirate, don’t bring a sword of any kind or material No canes, clubs, bats, hockey sticks, etc. We also ask that you…
Jaron Rykiss, UMSU president “The Manitoba government is currently in the process of integrating the administration of theManitoba Student Aid (MSA) program with the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFAProgram). This means that Manitoba student loans will be managed by the National Student LoansService Centre (NSLSC). The planned changes to the administration of student loans…
Hey Bisons, It is with great pleasure we confirm that following last night’s ratification vote the University of Manitoba Administration and our Faculty Association (UMFA) have reached an agreement ending the labor strike. As of Today, Tuesday December 7, classes that have been on pause due to the strike will resume immediately. Note that no…