The Manitoban: UMSU sifts through participatory budgeting suggestions

By Amira Tekle UMSU vice-president finance and operations Mbuli Matshe is spearheading an ongoing initiative to incorporate participatory budgeting into the students’ union’s finances, holding three days of tabling in UMSU University Centre to ask students “What would you do with $20,000?” The first participatory budgeting exercise was held in the 2018-19 academic year. This…

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UMSU is a non-profit organization which provides essential services to our roughly 25,000 strong membership, while also advocating to stakeholders and government on behalf of our membership’s best interests. We’re currently hiring for the following full-time permanent positions: Social Media & Communications Coordinator – job posting here. The Hub Social Club, Manager – job posting…

UMSU statement on the passing of U of M students and alumni in plane crash in Iran

On January 7, a Ukrainian International Airlines flight heading from Tehran, Iran to Kyiv, Ukraine, crashed, tragically killing 176 passengers, 63 of which were Canadians. It is with deep sympathy that we confirm that among those who lost their lives yesterday were University of Manitoba students and alumni. The University of Manitoba Students’ Union is…