Celebrating Cycling – World Bicycle Day 2019
By Anna Weier, UMCycle Manager Happy World Bicycle Day! Fort Garry Campus is bursting with bikes. The UMCycle Kiosk is going into its second full summer, experiencing a constant flow…
Looking to Get Involved?
UMSU has a number of opportunities for you to get involved this year! We have several spots open on each of our committees, as well as a few individual positions…
Thoughts on Postsecondary Education in an Era of Shrinking Operating Grants – An interview with Dr. Janet Morrill
For the third consecutive year, universities in Manitoba have had to craft their budgets knowing that millions of dollars less in operating grant money was coming their way from the…
Students Achieve Major Successes in University Budget Despite Provincial Cuts
Winnipeg, MB – The University of Manitoba passed its 2019-20 operating budget yesterday through the Board of Governors. In contrast to last year, University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) representatives,…
Importing value – Defending international students and the benefits they bring with them
By UMSU Executive Committee A mechanical engineering student from India was arrested in Ontario in December last year after police discovered he was working more hours than his study visa…