The Globe and Mail: Universities extend English exam deadlines as prospective Chinese students in limbo due to coronavirus

UMSU News

By Xiao Xiu Canadian universities are extending deadlines for English proficiency exams for prospective students in China or looking for other ways to remotely assess language skills after the tests were cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. International students seeking to attend universities in Canada must take one of several standardized English proficiency exams, with…

CBC News: Manitoba Metis Federation signs first cheques of 10-year education program

UMSU News

By CBC News Nine Métis students have received money from the federal government to help pay for university costs through a partnership with the Manitoba Metis Federation. The $90-million, 10-year post-secondary education support program, which is administered by the MMF, was first announced in November. The federation announced the first cheques being sent out on Saturday.…

The Manitoban: UMSU president and VP meet with provincial ministers

Advocacy & Statements

By Amira Tekle UMSU president Jakob  Sanderson and VP advocacy Sarah  Bonner-Proulx met with two provincial politicians in recent weeks to advocate for several policy proposals on behalf of international students, sexual assault survivors and the UMSU membership-at-large. Meetings were held with Progressive Conservative (PC) MLA and Minister for Economic Development and Training Ralph Eichler,…