Upcoming U-Pass Referendum: What You Need to Know
WHAT IS THE U-PASS? The U-Pass (Universal Bus Pass) is a program offered by the City of Winnipeg, facilitated by UMSU – as well as the University of Winnipeg…
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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…
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The Globe and Mail: Universities across Canada plan moment of silence for Iran plane crash victims
Universities across Canada are coming together today to honour the victims of a plane crash in Iran that left no survivors a week ago. More than a dozen universities…
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CBC News: Students end hunger strike after UBC clarifies position on divestment from fossil fuels
By CBC News A group of students ended a 100-hour hunger strike Friday after the University of British Columbia assured them it will fully divest its $1.7 billion endowment fund of…
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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…
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