UMSU Executive Committee: Term in Review, Fall 2019
By UMSU Executive Committee During the first half of 2019/2020, UMSU’s centennial year, we’ve been focused on two things: building on a number of different advocacy initiatives that have been…
The Manitoban: U of M must confront reality and lead the way on climate change
Writing in the October 6 edition of The Manitoban, UMSU president Jakob Sanderson argues that the U of M needs to follow UMSU’s example in declaring a climate emergency. “The…
UMSU Hosting 1 of 100 Debates on the Environment for federal candidates
Around the world, we are seeing dramatic shifts in technology and people’s behaviour to help address environmental problems. This is underlined by But while individual action can make an…
Green is the New Black: The Need to Push for Sustainability, Right Now
By UMSU Executive Committee Climate change and its disastrous consequences are playing out in real time. Both UMSU and the University of Manitoba have recently taken steps to further progress…
Globe and Mail: Academics pledge to fly less due to environmental impact of air travel
Jetting off to do research and attend conferences has become ingrained in the culture of academia. It’s also a mark of status. Speaking in glamorous capitals like London or Berlin…