University of Manitoba Students' Union

The University of Manitoba Students' Union (UMSU) is the university-wide representative body for undergraduate students at the University of Manitoba, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. UMSU was established in 1919, replacing the former University of Manitoba Students' Association founded in 1914. Its head office is located in UMSU University Centre—a large, Modernist architecture building designed by Canadian architect Isadore (Issie) Coop at UM's Fort Garry Campus that serves as the university's activity hub.

University of Manitoba Students' Union
InstitutionUniversity of Manitoba
LocationWinnipeg, Manitoba
Established1919
PresidentJelynn Dela Cruz
Vice presidentsBrendan Scott (Finance and Operations), Kristin Smith (Advocacy), Tino Dogo (Community Engagement), Savannah Szocs (Student Life)
Members24,000+
AffiliationsCFS
ColoursBlue
Campus businessesThe Hub (pub), IQ's (pool hall/coffee shop), Degrees (restaurant), GPAs (convenience store), Digital Print and Design Centre (print shop), Answers (information booth)
Websitewww.umsu.ca

Businesses & Services

The UMSU operates six student businesses on campus, including Degree's (a restaurant), G.P.A.'s (a convenience store), IQ's (a pool hall and coffee shop), Answers (an information booth also responsible for selling things like bus passes and concert tickets), UMCycle (bike repair shop) and the Digital Print and Design Centre.

The union also operates a number of non-business operations, such as the Gallery of Student Art (which displays art installations created by students), the Grocery Run (which supplies students living in residence with an opportunity to purchase groceries from the local grocery store), and a Food Bank for students. It also administers a number of scholarships and bursaries, travel grants, as well as providing funding for the student radio station, CJUM, more popularly known as UMFM and the student newspaper (The Manitoban).

Political structure
Lynn A. K. Watt served as president of the UMSU in 1947.

The UMSU is run by a five-person elected executive, which includes a President and four Vice-Presidents. The four Vice-Presidents are each responsible for a different portfolio: Finance and Operations; Community Engagement; Student Life; and Advocacy. UMSU Council is the highest authority in the organization, and is made up of student representatives from each of the faculties, schools, student residences, the Inner-City Campus, and five positions for community representatives. Each faculty, school or residence has at least one representative, with some having up to four, depending on student population. The five community representatives represent marginalized communities of the student body: womyn students, international students, students living with disabilities, LGBTTQ* students, and Indigenous students. The Council also has a number of committees that deal with specific areas, such as Governance, Finance, Member Services, UPass (A subsidized student bus pass) and the Health and Dental Insurance Plan.

UMSU is unique among Canadian student governments in having a provincial law dedicated solely to UMSU.

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