Weekly news briefs from the pages of the Manitoban, your student newspaper.
This episode features… -Jason Gibbs, associate professor in the department of entomology -Ben Schellenberg, assistant professor in the faculty of kinesiology and recreation management -Karina Bagi, UM women's soccer goalie
This episode features… -Rusty Souleymanov, associate professor in U of M's faculty of social work & director of the Village Lab
This episode features… -Cecil Rosner, developer and instructor of new media literacy program Rosner is a journalist of 40+ years, a prior managing editor for CBC Manitoba, and an executive producer of The Fifth Estate. -Rod Lastra, acting dean of extended education at U of M +U of M's extended education will be running a media literacy program that aims tohelp people identify fake news and evaluate the credibility of content in media using investigative journalism techniques. +The program is designed for a diverse audience: journalists, educators, activists, consumers, and more! +Information about the new media literacy program!
This episode features… -Jared McKetiak, UMFM Station Manager -Michael Elves, UMFM Program Director +A special shoutout goes out to UMFM (101.5 FM) for broadcasting our TobanTalks episodes on Thursdays at 11:30 am! +Check out the program schedule to learn more! If you're interested in getting involved, drop by the station on the 3rd floor of University Centre (between VW's and Degrees). +Listen to UMFM anytime! +About UMFM!
This episode features… -Danielle Pahud, U of M astronomy instructor and director of the Lockhart Planetarium -Kaitlyn Goncalves, master's student, UMAnime event planner, and creator of manga club -Margaret Shaw-MacKinnon, creator of the exhibit Ukraine: Close to Home
This episode features… -Ezra Taves, copy editor at the Manitoban -Morgan Heck, copy associate at the Manitoban +We outline the Manitoban's publishing process with a focus on editing and fact-checking. Learn about our 1 – 5 system and just how many articles have been edited by our copy team. (Hint: it's more than 400!)
This episode features… -Alexis Normand, Fransaskois singer-songwriter and filmmaker -Coltin Day, Underworld: Misthaven guildmaster -Lauren Perry, U of M faculty of arts student and Misthaven player +French Enough is a short film that explores the diversity of Canadian francophone identities. It is currently available for free streaming! +Underworld: Misthaven is one of Manitoba's dark fantasy Live Action Role Play (LARP) guild houses. Players interested in joining can find this season's scheduling and other information on the group's Instagram or website.
-We evaluate the findings from a recent report published by the UDC on the rise of academic misconduct. We also discuss the ethics of cheating. Read the report about the 2021 – 2022 academic year! -We get excited about Trouble in Mind, a dramedy capturing the day-to-day realities of racism. Buy tickets to the Royal MTC's run until March 11! Fun fact: Trouble in Mind was almost the first play to appear on Broadway that was written by a Black woman. Listen to learn more! Featured in this episode… -Arthur Schafer, professor of philosophy and founding director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at U of M -Sheryl Zelenitsky, chair of the University Discipline Committee (UDC) -Cherissa Richards, Trouble in Mind director
This episode features… -Tara Williamson, U of M alum & “Heart Like a Pow Wow” writer -Victoria Romero, UMSU vice-president advocacy & Manitoba Alliance of Post-Secondary Students (MAPSS) Chair -Sarah Guillemard, Manitoba's minister of advanced education and training
Featured in this episode… -Rachel Mann, Bisons track and field team -Shayna Plaut, executive director of UM's Centre for Social Science Research and Policy -Jesse Hajer, assistant professor of economics and labour studies +CSSRP Twitter +UMSU Instagram +UM Black Alliance
This episode features… -George Zhanel & Frank Schweizer, Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers -Jordy Zacharias, UM women's hockey assistant coach -GMB Chomichuk, illustrator & Joey Senft, photographer Buy tickets for Love You to Death!
This episode features… -Mario Pinto, U of M vice-president research and international -Tyler Phill, founder and CEO of My Student Wellbeing -Philip Ferguson, U of M associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering Learn more about My Student Wellbeing & STARlab!
More information about security resources & the student exchange program! This episode features… -Esyllt Jones, UM history professor -Gordon Perrier, UM director of security -Chindinma Chijioke, 4th year political studies student, student exchange participant
This episode features… -Des Catellier, Bisons' outgoing quarterback -Scott Forbes, President of MOFA -Michael Shaw, executive member of MOFA -Luc Mayor, host of Signal Distortion
This episode features… -Jory, our Social Media Editor -Jessie, our Arts&Culture Reporter Check out @nextstop_cafe on Instagram! Learn more about Planet Pantry!
This episode features… -Mario Lebar, chief information officer, U of M -Patrick McCarthy, director of information security and compliance, U of M -Chimwemwe Undi, U of M alumna
Happy Halloween y'all! What to do this Halloween: 1, 2, or 3! This episode features… -Tim Muys, co-founder & co-owner of Heebie Jeebies -Quinn, our Sports Reporter & local Halloween fanatic -Gabby, Microbiology icon & horror-loving gal
Vote on October 26 for Winnipeg's new mayor, city councillors, and school trustees! This episode features the following mayoral candidates: -Kevin Klein -Shaun Loney -Glen Murray
This episode features… -UMSU International Students' Rep: Kunaal Rajpal -Filmmaker: Tavis Putnam -U of M post-doctoral fellow: Miya Warrington Check out A Social at the Cinematheque!
Join your host Harmat on a news recap and an interview with Managing Editor Grace! Mentioned in The Manitoban 101: An Introduction: parts 1 & 2: -Please send me suggestions for our Halloween episode and for any other special episodes you'd like to see! -Follow @umisacouncil to stay up to date with their events! News Recap: -UMSU schedules federation referendum -Manitoba to raise minimum wage to $15 by October 2023 -Rally demands free international student healthcare -Mayoral candidate refuses to abide by U of M mask rules -U of M takes part in orange shirt day Articles Discussed: -October 3, 2019: Thousands take to Winnipeg streets to protest climate change inaction -March 4, 2020: UWSA executive campaign roiled by controversy -March 19, 2020: Campus reacts to covid's arrival in Winnipeg -October 13, 2020: Remembering the original pumpkin spice -December 8, 2020: TikTok musical a game changer for theatre -November 3, 2021: Quitting your sport can be a blessing in disguise -July 26, 2022: New political party enters provincial race -August 10, 2022: U of M would fail service inspection -August 10, 2022: Nickerson appointed new dean of RFHS and MRCM -September 6, 2022: Mental health on the minds of many
TobanTalks is back and better than ever! I'm Harmat and today's episode is an introduction to The Manitoban. Join Editor In Chief Gill and News Editor Matthew as they pull back the curtains on how a student newspaper operates. -Apply to work at The Manitoban by October 1st at 11:59 pm. Visit themanitoban.com for more details. -Listen to Matthew's podcast Scary Hours on UMFM 101.5 FM Wednesdays at 11 pm!
Savannah Szocs, UMSU VP student life, and Jackie Wild, the first female president of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council, speak on the importance of diversity and female representation in leadership positions.
This week’s news recap covers the Rady faculty’s Indigenous health institute plans to deliver vaccines to First Nations communities, the annual student anthropology conference and the new vice-president administration Naomi Andrew’s commitment to accessibility and EDI.
Lynette Bonin and Alison Holliday share their experience acting in a play during the global pandemic. We discuss the relevance of the characters in Zoom Lens and the impact of theater during these times
We discuss the future of the student union with UMSU president-elect Brendan Scott. He talks about what students should expect from his term and how he plans to create a smooth transition back to on-campus classes
UMSU VP advocacy Kristen Smith and Black Students Union VP advocacy Vimbai Gudu on the advocacy efforts regarding international students’ health care and the consequences that a lack of health care has had on the international student community.
An in-depth look at the impact of the virtual world on student politics and engagement with members of our news and research teams.
For this week’s news recap we look at how the pandemic has impacted the animal services’ ability to care for animals and the aid they can provide to animals as well as the adoption of these animals. We also look at the impact of Bill 33 on students and the autonomous governance of the student union. Lastly, we take a look at the disproportionate effect the recession has been having on women.
Our news recap for the week of Feb. 8 covers the importance of academic integrity with UMSU VP advocacy Kristin Smith and a band profile of Six-Foot Citrus.
University of Manitoba school of business students speak on the barriers and challenges presented by the continued remote teaching, and impact on international students.
University of Manitoba political studies professor Réal Carrière discusses the practicality and benefits of implementing a university-wide Indigenous learning requirement
Venture Coach and Serial Entrepreneur Josh Zaporzan speaks on student entrepreneurship and how to validate your idea to help navigate the current employment landscape
University of Manitoba and Oxford University alumna Johise Namwira discusses applying trauma-informed research methods to ensure safe research processes for both researcher and participant and also the healing effect of participating in trauma research.
Rita Chahal, executive director, and Eileen McDonald, women’s programming co-ordinator, of the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba unpack the value of peer-to-peer support in times of mental health and discuss resources available to people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UMSU vice-president community engagement Tino Dogo, Black Students Union (BSU) vice-president advocacy Vimbai Gudu and BSU president Reem Elmahi talk about the power of representation within the Black community and the impact of the newly created Black student representative position on UMSU’s board.
Mandipa Shumba and Braedan Hafichuck give insight on being self-published authors in the Manitoba market. They speak on their shift away from long-form books and how to navigate a busy schedule with writing and publishing
Winnipeg hairstylists Niasha Mckoy and Chanté speak out on discrimination, appropriation and assimilation in the beauty industry and hair and beauty education.
Former Business coach Jeff Consul, Speaks on the gender spectrum and models of healthy masculinity in respect to the evolving work environment.
Geneva Halverson and Allison Phipps of the band Serenade speak on their origins, the impact that the pandemic has had on them as artists and their upcoming projects
Kelechi Asagwara talks about race and racism in society and the film industry, and filmmaking during COVID-19.
Recruitment specialist David Owasi breaks down the process that businesses take when selecting a candidate and how to tailor your resume for the job market.
Debra Jonasson-Young explains the new Asper school of business IDM 4050: Applied Small Business Consulting class and the value students will acquire from it.
Chris Karasewich, U of M alumnus and president of Exchange Agency, a digital advertising agency in Winnipeg, gives advice on how to successfully apply for jobs and navigate the entrepreneurial landscape.
Former financial technology consultant Lester Love and U of M student Taff Mahachi discuss managing student finances, proper credit card use and budgeting.
We speak with Brendan Scott, UMSU’s VP of Finance and Operations, on the function of student unions.
We sat down with UMSU VP Community Engagement to here his thoughts on the black lives matter issue and ways that the union can help support students. we went deeper into issues of privilege that exist and ways to overcome them as a community. He gave us some tools to empower ourselves and support those in need.
This week at the Manitoban is our joke edition! Be sure to pick up a copy of the Ivory Buffalo available on newsstands! We hope you enjoy our joke podcast, Buffalo Banter.
On today’s episode we have three stories. First, we spoke with UMISA co-president Alannah Mckay and UMISA member Jack Theis (1:16), and in regards to their comments, a response from UMSU president Jakob Sanderson. (8:51) We also spoke with Jakob about the publishing by the University of Manitoba of new guidelines put in place for university employees (12:40), with comments from U of M spokesperson John Danakas. (17:38) Finally, Jakob provided some information on the “Demand Better” campaign being put forward by his executive team. (20:26)
On today’s episode we have some post-UMSU general election coverage, including comments from president re-elect Jakob Sanderson (8:01), UMSU chief returning officer Darius Hunter (11:09), and LGBTTQ* community rep Trevor Smith. (1:12) We also have a story from the University of Winnipeg student’s association, speaking with president-elect Meagan Malcolm. (16:08) Finally, we have a quick interview with $15 and Fairness U of M chapter organizer James Wilt. (21:46)