UMSU 101

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Ever wonder what UMSU actually does? Tune in each week as your Executive Team breaks down the services, businesses, events, and initiatives that make student life awesome. From campus happenings to behind-the-scenes wins, UMSU 101 is your inside scoop on what's happening at the U of M — no textbooks required.Subscribe and get our latest episodes sent to you directly via Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

Episodes

  1. JAN 22

    Episode 11

    Horns Up Bisons! Welcome back to another episode of UMSU 101 and on this week’s episode your Executive Team is joined by your UMSU Women's Representative - Leata Goulet. Tune in to hear from Leata about her vision for the women's centre, her goals, and some fun initiatives and her experience as a community representative. Ps - we were told by a bison that the nominations for the Magnificent Women's Awards Gala are currently open so don't forget to nominate some wonderful women in your life for an award! More information can be found at the women's centre Instagram @womenscentre_umsu

    30 min

  2. JAN 15

    Episode 10

    Horns Up Bisons! A very happy new year to you from your UMSU Executive Team and we truly hope that you had a restful and joyful Holiday Season. On this week’s episode of UMSU 101, your VPUA and VPFO are joined by Monique Dumontet, Director of the Academic Learning Centre and Tim Podolsky, Supplemental Instruction Coordinator of the Academic Learning Centre as they both share with us the resources and supports available for students through the Academic Learning Centre.  To learn more - please tune in! And remember reaching out for help makes you strong and we are all here to support you.

    30 min

  3. JAN 8

    January 8, 2026

    Horns Up Bisons! A very happy new year to you from your UMSU Executive Team and we truly hope that you had a restful and joyful Holiday Season. On this week’s episode of UMSU 101, you are joined by your VPUA and VPFO as they share with you different events happening on campus, their study tips, and a bit about the UMSU Elections. To learn more - please tune in!  PS- A bison told us that there are lots of giveaways happening on the UMSU Instagram @myumsu

    30 min

  4. 2025-12-11

    Episode Eight: Special interview with the Minister for Advanced Education, Renee Cable

    Happy December Bisons! On this week’s episode of UMSU 101, your President and VPUA were joined by coolest Minister of Advanced Education and Training, Renée Cable in the country who also serves as an MLA for Southdale. Minister Cable has been a constant advocate for post secondary students in the chamber and the community.  To hear directly from your Minister of Advanced Education and Training - please tune in! We wish you the very best for your finals and happy holidays!

    30 min

  5. 2025-12-04

    Episode Seven - Special Guest Dr. Robert Biscontri, Associate Dean, Undergraduate and International Programs

    Horns Up Bisons! We hope December has been treating you all well! On this week’s episode of UMSU 101, your VPUA and VPFO were joined by the Dr. Biscontri, Associate Dean, Undergraduate and International Programs. Dr. Biscontri discussed the various initiatives underway at the Asper School of Business and the importance of having early access to course syllabi.  To learn more - please tune in! We wish you the very best for your finals and please remember to take an hour for yourself and do something you enjoy!

    30 min

  6. 2025-11-27

    Episode Six

    Horns Up Bisons!  We hope November has been treated you all well! On this week’s episode of UMSU 101, your UMSU Executives discuss with you what the UMSU President & VPUA did in Ottawa during the Canadian Alliance of Students' Associations Advocacy Week! Your VPFO shares with you an exciting initiative that she working on! To learn more - please tune in! We wish you the very best for your finals and please remember to take an hour for yourself and do something you enjoy!

    30 min

  7. 2025-11-06

    Episode Five

    Horns Up Bisons!  We hope November has been treated you all well!  On this week’s episode of UMSU 101, your UMSU Executives were joined by UMSU's Racialized Representative, Patricia Martinez! Patricia shared with UMSU Executives her vision for the Racialized Equity and Inclusion Alliance and what got her to run for her position!  A bison told us that there is an exciting Women in Leadership Conference happing this weekend – tune in to learn more!

    30 min

  8. 2025-10-23

    Episode Four

    Horns Up Bisons!  Join your UMSU Executives as we discuss This Week on Campus, UMSU’s new initiative that shares with you all the campus events together in one Instagram post every Sunday. Your Executives talk about UMSU’s Holiday Hampers Program, which hopes to raise $55,000 to support 365 students this holiday season. You can make your contribution by shopping at UMSU businesses, each of which contribute to the campaign through their sales. As your executives shared, remember to be kind to those around you and be kind to yourself as well! Oh also, please don’t miss the Halloween Costume Contest, there are prizes as well.  I have heard that your UMSU executives will be dressing up too so make sure to get your tickets for the Nightmare on the UMSU Street before they sell out!

    30 min

  9. 2025-10-16

    Episode Three

    Horns Up Bison! On this week’s episode of UMSU 101, your UMSU Executives share UMSU’s new initiative, This Week on Campus with you! This initiative serves to keep students up to date about the different amazing events hosted on campus! Executives shared their ongoing external and university advocacy efforts and ways that UMSU gives back to students. A bison told us that there is an exciting advocacy event happening on October 30th and there is a gift card giveaway underway – tune in to hear more!

    30 min

  10. 2025-10-09

    Episode Two

    Hi Bisons! Tune in to hear your UMSU Executives discuss important aspects of student life on campus, from the expansion of menstrual products to UMSU officially being added to the Government of Manitoba’s Access for All program and securing 60,000 pads and tampons to learning about our wonderful community representatives and students clubs that work hard to bring the UM Community together! As the school year picks up, hear some tips from your executives to avoid burnout! From us to you, please make sure to take at least 15 minutes to do something you enjoy! Horns Up Bisons!

    30 min

  11. 2025-10-02

    Episode One

    Horns Up Bisons, come join the 101st President and his Executive Team – Prabhnoor Singh (President), Jared Ramos Murphy (VP External Affairs), Hannah Le (VP Student Life), Carolyn Wang (VP Finance & Operations) and Heaven Kaur (VP University Affairs) as they share a little bit about their portfolios, their priorities and goals for the year! Tune in to hear more from your UMSU Executives as they share what initiatives UMSU is taking on, from advocacy efforts and enhancing campus life to addressing the needs of students on campus.

    30 min
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Ever wonder what UMSU actually does? Tune in each week as your Executive Team breaks down the services, businesses, events, and initiatives that make student life awesome. From campus happenings to behind-the-scenes wins, UMSU 101 is your inside scoop on what's happening at the U of M — no textbooks required.Subscribe and get our latest episodes sent to you directly via Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

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  • Creator
    UMSU 101
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
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