UMSU to scrap slate system as part of ongoing changes
During the Oct. 8 UMSU meeting, the board of directors voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion that signals the abolition of slates from UMSU…
October 2020
U of M-designed tech acquired by ag equipment giant
As of last month, 151 Research, a company that sparked from technology developed in a U of M electrical engineering lab, was acquired by AGCO…
Changes made to sexual violence awareness course
The U of M released its revamped sexual violence awareness course to U of M community members in August. The course was initially released to…
Student accessibility services adapt to remote learning
The importance of accessibility remains a priority for those at Student Accessibility Services (SAS), even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With the U of M deciding…
Award to honour ‘advocate’ nears goal
Earlier this year, Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down minutes after takeoff, ending the lives of 176 passengers and crew. Among those passengers…
Lecture discusses COVID-19 vaccine distribution ethics
The race to create a COVID-19 vaccine has scientists scrambling all over the world, but the difficult questions the pandemic has raised will not end…
New website to MAKE agriculture research engaging
The faculty of agricultural and food sciences launched a new website to share research from faculty and their collaborators on Oct. 7. The site, called…
U-Sports cancels 2021 winter term season
U-Sports announced Oct. 15 that university sports would not continue during the winter term due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization also said it would…
Bartlett, Bisons look to improve after cancelled season
The women’s Bisons basketball team finished last year with a 9-11 record, placing the team 10th in the Canada West standings, and a chance to…
Esports ready to shine in university arena
Never mind the days of playing sports in person — it’s now the time to welcome electronic sports into the world of university sports. As…