‘Unprecedented’ best practices memo for online learning circulated by provost
On Jan. 5, U of M provost and vice-president (academic) Janice Ristock issued a memo to all U of M deans to be circulated to instructors…
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Remote exams prompt mixed responses
Finals took on different forms last semester as the U of M completed a fall term consisting of mostly remote courses. Phase three of U of…
UMSU board meeting update
At its final meeting of 2020, held Dec. 10, UMSU’s board of directors heard a presentation on anti-Semitism, a report from UMSU’s judicial committee and…
Senate approves faculty of science progression rule changes
At its Jan. 6 meeting, the U of M senate approved changes to the rules for students in the faculty of science around academic warnings, probation…
The student experience amid a pandemic
When the University of Manitoba announced that its fall 2020 term would be conducted remotely, students knew that they were in for many changes. Every…
Local art events to enjoy physically distanced or from the safety of your own home
In the era of COVID-19, people are forced to entertain themselves in creative ways. Luckily, the Winnipeg art scene is still active — artists and…
Julien’s Daughter — ‘The Static That Carries Over,’ 4.5/5
There are some bands that spring to life fully formed, like Athena from the head of Zeus or one of those sweet tents that just…
PETRIC — ‘Flashbacks,’ 3/5
PETRIC’s Flashbacks is airtight nearly to the point of airlessness, the dusty corners of country music sandblasted until even the shadows are gone, every instrument…