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UMSU executive candidates talk differential admission
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International students took to the streets in summer 2014 and 2015, denouncing differential admission requirements and increased tuition fees.
There is a limited amount of space set aside for international students in various faculties –...
UMSU hopefuls talk mandatory indigenous studies requirement
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With the University of Winnipeg introducing a mandatory indigenous studies course this fall, all eyes are on the University of Manitoba. The topic has been raised informally in many on-campus discussions and events in...
Meet your candidates
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The Manitoban sat down with each UMSU executive candidate and asked everyone two questions: ‘what is your background at the university,’ and ‘why did you want to get involved with UMSU this year.’ Here...
Assistive Technology Lab opens its doors
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After 10 years in the making, the University of Manitoba’s Assistive Technology Lab officially opened on Feb. 4. The lab’s development was funded by the Students First Project, the university IT advisory committee, student...
Creating consent culture
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Three years ago, U of M student Alana Robert founded Justice for Women, a project designed to advocate and fundraise for critical human rights issues specifically affecting women.
“Having this group and being quite active...
U of M consulting students on sexual assault policy
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Prompted by concerns over the clarity of the University of Manitoba’s existing policy on campus sexual assault, a working group established to review existing behavioural policies has begun consulting with students, faculty, and staff...
Every teacher for every student
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Jan. 15 marked the official launch of the final results of a national study on LGBTQ-inclusive education, dubbed the Every Teacher Project. The study – headed by University of Winnipeg professor Catherine Taylor in...
