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UMSU to scrap slate system as part of ongoing changes
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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 elections — pending the approval of UMSU’s legal team...
U of M-designed tech acquired by ag equipment giant
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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 Corporation, a major agricultural equipment company based in the...
Changes made to sexual violence awareness course
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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 students, faculty and staff in March 2019.
Since its release, the...
Student accessibility services adapt to remote learning
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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 to deliver the winter term remotely, students have had...
Award to honour ‘advocate’ nears goal
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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 was U of M alumna and scientist Forough Khadem.
After her...
Provincial throne speech recalls mandate letter
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The Manitoba government laid out its agenda for the third session of the 42nd legislative assembly in the speech from the throne delivered at the provincial legislature Oct. 7.
Parts of the speech pertaining to...
Security services launches U of M campus safety app
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Earlier this fall, the U of M’s security services launched a free app for mobile devices that, according to security services director Rick Jansen, is “a tool that will provide information at fingertips.”
The...
