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Bjornson excited to work with students
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Peter Bjornson, the newly appointed minister of education and advanced learning, has formally begun to take on the responsibilities of his new position. Bjornson landed in his new position following a difficult month for...
Manitoba government to eliminate interest on student loans
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Last Thursday the reigning provincial New Democratic Party (NDP) government announced that the government would move to eliminate interest rates on all provincial government-issued post-secondary student loans.
The throne speech signalled the opening of a...
Politicians, faculty members respond to University of Manitoba budget cuts
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The recent announcement that the University of Manitoba is preparing for budget cuts has generated controversy including critical reaction from students and faculty at the U of M.
According to U of M president David...
Selinger, former ministers cause a ruckus in the caucus
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Manitoba's New Democratic Party (NDP) caucus underwent several major alterations this month, including a change in the minister of education and advanced learning, predicated by the resignation of five senior ministers from cabinet. On...
Budget cuts proposed, University of Manitoba prepares
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The Manitoban broke this story last Friday Nov. 14 and will continue to update over the course of development.
The University of Manitoba administration has instructed faculties and other non-academic units to prepare for four per...
University of Manitoba Faculty Association elects new vice-president
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The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has elected a new vice-president after an opening was created for the position in May.
Three candidates were nominated for the position: Mark Hudson, assistant professor in the...
Trick or Eat is a treat
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The national Trick or Eat campaign held an event at the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus on Oct. 30 and 31, hosted by Student Life’s Praxis group in partnership with Residence Life’s Thrive...
