Letters
Letter from U of M president Michael Benarroch
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I remain incredibly proud of the resilience of our students. Thank you for diligently continuing with your studies as we work to support the best possible student experience in a remote setting. You should...
Students are concerned about in-person labs
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I am sending this letter to draw attention to the unfair circumstances currently imposed by the University of Manitoba’s faculty of science on students regarding mandatory labs and travel as COVID-19 increases in severity...
UMFA president responds to U of M
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Dear President Benarroch,
I write on behalf of my colleagues in UMFA and myself in response to your message Nov. 16 to the University of Manitoba community. We are deeply disappointed by its tone, its...
In support of opposition to exam surveillance software
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In its recent board meeting, University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) passed a motion to oppose the University of Manitoba’s use of an exam surveillance software program on our campus. A quick scan of...
An open letter from UMFA to U of M students
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Dear University of Manitoba students,
As you may know, the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and U of M administration have been engaged in bargaining since August. Talks reached a standstill in mid-October, and...
Re: York University backlash an attempt to criminalize substantive criticism of...
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I condemn any and all actions of civilian casualties on any side of any conflict, and will most definitely condemn all acts of violence on campus, regardless of whether the culprit is Muslim or...
RE: “Students weather the elements for charity”
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A response to the 5 Days for the Homeless campaign.






