Features
Shinerama celebrates 31 years at the U of M
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For the 31st year, the University of Manitoba is participating in Shinerama – an initiative to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
Cystic fibrosis is a chronic illness affecting multiple systems of the body, targeting...
5 Days to combat youth homelessness
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From March 7 through 12, six University of Manitoba students will be living outside as part of the 5 Days for the Homeless initiative.
5 Days for the Homeless was founded by the University of...
UMSU fee hike divides candidates
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Fault lines are being drawn in the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) general election over whether due process was followed in the approval of a $64 fee increase on all U of M...
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...
