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Int’l students generate big bucks for Canada but struggle to make...
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Having generated $6.5 billion for the Canadian economy in 2008, the biggest issue for international students today is managing their own finances, says Aisyah Abdkahar, UMSU international student representative.
“The main issue for all international...
Bill Gates looks to improve online education through grants
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Bill Gates has recently announced in his 2010 annual letter that he will be offering grants from his foundations to further the usage of online learning.
One aspect of online learning is the availability of...
University aims to recruit more heavily from outside Manitoba
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As the number of students coming from Manitoba high schools decreases, the University of Manitoba will have to more actively recruit from outside the province.
Over the next 12 years, the university is anticipating a...
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Kitchen fire costs U of M 30K
According to CBC News, a fire that broke out the morning of Jan. 22 at the University of Manitoba has caused $30, 000 in damages.
The fire broke out...
Brandon University latest to go bottled water free
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In an effort to confront the environmental and ethical implications of bottled water, Brandon University has become the latest Canadian university to eliminate the sale and distribution of bottled water on campus.
“Brandon University is...
UMSU execs get yearly parking pass or bus pass as job...
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According to University of Manitoba Parking Services, “There are no students receiving free parking passes due to special circumstances.” However, there are a few exceptions to the rule.
According to Sid Rashid, University of Manitoba...
Ignatieff at U of M
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On Jan. 14, Michael Ignatieff made the University of Manitoba the seventh stop on his tour of Canadian campuses titled, “A Conversation with Michael Ignatieff.” Just moments into his presentation, students greeted the Liberal...
