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Zoological investigations

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Leanne Grieves
The Andean condor is the largest raptor in the world. Adults weigh between 20 to 30 pounds and can reach a shocking 1.2 metres in height with a wingspan of up to three metres!...
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Solar Doom!

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Miguel Yetman
Last week, according to NASA, the sun emitted a class C solar flare that produced what scientists refer to as a coronal mass ejection (CME). This resulted in the spectacular production of aurora borealis,...
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UMSU notes

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Sarah Petz
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council met on July 22, 2010. UMSU President Heather Laube reported that the National Aboriginal Day of Action had been a fantastic day, where the executive and...
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Aramark takes over management of Special Functions

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Leif Larsen
On July 1, 2010, as part of the University of Manitoba’s resource optimization project (ROSE), the management of Special Functions, the university department responsible room bookings and catering, was handed over to Aramark. According...
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International Briefs

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Phoebe ChongSarah Petz
University graduates find opening in international job market   An increasing number of university graduates have stepped into the career of teaching English overseas, reported the Guardian. Gordon Mathie, managing director of Teaching English as a Foreign Language...
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Orientation worth the mandatory trip for new students

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Felicia Pulo
Students can expect a fun and informative experience at both the UMSU and U1 orientations this year. “During U1 Orientation, students can look forward to meeting their peers, gaining insight from current U of M...
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U of M closes ombudsman’s office

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Sarah Petz
The University of Manitoba ombudsman is no more, after the university decided to close the office as of June 30, 2010. Chris Rutkowski, a spokesperson for the university, explained that the university has been...

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