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Lukacs, U of M square off in court

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Sarah Petz
Embattled math professor Gabor Lukacs and the University of Manitoba had their much-anticipated day in court on Jan. 20. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Deborah McCawley reserved her decision on issue of whether Lukacs...
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Target pays $1.8 billion for Zellers takeover

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Talia Joundi
Consumers in Canada will soon have access to Target stores, following a recent agreement by the Hudson’s Bay Company to allow Target Corporation to purchase Zellers Inc. real estate leases. Hudson’s Bay Company will be...
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New programs at U of M and U of W set...

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Joanna Graham
Two new university programs are expected to help strengthen the visual arts community in Manitoba. The University of Winnipeg has added a new specialization in curatorial practices to their master’s degree in cultural studies,...
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Senate briefs

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Talia Joundi
The University of Manitoba Senate Meeting met on Jan. 5. The Senate approved the proposed academic schedule for the 2011-12 year.  Statement of Intent for new diploma program A Statement of Intent for a community...
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International News briefs

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Sarah Petz
Congresswoman’s medical condition optimistic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords remains in critical condition in Tuscon after being shot through the head Saturday, but is showing signs of potential recovery, doctors said Sunday and Monday. Physicians said that...
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Degrees Overcomes Delays

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Chuthan Ponnampalam
After a term filled with unexpected delays, the new and improved Degrees finally opened its doors last December to a warm reception. A plethora of changes and uncoordinated modifications to wiring, heating and air systems...
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Lukacs back on the job

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Sarah Petz
Gabor Lukacs, the math professor who is taking the university to court over the dean of graduate studies’ decision to award a PhD to a student who did not fulfill all the necessary requirements,...

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