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UMSU notes
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This past Thursday, UMSU held its bi-weekly council meeting in the UMSU Council Chambers.
Of importance, the council heard from a possible candidate, Jason-Paul VanRooy, for the chief returning officer position. This was followed by...
More students willing to give carpooling a try
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Although transportation energy consumption still remains an issue, it has led to an increased awareness of global warming and the importance of individual action. Carpooling has become a popular option, as carpool matching websites...
Board of Governors notes
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The University of Manitoba Board of Governors met on Nov. 17.
The board welcomed new member Andy Bonar, who has taken the position of Graduate Student’s Association (GSA) president after the former president, Abas...
International news briefs
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More universities than ever have international branches
Universities are expanding their international reach by setting up campuses outside of their country, reported the University World News (UWN). According to a report done by the...
Reform motion would make exiting CFS harder
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TORONTO (CUP) — Debate is brewing within the Canadian Federation of Students over a motion to be presented at their upcoming semi-annual general meeting.
The motion seeks to make it more difficult for members of...
International student population continues to rise at U of M
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According to the U of M Fall Term Enrolment Executive Summary, the international student population has seen an overall increase of 1.5 per cent, rising from 2,134 in the fall term of 2008 to...
Breakthrough digital media research bring creative and scientific experts together
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A new research group at the University of Manitoba spanning multiple faculties is exploring possibilities in digital media experimentation.
The Experimental Media Research Group involves representatives from the faculties of science, engineering, medicine, architecture,...
