UMSU notes
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council met on Jan. 26. Michael Safiniuk, chief returning officer for UMSU elections, presented the limits for candidates,…
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U of M opens new biology labs The University of Manitoba celebrated the completion of renovations to two major facilities in the faculty of science…
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33 killed in Syrian Bombardment Tank bombardment began on Jan. 25 in the Syrian town of Rankous. The mountain town was besieged by several thousand…
Political Studies Students’ Conference to focus on military intervention
In an effort to promote the discussion of political science on campus, the University of Manitoba Centre for Security and Defence Studies is hosting the…
First Degree Exploration Day to take place
Organizers of the first Degree Exploration Day at the University of Manitoba are hoping to help answer students’ questions about choosing a degree program. The…
Professors voice concerns about international student support
Some professors at the University of Manitoba have concerns about international students and the International College of Manitoba (ICM) program. In the last two decades…
Refugees and new immigrants to be welcomed by U of M students
Two University of Manitoba students have initiated a project with the mission of providing refugees and new immigrants with the essentials they need to better…
CFS’ National Day of Action returns to Manitoba
Students will be calling on the provincial government to reduce student debt, tuition fees, as well as to increase funding and equality for international and…
GSA questions membership with CFS-MB
After finding conflicting documentation surrounding their original application, the University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is questioning the validity of their membership with the…
U of M reorganizing 20 faculties into 13
On Jan. 19 President David Barnard announced a plan that could result in seven fewer faculties by 2017 and a combination of the medical faculties…