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Use of the N-word denounced
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Two U of M academics penned an open letter to the university community on Oct. 23 to decry the use of the N-word in post-secondary institutions and express disappointment in the support garnered for...
New model seeks to grant funds based on performance
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As the provincial government seeks to improve the operation of post-secondary education in Manitoba, the government now plans to adopt a performance-based finance model.
The decision was made after the movement of responsibility for post-secondary...
Student petition starts amid admin, faculty tensions
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University students at both the U of M and the University of Winnipeg are signing an online petition for “student compensation” for what the petition says are the problems brought by online learning.
As of...
Sustainability month goes virtual
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The U of M’s office of sustainability has been thriving in an online setting thanks to social media.
With October being sustainability month, the U of M’s office of sustainability has shifted to hosting events...
Audit reveals ‘weak’ monitoring of institution expenses
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A provincial post-secondary audit released this month revealed financial and governance concerns at seven Manitoba institutions.
Post-secondary provincial audits are not routine, but rather are initiated after concerns are brought to the attention of the...
Honk-a-thon held after refusal to negotiate
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The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) held a honk-a-thon rally Oct. 20 to protest the U of M’s refusal to participate in binding arbitration, hindering progress on a new collective agreement.
According to a...
UMSU board meeting update
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At its Oct. 22 meeting, UMSU’s board of directors received a presentation on the ongoing discord between UMFA and the university administration.
Also discussed were the provincial government’s efforts to implement performance-based funding (PBF)...
