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Zoological Investigations
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The woolly flying squirrel, Eupetaurus cinereus, is the largest known squirrel alive today. This massive sciurid, as the scientific family containing squirrels is known, measures around 53 centimetres (just under two feet) in length,...
Student councils at U of M display philanthropy
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Socially-minded faculty councils at the University of Manitoba are working to make a difference in their communities.
Inderveer Mahal and Priya Sharma, both third-year science students and members of the Science Students’ Association (SSA), are...
International student caucus gives students a voice
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On Oct. 12, the International Student Caucus met for the first time this year in the University of Manitoba Students’ Union council chambers.
The meeting was open to the student body, giving students from various backgrounds...
Daniel McIntyre candidates debate over drinks
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Daniel McIntyre city council candidates met with locals from the downtown ward for a night of debating and drinking at Political Party night at the King’s Head pub this past Wednesday.
The candidates touched...
Advanced polls attempt to spur students on to vote
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University Centre played host to advanced polls this past week, in an effort to encourage students to cast early ballots for the impending civic election.
“We wanted to make sure that it was easier...
New stadium may bring road closures, parking shortages
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Increased traffic and parking shortages may cause issues for the university community as a result of the forthcoming Bombers stadium.
As a partner with the Winnipeg Football Club, the University of Manitoba has been working...
Blended-entry system will allow direct admission at U of M
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Faculties and schools that admit students after University 1 will now be able to accept applicants straight from high school at the University of Manitoba.
Until now, the only faculties that did so were...
