U of M support staff vote 87% in favour of strike mandate
The University of Manitoba could be faced with the second strike by support staff in a little over three years, after their contract expired in…
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No more food for beer!
Degrees’ is currently going through the process of applying for a cocktail lounge licence so students will be able to purchase liquor without food. University…
Lukacs, U of M square off in court
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…
Target pays $1.8 billion for Zellers takeover
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…
New programs at U of M and U of W set to boost fine arts community
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…
Senate briefs
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…
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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…
Degrees Overcomes Delays
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…
Lukacs back on the job
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 associations across Canada seek better student health plans
Health care services administered by the province are often unable to meet the all health needs of students, making health plans offered by student unions…