Honk-a-thon held after refusal to negotiate
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,…
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UMSU board meeting update
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…
Medical clinic opens on Bannatyne campus
As of Oct. 19, students on the U of M’s Bannatyne campus now have access to a new health clinic, a service they did not have…
‘Whose lands are being inundated for my convenience?’
On Oct. 21, people from all over Canada tuned in to attend a free Zoom seminar as part of the U of M’s Native Studies…
Former UMSU mental health week lengthened due to COVID-19
This week, UMSU continues its mental health month with a workshop entitled Spiritual Wellness for Future Educators, hosted by Elder-in-Residence Wanda Joy Murdock. They are…
UMSU to scrap slate system as part of ongoing changes
During the Oct. 8 UMSU meeting, the board of directors voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion that signals the abolition of slates from UMSU…
U of M-designed tech acquired by ag equipment giant
As of last month, 151 Research, a company that sparked from technology developed in a U of M electrical engineering lab, was acquired by AGCO…
Changes made to sexual violence awareness course
The U of M released its revamped sexual violence awareness course to U of M community members in August. The course was initially released to…
Student accessibility services adapt to remote learning
The importance of accessibility remains a priority for those at Student Accessibility Services (SAS), even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With the U of M deciding…
Award to honour ‘advocate’ nears goal
Earlier this year, Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down minutes after takeoff, ending the lives of 176 passengers and crew. Among those passengers…