U of M stands with Ukrainian community
The University of Manitoba has announced it stands in support with the members of the Ukrainian community following the invasion of the nation by neighbouring Russia.
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Province ordered to pay UMFA $19.3 million
The Manitoba government has been ordered to pay the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) over $19.3 million for secretly interfering with UMFA’s contract negotiations in 2016.
Manitoba dropping self-isolation requirement
Manitoba will drop self-isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19, the province announced last week.
UMSU election nominations close March 11
UMSU general elections will be held this month, with voting beginning March 31 at 9 a.m. AND CLOSING APRIL 1 AT 4:30 P.M.
U of M brings more courses back to campus
Just over 2,200 course sections have returned to in-person learning, a major increase from the 450 course sections on campus
prior to reading week.
Sustainability week to focus on greenwashing
UMSU’s annual series of sustainability initiatives will be held March 1 through March 10 and will focus on the theme of
greenwashing, the process through which an organization misrepresents itself or its products as environmentally sustainable.
The events — dubbed sustainabilty season — will promote environmental sustainability and feature David Suzuki as the keynote
speaker.
Province announces economic development board
The board will be aimed at “fostering strong economic growth, attracting investment, promoting trade and creating high-quality
jobs for Manitobans.”
MAPSS backs international students’ health buy-in
The Manitoba Alliance of Post-SecondaryStudents (MAPSS) is proposing that international students be allowed to buyinto the provincial health-care system rather than paying private premiums.
Provincial school funding falls behind inflation
Inflation will outpace increases in funding for public school divisions struggling with COVID-19-related expenses, wagesettlements and a general increase in cost of living for another consecutive year.
U of M students can now report sexual violence online
University of Manitoba students will now be able to report sexual violence online anonymously through Respect, Educate,Empower Survivors (REES), an online platform for reporting sexual harassment, misconduct and assault.