Two confirmed cases of COVID-19 on U of M campuses
So far into the fall semester, U of M has seen at least two confirmed cases of COVID-19. The first, announced Sept. 21, was on…
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Remote learning to continue into winter semester
Come winter semester, using the systems established this fall, students will see their courses remain remote with some in-person exceptions. The decision was made taking…
External contractor injured in University Centre incident
An external contractor working on the U of M campus was seriously injured in a fall down a ventilation shaft on the afternoon of Oct….
Stella’s Sherbrook closes dining room following strike
In recent years, Stella’s has been no stranger to controversy, but this Monday, the company closed down its Sherbrook Street location’s dining room after employees…
School of business commits to ‘education and change’
The Asper school of business released a statement affirming its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) on Sept. 15. The statement was jointly signed…
UMSU board meeting update
UMSU’s board of directors discussed Respondus Monitor, board restructuring and U-Pass concerns at its Sept. 24 meeting. UMSU’s vice-president advocacy Kristin Smith reported on her…
UMGSA passes motion to provide bus pass subsidies
At its last meeting, the U of M Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) passed a motion that will subsidize bus passes for up to 500 graduate…
Bison athletes gear up to take part in consent culture workshops
For the first time, Bison athletes will participate in a consent culture workshop held by the U of M student group Justice for Women with…
UMSU implements changes to health and dental plan
UMSU recently revealed a reformed health and dental plan that sees the maximum coverage for certain services increase. The plan, administered through StudentCare, is now offering…
Some classes cancelled in solidarity with virtual scholar strike
Underrepresentation in academia among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour) students and faculty is nothing new, but last Wednesday and Thursday, academics across Canada…