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Upcoming UMSU elections to make use of slate system despite abolition...

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Cam Cannon
The upcoming UMSU elections slated for early March will run according to the same rules as last year, as the changes which would see the abolition of the slate system approved by the UMSU...
Megan Colwell
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UWSA parts ways with chief elections commissioner

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Gillian Brown
The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association’s (UWSA) executive board has seen an embezzlement accusation along with multiple resignations and racism allegations over the past year. On Sunday, another departure was announced. Former chief elections commissioner Shenal...
Carolyne Kroeker
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‘Compassionate’ grading scheme approved by senate

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Gillian Brown
After months of students voicing difficulties brought by the fall’s remote learning, the U of M senate approved a version of the student senate caucus’ proposed alternate grading scheme at its Dec 2 meeting. Students...
Dallin Chicoine
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Faculty of science revamps rules around academic probation and suspension

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Cam Cannon
Changes to the faculty of science progression requirements were approved for implementation fall semester 2021 by the U of M senate at its Jan. 6 meeting. According to a report presented by the senate committee...
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A next remote semester announced

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Gillian Brown
Nearly a year has passed since U of M classes first went remote, and in-person classes still seem as far away as ever. On Jan. 13, university president Michael Benarroch announced that courses this...
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UMSU strikes working group to address equity, diversity and inclusion issues

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Cam Cannon
The UMSU board of directors unanimously passed a motion creating a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) working group at its Jan. 14 meeting. According to the motion, the newly created working group is...
Jenelle McCann
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Cabinet shuffle sees new minister for post-secondary institutions

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Cam Cannon
In a cabinet shuffle Jan. 5, the provincial government appointed Wayne Ewasko, member of the legislative assembly (MLA) for Lac du Bonnet, to the newly created department of advanced education, skills and immigration. Formerly,...

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