‘Compassionate’ grading scheme approved by senate
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’…
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Faculty of science revamps rules around academic probation and suspension
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…
A next remote semester announced
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….
UMSU strikes working group to address equity, diversity and inclusion issues
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…
Cabinet shuffle sees new minister for post-secondary institutions
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…
‘Murky’ history surfaced at grad students’ AGM
Concerns and confusion around the University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association’s relationship with the Canadian Federation of Students — an organization with which UMSU also has…
‘Unprecedented’ best practices memo for online learning circulated by provost
On Jan. 5, U of M provost and vice-president (academic) Janice Ristock issued a memo to all U of M deans to be circulated to instructors…
Remote exams prompt mixed responses
Finals took on different forms last semester as the U of M completed a fall term consisting of mostly remote courses. Phase three of U of…
UMSU board meeting update
At its final meeting of 2020, held Dec. 10, UMSU’s board of directors heard a presentation on anti-Semitism, a report from UMSU’s judicial committee and…
Senate approves faculty of science progression rule changes
At its Jan. 6 meeting, the U of M senate approved changes to the rules for students in the faculty of science around academic warnings, probation…