Landmark murder case subject of U of T prof lecture
One of Canada’s most prominent law professors was at the U of M Thursday to discuss one of Canada’s most prominent legal cases.
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Band critical of UMSU BDS position dropped from Frost Fest days before event cancelled
An artist slated to perform at UMSU’s Frost Fest — which was abruptly cancelled last week — was dropped from the bill after telling organizers he would publicly criticize the union’s recent condemnation of the Canadian Federation of Students for affirming its support of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
Provincial film credit made permanent
The sun has set on the Manitoba government’s film and video production tax credit’s “sunset clause,” making the credit a permanent commitment.
Science meets art at Dafoe Library
U of M professor Erwin Huebner gave a lecture Thursday after writing a book — and placing it alongside others in a quail’s egg. Huebner is…
New dean appointed to Desautels faculty of music
The Desautels faculty of music started the year on a high note by appointing a new dean.
Students’ federation convenes education for all committee
The affordability and accessibility of education in Manitoba were the topics of discussion at the Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Federation of Students’ first Education…
UMSU Frost Fest cancelled after low ticket sales
Students looking to party at UMSU’s fourth annual Frost Fest were left out in the cold last week after the event was cancelled. According to…
Pro-life student group resurrects campaign in UC
After having its tabling materials confiscated in the fall, U of M pro-life student group Students for a Culture of Life (UMSCL) faced renewed criticism…
Can you explain your research in three minutes?
Writing a graduate research thesis sharpens time management and communication skills, but so does explaining your research in 180 seconds.
Community initiative funding motion pushed
UMSU voted to table a motion at its Jan. 10 board meeting that, if passed, would alter how community groups receive funding.