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U of M nursing college adds third intake of students
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The University of Manitoba will be increasing its number of nursing students by 50 per cent starting in May of 2023 in order to address Manitoba’s shortage of nurses.
The bachelor of nursing program will...
Student groups host cultural celebrations
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Two University of Manitoba student organizations held Independence Day celebrations in mid August. The Pakistani Stu- dents’ Association (PSA) celebrated Pakistani Independence Day on Aug. 12 and 14, while U of M student organization...
U of W students voice opinions on mask-optional policy
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The University of Winnipeg’s decision to make masks optional has left many students feeling apprehensive about returning to classes in-person this fall.
On Aug. 15, the U of W announced in a fall term update...
Board meeting reveals plans for student advocacy and Bison Bash
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The University of Manitoba Students’ Union held its first in-person board meeting this year on Aug. 18. UMSU president Jaron Rykiss said it felt great to meet with the board of directors and share...
U-Pass returns for U of M students
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The U-Pass is available to pick up Aug. 16 from UMSU service desks at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
Pope’s residential school apology sparks criticism
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The visit and apologies prompted mixed reactions from Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors.
Nickerson appointed new dean of RFHS and MRCM
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Dr. Peter Nickerson has been appointed the new dean of both the Rady faculty of health sciences (RFHS) and dean of the Max Rady college of medicine (MRCM) for a five-year term beginning this...
