Provincial throne speech recalls mandate letter
The Manitoba government laid out its agenda for the third session of the 42nd legislative assembly in the speech from the throne delivered at the…
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UMFA discontent with lack of work-from-home support
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) is expressing discontent with the conditions of working remotely from home. The group has taken to posting…
UMSU to vote on support of Respondus Monitor
UMSU has come out with a list of recommendations to the university in response to the use of Respondus Monitor in courses. Respondus Monitor is an anti-cheating…
What’s open on campus this fall term
A number of services and businesses are up and running on U of M campuses this fall term, even with most students learning remotely from…
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…
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…
UMSU offering subsidy to offset transit costs
UMSU is offering a transit subsidy to some students who purchase a post-secondary pass for the fall semester. No U-Pass is being offered this fall…
Faculty of health sciences approves anti-racism policy
The U of M’s Rady faculty of health sciences (RFHS) approved the first anti-racism policy of any kind to exist in a Canadian post-secondary institution…
U of M pilots Respondus anti-cheating software
The U of M piloted a program over the summer term to remotely monitor students writing exams online. Due to the onset of the COVID-19…