U1 voter turnout increased 100% last year, expected to be big...
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Despite the fact that not all University 1 (U1) students claim to know much about the University of Manitoba’s Students’ Union (UMSU), they comprise the highest percentile group for UMSU election voter turnout.
Heather Kuppe,...
UMSU continues to collect fees for paid-off loan
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For the past 12 years, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) has been annually collecting a student fee to pay for space in the nursing building (Helen Glass Centre).
The “Annex Fee,” as...
Burka worn during university exams under debate
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Female students in Egypt are now banned from wearing a full-face veil, such as the niqab, during university examinations according to a Cairo court ruling as reported by the World News Network.
It was reported...
Bill Gates looks to improve online education through grants
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Bill Gates has recently announced in his 2010 annual letter that he will be offering grants from his foundations to further the usage of online learning.
One aspect of online learning is the availability of...
UMSU execs get yearly parking pass or bus pass as job...
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According to University of Manitoba Parking Services, “There are no students receiving free parking passes due to special circumstances.” However, there are a few exceptions to the rule.
According to Sid Rashid, University of Manitoba...
University Centre flood damage ‘minimal’: U of M public affairs
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Brian Rivers, the physical plant director at the university, explained that the flood was caused by the shutdown of the main air handlers during the floor re-finishing in the multi-purpose room.
The cold air...
Students feel more should have been done to alert them of...
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Despite efforts to inform students of the change, a number of students have been saying that they’ve been waiting for buses at the wrong location primarily due to poor signage at the bus stops.
Kailey...
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