Senate Notes
The University of Manitoba Senate met on Dec. 7. Three matters were carried without debate including the proposed academic schedule for the 2012-2013 academic year….
Joanna Graham
University closes research station
The University of Manitoba has decided to close down a research site that has been around for almost 50 years. The Delta Marsh Field Station,…
New committee debates alcohol issues on campus
Despite having a new committee to discuss alcohol issues on campus, university administration and UMSU have yet to agree on certain issues concerning alcohol regulations….
international news briefs
Arab League puts sanctions on Syria On Nov. 27 the Arab League approved economic sanctions on Syria to try and end its violent response to…
Reappointment and retirement
The University of Manitoba is set for a slight shift in administration, as David Barnard gears up for a second term as the university president…
Transit fares to increase
Transit users could be paying for the second leg of the city’s rapid transit corridor with a new bus fare increase of 25 cents. Cash…
BoG notes
The U of M Board of Governors met Nov. 15. At the beginning of the meeting, the board watched a short video called “Open Doors…
UPass back on the table
University of Manitoba students who rely on transit pay a total of $480.80 over the summer and winter semesters for bus passes, but that cost…
Rally in support of the CWB
My Canada includes the Wheat Board,” “62% of farmers support the wheat board,” and “Canadians stand with the Wheat Board” were among the signs raised…
Nursing PhDs at the U of M
By September 2012, students who would have had to go out of the province or the country to pursue a doctoral degree in nursing could…