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More universities than ever have international branches
Universities are expanding their international reach by setting up campuses outside of their country, reported the University World News (UWN). According to a report done by the...
Delta Marsh Field Station to close for winter, staff ‘shocked’
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Staff of the University of Manitoba’s Delta Marsh Field Station (DMFS) is being laid off, as they were informed that the station would be closed by Nov. 30 and be reopened in May of...
International briefs
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More international students in America than ever
The Chronicle of Higher Education reported that the large number of students attending post-secondary education in the United States are international students.
“The number of foreign students attending...
UMSU and U of M collaborate to expose students to art
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The University of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) have officially kicked off a campus wide event aimed at getting students involved with art and music.
The program, called the Collaboration...
Up in smoke
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When I was a young kid, my father told me that when he started smoking he and his friends always said they would quit once the price of a pack of cigarettes went over...
Local briefs
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Canadians opinions on Americans studied
According to The Winnipeg Free Press, a new study published by the Historica-Dominion Institute, indicates feelings Canadians have towards Americans.
The Winnipeg Free Press reported:
“The president (Favourable/unfavourable):
Barack Obama: 86 per...
H1N1 clinic a plus for U of M campus says University...
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The University of Manitoba is one of the 12 locations set up in Winnipeg to distribute the H1N1 Vaccine. Located temporarily at Helen Glass and in University Centre, the U of M is the...
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