Faculty of science revamps rules around academic probation and suspension
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Changes to the faculty of science progression requirements were approved for implementation fall semester 2021 by the U of M senate at its Jan. 6 meeting.
According to a report presented by the senate committee...
A next remote semester announced
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Nearly a year has passed since U of M classes first went remote, and in-person classes still seem as far away as ever. On Jan. 13, university president Michael Benarroch announced that courses this...
Cabinet shuffle sees new minister for post-secondary institutions
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In a cabinet shuffle Jan. 5, the provincial government appointed Wayne Ewasko, member of the legislative assembly (MLA) for Lac du Bonnet, to the newly created department of advanced education, skills and immigration. Formerly,...
‘Unprecedented’ best practices memo for online learning circulated by provost
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On Jan. 5, U of M provost and vice-president (academic) Janice Ristock issued a memo to all U of M deans to be circulated to instructors outlining best practices for online learning.
In the memo, Ristock...
Remote exams prompt mixed responses
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Finals took on different forms last semester as the U of M completed a fall term consisting of mostly remote courses.
Phase three of U of M’s COVID-19 recovery steps stipulated that in-person assessment for the...
Senate approves faculty of science progression rule changes
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At its Jan. 6 meeting, the U of M senate approved changes to the rules for students in the faculty of science around academic warnings, probation and suspensions. The changes come into effect Sept. 1,...
Local art events to enjoy physically distanced or from the safety...
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In the era of COVID-19, people are forced to entertain themselves in creative ways. Luckily, the Winnipeg art scene is still active — artists and their work are being featured in multiple online exhibitions,...
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