University’s hypocrisy
I always thought that the mission or goal of any post-secondary educational institution was to teach individuals meaningful skills and knowledge so that they would…
University of Manitoba
Manitoba entrepreneurs set for Banff
The success of last month’s Manitoba Venture Challenge helps continue the drive for venture capital funding for local businesses. The challenge, supported by the province…
Credit transfers simplified *UPDATED*
The provincial NDP announced on June 24 that, after much work, post secondary institutions in Manitoba have agreed to work toward making it easier to…
More money for graduates
Digvir Jayas, the University of Manitoba’s vice-president (research), is calling on the provincial government to invest $60 million annually in graduate studies. According to a…
Paying more to park
People looking to park in N lot — on Chancellor’s Circle around the Administration building — may be in for a bit of a surprise….
NDP 2011 Budget
Students and universities in the province of Manitoba should be happy with the provincial NDP’s 2011 budget. The budget will link the rate of tuition…
University 1: An experience
So here we are. Within the next few days the Winter 2011 term will be officially behind us. We will head off to exams and…
UMSU holds AGM
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) held their annual general meeting (AGM) on March 31 to discuss what UMSU has accomplished this year and…
ASBC elections experience CRO switch and alleged vandalism
The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) elections campaign period has been plagued by hostility and a mid-campaign chief returning officer (CRO) change. Voting for the…
Tensions mount at town hall
Tensions mounted at the University of Manitoba president’s town hall meeting last Thursday, where president David Barnard responded to some tough questions from U of…