U of M one step closer to a more eco-friendly campus
The University of Manitoba sustainability committee recently released a draft of their sustainability strategy, which aims to present an organized vision of a sustainable university,…
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Services for Students at Bannatyne campus expanded
The Services for Students at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne Campus has opened a new office to serve the students better. The new office opened…
University buys new property for development
The University of Manitoba campus is set to expand as it takes over possession of the Southwood Golf Course property next month. The property, located…
Presidential review underway at U of M
The University of Manitoba could have a new president in 20 months. President David Barnard’s current term ends on June 30, 2013, but he has…
Voter turnout increases . . .
Despite Elections Manitoba’s efforts, the drive to increase voter turnout in this year’s provincial election was not enough to raise voter turnout much more that…
Senate Notes
The University of Manitoba Senate met on Oct. 5. In university president David Barnard’s absence, Joanne Keselman, vice-president (academic and provost), chaired the meeting. The…
UMSU irons out security issues with The Hub
As opening day of The Hub is getting closer, UMSU is working to address potential security issues that may arise. Linda Lavallee, director of the…
Libyan students feel effects of revolution from miles away
Though physically thousands of kilometres away, Libyan students and expats of the country have felt the emotional — and sometimes financial — effects of the…
Abortion presentation sparks protest
A presentation organized by Students for a Culture of Life that focused on abortion incited a protest from members of the U of M Womyn’s…
Professor protesting removal from thesis committee
A professor in the faculty of education is protesting his removal from a master’s thesis committee last summer, alleging his removal violated the “appropriateness of…