Keeping with how stories work
Writer Thomas King once said “the truth about stories is that that’s all we are,” and literally, that’s true. Human culture exists only because of…
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Practice makes perfect
In the 1960s, research by Endel Tulving demonstrated that, as with studying, being tested on material is not a neutral process but rather a beneficial…
Multiple choice exams:
The majority of teachers and students — myself included before researching this article — are under the impression that they should stick with their first…
Chess alive and well on campus
In March, the University of Manitoba Chess Club hosted the U of M vs. U of W chess match. Each institution sent a team of…
U of M faculties lack uniform penalties for students caught cheating
According to the University Discipline Committee report regarding the revision of the Student Discipline Bylaw and related Procedures, changes were made to section 2.1.1 so…
U of M team wins $25,000 from Go Green Challenge
A team from the University of Manitoba was one of the four teams awarded $25,000 from the $100,000 Go Green Challenge, a competition funded by…
UMSU rep: U of M falling short in providing access for students with disabilities
The University of Manitoba is falling short when it comes to making the university accessible to students living with disabilities, says the University of Manitoba…
Board of Governors approves 0% increase to executive salaries
The decision to approve the zero percent increase was made by the management resources and compensation committee at Tuesday’s board meeting. “It’s a prudent step,…
Asper students hit streets for five nights in attempt to raise awareness about homelessness
On March 14, five students from the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business will be sleeping outside for five days in an attempt to…
U of M endowment fund recovering
The University of Manitoba endowment fund is steadily recovering from the effects of economic recession. Due to the collapse of investment markets, in 2008 the…