UMFA members authorize strike after three-day vote
Members of the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) have voted in favour of authorizing a strike as negotiations with the university continue over a…
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Young Nature Leaders Grant now open
Applications are now open until Feb. 18 for the Young Nature Leaders Grant — a $1,000 funding opportunity aimed at supporting youth-led, community-based environmental initiatives…
Black History Month celebrations at the U of M
February is Black History Month (BHM) in Canada — a time to raise awareness of the issues and challenges that Black people have faced and…
A night of Gershwin, cherry blossoms and Filipino vocals
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I’ve never been the biggest fan of love songs — they’ve always struck me as sappy and maudlin,…
Dioramas in the Icelandic Reading Room
The Icelandic Reading Room in the Dafoe Library is a popular study space for students, known for its quiet atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling windows. But have…
UMFA rallies amid contract negotiations
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) held a rally on Jan. 23 in front of the university’s Administration Building amid ongoing contract negotiations. The…
New legal instructor joins the faculty of law
Dr. Opeyemi Bello has joined the faculty of law at the U of M, teaching commercial law, contracts and labour-management relations. His research focuses on…
U of M welcomes new writer-in-residence
On Jan. 22, U of M officially welcomed Sonja Boon as this term’s writer-in-residence at the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture. A welcome…
A call for more campus awareness about the Kirpan
Students at the U of M are calling for greater awareness on campus around the Kirpan — a blade that resembles a dagger or sword…
Exploring U of M archives with Nicole Aminian
I have always wondered what kinds of archives the U of M has and what archivists do every time I pass by the Archives and…