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 on August 15 and is located in room 245 of the T Wing in the Basic Science building. It serves as a centralized source of information for the services and [...]
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 at 101 Markham Rd., is adjacent to the Fort Garry campus. The Southwood Golf Course moved to 80 Rue des Ruines du Monastere in St. Norbert at the end of [...]
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 requested that the Board of Governors conduct a review to decide whether to grant him an extension. Jeff Leclerc, secretary to the Board of Governors and the presidential review committee, [...]
Thousands of Winnipeggers took to the streets Friday night in a unified march with a single demand: brains. The fifth annual Winnipeg Zombie Walk, held on Oct. 14, brought out a diverse crowd, as people of all ages and wearing all kinds of costumes came out to partake in the only night of the year [...]
300-plus turn out to Slutwalk Over 300 Winnipeggers attended the SlutWalk rally held downtown Oct. 15, reported the Winnipeg Free Press. Organizers are hoping the rally, part of a cross-country movement against sexual violence, will become an annual event. “Victim-blaming is a huge part of the acceptance and excuse for violent sex crimes,” co-organizer Nila [...]
It has been a chilly first few nights for the Occupy Winnipeg protesters camped in a downtown park since Oct. 14. Around a dozen people set up camp in Memorial Park, located outside the Manitoba Legislative Building, after about 400 people marched through the city’s downtown to highlight social issues and economic inequality. As dozens [...]
The University of Manitoba’s Gallery One One One is about to usher in an exciting new era. On Nov. 1, 2011, Mary Reid will become the first full-time director and curator in the 46-year history of the gallery. Reid has been a prominent member of Winnipeg’s art scene for several years, serving as the curator [...]
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 a percentage point. The voter turnout in 2007’s general election was 56.75 per cent, or 420,540 votes out of 740,991 registered voters. This year, it increased slightly to 57.55 per [...]
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 meeting began with presentation from United Way volunteer Douglas Finkbeiner, who reported that last year the U of M donated $516,400 and had 200 individuals volunteer for the non-profit organization. [...]
The first month of school appeared to keep Security Services on their feet. Seven reports of theft came to the attention of Security Services over the month. One involved a locker break-in, while five others involved personal items that were left unattended. Community constable Doug Heinrichs stressed students and staff should be careful to never [...]