Strike action avoided
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) voted Nov. 20 to ratify the deal reached on Nov. 15 as a result of mediation between UMFA…
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Faculty of engineering appoints first-ever female dean
Marcia Friesen is paving a new road in the Price Faculty of Engineering as its first female dean. Even though female enrolment has increased since…
A journey to junior epidemiologist
Margot Henry started her post-secondary academic career studying biology at the University of Winnipeg while playing as a goalkeeper on the school’s women’s soccer team….
UMFA president responds to U of M
Dear President Benarroch, I write on behalf of my colleagues in UMFA and myself in response to your message Nov. 16 to the University of…
UMSU campaign to ‘mobilize students’ if UMFA strikes
As the labour dispute between the U of M administration and the U of M Faculty Association (UMFA) goes on, the impact it has on students…
UMSU optimistic on new Indigenous content requirement
At its Nov. 4 meeting, the University of Manitoba senate passed a motion modifying graduation requirements for students in the faculty of arts to include…
UMFA, U of M reach tentative agreement
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and U of M administration have reached a tentative deal to end the immediate threat of a strike. Despite demands from…
UMFA, U of M extend mediation
On Nov. 12, the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and U of M administration began third-party mediation ahead of an original strike deadline set for Nov. 14 at 11:59 p.m. The strike deadline was moved ahead to…
In support of opposition to exam surveillance software
In its recent board meeting, University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) passed a motion to oppose the University of Manitoba’s use of an exam surveillance…
An open letter from UMFA to U of M students
Dear University of Manitoba students, As you may know, the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and U of M administration have been engaged in…