This is a summary of resources for students to help them cope during this challenging time – please share widely. UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA COVID-19 UPDATES Information for students on the university’s Student Emergency Fund, parking refunds, VW withdrawal dates and pass/fail grading options, student services and more can be found here. MENTAL…
By Amy Baker International students will be exempt from Canada’s travel ban as long as they have a valid study permit or had been approved for a study permit prior to March 18, when the travel restrictions took effect. This is a major concession from Canada for its sizeable international student community – it is…
By Caroline Alphonso Online learning is poised to transform public education across the country as provinces and school boards scramble to complete the academic year – a paradigm shift that could reshape education long after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Already, with little direction from provincial governments, parents with children temporarily at home are…
Dear Students, This afternoon the University’s Senate Executive passed a motion to adopt a pass/fail option for students for Winter 2020 term. This decision comes as welcome news as it has been one of many advocacy priorities for UMSU and students in recent weeks. With this change, all students, except those enrolled in the…
The following message from University of Manitoba was published on the university’s UM Today website today. To stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 announcements from the U of M, see their dedicated coronavirus updates page here. We know this time has been difficult for everyone, especially our students. Because of this, the university and…