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CBC News – Manitoba university students should get break on fees for pandemic-affected fall semester: UMSU president

UMSU NewsBy UMSU Marketing 08/17/2020

By Marianne Klowak, CBC News Some Manitoba university students — already feeling overwhelmed as a fall semester during a pandemic approaches — are wondering why they are still being charged fees for services when universities are offering online courses and campuses are partially shut down, says the head of a student union. The president of the University of Manitoba Students’ Union…

The Globe and Mail: Unions protest University of Toronto’s fall plans for in-person classes

UMSU NewsBy UMSU Marketing 07/28/2020

By Mugoli Samba University of Toronto faculty and staff unions are protesting the university’s plans for in-person classes in the fall, which contrasts with other Ontario institutions that have chosen to teach the semester online. The unions fear U of T’s plans could compromise student, faculty and staff health and safety, and are calling…

CBC News: UPEI student waits for answers after federal volunteer program problems

UMSU NewsBy UMSU Marketing 07/23/2020

By Lauren Toffan A UPEI student is among the thousands of Canadian students whose educational futures have been put on hold until they hear whether they’ll be able to participate in the federal Canada Student Services Grant (CSSG). Sara Badr, 21, an engineering student entering her fourth year at UPEI, said she was accepted for the CSSG on June…

UMSU Job Posting: Finance Manager

Job & Volunteer PostingsBy UMSU Marketing 07/16/2020

Finance Manager – Position Summary As part of the management team, the Finance Manager will have the challenging and exciting opportunity to oversee all financial matters of the organization. Reporting to the General Manager, the Finance Manager works closely with the management team, staff, Executive team, and students to assure the long-term financial stability of…

The Globe and Mail: Canadian universities scramble to maintain flow of international students and the revenue they bring

UMSU NewsBy UMSU Marketing 07/14/2020

By Joe Friesen Canadian universities are trying to salvage the incoming class of international students as travel restrictions, quarantine rules and the move to online learning threaten to disrupt what has become a crucial revenue source. Chauffeur service to a quarantined room, catered meals, daily health checks with a thermometer for every student, even the…

CBC News – Manitoba university students should get break on fees for pandemic-affected fall semester: UMSU president

The Globe and Mail: Unions protest University of Toronto’s fall plans for in-person classes

CBC News: UPEI student waits for answers after federal volunteer program problems

UMSU Job Posting: Finance Manager

The Globe and Mail: Canadian universities scramble to maintain flow of international students and the revenue they bring

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