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…
This article is part four of UMSU’s U of M Budget 2020/2021 series, detailing the recommendations we have submitted to the University of Manitoba to include in its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. You can also read part one, on expanding sexual violence prevention and education initiatives; part two, on increasing mental health supports…
Dear University of Manitoba Students: In light of the unprecedented circumstances brought on by COVID-19, the University of Manitoba has made many academic changes, including recently passing a GPA calculation provision that will allow students to elect which final grades they want to include/exclude in their GPA for the Winter 2020 term. I know…
Dear Students, UMSU’s Board of Directors has officially voted to save the U-Pass program. After a referendum, an unparalleled student mobilization, a $4.3M city budget amendment, and a spirited board meeting, it is now official: You WILL have a U-Pass this fall. From the bottom of my heart I am grateful for every phone call,…