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Western University head taking sudden leave after heart concern
Western University President Alan Shepard is taking a leave of absence after an “unexpected cardiac issue.”
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Provincial Health Officer recommends return to in-person classes, UBC, UVic to briefly go online
Returning to in-person classes at universities is being recommended by B.C.’s provincial health officer in the new year.
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‘It’s frustrating’: University students, staff feeling uncertain at start of winter semester
Universities have already announced their plans to delay in-person learning in January, and instead, temporarily switch to online lessons.
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University of Manitoba reviewing self-identification system
The University of Manitoba is reviewing how it collects self-identification data for jobs and scholarships created specifically for people who are First Nations, Métis or Inuit, owing to concerns about false Indigeneity claims.
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Retired VIU president receives Order of Canada designation
He’s well known for reconciliation efforts and advancing Vancouver Island University into a leading institution — now he’s a recipient of one of the country’s highest honours.
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Western outlines learning plan amid updated COVID-19 restrictions
A letter addressed to students at Wester, Brescia, Huron and King’s University College, states “As we re-open Tuesday Jan 4, and we prepare for the restart of classes and make-up exams on Jan 10, the health and safety of our campus community remains our top priority.”
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