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Extended Education

Celebrating our Fall 2023 Extended Education graduates

October 25, 2023 — 
“I am not sure of my next steps. Maybe financial certifications, or another course. I believe we can never stop learning. We have to keep updating ourselves.” - Daiane Waldrich Barbosa

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Faculty of Architecture

Co-op and Community Connections

February 13, 2023 — 
Nearly 100 people – students and professionals – gathered for the annual portfolio review session on Feb. 9, 2023, as part of the Faculty of Architecture’s Cooperative Education program.

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Extended Education

University of Manitoba joins D2L Wave as an education partner

August 10, 2021 — 
“We know how powerful lifelong learning can be to help people take positive steps forward in life and work... We’re so proud to partner with D2L to make professional development opportunities more accessible and seamless.” - David Mandzuk

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Extended Education

Extended Education Virtual Spring Convocation honours graduates and student scholarship winners

May 31, 2021 — 
In addition to Extended Education’s 360 graduates from 18 programs, this spring’s convocation also honours two future graduates with the Ronald Kristjanson Memorial Scholarship

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Extended Education

Businesses and professionals can pivot by upskilling with continuing education

April 15, 2021 — 
“The webinar series is a reflection of the opportunities the pandemic has given us.” Rod Lastra, Associate Dean (Academic), Extended Education

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Asper School of Business

Executive Education Launches Social Media Analytics & Research Program

January 27, 2021 — 
The James W. Burns Executive Education Centre Launches a One-Day Social Media Analytics & Research Program

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With Extended Education, study online, remotely from the comfort and safety of your own home.

Extended Education

Future-proof yourself with lifelong learning

August 10, 2020 — 
"At this time when there is so much uncertainty and the ground beneath us is shifting daily, some people may find themselves out of work or decide that this is time for them to up-skill, re-skill or even change career direction. Whatever your situation is, Extended Education is here for you and can help you chart a whole new career path or give you the knowledge and skills you will need to adapt.” - David Mandzuk, Acting Dean, Extended Education

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Acting Dean, David Mandzuk addresses Extended Education graduates.

Extended Education

Extended Education’s spring graduation was a virtual success

July 3, 2020 — 
“It was very fulfilling to graduate.” - Paul Quaye, Management and Administration program graduate

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Extended Education

Celebrating LIVE with our grads

October 23, 2019 — 
"My mom and dad, are absolutely overjoyed to be here in the stands cheering me on so it’s going to be a great day for everybody," - Matt MacRae

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Matt MacRae, Extended Education graduate

Extended Education

Believe in yourself and you’ll find a way

October 22, 2019 — 
“If I had one choice in my life, and I had unlimited money, I would just spend my entire life as a student, just learning. Do it. It’s one of the greatest things you’ll ever do in your life.” - Matt MacRae

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