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Sun: Study ranks Winnipeg low on best places to be a woman

October 14, 2016 — 
“I think it’s important to be able to look at this through a gender lens but, as a woman, I’m troubled that we’re near the bottom,” University of Manitoba sociology professor Susan Prentice said

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Public lecture: Refugees in Canada, challenges and opportunities

October 14, 2016 — 
Sociology professor Lori Wilkinson has been studying the resettlement of refugees in Canada and on Oct. 17 she will share her latest research.

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Helen Ma (second left) celebrates with new friends on the last day of school at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

International business

October 14, 2016 — 
Last spring Asper student Helen Ma received the University of Manitoba Business School Foundation International Study Award allowing her to study in Hong Kong

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Bridging the gaps: Gord Downie growing support for Reconciliation

October 13, 2016 — 
Following on The Secret Path partnership with the NCTR, Canadian icon Gord Downie and his family are joining forces with the family of Chanie Wenjack to expand Reconciliation.

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Over 50 U of M grads in Hong Kong gathered for a special alumni reception

Alumni

Alumni come together in Hong Kong

October 13, 2016 — 
Over 50 U of M grads in Hong Kong gathered for a special alumni reception

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Wpg Free Press: Pallister must put students first

October 13, 2016 — 
Education Minister Ian Wishart said this week his government was "certainly going to change" the way the MSBI money is used to fund student aid

The University of Manitoba is presenting an event at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s first-ever Music of the Impressionists Festival.

Making an impression

October 13, 2016 — 
Music students to perform at Centennial Concert Hall on Oct. 17

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CBC: Interior designer finds inspiration in ancient pottery and carvings

October 13, 2016 — 
Listen to alumna and instructor Desitny Seymour talk about her work

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Donations needed to give Syrian family warm welcome

October 13, 2016 — 
Household goods, furniture and clothing are needed to help a Syrian refugee family that’s being sponsored by faculty, staff and students of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

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CBC: U of M lab abuzz after bee house wins sustainability design award

October 12, 2016 — 
'A group of researchers and students at the University of Manitoba have won an international sustainability design award for a set of bee houses they created on campus'

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