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Indigenous Designer in Residence exhibits work

February 26, 2018 — 
The School of Art’s latest exhibit, Sebastien Aubin: no brighter in the middle, will open with a two-part “dialogic” workshop by Professor Norman Cornett, a specialist in theology of the arts, on Feb. 27, 28

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Beading workshop

Faculty of Education

WestCAST showcases Indigenous culture

February 24, 2018 — 
Dressed head-to-toe in clothing adorned with ornate accents, Charlene Baker, smiled as she chatted with classroom instructors and peers, excited to be participating in a workshop on her life’s passion. “I always wear my beadwork on my clothing. It’s something that represents me as First Nation,” Baker says, adding she learned beading from her mother 45 years ago, and is now passing it on to her two daughters, granddaughters and nieces. She also teaches beading at her school as president of a bead club, and continues to learn more crafts from elders.

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Faculty of Law

Robson Hall Faculty of Law students bring home MacIntyre Cup – again

February 23, 2018 — 
The time-honoured tradition of moot court competitions happens throughout much of the university school year beginning in early winter with internal competitions, but the season comes to a head nationally in February with teams from schools across Canada facing off to argue various subjects. Manitoba has started the season off with strong representation in the first of many upcoming moots.

Faculty of Law

Kids Shine in the First Annual CanU Moot

February 23, 2018 — 
Since 2016, over 300 kids from schools across Winnipeg have attended Robson Hall with hopes of learning what law school is like. While at Robson Hall these kids have learned about the importance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, how to identify when their rights and freedoms are violated, and how to fight for those rights when they are unjustifiably taken away.

Faculty of Law

Fighting Cyber Crime with Research

February 23, 2018 — 
Dr. Annappa is an Associate Professor at the National Law School of India University at Bangalore and Chief Coordinator of the Advanced Centre on Research, Development and Training in Cyber Law and Forensics. She was a Visiting Scholar with the CHRR for the month of February, 2018, while conducting research in Canada for her work regarding cyber laws for the online protection of children.

Verna Kroeker (centre) on Open House Day 2018.

Open House 2018 draws thousands of high school students to campus

February 23, 2018 — 
On Feb. 22, nearly 3,000 high school students were welcomed to the University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus during Open House 2018

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Faculty of Law

Standing room only at Robson Hall

February 23, 2018 — 
"Are lawyers rich?" asked a student before Professor David Ireland began his presentation to a jam-packed Moot Courtroom at Robson Hall this Thursday, February 22. Laughing along with the grade 11 and 12 high school students filling the largest auditorium in the building, Ireland gave students a taste of what to expect if they want to pursue careers in law.

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U of M support to Protein Industries Canada SuperCluster

February 23, 2018 — 
'University researchers are eager to work with Manitoba companies and companies in other parts of Canada to enhance economic growth through the Protein Industries Canada SuperCluster'

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a stethoscope wraps around the globe

Canada’s global health role, a scientific rundown

February 23, 2018 — 
U of M professor partakes in The Lancet's special series on Canada

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Serving Up Awareness:

February 23, 2018 — 
Student-led event highlights determinants of health, raises funds

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