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Sustainability

Let’s Talk Waste: Plastic Bags

October 17, 2018 — 
Plastic bags are one of – if not the – most misunderstood item in the world of waste reduction. Currently in Winnipeg, as well as many recycling facilities around the world, plastic bags cannot be processed as part of the blue bin system. The U of M has partnered with Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) to combat our plastic bag use on campus.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

College of Pharmacy celebrates milestones

October 17, 2018 — 
Donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends invited for to join celebrations

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Heather Fast

Students

Teaching the law and protecting the environment as a Master of Laws graduate

October 17, 2018 — 
Graduating with an LL.M (Master of Laws) degree, Heather Fast has developed an interest in teaching.

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Edith Linklater celebrates graduation in a hospital bed

Edith Linklater to receive posthumous degree

October 17, 2018 — 
A Residential School Survivor, Linklater was a proud and lifelong member of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in Nelson House, Manitoba

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Inside Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge.

‘Make good connections and friendships’

October 17, 2018 — 
Angela Levasseur is graduating at Fall Convocation 2018 with her PostBac in Education, her third degree from the U of M

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New Academic Jobs – October 17, 2018

October 17, 2018 — 
New Academic Jobs - October 17, 2018

Grads line up backstage for Convocation in June 2018.

President Barnard spurs grads to take a more active role in leadership that will guide the future

October 17, 2018 — 
In his address to graduands, President Barnard challenged graduating students to push forward the boundaries of knowledge

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CBC: New training program aims to tackle housing crisis in northern First Nations

October 16, 2018 — 
U of M Prof. Shirley Thompson visited the communities with architects and architecture students last week to start developing the houses and designing them in culturally appropriate ways.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Joyce Fromson Pool closed until further notice

October 16, 2018 — 
Due to a mechanical issue, the Joyce Fromson Pool is closed today and until further notice.

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Photo of Darius Hunter

Students

Looking to inspire and create change

October 16, 2018 — 
With an experienced background working in politics, which includes the Clinton campaign during the 2016 United States presidential elections, Darius Hunter is receiving a Bachelor of Arts in political studies.

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