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Extended Education

Winnipeg Free Press: U of M program puts media literacy in spotlight

March 29, 2023 — 
“In one way or another, everybody consumes media. Therefore, I think it’s important everybody understands how to read it." - Cecil Rosner

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Fake news filter: UM Extended Education to offer Media Literacy program

March 29, 2023 — 
If you’ve ever wondered how to sort fact from fiction from everything you see online, hear in conversations, and in the media, there is now a program to help.

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UM Budget responds to community priorities

March 29, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba’s 2023-2024 general operating budget, informed by community consultations, was approved by the Board of Governors on March 28, 2023.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Pharmacy Research Day showcases students’ valuable work

March 28, 2023 — 
Winning the oral presentation category at the College of Pharmacy’s Research Day showed PhD student Dr. Laila Aboulatta that she’s on the right track with her PhD project.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Pulse product innovation featured in RCFTR tour with industry

March 28, 2023 — 
The Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research was proud to showcase its food research capacities when it played host to Pulse Canada’s Pulse Immersion Days on March 22.

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Faculty of Arts

Ukrainian Graduate Studying Social Transformation During Wartime

March 28, 2023 — 
Dr. Nataliia Stepaniuk completed her doctoral studies in Political Science at the University of Ottawa. She holds an MA from the University of Ottawa’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and an MA from the National Academy of Ostroh University, Ukraine.

School of Art

In the news: SoA Professor wins 2023 Saidye Bronfman Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts

March 28, 2023 — 
Congratulations to SoA Professor Grace Nickel, recipient of the 2023 Saidye Bronfman Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts

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Sustainability

UM 2023 Sustainability Award Winners

March 27, 2023 — 
Each year the university celebrates students, staff and faculty who are actively working towards bettering sustainability on campus. The following winners of the 2023 Sustainability Awards were selected by a committee and received their awards at UM Sustainability Night on March 8.

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Students

Prep for exam day and feel less stressed

March 27, 2023 — 
Knowing what to expect on exam day, especially if it’s your first time writing in-person exams at UM, is important in helping you achieve success during the upcoming exam period.

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Information Services and Technology

Recent TikTok bans highlight the importance of social media security

March 27, 2023 — 
Currently, the university does not restrict which apps can and cannot be used. Instead, we encourage everyone to stay aware of the privacy risks when using social media platforms such as TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

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