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Researchers from UM, Central Africa team up to investigate mpox

January 10, 2023 — 
Scientists from the University of Manitoba and the National Biomedical Research Institute in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are joining forces to investigate the recent global spread of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) and the evolving virus that causes the illness.   

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Students

Need Academic English Support? Enroll in Part-Time Academic English Courses

January 9, 2023 — 
The English Language Centre offers Part-Time Academic English Courses (PTAEC) to students whose first language is not English.

Mentoring and fostering Black spaces and connections

January 9, 2023 — 
Creating a space for open discourse among Black students and alumni, faculty and staff is a foundational aspect of University of Manitoba Black Alliance (UMBA).

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UM Community Volunteers 2023

January 9, 2023 — 
The CEL’s UM Community Volunteers (UMCV) program is designed to engage UM’s student body and connect students with community organizations that would benefit from additional support.

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Students

Welcome to Winter Term 2023

January 9, 2023 — 
Find out how to get involved and stay connected outside of formal classes through programs, events, and activities that have been planned throughout January.

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We will make 2023 another great year!

January 9, 2023 — 
Together, we’re making progress on our Reconciliation Action Plan, our Anti-Racism Strategy, and much work is being done to ensure our campus is a safe space where everyone can dream big.

Students

Need Academic English Support? Enroll in Part-Time Academic English Courses

January 9, 2023 — 
Part-Time Academic English Courses are affordable, non-credit language courses which support students by providing them with the tools and strategies they need to master academic English language skills.

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Faculty of Architecture

Dr. Lisa Landrum announced as President of Canadian Architectural Certification Board

January 8, 2023 — 
Dr. Lisa Landrum, Associate Dean (Research) and Associate professor in the Faculty of Architecture has been announced as President of Canadian Architectural Certification Board

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Libraries

Representation Matters: Transforming UM Libraries Through Indigenous Art and Engagement

January 6, 2023 — 
On October 26, the Elizabeth Dafoe Library unveiled “Skoden & Stoodis,” the latest art piece by renowned Métis artist Val Vint. Located on 1st Floor of the Elizabeth Dafoe Library at the Fort Garry campus, “Skoden & Stoodis,” echoes Vint’s previous work “Chi-kishkayhitamihk si te li neu Biizon” (“Education is the New Bison”), a 12-foot steel sculpture constructed out of 200 steel replicas of books and other articles by Indigenous authors, currently on display at the Forks.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Better Farming Prairie: Reading FHB Resistance Ratings

January 6, 2023 — 
UM research not only assists in assessing Fusarium head blight but helps guide breeding programs towards FHB resistance.

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