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Faculty of Arts

Rhinoceros opens November 29

November 22, 2023 — 
The next production of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media’s Theatre Program runs November 29 to December 2. Catch the student production of Rhinoceros from playwright Eugène Ionesco at the John J. Conklin Theatre on the University of Manitoba campus.

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Price Faculty of Engineering

Local business icon, philanthropist, Gerry Price announced as 2024 IDEA recipient

November 22, 2023 — 
The Associates of the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba announced that the 2024 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA) recipient is local philanthropist and business icon, Gerry Price.

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

CTV Winnipeg: How Arctic warming is impacting global temperature increases

November 21, 2023 — 
How Arctic warming is impacting global temperature increases

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Premier Wab Kinew

Faculty of Arts

Winnipeg Free Press: ‘Big commitments’ promised Kinew to deliver first throne speech Tuesday

November 21, 2023 — 
‘Big commitments’ promised Kinew to deliver first throne speech Tuesday

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Information Services and Technology

Feel confident using your electronic classroom this winter

November 21, 2023 — 
IST hosting demonstrations on installed classroom and portable audiovisual equipment.

Saeid Maghsoudi looks into a microscope. He is wearing a lab coat and is holding instruments in a petri dish.

Rady grad student profile: Saeid Maghsoudi working on new drug to save newborns

November 21, 2023 — 
Saeid Maghsoudi’s research aims to develop a drug to treat babies that are short of oxygen at birth.

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Faculty of Science

A tribute to UM Faculty of Science esteemed Alum: Tony Williams [BScHons/77]

November 20, 2023 — 
In the heart of Winnipeg, amidst the cold Canadian winters, a brilliant mind was born. Tony Williams, a man whose legacy would touch the lives of many, embarked on a journey of knowledge that began at the University of Manitoba. In 1977, he proudly earned his BSc (Honours) in actuarial mathematics, marking the genesis of a life devoted to learning, compassion and the pursuit of justice.

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Winnipeg Police helicopter and police car

Faculty of Law

Winnipeg Free Press: When, not if, for police body cameras: councillor

November 20, 2023 — 
Proponents say technology helps improve transparency, accountability, public trust

Faculty of Arts

CityNews Winnipeg: Over 40 per cent of Winnipeg Transit staff could retire over the next 5 years

November 20, 2023 — 
Over 40 per cent of Winnipeg Transit staff could retire over the next 5 years

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COVID vaccine vials. // Image from Pixabay

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

CBC Manitoba: Flu, COVID-19 numbers in kids rising, likely to ‘get worse before they get better’: Winnipeg doctor

November 20, 2023 — 
Respiratory illness cases 'really gathering steam' at Children's Hospital ER: medical director

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