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Six basketball players shoot hoops on two baskets.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

SWISH’s return a success

August 24, 2023 —
After a three-year hiatus, young basketball players once again took over Bannatyne campus’ parking lot E throughout the summer.

community engagement, Office of Community Engagement, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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Shine a spotlight on remarkable UM alumni 

August 24, 2023 —
Do you know of an extraordinary UM alum? Nominations are now open for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards (DAA), deadline is November 30.

Alumni, distinguished alumni awards

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The University of Manitoba welcomed 125 new medical students during a Wednesday ceremony, the largest group the school has ever seen after a recent increase to the program's enrolment number. (CBC)

CBC Manitoba: University of Manitoba honours largest class of medical students at welcoming ceremony

August 24, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba's largest class of medical students were cloaked in fresh white coats this week as part of a time-honoured welcoming ceremony, and some students say their end goal is to combat the province's ongoing physician shortage.

Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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A series of versions of Canadian Flags illustrating the cover of the Manitoba Law Journal Volume 46 Issue 1, designed by Lily Deardorff.

Faculty of Law

Manitoba Law Journal publishes special issue on Canada’s Emergencies Act

August 23, 2023 —
The Executive Editors of the Manitoba Law Journal, Dr. Bryan P. Schwartz and Dr. Darcy L. MacPherson are pleased to announce the August release of a special issue on Canada’s Emergencies Act: Beyond the Rouleau Report (Volume 46, Issue 1).

Bryan Schwartz, Darcy MacPherson, Faculty of Law, Manitoba Law Journal

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Winnipeg Free Press: U of M students hope to raise Underwearness, encourage others to give the gift of gotch

August 23, 2023 —
A group of U of M students is hoping to help Siloam Mission stock up on socks and underwear donations through word-of-mouth, social media and a clever name for the effort.

Asper School of Business, Asper Students, volunteer

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Jill Verwey, left, with Rachael Proden, one of four children who are continuing their family’s work in agriculture. | Rosalie I. Tennison photo

The Western Producer: Commitment to ag transfers to next generation

August 23, 2023 —
Jill was recently awarded the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences’ Certificate of Merit for her contributions to the industry.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

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