UM Today Archives
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Faculty of Science News
Two of the Faculty of Science’s professors receive recognition for their teaching excellence : Network News
June 11, 2024 — STRR holds a special meaning since the nomination is made by an outstanding graduate student. They chose two educators who have significantly influenced their learning journey—one from Kindergarten to Grade 12 years and another from their time at the University of Manitoba.
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Students News
UM response to encampment leadership : Campus News
June 11, 2024 — UM leadership has been meeting with student representatives of the encampment and listening to your concerns. We have reviewed your questions and calls for action and we offer the following response and commitments to all students and the broader UM community. You can read more our responses to encampment leadership.
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Faculty of Education News
New Course to Explore Teaching as a Career : Network News
June 11, 2024 — Have you been planning to begin your professional studies towards becoming a teacher? The course Introduction to Education: What Does it Mean to Teach? is here to guide you through education as a career, including understanding what a teacher does, and why they would choose to become teachers.
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Faculty of Architecture News
Media coverage of a new report saying, Winnipeg’s inner city is in crisis mode : U of M in the News
June 11, 2024 — Media coverage of a new report saying, Winnipeg's inner city is in crisis mode
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Inspired by her community, driven to make change : Network News
June 11, 2024 — Antonia Kandiurin, a graduate of the Bachelor of Kinesiology in Athletic Therapy, says finding out she was accepted into the Max Rady College of Medicine was a bittersweet and overwhelming experience.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
CBC News: Dr. Timi Ojo, Top 10 Future 40 under 40 Finalist : Network News
June 11, 2024 — Dr. Timi Ojo was named one of CBC Manitoba's Top 10 Future 40 under 40 — a group of Manitobans giving back to make the province better for future generations.
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Donor Relations News
Giving back to give others a step forward : Network News
June 11, 2024 — UM alum John Allegro’s planned gift is helping mature students achieve their dreams
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School of Art Students Takashi Iwasaki and Netsanet Shawl Selected for Prestigious ICAF Next Generation X RBC Emerging Artists Project : Campus News
June 11, 2024 — On May 13, 2024, the ICAF Next Generation X RBC Emerging Artists Project officially announced the selection of emerging artists for the ICAF Next Generation feature.
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Faculty of Architecture News
Master of Landscape Architecture Program revised for students admitted in Fall 2024 : Network News
June 10, 2024 — Following the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council (LAAC) feedback, the Master of Landscape Architecture has updated their program requirements for students starting in Fall 2024.
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Sustainability News
What do you do when the spark runs out? : Network News
June 10, 2024 — Did you know that end-of-life battery recycling is mandated by the Province of Manitoba? This means that batteries cannot be disposed of in the landfill or recycling bins. Since its inception in 2011, the University of Manitoba’s Battery Recycling Program has diverted more than 5.7 tonnes of common household batteries from landfill, the equivalent of approximately 3 hippopotamuses.