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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
UM researcher wins Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research : Network News
February 1, 2023 — A University of Manitoba researcher is the recipient of the prestigious Barancik Prize for Innovation in Multiple Sclerosis Research.

Faculty of Arts News
Former Iqaluit mayor to speak at 2023 J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference : Network News
February 1, 2023 — The 2023 J. W. Dafoe Political Studies Students' Conference (PSSC) runs February 1st and 2nd. This year's theme is The Arctic is Hot. The conference includes a student debate, panel discussions with various experts and the Paul Buteux Memorial Lecture featuring Ms. Madeleine Redfern.

Board of Governors accepts visionary policies to guide Southwood Circle development : News
February 1, 2023 — The two policies—Community Wellness and Sustainability Policy, and the Design Policy—put people first in the area’s design and operations

Indigenous News
Honouring our Indigenous Campus Community: Call for Nominations : Network News
January 31, 2023 — Nominations for 'Honouring Our Indigenous Campus Community' (formerly the Indigenous Awards of Excellence) are now open

Faculty of Arts News
Manitoba’s response to refugees: What can we learn? : Campus News
January 31, 2023 — The Centre for Social Science Research and Policy is hosting a policy talk that will explore Manitoba’s response to refugees and others seeking safety. This free roundtable aims to unpack what can be learned from Manitoba’s differing response to refugees over the past decade with the goal of developing better policies.

Remembering UM benefactor, alumnus Marcel A. Desautels, CM, OOnt, OM : Campus News
January 31, 2023 — Former business leader Marcel André Desautels, one of the University of Manitoba’s most distinguished benefactors and alumni, has passed away. He was 88.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Nursing prof aims to improve care for marginalized cancer patients : Network News
January 31, 2023 — Dr. Tara Horrill, assistant professor at the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, was first drawn to research about a decade ago, while working as an oncology nurse at CancerCare Manitoba.

Faculty and staff wellness at UM : Campus News
January 31, 2023 — Your input matters: Participate in the Canadian Campus Well-being Survey for Employees

Collaborate with fellow support staff : Campus News
January 31, 2023 — Call for applications for UM’s Support Staff Endowment Fund (SSEF) committee

Students News
Get Hired! Week of January 30, 2023 : Network News
January 30, 2023 — Are you looking for work, trying to get that first job, or want to gain experience in your field of study? You won’t want to miss the weekly edition of Get Hired, by Career Services!