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Faculty of Arts News
680 CJOB: 80th anniversary of D-Day : U of M in the News
June 7, 2024 — 680 CJOB: 80 year anniversary of D-Day
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
CBC Manitoba: Publicly funded physio assessments fell 85% in Winnipeg after services consolidated in 2017: study : U of M in the News
June 7, 2024 — Publicly funded physio assessments fell 85% in Winnipeg after services consolidated in 2017: study
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Asper School of Business News
Lessons learned on the path to success : Network News
June 7, 2024 — Over 200 students gathered at the Asper School of Business Drake Centre on May 30th to meet face-to-face with a business icon, industry giant, prairie powerhouse and 2024 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA) recipient, Gerry Price [BSc/70, MSc/72, LLD/17]. The
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Agricultural and Food Sciences grads celebrate at Spring Convocation 2024 : Network News
June 6, 2024 — The Class of 2024 includes Diploma in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science, MSc/MEng and PhD graduates.
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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
UM welcomes Peter Donahue as new Dean of Social Work : Network News
June 6, 2024 — The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Donahue has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, effective August 1, 2024.
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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Recognizing faculty excellence : Network News
June 6, 2024 — On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.
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Asper School of Business News
Celebrate leaps made and chances taken at Asper Spring Convocation 2024 : Editor's Picks
June 6, 2024 — Pinaz Mehta was prepared to climb the ladder from the laboratory to the boardroom, working as a criminalist assisting in the validation of AI software for the City of Tucson Arizona. With graduate training in forensic science and technology, Mehta excelled in research and began to detect the possibility of more. Suddenly, feeling even farther away from her family in Toronto amid lockdowns, Mehta realized that she needed a leap, not a ladder, to move forward. She began looking into MBA programs, seeking to develop her leadership skills closer to home.
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Five people to be given highest honour at Spring Convocation 2024 : Campus News
June 6, 2024 — This Spring Convocation the University of Manitoba celebrates the achievements of over 4300 graduands and recognizes the distinguished achievements of five honorary degree recipients who have made our province and country better.
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Students News
Prepare for Registration: Accept Your Aurora User Agreement : Network News
June 6, 2024 — To register, accept the Aurora User Agreement annually. Keep contact info updated, check UM email regularly, inform UM if registered at other institutions, ensure SIN is listed for tax forms, and follow UM and Faculty rules.
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St. John's College News
2024/25 SJC student ambassadors : Network News
June 6, 2024 — As we look forward to the 2024/25 academic year, St John's College proudly announces our new student ambassadors. These students come from various faculties, including arts, science, university 1, health sciences, and engineering.