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Desautels Faculty of Music News

(art)Song Lab Brings Innovative Collaborations to Life in Winnipeg : Network News

June 20, 2024 —  For more than a decade, Art Song Lab has been making an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary classical song in North America. After ten summers focusing on composers and writers in Vancouver, BC, this year’s programming brings performer participants into the mix between June 24-29th in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Asper School of Business News

President’s Student Leadership Program welcomes sixth cohort : Network News

June 20, 2024 —  Having recently celebrated the first five years of immersive leadership education, the James W. Burns Leadership Institute at the Asper School of Business is pleased to announce the sixth cohort of the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP), a unique-in-Canada development fellowship for Manitoba postsecondary students. Representing universities across the province, these 23 students were selected for their demonstrated leadership in community and student life.

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Extended Education News

From one course to a micro-certificate : Network News

June 20, 2024 —  “We can all do and learn more. Whether you are an expert or just beginning your journey with EDIA, you have a place in this program.” - Robin Attas

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Welcome to George Muswaggon,  Knowledge Keeper at Rady Faculty of Health Sciences : Network News

June 20, 2024 —  Muswaggon is looking forward to offering cultural and spiritual guidance to students, faculty and staff.

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Information Services and Technology News

Banner Administration pages upgrade coming this August 2024, time to prepare! : Network News

June 20, 2024 —  Banner Administration Pages & Aurora Self Service will be upgraded to the latest version starting August 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to August 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. This upgrade will bring important security enhancements and focus on improving the quality of the Administration Pages & new Aurora Self Service so we can continue to ensure our environment remains up to date and protected against cybersecurity threats.

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Investing in academic support staff at UM : Network News

June 20, 2024 —  On May 30 and 31, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), hosted the Academic Support Staff Conference bringing together over 250 program administrators, student advisors and other academic support staff from across UM to participate in a day of learning and professional development.

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Indigenous News

The joy that comes from creating a better understanding of Indigenous history : Editor's Picks

June 20, 2024 —  Kaila Johnston, the lead for Education, Outreach and Programming at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation talks about the importance of understanding the history of painful experiences many Indigenous Peoples went through for more than a century but also recognize their resiliency. Watch the video to learn more.

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Faculty of Arts News

Winnipeg Free Press: Governments need to work together in addressing root causes of crime: Gillingham : UM in the News

June 19, 2024 —  Governments need to work together in addressing root causes of crime: Gillingham

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Dr Michael Eskin

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

UM food chemist selected for Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame : Network News

June 19, 2024 —  Dr. Michael Eskin, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba, will be inducted this November.

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The Conversation: ‘Decolonizing Lens’: Winnipeg and virtual film series reflects the beauty of Indigenous worldviews : Network News

June 19, 2024 —  Decolonizing Lens is a film and discussion series based in Winnipeg that brings together Indigenous filmmakers, their films and audiences as a form of public education.

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