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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News

CBC Manitoba: Winnipeg’s warm winter could break record set from the 1800s : UM in the News

February 2, 2024 —  Winnipeg's warm winter could break record set from the 1800s

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Putting UM astrophysicists on the map… of the cosmos : Editor's Picks

February 2, 2024 —  The University of Manitoba is now member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) - an international network of scientists utilizing the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) to advance the collective exploration of fundamentals of science.

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St. John's College News

A 29-year history comes to life for Les Wiens   : Network News

February 2, 2024 —  The long-time alum met his wife in his second class held in St John’s, where they connected, studied together, and met many friends whom are still connected to this day. Amongst meeting his wife and staying connected with his close friends, also known as “the beer boys,” Les and Terry Wiens have always felt at home in St John’s.   

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A man is wrapped in a star blanket by two Elders at a recognition ceremony.

Indigenous News

Call for nominations: Honouring our Indigenous Campus Community : Network News

February 2, 2024 —  The Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) is delighted to once again offer an opportunity to honour and celebrate the members of the Indigenous campus community at UM that are working each day to make a difference at this university.  In its eighth year, the Honouring our Indigenous Campus Community recognition ceremony is a celebration of the outstanding achievements and contributions of Indigenous students, faculty and support staff across UM campuses. 

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Person in grad gown holding degree

Students News

February Graduation – Information for Graduates : Network News

February 2, 2024 —  February Graduation is almost here! Read on for information on proof of graduation documents, parchment delivery, and information on your accounts and access after you graduate.

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Feiyue Wang collecting frost flower samples for study. // Photo by BeiBei Lu

UM Faces and Spaces: Feiyue Wang : Asian Heritage Month: Teaching, learning and research

February 2, 2024 —  For our UM Spaces and Faces feature this month, we're highlighting Feiyue Wang, UM professor, associate dean (Research and Innovation), and Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Arctic Environmental Chemistry.

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Faculty of Law News

Distinguished Visitors Lecture Series welcomes Dalhousie Law Professor : Network News

February 1, 2024 —  Invited by the Distinguished Visitors Lecture Series to share her work at Robson Hall, Professor Joanna Erdman from Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law will speak on "Abortion Law Illiberalism & Feminist Futures" on Thursday, February 8 at 12pm.

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Bisons volleyball captain Light Uchechukwu on the court. Photo by Zachary Peters

Light Uchechukwu is inspired and inspiring : Bison Sports

February 1, 2024 —  The Bisons volleyball captain leads by example

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Cattle in field pens

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Cattle Country: Research Round-up for 2023 – U of M Research Addressing Current Beef Industry Priorities : Network News

February 1, 2024 —  Over the last year, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS) scientists have been hard at work to address current beef research priorities identified by the Manitoba Beef Producers and the Beef Cattle Research Council.

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Dr. Mandy Buss gestures while speaking at the 50th-anniversary gala of the department of family medicine.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Widening the Path : Editor's Picks

February 1, 2024 —  Dr. Mandy Buss, highly accomplished Métis physician and faculty member, doesn't think of herself as a trailblazer.

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