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Faculty of Law News

Winnipeg Free Press: When, not if, for police body cameras: councillor : UM in the News

November 20, 2023 —  Proponents say technology helps improve transparency, accountability, public trust

Faculty of Arts News

CityNews Winnipeg: Over 40 per cent of Winnipeg Transit staff could retire over the next 5 years : UM in the News

November 20, 2023 —  Over 40 per cent of Winnipeg Transit staff could retire over the next 5 years

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC Manitoba: Flu, COVID-19 numbers in kids rising, likely to ‘get worse before they get better’: Winnipeg doctor : UM in the News

November 20, 2023 —  Respiratory illness cases 'really gathering steam' at Children's Hospital ER: medical director

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Students News

Navigating challenges: a reminder to connect with UM resources and supports : Network News

November 20, 2023 —  This is an incredibly painful and challenging time for members of both the Jewish and Palestinian diaspora, many of whom are grieving losses or worried for the safety of their friends and family. If you are seeking support, I encourage you to take advantage of the campus supports available to you.

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Applications open for the Promoting Black Flourishing Fund : Network News

November 20, 2023 —  The Promoting Black Flourishing Fund supports initiatives led by Black members of the UM Community and Black UM-affiliated groups and organizations that support the objectives of The Scarborough Charter, and advances anti-racism at the University of Manitoba.

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St. John's College News

Three ways St John’s college enhances UM student experience : Network News

November 20, 2023 —  The college seeks to enhance the UM experience for students. With thousands of students across campus, this small community offers its student members financial support, academic support, and on-campus housing.    With something for all students, including undergraduate and graduate students, here are three reasons students should join the college.   

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St. John's College News

Getting into the Holiday Spirit : Network News

November 20, 2023 —  Jazz music, drinks, snacks, and catching up with our community, it’s a great time to re-connect with your College colleagues, reflect on the year, and get into the festive season.    Join us on December 5th from 6 pm – 8 pm with the Faculty Desautels of Music and St John’s College for our Holiday Party in the Robert Schultz Galleria.   

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Making progress, though more work to be done : Network News

November 20, 2023 —  At the University of Manitoba we are committed to creating meaningful change through a variety of actions focused around the principles of equity, anti-oppression, inclusion and transformation. On this day of Transgender Day of Remembrance, we acknowledge the lives of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people who have lost their lives in acts of transphobic violence.

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Faculty of Law News

New Faculty of Law Instructor to develop program for Internationally Trained Lawyers : Network News

November 17, 2023 —  Practicing professional instructor Tamra Alexander is not just here at Robson Hall to teach Wills and Succession and Commercial Law. Teaching and connecting with law students inspires her, but she is also tasked with a very important mission: to develop from the ground up, a program where newcomers to Manitoba and Canada who were trained as lawyers in other countries can re-train to resume their profession here in Canada.

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A still from Eternal Spring, in which a character runs in a dark alley while glancing behind them with a look of fear.

Harnessing Change : The Magazine

November 17, 2023 —  Alum Judith Cheung, associate producer of the documentary Eternal Spring, is building a career raising awareness of atrocities in China. The film, a former Oscar candidate, also serves as a teaching tool for UM students.

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