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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

UM announces its first Vice-Provost (Equity), Tina Chen : Network News

September 11, 2023 —  The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Tina Chen has been appointed to the newly created role of Vice-Provost (Equity), from September 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027.

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Indigenous News

Connect with UM alums at Indigenous Homecoming : Featured

September 11, 2023 —  Indigenous Homecoming is a time to connect and re-connect with UM Indigenous alumni. This year's Indigenous Alumni Connect event will feature a living library - an opportunity to hear the stories of celebrated UM alums who are making a difference in the community – good food and guided walking tours. 

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Animal scientist wins national recognition for “critically important” beef production research : Network News

September 11, 2023 —  Dr. Kim Ominski, professor and acting head in the Department of Animal Science, was honoured recently with the Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation for her extensive work looking at sustainable cattle production systems.

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Faculty of Science News

It’s all about the trees! Let’s plant some! : Network News

September 11, 2023 —  Join us for National Forest Week on September 17-23, 2023.

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Hello, Haiku : Featured

September 11, 2023 —  What better way to capture the back-to-school vibe of fall than poetry.

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Microbes, not chemicals: Reducing GHGs through sustainable fertilizer alternatives : Campus News

September 8, 2023 —  UM’s Ivan Oresnik is co-leading a $6 million crop production research project focused on helping farmers reduce their reliance on chemical fertilizers.

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Students News

25th Annual ASE Career Fair : Network News

September 8, 2023 —  Whether you are looking for a job or just getting a sense of what’s out there in the world of work, attending a career fair is a great opportunity to explore the connections between your degree, skills and experiences and potential career goals or direction.

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Asper School of Business News

Connecting, learning and giving back at the 2023 IGNITE Awards : Network News

September 8, 2023 —  On Thursday, September 7, members the Manitoba business community and the Asper School of Business, including many new Bachelor of Commerce students, gathered at the RBC Convention Centre for the 2023 IGNITE award ceremony, a key part of Asper’s annual The Commerce Week (TCW).

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Libraries News

Libraries workshops and drop-in study sessions start Sep 21 : Network News

September 8, 2023 —  Libraries workshops and drop-in study sessions start Sep 21

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2023 Schulich Leaders Cody McDonald and Simar Ubhi walk across campus. They are smiling as they talk to each other and there are green trees in the background. Cody wears glasses and dark clothing under a plaid shirt. Simar wears a blue dress shirt with khakis.

Students News

Impressive resumes and bright futures: meet the 2023 Schulich Leaders : Network News

September 8, 2023 —  Two outstanding incoming UM students have once again been awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships. Simar Ubhi (Engineering), from Kildonan-East Collegiate, and Cody McDonald (Science), from Murdoch Mackay Collegiate, are this year’s Schulich Leaders.  

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