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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Nursing students enter virtual reality world : Network News

October 17, 2022 —  Students in the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have a new high-tech way to learn this year, with the addition of immersive virtual reality (VR) to their curriculum.

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Students News

A new space to connect, reflect and belong : Campus News

October 17, 2022 —  UM’s Spiritual Care office has moved to a new location of 521A/B UMSU University Centre and they are officially welcoming the UM community to the new Multi-Faith Centre with a week-long open house.

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Faculty of Law News

Students and donors celebrated with annual awards : Network News

October 14, 2022 —  Each fall, the Faculty of Law community remembers remarkable alumni through the awards that are given out in their honour. This year, the Faculty remembered the hard work and perseverance of alum Ken Tacium by presenting the Ken Tacium Memorial Scholarship to law students Peter Frejek and Laraib Khaliqdina. The David Sowemimo Law Entrance Scholarship was presented to Meseret Alem Kahsay.

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New waste bins at Bannatyne campus.

Sustainability News

Bin it to Win it this Waste Reduction Week : Campus News

October 14, 2022 —  Waste Reduction Week is back! UM is participating in Waste Reduction Week by hosting a variety of events on campus and sharing helpful tips on Instagram to help you reduce waste at home.

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The PharmD Class of 2026 poses for a group photo after the White Coat Ceremony.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

‘Welcome to the pharmily’: New pharmacy students embark on professional path : Network News

October 14, 2022 —  The College of Pharmacy's White Coat Ceremony gave an official welcome to the PharmD Class of 2026.

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Faculty of Science News

Meet Dr. Jenna G. Tichon : Network News

October 14, 2022 —  Dr. Jenna Tichon, instructor in the department of statistics offers advice to young women pursuing a career in STEM.

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Donor Stu Clark wearing a black suit smiling and talking to Asper MBA students.

Supporting entrepreneurial dreams for 25 years : Network News

October 14, 2022 —  The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) at the Asper School of Business is celebrating 25 years of supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of University of Manitoba students. With 500+ Venture Coach meetings, more than $750,000 in prize money given to student ventures, and with 1250+ students from all over North America having participated in SCCE competitions – there's lots to celebrate.

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Extended Education News

Access Program art piece unveiled : Network News

October 14, 2022 —  “We wanted an image to represent all we do and all we are. We were provided with this image.” - Diedre Desmarais

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TeachingLIFE News

Equitable by design : TeachingLIFE

October 14, 2022 —  Working to create a learning environment that is universal and inclusive.

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TeachingLIFE News

Difficult conversations in the classroom : TeachingLIFE

October 14, 2022 —  Confronting controversy to lead to a less-polarized society

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